Olney Pest Control
Family-owned pest control serving Olney since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have protected Montgomery County homes. We cover 35+ pests with products picked by our research team. No contracts. Free 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.
Why Olney Homeowners Choose Better Termite
57 Years of Experience in Montgomery County
Olney sits in upper Montgomery County where suburbs meet hundreds of acres of forest. Parks and rivers wrap around the town on three sides. Families love the setting. But it gives carpenter ants, mice, stink bugs, mosquitoes, and ticks a straight shot to your door.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served DC Metro homes since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have run this company. Our team brings over 300 combined years of field work. We cut 9 harsh chemicals and now use products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate solutions.
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed tech who knows Olney. No phone trees. No call centers. Over 400 families have left us 5-star Google reviews. We have treated over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area.
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Why Olney Homes Face Persistent Pest Pressure
1970s-Era Construction Meets 650 Acres of Forest
Most of Olney was built between 1970 and 1999. Olney Mill (1,035 homes, started in 1969), Cashell Woods, Norbeck Estates, and Williamsburg Village are now 30 to 55 years old. That means worn seals, cracked vents, old decks with wood on soil, and gaps in siding. Each weak point lets ants, roaches, mice, and termites inside.
Olney is one of the most wooded suburbs in the county. Rachel Carson Park covers 650 acres of forest northeast of town. Lake Hallowell and storm drains across the area hold standing water all year. Homes in Highlands of Olney, Olney Oaks, and Timberland Estates back right onto woods or streams. Rodents, ticks, and bugs use those paths to reach your home.
44 Inches of Rain, Long Humid Summers, and Mild Winters
Olney gets 44 inches of rain per year. Summer highs hit the upper 80s with 70 to 76% humidity. Those conditions drive mosquito breeding, ant growth, and termite activity from April through October. Winters stay mild, so mice and rats nest in walls and attics year-round. The result is pest pressure in every season.
Full-Service Pest Control for Olney Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers all the pests that show up in Olney homes: ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, camel crickets, fleas, ticks, wasps, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, earwigs, and more. Every visit starts with a check. We treat inside and out, from baseboards to the roofline.
Treatments last 90 to 120 days. We visit 3 times per year to keep coverage steady with no gaps. If something shows up between visits, call us. We come back and retreat at no extra cost. Plans start at $39/month with a one-time setup fee. No contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
Foundation to Roofline, Inside and Out
Inside, we treat cracks in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and along baseboards where pests hide. Outside, we spray a barrier around your foundation and hit mulch beds, weep holes, soffits, window frames, and garage doors. The product moves back to nests and wipes them out. Every Olney home gets the same thorough work.
Termite Protection for Olney Properties
Damp Soil and Wooded Lots Put Olney Homes at Risk
The Hawlings River, Patuxent creeks, and dozens of storm drains keep Olney soil damp most of the year. Summer humidity tops 70%. That is ideal for subterranean termites. Older homes in Olney Mill, Cashell Manor, and Brookville Knolls with crawlspaces and wood framing face higher risk. But newer slab homes are not off the hook. Termites slip through gaps as narrow as 1/32 of an inch.
We use the Sentricon bait system. Stations go into the ground around your foundation. When termites find the bait, they carry it back to the colony and the queen. That kills the whole colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month. It covers pest control, Sentricon, and a yearly termite check in one plan.
Liquid Barriers and New Construction Protection
For active termite problems, we apply liquid barriers that form a treated zone in the soil. Building in a new Olney-area spot? Ask about borate wood treatments. We have focused on termites since 1968. Our yearly checks catch early signs before they become big repair bills.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves, soffits, and entry points around your Olney home
Carpenter ants thrive in Olney neighborhoods that back onto Rachel Carson Conservation Park and Hawlings River
Stink bugs cluster on south-facing walls of Olney homes every fall before pushing indoors
Sentricon stations sit flush with the ground and work around families and pets
Our trucks are a familiar sight from Olney Mill to Hallowell to Norbeck Estates
Mosquito Control in Olney
Lake Hallowell, Community Ponds, and Stream Valleys Breed Mosquitoes
Olney is ringed by water and green space that makes mosquito season intense. Lake Hallowell and local ponds hold standing water all summer. The Hawlings River and Reddy Branch wind through nearby streets. Storm drains from Norbeck Grove to Oatland Farm collect runoff after every rain. All that still and slow water breeds mosquitoes from April through October.
Our techs use a backpack mist blower to treat shaded areas, plant edges, and low spots where mosquitoes rest. The spray kills adults on contact and stops larvae from growing. We visit monthly from April through October.
IN2Care: A No-Spray Alternative
We also offer IN2Care stations if you want a no-spray option. These traps lure mosquitoes to a station that infects them. The mosquitoes carry it back to nearby breeding sites, which spreads the effect and breaks the cycle. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquitoes, ticks, general pests, and termites starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control in Olney, MD
Conservation Parks and Forest Corridors Push Mice and Rats Indoors
Olney borders hundreds of acres of forest. Rachel Carson Conservation Park, Patuxent River State Park, and the Hawlings River give mice, rats, and voles miles of open habitat. Those rodents follow wooded paths into yards in Olney Mill, Highlands of Olney, Norbeck Estates, and Tanterra. Homes near green space or Norbeck Country Club see the most pressure.
A gap the size of a dime is all a mouse needs to get inside. Older homes from the 1970s and 1980s with worn seals around pipes, crawlspace vents, and garage doors are most at risk. When it gets cold in fall, rodents move indoors and nest in walls, attics, and behind appliances. The longer they stay, the harder they are to remove.
Our 4-step rodent plan starts with a full check to map active trails and entry points. We set tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps along travel routes. Follow-up visits at weeks 1 and 3 confirm results and adjust traps. One-time rodent work runs $250 to $400. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $39/month.
What Your Olney Area Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "We had a bad cockroach problem - we knew it was bad because of all the baby cockroaches we spotted. It took a while but Better Termite ultimately solved it and our house is cockroach free. ... Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"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. ... 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"We had a bad cockroach problem - we knew it was bad because of all the baby cockroaches we spotted. It took a while but Better Termite ultimately solved it and our house is cockroach free. ... Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"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. ... 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
How Olney Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed tech who knows Olney pest problems. No phone trees. No call centers. You get a quote and a treatment plan on the spot.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed tech comes to your Olney home and runs our 78-point check. We look at foundation cracks, crawlspace vents, soffits, mulch beds, pipe gaps, and every weak spot that 1970s homes in Olney Mill or Hallowell are known for.
Targeted Treatment
We treat your home using products picked by our research team. We cut 9 harsh chemicals and replaced them with reduced-risk options like Essentria, Alpine, and borate solutions.
Seasonal Protection
Our TriGuard plan gives you 3 visits per year, timed to local pest cycles. Spring targets ants and termites. Summer hits mosquitoes and wasps. Fall tackles stink bugs and other pests before they move in for winter.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
Spot a pest between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge. That is our Better Promise, and it applies every time until the problem is gone.
No Binding Contracts
No long-term lock-ins. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. Zero exit fees. You stay for the results, never the paperwork.
Serving Olney & All of ZIP 20832
From Olney Mill and Hallowell to Lake Hallowell, Norbeck Estates, Williamsburg Village, Cashell Woods, Manor Oaks, and surrounding Brookeville and Sandy Spring, we are your local pest control team.