Leesburg Mosquito Control
7 monthly treatments from April through October. 57 years protecting Northern Virginia homes with lower-risk products, unlimited free callbacks, and no binding contracts.
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57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
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Three Waterways, One Persistent Mosquito Problem
Leesburg sits where Tuscarora Creek drains through the center of town into Goose Creek, which then meets the Potomac River just northeast of the county seat. That network of floodplains, ponds, and stormwater basins feeds mosquito populations from early spring through late fall across both the 20175 and 20176 ZIP codes. The area gets about 42 inches of rain per year. Summer humidity often tops 70%. That keeps breeding conditions going for months.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been protecting homes across Loudoun County and the DC Metro area since 1968. That's 57 years of hands-on local experience. Our Leesburg mosquito program pairs monthly barrier sprays with growth regulators that stop the breeding cycle before populations get out of hand. Every plan includes unlimited free callbacks between visits.
Our internal research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in the pest control industry and replaced them with lower-risk alternatives like Essentria and EcoVia. These are products we use in our own backyards. No binding contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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How Our 7-Month Barrier Program Protects Leesburg Yards
Every mosquito program begins with a 78-point property inspection. Your licensed technician walks the full lot, mapping standing water sources, drainage patterns, shaded resting zones, and vegetation near creek corridors. A riverfront estate in River Creek needs a different strategy than a townhome in Potomac Station or a historic colonial near Ida Lee Park. Our inspection captures those details.
From April through October, we visit monthly with a backpack mist blower. We apply a targeted spray paired with an insect growth regulator (IGR). The spray kills active mosquitoes on contact. The IGR stops larvae from developing into biting adults, breaking the breeding cycle before populations build on your property.
We concentrate on shaded foliage, hedges, the underside of decks and porches, eaves, and vegetation near standing water. We skip blooming plants and vegetable gardens. After every visit, you get a detailed email report listing what was applied and where.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito: Why Leesburg Yards Suffer During Daylight Hours
The Asian tiger mosquito is Leesburg's most aggressive pest during daylight hours. You can spot it by its jet-black body and bold white-striped legs. This species doesn't wait until dusk. It will chase you from the patio to the front door in broad daylight. It breeds in tiny amounts of standing water: clogged gutters, birdbath rims, plant saucers, and forgotten buckets tucked behind the mature landscaping in Potomac Station, Exeter, Greenway Farms, and Old Waterford Knoll.
After sunset, the common house mosquito takes over. This species breeds in larger water sources: storm drains, HOA retention ponds, and the sluggish edges of Tuscarora Creek and Goose Creek. Homes in Lansdowne on the Potomac, River Creek, and Raspberry Falls deal with heavy dusk and nighttime activity because of their proximity to the Potomac River floodplain, irrigation ponds, and golf-course water features.
Our treatment program addresses both species. The barrier spray eliminates adults wherever they rest during the day. The insect growth regulator disrupts eggs and larvae in breeding sites. Together, these two methods attack the lifecycle at every stage. Most homeowners notice a significant drop in mosquito activity within 24 hours of the first visit.
Monthly barrier treatments target the shaded resting spots where mosquitoes wait between blood meals
Tiger mosquitoes bite during daylight hours and breed in containers as small as a bottle cap
We treat hedges, eaves, and deck undersides while avoiding blooming plants and vegetable gardens
Mature landscaping throughout Leesburg subdivisions gives mosquitoes ideal cover between feedings
Vegetation near creek corridors and stormwater features receives extra attention during each visit
In2Care Stations: No-Spray Mosquito Control Near Leesburg Waterways
If you want mosquito reduction without traditional spraying, our In2Care program uses small stations placed around your yard instead of barrier treatments. Each station holds treated gauze with a larvicide and a fungus that targets mosquitoes at the source.
Female mosquitoes enter the stations looking for a place to lay eggs. They contact the treated materials and then carry them to natural breeding sites across your yard and neighboring properties. This autodissemination effect means a single station creates expanding zones of control well beyond where it sits. It's especially effective near Goose Creek, the Potomac River bluffs, and the stormwater basins found throughout Lansdowne, River Creek, Meadowbrook Farm, and Northlake.
Our technicians install and maintain In2Care stations monthly from April through October. The system works continuously between visits. Many Leesburg homeowners combine In2Care with our barrier spray for maximum protection, though it also works as a standalone option for properties near ornamental gardens or sensitive water features.
How Autodissemination Multiplies Your Coverage
Treated mosquitoes don't stay near the station. They visit multiple breeding sites across several neighboring properties, spreading the larvicide and fungus at each one. A single station can reach breeding areas across adjacent lots. For properties surrounded by creek corridors, HOA ponds, or golf-course water features, this reach makes a real difference.
Leesburg's Creek Corridors, Parks, and Mosquito Breeding Zones
Leesburg covers roughly 12 square miles where the Virginia Piedmont meets the foothills of Catoctin Mountain at elevations between 350 and 670 feet. The Town Branch of Tuscarora Creek threads through the center of town, draining east into Goose Creek, a 54-mile Potomac tributary. That convergence of waterways, floodplains, and managed stormwater basins produces some of the densest mosquito habitat in Loudoun County.
Waterfront communities bear the heaviest pressure. River Creek is a gated 600-acre golf-course community at the Potomac and Goose Creek junction. It deals with river bluffs, irrigation ponds, and tidal edges. Lansdowne on the Potomac spreads along the Route 7 corridor with its own golf club, pools, and stormwater systems serving 2,000+ homes. But neighborhoods further from the water still see plenty of activity. Mosquitoes travel from creek corridors and park greenbelts into subdivisions like Potomac Station (1,400+ homes), Exeter, Old Waterford Knoll, Greenway Farms, and Leesburg Square. Newer communities including Meadowbrook Farm, Evergreen Meadows, and Northlake see populations fed by HOA retention ponds and irrigation runoff.
Large parks ring the town. Morven Park (1,000 acres), Ball's Bluff Battlefield (268 acres), Red Rock Wilderness Overlook, Rust Nature Sanctuary, and Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park form a wide band of forest and meadow. These areas support deer, field mice, and wildlife that carry ticks right into nearby yards. The W&OD Trail cuts through town with wooded corridors and creek crossings that push both mosquitoes and ticks into the neighborhoods alongside it.
Loudoun County's humid subtropical climate brings about 42 inches of rain per year, with the heaviest months in late spring and summer. Summer highs reach the upper 80s, with about 23 days above 90 degrees. Humidity stays above 70% for weeks. Standing water fills gutters, tarps, and low spots after every storm. Properties near Raspberry Falls, Oatlands, Beacon Hill, and rural lots along Evergreen Mill Road face added tick pressure from tall grasses, wooded edges, and active deer paths.
Tick Protection for Leesburg Homes Near Parks and Wooded Edges
Ticks are a growing concern across Loudoun County. Deer ticks carrying Lyme disease have been documented along the W&OD Trail, throughout Morven Park, at Ball's Bluff Battlefield, and in the wooded buffers bordering Leesburg subdivisions. Our LawnShield program bundles mosquito and tick control into a single monthly plan. You get one bill, one schedule, and a lower cost than booking separate services.
Tick treatments start in March with granular applications that target the spring nymph surge. That's when young ticks come out of winter dormancy. Monthly sprays from April through October focus on your property line and the areas where your lawn meets the tree line, which is where ticks gather. A November retreatment knocks down overwintering populations before the next season.
We also place Damminix Tick Tubes filled with permethrin-treated cotton. Mice pick up the cotton for their nests. The treatment then kills the ticks that feed on those mice, breaking a key part of the tick lifecycle. This works well near the wooded edges around Morven Park, along the W&OD Trail, and in neighborhoods near Raspberry Falls, Beacon Hill, and properties off Evergreen Mill Road.
LawnShield: One Plan for Mosquitoes and Ticks
Our LawnShield program covers both mosquitoes and ticks with 9 strategically timed treatments from March through November. Starting at $95 per month, it includes automatic scheduling, one consolidated bill, and unlimited free callbacks between visits. It's the simplest way to protect your Leesburg yard through the entire outdoor season.
From Phone Call to First Treatment: What to Expect
Step 1: Talk to a Real Person. Call 703-683-2000 and you'll speak directly with a licensed technician. No phone tree, no overseas call center. They'll discuss your property, recommend the right program, and give you a quote during that same conversation.
Step 2: 78-Point Property Inspection. Your technician arrives and walks the full property. They check drainage patterns, standing water sources, shaded resting areas, and vegetation near creek corridors. A historic home on King Street needs a different plan than a new build in Meadowbrook Farm or a large lot backing up to Morven Park. Our inspection accounts for those details.
Step 3: Initial Treatment. Using products vetted by our research team, we apply a targeted barrier treatment to shaded foliage, hedges, eaves, deck undersides, and vegetation near water. Most homeowners notice a significant reduction in mosquito activity within 24 to 48 hours.
Step 4: Monthly Protection Through October. Visits run April through October, keeping barrier coverage consistent through peak mosquito season. Between visits, our unlimited callback policy means we come back at no extra cost if you spot a problem. After each service, you'll receive an email report detailing what was applied and where.
What Your Leesburg Neighbors Are Saying
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "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."
"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."
"We've had a subscription service with this company for yrs, since moving into our current house, and realizing it was rather...spidery. But NO MORE! Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps!"
"Daren and Shay were prompt, courteous and professional. Daren has been maintaining my property for a while now. He's passionate about his work and the environment. Definitely glad I found them!"
"I highly recommend this company for your home pest control. Their technicians are thorough and have prevented any unwanted problems from happening on our property. During our last treatment, Jasmine took care of our outdoor spider webs without us even asking. That attention to detail speaks volumes."
"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."
"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."
"We've had a subscription service with this company for yrs, since moving into our current house, and realizing it was rather...spidery. But NO MORE! Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps!"
"Daren and Shay were prompt, courteous and professional. Daren has been maintaining my property for a while now. He's passionate about his work and the environment. Definitely glad I found them!"
"I highly recommend this company for your home pest control. Their technicians are thorough and have prevented any unwanted problems from happening on our property. During our last treatment, Jasmine took care of our outdoor spider webs without us even asking. That attention to detail speaks volumes."
Serving Leesburg & All of Loudoun County
From Lansdowne to Raspberry Falls, Potomac Station to River Creek. We're here to help you take back your yard.