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When unwanted pests invade your La Plata home, you need a trusted local partner with proven solutions. Better Termite & Pest Control has been protecting Maryland homes since 1968, delivering effective pest control services throughout the region. Our third-generation family-owned business brings decades of experience to every property we service.
Unlike other pest control companies, we never lock you into binding contracts. Our service agreements include unlimited callbacks until your pest problem is resolved completely. This commitment to customer satisfaction has made us the preferred pest control provider for thousands of La Plata residents.
We understand the unique pest challenges facing Maryland homeowners, and our integrated pest management approach targets everything from common ants and spiders to more persistent rodent and mosquito issues. Our goal is simple: to restore your pest-free home and provide the peace of mind you deserve.
Better Termite & Pest Control delivers comprehensive pest management solutions tailored to the unique needs of La Plata homes and businesses. Our integrated pest management approach begins with a thorough 78-point inspection of your property, identifying current pest activity and potential entry points. This detailed assessment allows our licensed technicians to develop customized treatment plans targeting your specific pest concerns.
As a third-generation, family-owned company serving Maryland since 1968, we’ve built our reputation on quality service and customer satisfaction. Unlike many pest control companies, we never require binding contracts and provide unlimited callbacks until your pest problem is resolved. This commitment ensures you receive the attention and results you deserve.
Our general pest control service covers a wide range of common household pests including ants, spiders, cockroaches, rodents, mosquitoes, ticks, and seasonal pests. Whether you’re dealing with an active pest problem or seeking preventative protection, our professional pest control team delivers peace of mind with effective, responsible solutions throughout La Plata and surrounding areas.
La Plata’s unique blend of suburban neighborhoods and wooded properties creates distinct pest control challenges for local homeowners. Many La Plata homes feature spacious yards backing to wooded areas, creating perfect entry opportunities for rodents, ticks, and termites. Additionally, the region’s humid climate and seasonal rainfall patterns support thriving pest populations year-round, especially mosquitoes and moisture-loving insects.
Our local pest control technicians understand these specific challenges and provide targeted solutions for La Plata homes. We deliver quick response times to local pest activity and offer year-round protection plans designed specifically for the types of pests that thrive in Charles County. Our services extend throughout La Plata and the surrounding areas, ensuring comprehensive md pest control protection for your neighborhood.
Better Termite & Pest Control offers flexible pest management solutions to meet your specific needs in La Plata. Our service options include one-time treatments for immediate pest concerns, seasonal plans for ongoing protection, and comprehensive home pest control programs for complete peace of mind. Each pest control service begins with a thorough inspection to identify current pest activity and potential entry points.
Our customized treatment plans target active pest problems while implementing preventive strategies to avoid future infestations. Our residential pest control approach includes careful sealing of entry points, treatment of pest harborage areas, and ongoing monitoring to ensure long-lasting results. We recognize that every home presents unique pest challenges, which is why we never offer one-size-fits-all solutions.
The Better Termite team leverages decades of professional pest control experience to deliver reliable results. Our integrated pest management solutions focus not just on eliminating current pests but on creating conditions that prevent their return. This comprehensive approach ensures your home receives thorough protection against the wide variety of pests common to Maryland properties.
Our IPM (Integrated Pest Management) process begins with our signature 78-point inspection, identifying pest activity and contributing factors throughout your property. Based on these findings, our technicians develop customized treatment plans targeting specific pest issues while minimizing environmental impact. We schedule quarterly follow-ups to maintain your protection and adhere to our strict no-harsh-chemical policy, using only products approved by our internal research team. This comprehensive pest management approach delivers reliable, year-round protection for your La Plata home.
La Plata residents know the frustration of Maryland’s mosquito season all too well. The community’s shaded yards, proximity to wooded areas, and seasonal rainfall create ideal breeding conditions for these persistent pests. Mosquitoes not only create nuisance pest problems during outdoor activities but can also transmit diseases to both people and pets.
Our mosquito control program utilizes specialized backpack sprayers to apply carefully selected products to your property’s problem areas. These treatments include both adulticide applications to eliminate current mosquito populations and larvicide treatments to prevent new generations from developing. We schedule these mosquito treatments throughout the peak season, typically April through October, to maintain effective pest control protection when mosquito activity is highest.
Better Termite & Pest Control’s mosquito management program helps you reclaim your outdoor spaces and protect your home from these persistent seasonal pests. Our technicians target mosquito resting and breeding areas throughout your property, creating a protective barrier that significantly reduces mosquito activity around your home.
For environmentally conscious homeowners, we offer the innovative In2Care mosquito control system. This eco-friendly, green mosquito management solution uses strategically placed stations containing specialized agents that target both adult mosquitoes and their larvae. When mosquitoes visit these stations, they become carriers, transferring the control agents to other breeding sites and expanding the protection throughout your property. This professional pest control approach provides effective mosquito management while minimizing environmental impact.
Rodent problems require specialized attention, and our La Plata rodent control services deliver comprehensive solutions for mice, rats, and other rodent issues. Our proven 4-step rodent protocol begins with a detailed inspection to identify entry points, nesting areas, and food sources. We then deploy tamper-resistant bait stations in strategic locations to target the specific rodent species affecting your property.
Unlike DIY solutions, our professional rodent control program includes early follow-up visits to assess activity and adjust treatments as needed. We distinguish between mice and rat infestations, which demand different control strategies, and employ a combination of snap traps and bait stations based on your specific situation. Our wildlife control approach focuses exclusively on common household rodents, delivering reliable pest management for these destructive pests.
Better Termite & Pest Control’s rodent management program also addresses exclusion basics, sealing entry points to prevent future access. We offer quarterly or monthly maintenance schedules based on your property’s needs, ensuring continuous protection against rodent activity. This comprehensive approach provides long-term protection against these persistent and damaging pests.
Our rodent control begins with a thorough inspection to identify hot spot areas showing active rodent signs and conducive conditions. We strategically place tamper-resistant bait stations and traps in these locations, targeting the specific rodent species present. Our technicians perform early follow-up visits during the first weeks of treatment to assess effectiveness and make necessary adjustments. Finally, we establish quarterly maintenance visits to monitor bait stations, refresh baits, and ensure continued year-round protection against rodent entry.
La Plata homes face significant risk from subterranean termites, Maryland’s most destructive wood-damaging insects. Our termite control services include both preventive treatments for homes without current activity and curative treatments to eliminate existing termite colonies. For new construction, we offer pre-construction borate treatments that provide built-in protection before problems develop.
Our annual termite inspections provide crucial early detection, identifying termite activity before serious damage occurs. Homeowners with termite protection plans receive comprehensive warranty coverage for added peace of mind. Treatment options include liquid termiticide trenches around your foundation and the advanced Sentricon baiting system for continuous protection.
Better Termite & Pest Control has specialized in termite management since 1968, making us one of La Plata’s most experienced termite control providers. Our technicians understand the unique termite challenges facing Maryland homes and deliver customized solutions to protect your most valuable investment from future infestations. Our control services in La Plata provide comprehensive protection against these destructive pests.
The Sentricon system represents the gold standard in modern termite management, using always-active Recruit HD bait stations to eliminate entire termite colonies. These strategically placed stations contain noviflumuron, a specialized agent that prevents termites from molting and disrupts the colony’s growth. This eco-friendly approach provides continuous monitoring and early detection of termite activity around your property. When termites encounter the Sentricon stations, they transfer the material throughout their colony, ultimately eliminating the entire population including the queen.
Better Termite & Pest Control has roots in La Plata since 1968, now in the third Schulz generation. We live here, work here, and protect local homes.
Our Better Promise means unlimited free callbacks until your pest problem is solved. No binding contracts—you can cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
We removed nine harsh chemicals from our programs. We use Essentria, Sentricon, Borate-based solutions, and EcoVia for lower-impact pest protection.
Call and talk directly to a licensed technician—no phone trees, no outsourced customer service. Our highly trained team provides honest recommendations.
From one-time rodent services ($250–$400) to monthly plans starting at $39, we offer clear quotes and no hidden fees. Bundle termite, mosquito, and tick protection for savings.
We serve La Plata, Upper Marlboro, Columbia, Crofton, Leesburg VA, and beyond. Our rapid response covers MD pest control throughout Charles County and nearby.
We eliminated nine high-risk chemicals and choose lower-impact products. While we don’t use the words “pet-safe,” our Essentria and EcoVia solutions minimize risk to families and the environment.
No—we focus on common household pests like rodents, ants, termites, spiders, mosquitoes, and ticks. We do not handle wildlife issues such as squirrels, raccoons, or opossums.
No, bed bugs are excluded from our offerings. We specialize in over 40 pests including cockroaches, ants, spiders, rodents, ticks, and mosquitoes—but not bed bugs.
Yes. In most areas, we can dispatch a technician within one work day or less. Contact us for availability and same-day options in urgent cases.
We cover American roaches, Ants, Box Elder Bugs, Brown Banded Roaches, Camel Crickets, Centipedes, Cigarette Beetles, Clover Mites, Drugstore Beetles, Spiders, Springtails, Earwigs, Field Crickets, Fire Brats, Fleas, German Roaches, Ground Beetles, Indian Meal Moths, Lady Bugs, Stink Bugs, Termites, Mice, Millipedes, Oriental Roaches, Pill Bugs, Rats, Rice Weevils, Silverfish, Smokeybrown Roaches, Sow Bugs, Ticks, Wasps, Mosquitoes, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Hornets, Yellow Jackets.
Most homes benefit from quarterly perimeter treatments for general pests. Monthly or bi-monthly visits may be recommended for high-activity rodent areas or heavy mosquito seasons.
Call us at 703-683-2000 or email [email protected]. Our licensed technicians provide expert phone consultations—no phone trees, just real people ready to help.
