Marshall Pest Control
Third-generation pest control protecting Marshall homes and horse country properties 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.
Lower Risk Products
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.
Pest Control Built for Marshall's Horse Country Setting
Marshall is a small village in the heart of Fauquier County where 18th-century stone foundations stand a few blocks from new townhomes at Heritage at Marshall. The Marshall Historic District alone has over 300 contributing buildings dating back to the late 1700s. Whether you live in a Federal-era home on Main Street, a farmhouse along Carters Run Road, or a new build off Monroe Parkway, aging materials, dense vegetation, and rural surroundings create year-round pest pressure across ZIP code 20115.
Better Termite & Pest Control is a third-generation, family-owned company founded in 1968. We have over 300 years of combined team experience and have serviced over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area. Our internal 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 understands pest patterns in Marshall. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers.
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Why Marshall Has Year-Round Pest Pressure
Marshall covers ZIP codes 20115 and 20116 in the northern Virginia Piedmont at about 685 feet elevation. The village is surrounded by horse farms, hay fields, hedgerows, and wooded hills that Fauquier County actively preserves through agricultural conservation programs. Goose Creek drains north and west toward the Potomac while Carter Run flows south toward the Rappahannock. Both create shaded, moist corridors that support mosquitoes, ticks, and the kind of leaf litter where ants and spiders thrive.
Summers are hot and humid with highs near 88 degrees and humidity above 70%. The area gets around 30 inches of rain, with the wettest stretch from May through August. This drives long active seasons for ants, mosquitoes, termites, and spiders from March through November. When fall arrives, brown marmorated stink bugs mass on south-facing walls looking for crevices to overwinter. By December, mice push into garages, crawlspaces, and wall voids as field food runs out. Properties across 20115 deal with this cycle every year.
Older homes in the Historic District have fieldstone basements and brick foundations where decades of settling have opened gaps for mice, roaches, and ants. Even newer homes in Heritage at Marshall face pressure from community ponds, walking trails, and green space that borders open farmland.
Full-Service Pest Control for Marshall Homes
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers 35+ pests that show up in Marshall homes and properties. That includes ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, camel crickets, earwigs, fleas, ticks, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and more. Brown marmorated stink bugs and carpenter ants are particularly common here. Stink bugs invade through window frames and gaps in siding every October. Carpenter ants target the old wood framing and sill plates found in homes throughout the Historic District and surrounding farmhouses.
Every service starts with our 78-point inspection. We check entry points, moisture issues, and active pest hot spots. Inside, we treat cracks and crevices in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and utility rooms. Outside, we apply a perimeter barrier around your foundation, treat mulch beds, weep holes, and soffits. The products we use are non-repellent, so pests carry them back to their colonies and spread them at the source.
Treatments last roughly 90-120 days. Our tri-annual schedule (3 visits per year) keeps coverage continuous. Plans start at $39/month with a one-time setup fee. No binding contracts.
Termite Protection for Marshall Properties
The DC Metro area ranks as the #2 region in the country for termite activity. Marshall's homes and farmhouses have wood framing, sill plates, and exposed beams that range from 50 to over 200 years old. Virginia's clay soils hold moisture against foundations, which is exactly what subterranean termites need. Most homeowners do not find termites until they have caused thousands in damage.
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 wipes out 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.
For active infestations, we apply liquid treatments by trenching and drilling where needed. If you are building or renovating on one of Marshall's rural lots, ask about our borate wood treatments for built-in protection.
Carpenter ants thrive in Marshall's wooded lots and stream corridors, targeting aging wood framing in historic homes
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves, porches, and entry points around your Marshall home
Stink bug nymphs develop in Marshall's gardens and pastures before migrating indoors as fall temperatures drop
Our branded trucks serve Marshall and surrounding Fauquier County communities every week
Three generations of the Schulz family have protected Northern Virginia homes since 1968
Mosquito and Tick Control in Marshall
Marshall is surrounded by water. Goose Creek, Carter Run, and Little River all flow through or near the village. Northern Fauquier Community Park has fishing ponds that produce heavy mosquito populations from April through October. Standing water in old farm equipment, horse troughs, rain barrels, and low-lying pasture areas adds to the problem on rural properties.
Our technicians use a backpack mist blower to spray vegetation edges and shaded areas where mosquitoes rest during the day. Monthly treatments from April through October knock down adults and stop new ones from maturing. We are careful around flower beds and vegetable gardens.
Marshall's pastures, wooded lot lines, and deer population also make it prime tick habitat. Black-legged ticks and lone star ticks are both present in Fauquier County. Our tick treatments use granular applications in spring and fall plus Damminix Tick Tubes in areas with high mouse activity. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquito, tick, pest, and termite coverage starting at $95/month.
Carpenter Ants and Stink Bugs in Marshall
Two pests cause the most calls from Marshall homeowners: carpenter ants and brown marmorated stink bugs.
Carpenter ants are large black ants (up to half an inch) that tunnel into damp or damaged wood to build nests. They don't eat wood like termites, but the damage adds up fast. Marshall's older homes with aging sill plates, wood porch framing, and crawlspaces with moisture problems are prime targets. If you see large black ants indoors, especially near sinks, bathrooms, or windows, you likely have a colony nearby. We locate the nest, treat it directly, and apply a perimeter barrier to keep them out.
Stink bugs invade Marshall homes every fall by the hundreds. They squeeze through gaps in siding, around window frames, and under door sweeps. Once inside, they hibernate in wall voids until spring. Crushing them releases a foul smell. Our fall treatments target exterior walls and entry points before stink bugs move inside. For homes already dealing with an invasion, we treat interior harborage areas and seal key gaps.
Why Marshall Families Choose Better Termite
We've been protecting Virginia homes since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family, over 300 years of combined team experience, and over 100,000 homes serviced across the DC Metro area. Here's why families stick with us:
- 57 years of Virginia experience: We understand Fauquier County's mix of historic village homes, new construction, horse farms, and rural-edge properties.
- Talk to a real expert: Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician. No phone trees. No scripted sales pitches.
- 9 harsh chemicals removed: Our internal research team reviewed thousands of product studies and pulled 9 of the industry's harshest chemicals from our programs.
- No binding contracts: Stay because it works, not because of paperwork. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
- Unlimited free callbacks: Spot a problem between visits? We come back at no extra charge. That's the Better Promise.
- Over 400 five-star reviews: Real results from a family business, not a national franchise.
What Your Marshall Neighbors Are Saying
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "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!"
"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 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."
"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."
"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. Last summer they removed a mud dauber's nest under our deck and above our patio door."
"We have used Better Termite since 1996 and we're very pleased with the results. The techs and the staff are flexible and prompt with appointments. Their price is reasonable. In 2023 we started using their pest control service for bugs and mice. Again we have been happy with the results of their service."
"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!"
"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 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."
"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."
"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. Last summer they removed a mud dauber's nest under our deck and above our patio door."
"We have used Better Termite since 1996 and we're very pleased with the results. The techs and the staff are flexible and prompt with appointments. Their price is reasonable. In 2023 we started using their pest control service for bugs and mice. Again we have been happy with the results of their service."
How Marshall Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician who understands Marshall's mix of historic homes, new builds, and horse country properties. No phone trees, no outsourced call centers.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed professional inspects your property using our 78-point checklist. We check stone foundations, crawlspace vents, weep holes, and active pest hot spots from the basement to the roofline.
Targeted Treatment
We treat with products vetted by our internal research team. We removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in pest control and replaced them with reduced-risk products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
Seasonal Protection Plan
Our TriGuard plan includes 3 scheduled visits per year timed to Marshall's seasonal pest patterns. Each visit targets the pests most active that season across Fauquier County.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
Spot 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
Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No exit fees, no long-term commitments. Stay because it works.
Serving All of Marshall & Fauquier County
From Main Street to Heritage at Marshall, Carters Run to Leeds Manor Road, and all properties in ZIP codes 20115 and 20116.