New Market Mosquito Control
Monthly mosquito and tick treatments for Lake Linganore, the Linganore Creek corridor, and the surrounding Frederick County foothills. Family owned since 1968. Unlimited free callbacks. No contracts.
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.
210 Acres of Lake, 30 Miles of Trails, and a 7-Month Breeding Season
New Market sits in the Blue Ridge foothills of Frederick County. The area around it is one of Maryland's worst spots for mosquitoes. Lake Linganore alone covers over 4,000 acres with a 210-acre lake, 3 smaller man-made lakes, and 30+ miles of trails winding through 15+ villages. Linganore Creek feeds the whole system. Frederick County gets 45 inches of rain a year. Summer humidity often tops 75%. From late April through late October, mosquitoes have a full 7-month window to breed and spread.
Lake villages like Coldstream, North Shore, Nightingale, Aspen, Pinehurst, Alpine, and Balmoral sit on wooded hillsides and lakefront lots. Every cove and creek bend turns into a breeding ground. Outside the lake, neighborhoods like The Orchard, The Meadow, Academy Heights, New Market West, Kayhill Estates, and Lincolns Crossing deal with drainage swales, mulch beds, and thick tree canopies that trap moisture.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served the DC Metro area since 1968. Our New Market mosquito program pairs monthly barrier treatments with growth regulators that break the breeding cycle before numbers take off. Our research team dropped 9 of the harshest chemicals used in the industry and swapped them for products like Essentria and EcoVia. Every plan comes with unlimited free callbacks, no binding contracts, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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How Our Monthly Barrier Treatments Work in Frederick County
Every program starts with a 78-point property inspection. Your licensed technician walks the full lot. They look for standing water, shaded resting zones, drainage paths, and breeding hot spots on your property. A lakefront home in Coldstream has very different needs than a townhome in Westridge, and our inspection picks up on that.
From April through October, your technician comes back each month with a backpack mist blower. They apply a fast-acting spray that kills adult mosquitoes on contact, paired with an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) that stops larvae from growing into biting adults. We target the zones where mosquitoes rest during the day: shaded foliage, hedgerows, eaves, deck undersides, and plants near standing water.
Most homeowners see a 50% or greater drop within 24 hours of the first treatment. Each monthly visit builds on the last as we break the breeding cycle and knock back new populations. After every service, you get an email report showing what was applied and where on your property.
Two Species That Make New Market Backyards Miserable
The Asian tiger mosquito is the main daytime biter across the 21774 ZIP code. It has bold black-and-white striped legs and breeds in tiny pools of water: flower pot saucers, clogged gutters, birdbaths, tire rims, even a bottle cap. The thick landscaping, wooded buffers, and dense plantings in villages like Audubon, Woodridge, Summerfield, and Honey Hill give this species plenty of resting spots between feedings.
The common house mosquito picks up after dark. It breeds in bigger water sources: storm drains, ponds, lake coves, and the slow stretches of Linganore Creek. Neighborhoods along the water or trail system, especially North Shore, Pinehurst, Aspen, and Coldstream, get the worst evening mosquito pressure.
Our treatment hits both species at once. The barrier spray kills resting adults wherever they hide. The growth regulator stops eggs and larvae before they grow up. This two-part approach targets every stage of the mosquito lifecycle, not just the adults buzzing around your deck.
Our technicians address spider webs, wasp nests, and other pest activity during every visit to your New Market property
Asian tiger mosquitoes bite aggressively during daylight and breed in containers as small as a bottle cap
Family owned since 1968, Better Termite serves New Market and Lake Linganore with lower-risk products and no binding contracts
Tiger mosquitoes thrive in the dense wooded lots and mature landscaping throughout Lake Linganore villages
Reclaim your outdoor space with monthly barrier treatments backed by 57 years of experience and unlimited callbacks
We treat hedgerows, vegetation near creek corridors, and shaded zones while protecting blooming plants and pollinators
In2Care: No-Spray Mosquito Control for Lakefront Properties
Not every homeowner wants barrier sprays near the water. Our In2Care program uses small stations placed in shaded spots around your yard. Each station holds treated gauze with a larvicide and a special fungus. Female mosquitoes enter to lay eggs, pick up the materials, and carry them to breeding sites across your property and nearby lots.
This spreading effect means one station controls mosquitoes well beyond the spot where it sits. A single treated mosquito visits several breeding sites and drops larvicide and fungus at each one. This works very well along the lake shoreline, the Linganore Creek corridor, and the wooded gaps between villages where you just cannot find and remove every breeding spot by hand.
Many homeowners in North Shore, Nightingale, and Coldstream pair In2Care with our barrier spray for maximum coverage. We install and maintain stations monthly from April through October. No sprays touch your yard, making this a popular choice for properties with gardens, outdoor dining areas, and lots that border the water.
Maryland's Antique Capital and 15+ Lake Villages
New Market dates back to 1793 and sits along the old National Road. Locals call it Maryland's "Antique Capital." Main Street still has Federal and Greek Revival buildings from the 1800s, many with stone foundations and crawlspaces that hold moisture all year. About 800 people live in town, but the broader area stretches across the Frederick County foothills with thousands more homes.
The Lake Linganore community wraps around the town with over 4,000 acres of planned villages, trails, and shared spaces. The 15+ villages include Aspen, Alpine, Audubon, Balmoral, Coldstream, Nightingale, Pinehurst, North Shore, Summerfield, Woodridge, and Honey Hill. They sit on wooded hillsides and lakefront lots linked by 30+ miles of trails. Lake Linganore is the largest private lake in Maryland at 210 acres. Three smaller lakes, Anita Louise, Merle, and Marion, round out the system. Beaches at Coldstream and Nightingale sit right on the water.
Outside the lake, you will find The Orchard, The Meadow, New Market Farms, Kayhill Estates, Boyer Mill Heights, Lincolns Crossing, and Woodsworth Estates. These range from 1970s homes on wooded lots to newer builds by NVHomes and Ryan Homes. The newer Westridge and Creekside villages are adding townhomes and single-family homes along the eastern edge.
Frederick County gets about 45 inches of rain per year, mostly from May through September. Summer highs hit the upper 80s. Humidity often tops 75%. The Fred J. Archibald Audubon Sanctuary, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Gambrill State Park sit nearby and push deer and wildlife into yard edges, bringing ticks with them. Add in the lakes, creek corridors, and a third of the Lake Linganore land kept as open space, and New Market faces some of the worst mosquito and tick pressure in Maryland.
Tick Protection for Properties Along the Trail System
Ticks are a real concern across New Market. Deer ticks that carry Lyme disease thrive along the 30+ miles of Lake Linganore trails, the wooded gaps between villages, and the edges where mowed lawns meet forest. Deer, field mice, and voles move freely through the area, carrying ticks from wild land into your yard. Villages like Alpine, Pinehurst, Aspen, and Woodridge that border wooded open space have the highest risk.
Our tick program starts in March with granular treatments that target the spring surge. Monthly sprays from April through October hit your yard edges and the spots where lawn meets woods, right where ticks cluster. A November treatment knocks down ticks trying to overwinter before the next season starts.
We also place Damminix Tick Tubes filled with treated cotton. Mice grab the cotton for their nests and end up killing the ticks feeding on them. This breaks a key link in the tick lifecycle. It works best near wooded edges, trail paths, and creek banks across the Lake Linganore area.
LawnShield: Mosquitoes and Ticks in One Plan
Our LawnShield program bundles mosquito and tick control into 9 strategically timed treatments from March through November. One bill, automatic scheduling, and unlimited free callbacks between visits. It is the simplest way to protect your New Market property through the entire outdoor season.
What Happens When You Call 703-683-2000
Step 1: Talk to a Licensed Technician. You call and speak directly with someone who knows pest control. No phone tree. No call center. They 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 every inch of your property. They note drainage paths, standing water, breeding sites, and shaded resting zones. Then they build a treatment plan matched to your yard, whether you live on the lakefront in North Shore, a wooded lot in Alpine, or a new build in Westridge.
Step 3: First Treatment. Using products picked by our research team, we spray shaded foliage, hedges, eaves, deck undersides, and plants near standing water. We skip blooming flowers and veggie gardens to protect pollinators.
Step 4: Monthly Protection Through October. Your technician returns every month through mosquito season. Unlimited free callbacks keep you covered between scheduled visits. After each service, you receive a detailed email report showing what was applied and where.
What Your New Market 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."
"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."
"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'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."
"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."
"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."
"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'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."
Serving New Market & the Lake Linganore Community
From historic Main Street to Coldstream, North Shore, Pinehurst, Alpine, Westridge, and every village in between.