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Welcome to Better Termite & Pest Control, your trusted local experts for pest control in Odenton, MD. Since 1968, our family-owned business has been protecting homes throughout the area from unwanted pests. If you’re dealing with ants, termites, rodents, or mosquitoes, our team of licensed professionals is ready to help. Call us today at 703-683-2000 to schedule your service and take back control of your home.
Better Termite & Pest Control brings over five decades of expertise to Odenton homes. As a proud third-generation family business operated by the Schulz family since 1968, we’ve built our reputation on reliable service and effective pest management.
What sets us apart is our dedication to thoughtful pest control solutions. Our internal research team has worked tirelessly to remove 9 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in the industry, replacing them with reduced-impact alternatives like Essentria, Sentricon, and Borate-based products.
We offer comprehensive services to Odenton residents including general pest control, termite elimination and prevention, rodent management, and seasonal mosquito and tick control. Our experienced technicians understand the specific pest challenges faced by Odenton homeowners and customize treatments to address your unique situation. When you need professional pest removal from local Odenton pest control experts, we deliver results you can count on.
Odenton’s suburban setting creates ideal conditions for pest activity. With wooded yards and humid summers, local homeowners frequently encounter everything from ants to rodents throughout the year. The combination of mature trees, mulched garden beds, and proximity to wooded areas creates perfect pathways for pests to access your property.
Our Odenton pest control services are specifically designed with these local conditions in mind. We offer seasonal treatment plans that target the most active pests during each time of year, while providing emergency response within one business day when urgent issues arise. Unlike larger companies, when you call us, you’ll speak directly with a knowledgeable professional—no frustrating phone trees or scripted responses. Our technicians live and work in the Odenton area, giving them firsthand knowledge of local pest patterns and community-specific challenges.
Our general pest control plan begins with a thorough 78-point home inspection to identify all existing and potential pest issues. This detailed assessment allows us to develop a targeted strategy specific to your property’s needs. We then apply interior crack-and-crevice treatments to stop pests where they hide and travel, followed by establishing a powerful exterior perimeter barrier to prevent new invaders.
Odenton homeowners commonly deal with ants, spiders, roaches, centipedes, stink bugs, and box elder bugs throughout the year. Our comprehensive approach addresses these common pests while remaining vigilant for seasonal invaders that might affect your home.
Our maintenance schedule includes quarterly visits to maintain protection year-round, plus free unlimited callbacks if any issues arise between scheduled treatments. Unlike many competitors, we don’t lock you into binding contracts—we earn your business through effective results and exceptional service.
Mosquitoes can make enjoying your Odenton backyard nearly impossible during summer months. Our mosquito control program focuses on treating outdoor areas where these pests rest and breed. We use specialized backpack sprayers to apply a combination of adulticides and insect growth regulators to vegetation, shaded areas, and other mosquito harborage zones.
Our technicians also provide valuable guidance on eliminating standing water and implementing yard maintenance practices that reduce mosquito breeding opportunities. This comprehensive approach tackles the problem at multiple life stages for more effective control.
For environmentally conscious homeowners, we offer innovative In2Care mosquito stations as an eco-friendly option. These specialized stations target mosquitoes without broad application of materials. Many Odenton customers choose to bundle mosquito control with termite and tick protection for complete seasonal coverage at a better value.
In2Care stations contain specially treated gauze strips with a larvicide and fungus that mosquitoes transfer to breeding sites. This innovative system turns mosquitoes into carriers that spread control agents throughout your property, breaking the breeding cycle even in areas you can’t easily treat.
Rodent problems in Odenton homes require a strategic, multi-faceted approach. Our comprehensive 4-step rodent protocol begins with a detailed inspection to identify entry points, nesting areas, and patterns of activity. We then install tamper-proof bait stations in strategic locations around your property’s exterior to reduce outdoor populations.
After initial treatment, we conduct critical follow-up visits at 1-week and 3-week intervals to assess progress and adjust our approach as needed. For indoor treatment, we utilize snap traps for rats to prevent decay issues within wall voids, and implement exclusion measures to seal entry points when appropriate.
Our quarterly maintenance program provides ongoing protection against rodent activity, with free callbacks if you notice any signs between scheduled visits. This consistent, long-term approach prevents the recurring rodent issues that many Odenton homeowners experience with less thorough treatment methods.
Termites pose a serious threat to Odenton homes, causing over $5 billion in damage nationally each year. Our area experiences high termite activity, with subterranean termites working silently beneath the surface where homeowners rarely see them until significant damage occurs.
The Sentricon termite baiting system forms the cornerstone of our termite protection program. This revolutionary system uses Recruit HD bait containing noviflumuron, which disrupts the termite molting process. Unlike traditional treatments, Sentricon targets the entire colony, including the reproductive queen, for complete elimination rather than just creating a temporary barrier.
Our termite protection includes annual professional inspections, unlimited callbacks for any concerns, and no long-term contracts. This comprehensive approach provides Odenton homeowners with continuous protection and early detection of termite activity before damage can occur.
With over 57 years serving Odenton and surrounding communities, our third-generation family business brings stability and accountability to every service call. The Schulz family’s commitment to quality has built a reputation that spans multiple generations of customers.
Our team brings more than 300 years of combined experience to your pest problems. Our in-house research team continually evaluates products and techniques to find reduced-risk solutions that maintain effectiveness while minimizing impact.
We believe in earning your business through results rather than contractual obligations. You can cancel service with just 30 days’ notice if you’re ever dissatisfied with your pest control experience.
If pests return between scheduled visits, we’ll return at no additional cost until baseline control is achieved. This commitment ensures you never have to live with persistent pest problems.
When urgent pest situations arise, we can dispatch technicians within one business day or less in most circumstances. This quick response helps prevent small issues from becoming major infestations.
You’ll always work directly with licensed pest control professionals, not customer service representatives reading from scripts. Our technicians are knowledgeable, experienced, and equipped to address your specific pest concerns.
Our reduced-impact products focus on targeted application and lower-risk active ingredients, minimizing chemical presence in living areas. Our technicians apply products in ways that allow children and household animals to return soon after treatment, with specific reentry times based on the products used.
We specialize in insect and rodent control only. For wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, or birds, we recommend consulting a licensed wildlife removal professional. We’re happy to provide referrals to trusted wildlife specialists in the Odenton area.
We do not provide bed bug treatments at this time. Our focus remains on general pest control, termite prevention, rodent management, and seasonal pest services like mosquito control.
Yes, in most areas we can dispatch a technician within one work day or less. Contact us at 703-683-2000 to confirm availability for urgent pest situations in Odenton.
We cover American roaches, Ants, Box Elder Bugs, Brown Banded Roaches, Camel Crickets, Centipedes, Cigarette Beetles, Clover Mites, Drugstore Beetles, Spiders, Springtails, Earwigs, Field Crickets, Firebrats, Fleas, German Roaches, Ground Beetles, Indian Meal Moths, Lady Bugs, Stink Bugs, Termites, Mice, Millipedes, Oriental Roaches, Pill Bugs, Rats, Rice Weevils, Silverfish, Smokeybrown Roaches, Sow Bugs, Ticks, Wasps, Mosquitoes, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Hornets, Yellow Jackets.
We recommend quarterly visits for general pests, monthly or bimonthly service for high rodent activity areas, and seasonal treatments for mosquitoes and ticks. Your specific treatment schedule will be customized based on your property’s needs and pest pressure.
We conduct a 78-point inspection, apply targeted crack-and-crevice treatments, use non-repellent insecticides, install bait stations, employ the Sentricon system for termites, and follow our four-step rodent protocol. All treatments are customized based on your specific pest issues.
Call 703-683-2000 or email [email protected] for a free phone consultation with a licensed technician. We’ll discuss your pest concerns and provide a detailed quote tailored to your specific needs.
