Kensington Pest Control
Third-generation, family-owned pest control protecting Kensington homes since 1968. We cover 35+ pests with products vetted by our research team. No binding contracts, free unlimited callbacks.
Family Owned
57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
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Our research team picked materials better for the planet & your home
No Contracts
We don't lock you in with paperwork. Stay because it works.
Why Kensington Homeowners Choose Better Termite
57 Years Protecting Homes in Montgomery County
Kensington sits just north of the DC line in Montgomery County. Victorian-era homes, midcentury ramblers, and garden apartments share tree-lined streets here. The town itself is only 0.5 square miles with over 580 homes. But the greater Kensington area (ZIP 20895) covers nearly 20,000 residents across Rock Creek Hills, North Kensington, Parkwood, Ken-Gar, and more. Every housing style brings its own pest entry points.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been protecting Montgomery County homes since 1968. We are a third-generation, family-owned company with over 300 years of combined team experience. Our research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals used in our industry and replaced them with reduced-risk products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
When you call 703-683-2000, you talk to a licensed technician who knows pest problems in Kensington. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers. Over 1,100 families have given us 5-star reviews on Google. We have treated over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area.
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Why Kensington Has Year-Round Pest Pressure
Historic Victorian Homes and Rock Creek Create Heavy Pest Pressure
Kensington started in the 1890s as a garden suburb. The historic district around Kensington Town Hall has homes with wrap-around porches, wood-frame walls, and old masonry foundations. These homes look great. But their age makes them ideal targets for termites, carpenter ants, and rodents. Porches and decorative trim create hidden gaps and moisture pockets where wasps, spiders, and carpenter bees nest.
Rock Creek runs along the western edge of town. The creek and nearby parks (Warner Circle, Ken-Gar Palisades, Kensington Cabin Park) push deer, field mice, raccoons, and ticks into residential streets. Montgomery County reports hundreds of Lyme disease cases each year. Homes that back up to these green areas see the worst rodent and tick problems.
Midcentury Homes, Garden Apartments, and the Rail Corridor Add More Risk
Outside the historic core, North Kensington and South Kensington have mostly 1940s-1960s Cape Cods, split-levels, and brick ramblers. Many of these homes have basements, crawlspaces, and additions with gaps that pests use to get inside. The Kensington MARC station rail corridor is a highway for Norway rats. It gets worse where the tracks meet dumpsters and restaurants along Antique Row on Howard Avenue.
Maryland summers are hot and humid. Highs reach 87°F with 70%+ humidity. That keeps ants, mosquitoes, and termites active from March through November. When fall cold snaps hit, stink bugs and lady beetles push into wall voids. Mice move inside through gaps as small as a dime. Kensington homes get no break from pests.
Full-Service Pest Control for Kensington Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers everything that shows up in Kensington homes: ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, camel crickets, earwigs, fleas, ticks, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and more. Every visit starts with a full inspection and ends with treatment inside and outside your home.
Treatments last roughly 90-120 days. Our triannual schedule (3 visits per year) keeps coverage continuous with no gaps. If pests show up between visits, call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge. Plans start at $39/month with a one-time setup fee. No binding contracts.
Foundation to Roofline, Inside and Out
Inside, we treat cracks and crevices in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and utility rooms. Outside, we apply a perimeter barrier around your foundation. We treat mulch beds, weep holes, soffits, and common entry points. In Kensington's older homes, we pay special attention to porch foundations and trim gaps where spiders, wasps, and carpenter bees nest. The non-repellent products we use get picked up by pests and carried back to the colony. This wipes out entire colonies at the source.
Termite Protection for Kensington Properties
Historic Wood-Frame Homes Face the Highest Risk
Kensington's older Victorian and Colonial Revival homes are prime targets for termites. Wood-frame walls, old masonry foundations, and crawlspaces give termites easy access. Kensington also gets 40-43 inches of rain per year, and soils near Rock Creek stay damp. That is exactly what termites need. The DC Metro area ranks as the second worst region in the country for termite activity. The average undetected infestation causes about $3,300 in damage before anyone notices.
We use the Sentricon baiting system. Stations go into the ground around your foundation. When foraging termites find the bait, they carry it back to the colony, including the queen. This eliminates the entire colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month and includes full pest control, termite baiting, and a yearly termite inspection.
Liquid Treatment for Active Infestations
For active infestations, we offer liquid trenching that creates a direct barrier around your foundation. Renovating one of Kensington's older homes? Ask about our borate wood treatments for protection from day one. Termite damage can reach tens of thousands of dollars before you spot any signs. Annual inspections are critical, especially in the historic district and surrounding neighborhoods.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves and entry points around your Kensington home
Odorous house ants are one of the most common pests in Kensington homes
Stink bugs invade Kensington homes every fall, clustering around windows and siding
Tamper-proof bait stations protect Kensington homes from rodents pushed in by Rock Creek wildlife corridors
Enjoy your Kensington backyard pest-free with regular perimeter and mosquito treatments
Mosquito Control in Kensington
Rock Creek, Shaded Yards, and Summer Rain Drive Mosquito Populations
Kensington's shady yards and Rock Creek make strong mosquito breeding ground. Asian tiger mosquitoes breed in containers, clogged gutters, and birdbaths. Common house mosquitoes breed in stagnant water along creek beds and low spots. Summer thunderstorms leave standing water across Kensington properties. Montgomery County tracks West Nile virus cases tied to local mosquito populations.
Our technicians use a backpack mist blower to spray vegetation edges and shaded resting spots. The treatment uses a fast-acting spray plus a growth regulator that stops new mosquitoes from developing. Most homeowners see a 50%+ drop in mosquitoes within 24 hours of treatment.
IN2Care: A No-Spray Option for Kensington Yards
We also offer the IN2Care system if you prefer no spraying. IN2Care traps lure mosquitoes to a station that infects them with an agent they carry back to breeding sites. This multiplies the effect without spraying your yard. It is popular in Kensington neighborhoods near Rock Creek. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquito, tick, pest, and termite coverage starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control in Kensington
Rail Corridors, Rock Creek, and Older Foundations Fuel Rodent Activity
Kensington has heavy rodent pressure from several directions. The MARC station rail corridor along Howard Avenue is a highway for Norway rats. Rock Creek pushes field mice and deer mice toward homes in North Kensington, Ken-Gar, and Rock Creek Hills. Older brick and stone foundations in the historic district have cracks that give rodents a way in. Dense landscaping along foundations gives rats and mice cover as they move toward your home.
Montgomery County requires homeowners to keep their property free of rats. Look for burrows along your foundation, droppings in the basement or garage, and gnaw marks on wood or wiring. A small mouse problem can become a full infestation within weeks if left alone.
Our 4-Step Rodent Protocol
We start with a full inspection to find active trails and entry points. Then we place tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps where rodents travel. We come back at weeks 1 and 3 to check progress and adjust. We hold off on sealing entry points until later so we do not trap rodents inside your walls. Ongoing visits keep populations under control.
One-time rodent services run $250-$400. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $39/month. For persistent issues in Kensington homes backing up to Rock Creek or the rail corridor, monthly visits provide the tightest control.
What Your Kensington Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "We had a bad cockroach problem - we knew it was bad because of all the baby cockroaches we spotted. It took a while but Better Termite ultimately solved it and our house is cockroach free... Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"I've had nothing but great experiences for 3 years now. Their consistent, reliable service really stands out for me, and everyone is always kind and easy to talk to... Kamaal, who I'm gonna call my customer consultant, is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern and walked my wife and I through the treatment plan and why he recommended the treatments."
"Better Termite has been keeping our house bug free for years with regular perimeter treatments. As a small, family owned business, they are able to personalize their approach based on your needs... We recently had a swarm of a stinging insect take shelter under our ground-level deck, and they researched, bought necessary equipment, and came up with the best way to treat it."
"Better Termite & Pest Control has been providing us effective and reliable service for over 20 years. Darren is our current technician, and he is wonderful. We couldn't be more pleased. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend Better Termite to anyone."
"We had a bad cockroach problem - we knew it was bad because of all the baby cockroaches we spotted. It took a while but Better Termite ultimately solved it and our house is cockroach free... Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"I've had nothing but great experiences for 3 years now. Their consistent, reliable service really stands out for me, and everyone is always kind and easy to talk to... Kamaal, who I'm gonna call my customer consultant, is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern and walked my wife and I through the treatment plan and why he recommended the treatments."
"Better Termite has been keeping our house bug free for years with regular perimeter treatments. As a small, family owned business, they are able to personalize their approach based on your needs... We recently had a swarm of a stinging insect take shelter under our ground-level deck, and they researched, bought necessary equipment, and came up with the best way to treat it."
"Better Termite & Pest Control has been providing us effective and reliable service for over 20 years. Darren is our current technician, and he is wonderful. We couldn't be more pleased. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend Better Termite to anyone."
How Kensington Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician who knows Kensington. No phone trees. Get a detailed quote and treatment plan specific to your home.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed professional inspects your property using our 78-point checklist. We check foundation cracks, entry points, moisture issues, and active pest activity from basement to roofline.
Targeted Treatment
We treat with products vetted by our research team. We removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in pest control and use reduced-risk alternatives like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
Seasonal Protection Plan
Our TriGuard plan includes 3 visits per year timed to match Maryland's seasonal pest cycles. Each visit targets what is most active that season in Kensington and Montgomery County.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
See something between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge until the problem is resolved. That is our Better Promise.
No Binding Contracts
Stay because it works, not because of paperwork. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No exit fees, no hassle.
Serving All of Kensington & Surrounding Areas
From the Historic District to Rock Creek Hills, North Kensington to Ken-Gar. We also serve Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Wheaton, and Chevy Chase. Your local pest control team in Montgomery County.