McLean Mosquito Control
Reclaim your backyard from McLean's stream-valley mosquitoes. Monthly barrier treatments from a local, family-owned team serving Fairfax County since 1968.
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57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
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Why McLean Properties Attract Mosquitoes
McLean is one of Northern Virginia's most beautiful communities. It is also one of the worst for mosquito pressure. Five streams cut through residential neighborhoods on their way to the Potomac: Pimmit Run, Scott Run, Dead Run, Turkey Run, and Bull Neck Run. More than 800 acres of parkland line the northern border. Wooded ravines, heavy shade, and standing water put nearly every backyard in the 22101 and 22102 ZIP codes close to active breeding habitat.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served McLean families since 1968. Now managed by the third generation of the Schulz family, we bring 300+ combined years of field experience to every treatment. We work on large wooded estates in Langley Forest, townhomes near Chesterbrook, and landscaped properties in Salona Village and Kent Gardens. Our internal research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in the pest control industry and replaced them with products like Essentria, Alpine, and EcoVia.
Every McLean mosquito control plan includes unlimited free callbacks between scheduled visits. No binding contracts. Cancel with 30 days notice. Call 703-683-2000 and talk directly to a licensed technician. No phone trees, no outsourced call center.
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Monthly Barrier Treatments for McLean Yards
McLean properties are not typical suburbs. Homes in Langley Oaks, Chesterbrook Woods, and Ballantrae Farms sit on large, heavily wooded lots with dense shrubs, mature hardwoods, and deep ground cover. A quick spray-and-go approach misses too many hiding spots on properties this size.
Our licensed technicians start with a full walk-through of your yard, mapping where mosquitoes rest, breed, and gather near water features and low-lying areas. Using backpack mist blowers, we apply a two-part barrier treatment to shaded foliage, deck undersides, fence lines, patios, and wooded edges.
The first component knocks down adult mosquitoes on contact within 24-48 hours. The second stops larvae from developing into biting adults, breaking the breeding cycle at the source. Monthly visits from April through October keep populations low all season. Between visits, our unlimited callback policy means we return at no extra charge if mosquito activity picks up after heavy rain.
Asian tiger mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters that breed in containers as small as a bottle cap on your McLean property
Perimeter barrier sprays protect outdoor living areas, decks, and patios throughout McLean neighborhoods
Tiger mosquitoes stay within 300 feet of where they hatch, meaning the ones biting you likely bred right on your property
Mosquitoes rest in dense shrubs and flowering beds between blood meals during daylight hours
Our technicians treat the full property perimeter including fence lines, wooded edges, and foundation borders
In2Care Stations: Targeting Hidden Breeding Sites
McLean lots are surrounded by tree holes, seasonal stream pools along Pimmit Run, and shaded ravines where standing water collects after every rainstorm. Spraying alone does not reach these hidden breeding sites. The In2Care Mosquito System fills that gap.
We place stations in shaded areas near your deck, patio, and property edges. Each station holds treated strips with a larva-killing agent and a biological fungus. Female mosquitoes land inside, pick up these agents, then carry them to other breeding spots on your property and beyond. This spread effect reaches storm drains near Chain Bridge Road, tree holes in ravines along Georgetown Pike, and forgotten containers on neighboring lots.
For homeowners in The Reserve, Franklin Park, and Elmwood Estates who want fewer spray applications on heavily landscaped properties, In2Care provides ongoing, targeted control with a smaller environmental footprint. Many McLean customers pair In2Care with our barrier spray program for layered, full-season protection.
What Your McLean 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. Highly recommend!"
"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! Further, Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff! I can't recommend this company enough."
"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."
"We've been a customer of Better Termite and Pest Control since moving into our Reston townhouse over 40 years ago...They have always provided great service. Their regular inspections and preventive treatments avert pest problems and give great peace of mind."
"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. Highly recommend!"
"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! Further, Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff! I can't recommend this company enough."
"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."
"We've been a customer of Better Termite and Pest Control since moving into our Reston townhouse over 40 years ago...They have always provided great service. Their regular inspections and preventive treatments avert pest problems and give great peace of mind."
Tick Protection for McLean's Wooded Lots
McLean has some of the highest tick pressure in Northern Virginia. Deer, mice, and other hosts travel along the Potomac River corridor and through wooded ravines bordering Great Falls Park, Turkey Run Park, and Scott's Run Nature Preserve. They carry ticks directly into yards in Langley Forest, McLean Hamlet, Devon Park, and Broyhill-McLean Estates.
Our tick program covers two critical windows. In March, we apply granular treatments along border areas where your lawn meets the tree line. From April through October, monthly barrier sprays along lawn borders, under decks, and around wooded edges reduce your exposure to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
A November treatment targets adult ticks before they go dormant for winter, knocking out the breeding population that would return the following spring. Since our mosquito barrier sprays also reduce tick numbers, bundling both services gives you broader coverage with fewer visits.
McLean's Unique Mosquito Challenges
The dominant mosquito species in McLean is Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito. It bites aggressively during daylight hours and breeds in surprisingly small water sources: tree holes, clogged gutters, birdbath rims, plant saucers, even a bottle cap left in the yard. Unlike species that fly long distances, tiger mosquitoes stay within 300 feet of where they hatch. The mosquitoes biting you on your patio likely bred somewhere on your property or your immediate neighbor's.
Culex pipiens mosquitoes are also common along the stream corridors running through McLean. Most active at dusk and dawn, they breed in standing water pools along Pimmit Run, Dead Run, and the smaller tributaries feeding the Potomac. Fairfax County gets 43 to 50 inches of rain per year and summer temperatures regularly hit the upper 80s. That keeps both species active from April into October.
What makes McLean especially difficult is the combination of large wooded lots with mature hardwood canopy, extensive landscaping with irrigation systems, and proximity to parks and stream valleys. Homes in Salona Village and Lewinsville back to tree-lined ravines that hold moisture after every rainstorm. Properties in Langley Farms and River Oaks along the Potomac bluff face constant pressure from both residential and wild-corridor mosquito populations. Our treatments are tuned to these local patterns, with extra attention where wooded parkland meets manicured lawns.
What to Expect from Your First Visit
Step 1: Phone consultation. Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician. No phone trees, no outsourced call centers. You'll get a detailed quote and treatment plan tailored to your property's specific conditions.
Step 2: 78-point property inspection. Your technician walks your entire yard, mapping breeding sites, resting zones, and drainage issues. McLean properties near Pimmit Run, Georgetown Pike, or the Potomac gorge often have unique problem areas that generic treatments miss entirely.
Step 3: Barrier spray application. Using a backpack mist blower, we treat foliage, deck undersides, fence lines, and shaded areas. We focus on the 10-15 foot zone around your outdoor living areas plus the wooded edges where mosquitoes rest during daylight hours.
Step 4: Monthly maintenance. We return every 4 weeks through peak season. Each visit includes a fresh check for new breeding spots, especially after heavy rain. And if mosquitoes surge between visits? Call us. We come back at no extra charge. That's our Better Promise.
Your Seasonal Mosquito Protection Plan
March-April: Early season prep. We hit overwintering egg sites before they hatch and place In2Care stations before mosquitoes emerge. Granular tick treatments go down in border areas where lawn meets woods. This head start is critical for properties along Georgetown Pike, near Scott's Run, or backing to stream valleys where heavy tree cover holds moisture well into spring.
May-September: Peak season demands consistent monthly barrier sprays. Each visit covers vegetation, hardscape, and standing water sources while our technicians monitor for new breeding conditions created by summer storms. McLean averages 3 to 6 inches of rain per month during this stretch, creating fresh breeding habitat after every downpour.
October-November: A final barrier spray reduces the overwintering mosquito population. November granular tick treatments target adult ticks before they go dormant, lowering next year's baseline populations for both pests. We complete a property review and flag areas where leaf buildup or drainage changes could cause problems the following spring.
Bundle & Save with SeasonGuard+
Our most popular McLean plan bundles mosquito, tick, pest, and termite control into 9 visits per year, timed for when pests are most active. One monthly payment starting at $95/month covers everything. No separate bills, no scheduling headaches. Families in Langley Forest, McLean Hamlet, Salona Village, and Chesterbrook rely on it year-round.
A Local Team That Knows McLean
Better Termite & Pest Control was founded in 1968 and has been family-owned ever since. Now in our third generation under the Schulz family, we've serviced over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area. Our technicians know the difference between treating a half-acre lot in Broyhill-McLean Estates and a multi-acre estate in Langley Farms along the Potomac bluff.
When you call 703-683-2000, you talk to a real person. A licensed technician answers your questions and builds a treatment plan on the spot. No phone trees, no overseas operators. We have over 400 five-star reviews on Google because we show up, do the work, and come back if anything is not right.
Our internal research team continuously evaluates every product we use, holding ourselves to a higher standard than what the industry requires. We eliminated 9 of the harshest chemicals cleared for residential use and replaced them with products that are easier on the environment. When you hire Better Termite, you're hiring a team that treats your McLean property the way we'd treat our own.
Serving McLean & Surrounding Areas
From Langley Forest to Chesterbrook, Salona Village to Tysons Corner. Your local mosquito control team since 1968.