Oakton Pest Control
Family-owned pest control protecting Oakton homes since 1968. We cover 35+ pests with products picked by our research team. No contracts, free callbacks.
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57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
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Why Oakton Homeowners Trust Better Termite
57 Years Protecting Fairfax County Homes
Oakton sits in the heart of Fairfax County. Thick tree cover, the Difficult Run stream valley, and large wooded lots surround the area. Ants, termites, mosquitoes, stink bugs, and rodents move out of those woods and into homes across Waples Mill, Foxvale, Berryland Farm, and the Vale Road corridor.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served homes here since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have run this company. Our team has over 300 years of combined field time. We dropped 9 harsh chemicals and now use reduced-risk options like Essentria, Alpine, and borate solutions.
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed tech who knows Oakton pest patterns. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers. Over 400 families have left us 5-star reviews on Google. We have treated over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area.
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Why Oakton Homes Face Heavy Pest Pressure
Stream Valleys, Mature Woods, and Large Wooded Lots
Oakton is one of the most heavily wooded suburbs in Northern Virginia. The Difficult Run watershed covers 57 square miles and drains to the Potomac. It runs right through the heart of the community. Homes in Foxvale, Difficult Run, and the Vale Road corridor back up to forests and floodplains. That means heavy pressure from mosquitoes, ticks, deer mice, and wildlife pushing into yards.
Parks like Difficult Run Stream Valley Park, Nottoway Park, and Mosby Woods Park add thousands of acres of pest habitat. Deer travel through these green strips between neighborhoods. They carry ticks into yards across ZIP 22124.
Older Homes and Dense Landscaping Invite Pests In
Most Oakton homes were built around 1983. Many homes from the 1970s through 1990s have basements, crawlspaces, and worn-out seals. Mice and termites use those gaps to get in. Large lots with big trees, thick mulch beds, and shrubs up against walls give ants, spiders, and crickets places to hide. Townhomes like The Four Winds at Oakton and Oakton Commons have shared walls. Roaches, ants, and mice use those shared spaces to move between units.
Full-Service Pest Control for Oakton Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers everything that shows up in Oakton homes. That means ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, silverfish, camel crickets, fleas, ticks, wasps, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and more. Every visit starts with a full check. We treat inside and outside your home.
Treatments last about 90 to 120 days. We visit 3 times per year to keep coverage steady with no gaps. If pests show up between visits, call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge. Plans start at $39/month with a one-time setup fee. No binding contracts.
Inside and Out, Foundation to Roofline
Inside, we treat cracks in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and utility rooms where pests hide. Outside, we spray a barrier around your foundation and treat mulch beds, weep holes, soffits, and entry points. Pests pick up the product and carry it back to the colony. This wipes it out at the source. Every Oakton home gets the same thorough treatment.
Termite Protection for Oakton Properties
Stream Valleys and Humid Summers Put Oakton in the Termite Zone
The Difficult Run watershed keeps soil wet across much of Oakton. Summer humidity sits in the low 70% range. Annual rainfall tops 40 inches. That mix is perfect for eastern subterranean termites. Older homes near the Oakton Historic District with crawlspaces and wood framing face high risk. Newer homes near Fox Mill and Fairfax Acres are not off the hook either. Termites slip through gaps in slab walls to reach the wood above.
We use the Sentricon baiting system. Stations go into the ground around your foundation. Termites find the bait and carry it back to the colony. This wipes out the whole colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month. It covers pest control, termite protection, and a yearly termite check.
Liquid Treatment and New Construction Options
For active termite problems, we offer liquid treatments that form a barrier in the soil around your home. Building on an Oakton lot? Ask about our borate wood treatments for day-one protection. We have focused on termites since 1968. Our yearly checks catch problems before they turn into big repair bills.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves, soffits, and entry points around your home
Stink bugs push into Oakton homes every fall through gaps in siding and window frames
Sentricon stations sit flush with the ground and work around pets and families
Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets nest under eaves and decks across Oakton neighborhoods
Family-owned and operated since 1968, serving Oakton and all of Fairfax County
Mosquito Control in Oakton
Difficult Run and Dense Tree Cover Drive Heavy Mosquito Pressure
Oakton's stream valleys, wooded lots, and closeness to Difficult Run create prime mosquito habitat. Standing water pools in low spots, drain areas, and the creeks that wind through Foxvale and the Vale Road corridor. Mosquito season runs from April through October. Homeowners near the stream valley see the worst of it.
Our techs use a backpack mist blower to spray shaded spots and plant edges where mosquitoes rest during the day. The spray kills adult mosquitoes on contact and stops young ones from growing. Most customers see a big drop in mosquito numbers within 24 hours. We visit monthly from April through October to match peak season.
IN2Care: A No-Spray Option
We also offer IN2Care for homeowners who want a no-spray option. IN2Care traps draw mosquitoes to a station that infects them. They carry it back to nearby breeding sites, which spreads the effect. Our SeasonGuard+ plan covers mosquitoes, ticks, pests, and termites starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control in Oakton, VA
Wooded Lots and Older Homes Make Oakton a Rodent Hotspot
Oakton mixes large suburban lots with thick forest. Deer mice, house mice, and Norway rats thrive in the woods around Difficult Run and the parks that border many neighborhoods. When it gets cold in fall, rodents follow utility lines, pipes, and gaps in walls to get inside. Homes in Waples Mill, Berryland Farm, and along Vale Road see the most activity.
A gap the size of a dime is all a mouse needs to get in. Townhomes with shared walls are prime targets. Mice move between units through pipe chases and utility runs. Older homes with stone walls or settling cracks give rats easy paths to crawlspaces.
Our 4-step rodent plan starts with a full check to find active trails and entry points. We set tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps where rodents travel. Follow-up visits at weeks 1 and 3 confirm the plan is working. One-time rodent work runs $250 to $400. You can also add rodent coverage to a plan starting at $39/month.
What Your Oakton Area Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "Over the years, Better Termite has tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps! We are now creepy crawly-free! ... Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff!"
"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. They treated a problem that we had many years ago, inspect for it regularly, and it has never recurred."
"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. ... 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."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern and walked my wife and I through the treatment 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."
"Over the years, Better Termite has tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps! We are now creepy crawly-free! ... Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff!"
"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. They treated a problem that we had many years ago, inspect for it regularly, and it has never recurred."
"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. ... 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."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern and walked my wife and I through the treatment 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."
How Oakton Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed tech who knows Oakton pest patterns. No phone trees. No overseas call centers. You get a quote and plan on the spot.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed tech comes to your Oakton home and runs our 78-point check. We look at entry points, moisture issues, walls, crawlspaces, and signs of pest activity inside and out.
Targeted Treatment
We use products picked by our research team. We cut 9 harsh chemicals and switched to reduced-risk options like Essentria, Alpine, and borate solutions.
Seasonal Protection Plan
Our TriGuard plan includes 3 visits per year, timed to match pest patterns in Fairfax County. Each visit goes after the pests that are most active that season.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
See a pest between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge until the problem is gone. That is our Better Promise.
No Binding Contracts
You stay with us because the service works. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No exit fees, no tricks.
Serving Oakton & All of ZIP 22124
From Waples Mill and Foxvale to Berryland Farm, Fairfax Acres, and the Vale Road corridor, we are your local pest control team.