Severn Mosquito Control
7 monthly treatments from April through October. 57 years protecting Maryland homes with lower-risk products, unlimited free callbacks, and no binding contracts.
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57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
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Wetlands, Watersheds, and a Persistent Mosquito Problem
Severn sits in central Anne Arundel County where the Severn Run Natural Environment Area spreads across roughly 1,600 acres of marshes, wetlands, and mature forest. Add tributaries like Jabez Branch and over 150 miles of streams in the Severn River watershed, and you get some of the densest mosquito breeding habitat in the county. The area gets 3 to 4 inches of rain per month. Summer humidity regularly tops 70%. Temperatures sit in the low-to-mid 80s from June through August.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been protecting homes across the DC Metro area since 1968. That's 57 years of hands-on local experience. Our Severn mosquito program pairs monthly barrier sprays with growth regulators that stop the breeding cycle before populations get out of hand. Every plan includes unlimited free callbacks between visits.
Our internal research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in the pest control industry and replaced them with lower-risk alternatives like Essentria and EcoVia. These are products we use in our own backyards. No binding contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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How Our 7-Month Barrier Program Protects Severn Yards
Every mosquito program begins with a 78-point property inspection. Your licensed technician walks the full lot, mapping standing water sources, drainage patterns, shaded resting zones, and vegetation near storm drains or retention ponds. A colonial in The Provinces needs a different strategy than a newer home in Arundel Forest or a townhouse in Severn Meadows. Our inspection captures those details.
From April through October, we visit monthly with a backpack mist blower. We apply a targeted spray paired with an insect growth regulator (IGR). The spray kills active mosquitoes on contact. The IGR stops larvae from developing into biting adults, breaking the breeding cycle before populations build on your property.
We concentrate on shaded foliage, hedges, the underside of decks and porches, eaves, and vegetation near standing water. We skip blooming plants and vegetable gardens. After every visit, you get a detailed email report listing what was applied and where.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito: Why Severn Backyards Get Hit During the Day
The Asian tiger mosquito is Severn's most aggressive pest during daylight hours. You can spot it by its jet-black body and bold white-striped legs. This species doesn't wait until dusk. It will chase you from the deck to the driveway in broad daylight. It breeds in tiny amounts of standing water: clogged gutters, tire ruts, plant saucers, and forgotten buckets. Communities like The Provinces, Elmhurst Estates, and Meade Village deal with this species heavily because of the mature landscaping and sheltered yards.
After sunset, the common house mosquito takes over. This species breeds in larger water sources: storm drains, retention ponds, drainage ditches, and the slow-moving stretches of Severn Run. Properties near Severn-Danza Park, Provinces Park, and the Lake Village area face heavy dusk and nighttime activity because of their closeness to wooded greenbelts and stormwater infrastructure.
Our treatment program addresses both species. The barrier spray eliminates adults wherever they rest during the day. The insect growth regulator disrupts eggs and larvae in breeding sites. Together, these two methods attack the lifecycle at every stage. Most homeowners notice a significant drop in mosquito activity within 24 hours of the first visit.
Monthly barrier treatments target shaded resting spots where mosquitoes hide between blood meals
Severn backyards like this one deserve to be enjoyed all summer without mosquito interruptions
We treat hedges, eaves, and deck undersides while avoiding blooming plants and vegetable gardens
House mosquitoes breed in storm drains, retention ponds, and slow-moving tributaries throughout Severn
Family owned since 1968, our technicians bring decades of local pest control experience to every visit
In2Care Stations: No-Spray Mosquito Control for Severn Homes
If you want mosquito reduction without traditional spraying, our In2Care program uses small stations placed around your yard instead of barrier treatments. Each station holds treated gauze with a larvicide and a fungus that targets mosquitoes at the source.
Female mosquitoes enter the stations looking for a place to lay eggs. They contact the treated materials and then carry them to natural breeding sites across your yard and neighboring properties. This autodissemination effect means a single station creates expanding zones of control well beyond where it sits. It's especially effective near storm drains, retention ponds, and the wetland corridors found throughout Arundel Forest, Severn Crest, and the communities bordering Severn Run.
Our technicians install and maintain In2Care stations monthly from April through October. The system works nonstop between visits. Many Severn homeowners combine In2Care with our barrier spray for the best results. It also works on its own for properties near gardens, vegetable plots, or sensitive water features.
How Autodissemination Multiplies Your Coverage
Treated mosquitoes don't stay near the station. They visit multiple breeding sites across several neighboring properties, spreading the larvicide and fungus at each one. For properties surrounded by wetland corridors, retention ponds, or stormwater features, this reach makes a real difference that barrier spray alone can't match.
Severn Run, Fort Meade, and Severn's Mosquito Breeding Zones
Severn sits in Anne Arundel County between Baltimore and Annapolis. About half the homes here are single-family detached and nearly a third are townhomes. Most were built after 1984. You'll find 1970s ranchers and split-foyers in The Provinces, newer colonials in Arundel Forest, and modern townhome clusters in Severn Meadows and The Orchards.
The biggest driver of mosquito pressure is the Severn Run Natural Environment Area. It covers roughly 1,600 acres of marshes, wetlands, and mature forest right next to residential subdivisions. That preserve connects to the Severn River watershed with over 150 miles of streams, bogs, and seasonal pools. Neighborhoods like Wedgewood Forest, Northwood Estates, and New Cut Farms sit along these corridors.
Local parks add another layer. Severn-Danza Park covers 62 wooded acres with athletic fields and trails. Provinces Park borders several subdivisions with open fields and tree lines. Both create resting habitat for mosquitoes and wildlife that pushes into surrounding yards. The BWI Trail and green corridors linking to Piney Orchard Nature Preserve extend this habitat network further.
Severn gets 3 to 4 inches of rain every month. July highs reach the low-to-mid 80s with humidity above 70%. Heavy storms fill storm drains, retention ponds, and low spots faster than they can drain. That standing water is where mosquitoes breed. The paved areas around Arundel Mills, Telegraph Road, and MD-100 make it worse by funneling runoff into residential swales and drainage systems.
Tick Protection for Severn Homes Near Parks and Wooded Edges
Ticks are a serious concern across Anne Arundel County. Deer ticks carrying Lyme disease have been documented near the Severn Run Natural Environment Area and in the wooded edges bordering Severn's residential communities. Our LawnShield program bundles mosquito and tick control into a single monthly plan. You get one bill, one schedule, and a lower cost than booking separate services.
Tick treatments start in March with granular applications that target the spring nymph surge. That's when young ticks come out of winter dormancy and start seeking hosts along fence lines, tall grass, and the transition zone between maintained lawns and natural terrain. Monthly sprays from April through October focus on those edges. A November retreatment knocks down overwintering populations before the next season.
Properties near Severn-Danza Park, Provinces Park, and the Severn Run corridor are at higher risk because deer, field mice, and small mammals move freely between wooded areas and residential yards. Our tick treatments create a treated buffer at those transition zones, reducing the chances of ticks reaching your family and pets in the areas where you spend time outdoors.
LawnShield: One Plan for Mosquitoes and Ticks
Our LawnShield program covers both mosquitoes and ticks with 9 strategically timed treatments from March through November. Starting at $95 per month, it includes automatic scheduling, one consolidated bill, and unlimited free callbacks between visits. It's the simplest way to protect your Severn yard through the entire outdoor season.
From Phone Call to First Treatment: What to Expect
Step 1: Talk to a Real Person. Call 703-683-2000 and you'll speak directly with a licensed technician. No phone tree, no overseas call center. They'll discuss your property, recommend the right program, and give you a quote during that same conversation.
Step 2: 78-Point Property Inspection. Your technician arrives and walks the full property. They check drainage patterns, standing water sources, shaded resting areas, and vegetation near storm drains or retention ponds. A 1970s rancher in The Provinces needs a different plan than a newer colonial in Arundel Forest or a townhome in Severn Meadows. Our inspection accounts for those details.
Step 3: Initial Treatment. Using products vetted by our research team, we apply a targeted barrier treatment to shaded foliage, hedges, eaves, deck undersides, and vegetation near water. Most homeowners notice a significant reduction in mosquito activity within 24 to 48 hours.
Step 4: Monthly Protection Through October. Visits run April through October, keeping barrier coverage consistent through peak mosquito season. Between visits, our unlimited callback policy means we come back at no extra cost if you spot a problem. After each service, you'll receive an email report detailing what was applied and where.
What Your Severn 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."
"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."
"We have been with Better Termite & Pest Control for 15 years & would highly recommend the company. We just renewed our service & Cindy at Better Termites was professional & helped answer all our questions regarding the renewal terms & schedule an extra service for our house. The services for general pest control & termites monitoring stations is reliable & performed on time!"
"The team at Better Termite & Pest control are phenomenal! I feel like my family and my home are in good hands. Everyone I have come into contact with has been responsive, pleasant and professional. The price is right and the service is superb!"
"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 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."
"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."
"We have been with Better Termite & Pest Control for 15 years & would highly recommend the company. We just renewed our service & Cindy at Better Termites was professional & helped answer all our questions regarding the renewal terms & schedule an extra service for our house. The services for general pest control & termites monitoring stations is reliable & performed on time!"
"The team at Better Termite & Pest control are phenomenal! I feel like my family and my home are in good hands. Everyone I have come into contact with has been responsive, pleasant and professional. The price is right and the service is superb!"
"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."
Serving Severn & All of Anne Arundel County
From The Provinces to Arundel Forest, Meade Village to Severn Crest. We're here to help you take back your yard.