Pest Control in Reston, VA
Third-generation, family-owned pest control protecting Reston homes since 1968. We cover 35+ pests with products vetted by our research team. No binding contracts, free unlimited callbacks.
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Why Reston Homeowners Choose Better Termite
58 Years Protecting Homes Across Fairfax County
Reston is a planned community built around lakes, trails, and 1,300 acres of open space. That is part of what makes it a great place to live. It is also what drives heavy pest pressure year-round. Ants, termites, mosquitoes, spiders, and rodents move from 800 acres of woodland into homes across Lake Anne, Hunters Woods, South Lakes, and North Point.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served Fairfax County homes since 1968. Three generations of our family have run this company. Our team brings over 300 years of combined experience. We dropped 9 harsh chemicals from our lineup and now use reduced-risk products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed tech who knows Reston pest problems. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers. Over 1,100 families have left us 5-star reviews on Google. One Reston customer has been with us for over 40 years.
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Why Reston Homes Face Heavy Pest Pressure
Four Lakes, 800 Acres of Woodland, and 20 Miles of Streams
Reston was designed with nature woven into daily life. Lakes Anne, Thoreau, Audubon, and Newport total about 125 acres of water. The Reston Association maintains over 1,300 acres of open space including 50 meadows, 4 wetlands, and 20 miles of streams in the Difficult Run watershed. Lake Fairfax Park adds another 476 acres with an 18-acre lake. The W&OD Trail and Walker Nature Center connect it all.
That green infrastructure means mosquitoes breed near shorelines, ticks thrive along trail edges, and rodents use wooded corridors to move into neighborhoods. Homes in South Lakes that back up to Lake Thoreau, condos near Lake Anne Village Center, and single-family houses in Hunters Woods bordering the golf course all face persistent pest pressure from spring through late fall.
1960s Townhome Clusters and Shared-Wall Construction
Reston has over 160 named cluster associations, many built between the late 1960s and 1980s. These townhomes feature wood siding, aging decks, crawlspaces, and shared walls. That construction style lets ants and roaches move between units through utility chases and pipe penetrations. Settling foundations, worn door seals, and original window frames create easy entry points for mice, spiders, and stink bugs.
Newer high-density developments around Reston Town Center and the Metro corridors bring different challenges. Underground garages, restaurant dumpsters, and compact trash storage attract rodents and roaches. Whether you live in a 1970s cluster near Tall Oaks or a new condo at Reston Station, pest pressure is a constant.
Full-Service Pest Control for Reston Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers everything that shows up in Reston homes. That means ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, camel crickets, fleas, ticks, wasps, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and more. Every visit starts with a full inspection. 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. We hit mulch beds, weep holes, soffits, and entry points. Pests pick up the product and carry it back to the colony, which wipes it out at the source. From Lake Anne clusters to North Point single-family homes, every Reston property gets the same thorough service.
Termite Protection for Reston Properties
Lake Moisture and Humid Summers Put Reston in the Termite Zone
Four lakes, 20 miles of streams, and annual rainfall near 44 inches keep the soil around Reston homes moist year-round. Summer humidity runs high. That combination is ideal for eastern subterranean termites. Older homes near Lake Anne with crawlspaces and wood framing are at high risk. But newer slab homes in Reston Town Center are not off the hook. Termites can slip through gaps as small as 1/32 of an inch.
We use the Sentricon baiting system. Stations go into the ground around your foundation. When termites find the bait, they carry it back to the colony and the queen. This wipes out the whole colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month and includes pest control, termite protection, and a yearly termite inspection.
Liquid Treatment and Borate Solutions
For active termite problems, we offer liquid treatments that form a barrier in the soil around your home. Building a new home in the Reston area? Ask about our borate wood treatments for day-one protection. We have focused on termite control since 1968. Our yearly inspections catch issues before they turn into big repair bills.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves, soffits, and entry points around your home
Carpenter ants target aging wood decks and siding in Reston's 1960s-1980s cluster homes
Reston's four lakes and humid summers make conditions ideal for subterranean termites
Sentricon stations sit flush with the ground and work around pets and families
We remove spider webs and treat entry points at every scheduled visit
Our trucks are a familiar sight across Reston's Lake Anne, South Lakes, and North Point neighborhoods
Mosquito Control in Reston
Four Lakes, Wetlands, and Shaded Yards Drive Heavy Mosquito Pressure
Lakes Anne, Thoreau, Audubon, and Newport plus 4 wetlands and dozens of ponds create standing water throughout Reston. The main mosquito vector in this area, Culex pipiens, actually breeds most in man-made standing water. Clogged gutters, container gardens, birdbaths, and poorly drained townhome courtyards in Reston's cluster communities are prime breeding spots.
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 developing. Most customers see a 50% or greater drop in mosquito numbers within 24 hours. We visit monthly from April through October to match peak season.
IN2Care: A No-Spray Option for Lakeside Homes
For homeowners near Lake Anne or South Lakes who want a no-spray option, we offer IN2Care traps. They draw mosquitoes to a station that infects them with a biological agent. The mosquitoes carry it back to nearby breeding sites, spreading the effect. Our SeasonGuard+ plan covers mosquitoes, ticks, pests, and termites starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control in Reston, VA
Wooded Greenbelts and Restaurant Density Push Rodents Into Homes
Reston's design puts homes right next to woodland corridors. Mice and voles use these greenbelts to move from open space into backyards and then through gaps in foundations. A gap the size of a dime is all a mouse needs to get inside. Townhome clusters with shared walls are prime targets. Mice follow pipes and cable lines between units.
Around Reston Town Center, the situation is different but just as persistent. Dense restaurant activity and compact garbage storage attract Norway rats. Underground parking garages and mechanical rooms act as rodent highways connecting buildings. The Wiehle-Reston East Metro hub adds rail infrastructure that rodents follow into nearby developments.
Our 4-step rodent plan starts with a full inspection 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 services run $250 to $400. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $39/month.
What Your Reston Area Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "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. Their regular inspections and preventive treatments avert pest problems and give great peace of mind."
"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 and why he recommended the treatments."
"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 & Pest Control has been providing us effective and reliable service for over 20 years. Darren is our current technician, and he is wonderful. We couldn't be more pleased. ... we would highly recommend Better Termite to anyone looking for a termite and pest control provider."
"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. Their regular inspections and preventive treatments avert pest problems and give great peace of mind."
"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 and why he recommended the treatments."
"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 & Pest Control has been providing us effective and reliable service for over 20 years. Darren is our current technician, and he is wonderful. We couldn't be more pleased. ... we would highly recommend Better Termite to anyone looking for a termite and pest control provider."
How Reston Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician who knows Reston pest patterns. No phone trees. No overseas call centers. You get a quote and treatment plan on the spot.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed tech comes to your Reston home and runs our detailed 78-point inspection. We check entry points, moisture issues, foundations, crawlspaces, and signs of pest activity inside and out.
Targeted Treatment
We treat your home with products picked by our research team. We cut 9 harsh chemicals and replaced them with reduced-risk options like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
Seasonal Protection Plan
Our TriGuard plan includes 3 visits per year, timed to match seasonal pest activity in Fairfax County. Each visit targets whatever is most active that season around Reston.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
See a pest between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge until the problem is resolved. That is our Better Promise.
No Binding Contracts
You stay because the service works. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No exit fees. No long-term commitments.
Serving Reston & ZIP Codes 20190, 20191, 20194
From Lake Anne and Hunters Woods to South Lakes, Tall Oaks, North Point, and Reston Town Center, we are your local pest control team.