Laurel Mosquito Control
Take back your backyard with monthly mosquito treatments backed by 58 years of experience and unlimited free callbacks between visits.
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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
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Why Laurel Has One of Maryland's Worst Mosquito Problems
Laurel sits directly on the Patuxent River, with man-made lakes at Granville Gude Park, marshlands at the Oxbow Lake Nature Preserve, and the Patuxent Research Refuge just south of town. All that water combined with Maryland's humid subtropical climate and 45 inches of annual rainfall creates 7 months of heavy mosquito activity across ZIP codes 20707, 20708, 20723, and 20724.
In 2023, the Maryland Department of Agriculture confirmed mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus in Laurel and conducted emergency spraying near Highpoint Trail and Overlook Way. Mosquito control here is a public health issue, not just a comfort issue.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been helping families across the DC Metro area since 1968. Our Laurel mosquito control program pairs monthly barrier treatments with growth regulators that break the mosquito lifecycle. Every program includes unlimited free callbacks. If mosquitoes return between visits, we come back at no extra charge. Our research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in the industry, replacing them with materials like Essentria and EcoVia. No binding contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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How Our Laurel Mosquito Treatments Work
Every program starts with a 78-point property inspection. A licensed technician walks your entire lot to identify breeding sites, standing water sources, and shaded resting zones. Properties near the Patuxent River or Laurel Lakes face different pressure points than homes in North Laurel or Russett, and our inspection accounts for that.
During each monthly visit, our technician uses a backpack mist blower to apply a targeted adulticide mixed with an insect growth regulator. We treat shaded foliage, hedges, eaves, deck undersides, and vegetation near water. These are the exact spots where mosquitoes rest during the day. The adulticide knocks down active mosquitoes on contact. The growth regulator stops larvae from growing into biting adults.
Most homeowners notice a 50% or greater reduction within 24 hours of the first treatment. Protection builds each month as we systematically reduce breeding populations across your property. After every service, you receive an email report showing what products were used and where.
Mosquito Species That Target Laurel Neighborhoods
The Asian tiger mosquito is the dominant daytime biter throughout Laurel. You can spot them by their bold black-and-white striped legs. This aggressive species breeds in containers as small as a bottle cap: flower pot saucers, clogged gutters, birdbaths, and forgotten buckets in the mature landscaping around most mid-century homes in West Laurel and Montpelier.
The common house mosquito takes over during evening hours. It breeds in storm drains, retention ponds, and along the marshy edges of the Patuxent River. Neighborhoods near Laurel Lakes, Granville Gude Park, and the Russett wetlands experience especially heavy populations from this species.
Our dual-approach treatment targets both species. The barrier spray handles adult mosquitoes wherever they rest, and the growth regulator disrupts eggs and larvae in breeding sites across your property. Combined, these two methods attack mosquitoes at every stage of their lifecycle.
In2Care: A No-Spray Option for Laurel Families
For homeowners who prefer a spray-free approach, our In2Care program uses strategically placed stations instead of traditional barrier sprays. Each station contains treated gauze with a larvicide and a specialized fungus that targets mosquitoes.
Female mosquitoes enter the stations looking for a place to lay eggs. They contact the treated materials and carry them to natural breeding sites throughout your yard and your neighbors' properties. This autodissemination means a single station creates expanding zones of control far beyond where it sits. It works especially well for properties near the Patuxent River, Laurel Lakes, or the Oxbow Nature Preserve where breeding sites are hard to eliminate completely.
Our technicians install and maintain In2Care stations monthly from April through October. The system works continuously between visits. Many Laurel homeowners pair In2Care with our barrier spray for properties with heavy mosquito pressure near the river corridors, though it also works well as a standalone program.
How Autodissemination Multiplies Your Protection
Contaminated mosquitoes don't just die inside the station. They leave and visit multiple breeding sites, depositing the larvicide and fungus at each one. A single station can impact breeding across several neighboring properties, creating a network effect that traditional sprays can't match.
Laurel's River Corridors and Mosquito Breeding Hotspots
Laurel was built along the banks of the Patuxent River, which powered the city's original mills and still defines its southern edge. That river, combined with man-made lakes at Granville Gude Park, the Oxbow Lake Nature Preserve (considered the largest natural freshwater lake in Maryland), and the Patuxent Research Refuge to the southeast, creates some of the densest mosquito habitat in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Waterside neighborhoods like Laurel Lakes and properties along the Patuxent deal with the worst pressure from floodplain standing water and marshy edges. But the problem extends far beyond the waterfront. Mosquitoes travel from creek corridors and park greenbelts into subdivisions like West Laurel, Montpelier, Old Town Laurel, and North Laurel.
The broader Laurel area sits at the junction of Prince George's, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties, covering a wide range of housing stock. Historic homes in the 20707 core have aging basements and porous foundations that trap moisture. Mid-century colonials in West Laurel and Montpelier sit on large wooded lots with deep tree canopy. Planned communities like Russett and Emerson maintain HOA ponds and green spaces that hold water. Every neighborhood type creates its own set of mosquito breeding conditions.
Maryland's humid subtropical climate delivers roughly 45 inches of rain per year. Standing water fills gutters, tarps, and low spots fast. Summer humidity hovers above 70% for weeks. Warm winters let mosquito populations bounce back early each spring, and the confirmed West Nile Virus finding in Laurel underscores why consistent professional treatment matters here.
Tick Protection for Laurel Properties
Ticks are a real concern in the Laurel area. Deer ticks carrying Lyme disease thrive along the Patuxent Research Refuge, Savage Park trails, and the wooded buffers that border Laurel subdivisions. Our LawnShield program bundles mosquito and tick control into a single monthly plan. One bill, one schedule, and lower cost than separate treatments.
Tick treatments begin in March with granular applications targeting the annual spring tick surge. Monthly topical sprays from April through October focus on property perimeters and the transition zones between maintained lawn and natural areas where ticks concentrate. A November retreatment reduces overwintering populations before the following year.
We also deploy Damminix Tick Tubes containing permethrin-infused cotton balls. Mice collect the cotton for nesting material and inadvertently treat the ticks feeding on them. This targets the tick lifecycle at a critical point and is especially effective near wooded edges along the Patuxent Research Refuge, Savage Park, and neighborhoods bordering North Laurel parkland.
LawnShield: One Plan for Mosquitoes and Ticks
Our LawnShield program covers both mosquitoes and ticks with 9 strategically timed treatments from March through November. One monthly bill, automatic scheduling, and unlimited free callbacks between visits. It's the most straightforward way to protect your Laurel yard all season.
What to Expect from Your First Visit
Step 1: Talk to an Expert. Call 703-683-2000 and you'll speak directly with a licensed technician. No phone tree. No overseas call center. They'll discuss your situation, recommend a program, and give you a quote right on the call.
Step 2: 78-Point Property Inspection. Your technician arrives and walks the entire property. They check drainage patterns, standing water sources, breeding sites, and shaded resting zones. They document problem areas and create a treatment map tailored to your yard's specific layout and proximity to local waterways.
Step 3: Initial Treatment. Using products vetted by our research team, we treat shaded foliage, hedges, eaves, deck undersides, and vegetation near standing water. We avoid blooming plants and vegetable gardens.
Step 4: Monthly Seasonal Protection. Visits run April through October, maintaining consistent barrier protection through the peak mosquito months. Between visits, unlimited free callbacks keep you covered. After each service, you'll get a detailed email report showing what we did and which products we used.
What Your Laurel Neighbors Are Saying
"I love Darren over at Better Termite. He is always so attentive and kind, and really goes, IMO, out of his way to do a fantastic job. And I am so happy that I had NO MOSQUITOES this summer in my backyard in spite of the fact that there is a drainage area right behind my house, and that is 100% because of Better Termites services."
"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. I also like that they're a local, family-run business... Kamaal is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan for whatever pest issues I'm dealing with."
"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. I signed up for a plan, but ultimately when I got laid off I had to cancel it. Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"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. It's clear that they prioritize customer service and communication."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended... 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. Steve's customer service skills were fantastic."
"I love Darren over at Better Termite. He is always so attentive and kind, and really goes, IMO, out of his way to do a fantastic job. And I am so happy that I had NO MOSQUITOES this summer in my backyard in spite of the fact that there is a drainage area right behind my house, and that is 100% because of Better Termites services."
"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. I also like that they're a local, family-run business... Kamaal is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan for whatever pest issues I'm dealing with."
"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. I signed up for a plan, but ultimately when I got laid off I had to cancel it. Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"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. It's clear that they prioritize customer service and communication."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended... 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. Steve's customer service skills were fantastic."
Serving Laurel & Surrounding Communities
From West Laurel to Montpelier, Russett to North Laurel. We're here to protect your home.




