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Welcome to Better Termite & Pest Control, your trusted partner for comprehensive pest management in Severn, Maryland. As a family-owned business with deep roots in the community, we understand the unique pest challenges Severn homeowners face throughout the year. Our approach combines decades of experience with innovative, reduced-risk solutions designed to solve your pest problems effectively.
Better Termite & Pest Control has proudly served Severn, MD and surrounding communities for 57 years as a third-generation, family-operated business. Unlike large corporate providers, we deliver personalized service backed by over 300 years of combined experience across our team of licensed technicians.
What makes our Severn pest control service different? We’ve removed 9 harsh chemicals commonly used in the industry, relying instead on our internal research team to select more thoughtful alternatives. We don’t believe in trapping customers with binding contracts – you can cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice.
Our commitment to Severn homes goes beyond typical service. We provide free unlimited callbacks between scheduled visits if pests return, ensuring complete satisfaction. This customer-first approach has earned us over 400 five-star reviews from satisfied homeowners.
From persistent ant problems to seasonal mosquito control, bothersome rodents to destructive termites, our comprehensive pest management covers virtually every common Maryland pest – including ants, roaches, spiders, rodents, termites, mosquitoes, and ticks.
Severn’s suburban landscape creates unique pest challenges throughout the year. The community’s location between Baltimore and Washington offers the perfect mix of residential comfort and natural beauty, but also creates ideal conditions for persistent pest problems.
The area’s mix of mature neighborhoods and newer developments, combined with proximity to waterways and wooded areas, creates diverse pest habitats. Rodent activity typically increases during winter months as mice and rats seek warmth in Severn homes. In spring and summer, the community’s streams and retention ponds become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and ticks.
Severn’s soil conditions, particularly in areas with higher moisture content, create favorable environments for termite colonies. These destructive pests can cause significant damage if not addressed promptly.
Our Severn pest specialists understand these local dynamics, providing rapid response and customized treatment plans based on your specific neighborhood, property conditions, and the seasonal pest patterns of our region.
Our comprehensive approach to pest control in Severn starts with a 78-point home inspection that thoroughly evaluates your property. Our licensed technicians identify hot spots, potential entry points, and conditions that might attract pests to your home.
We apply strategic crack-and-crevice treatments using non-repellent insecticides like Essentria and Alpine. These products work differently than traditional repellents – pests carry the material back to their colonies, eliminating the problem at its source.
Our quarterly maintenance visits ensure continuous protection by refreshing treatments and monitoring for new activity. This proactive approach prevents seasonal pest surges before they become problems.
What truly sets us apart is our integrated approach that addresses current issues while preventing future ones. We’ve eliminated 9 industry chemicals from our treatments that didn’t meet our standards, focusing instead on transparency and detailed service reports after each visit.
Our Severn pest control services address a wide variety of common household pests including carpenter ants, odorous house ants, German roaches, American roaches, smokey-brown roaches, spiders, silverfish, centipedes, earwigs, stink bugs, millipedes, and pill bugs.
Each of these pests requires specific treatment strategies, which our technicians customize based on your home’s unique situation and the specific pest behaviors in your neighborhood.
Severn’s warm seasons bring outdoor enjoyment, but also mosquito challenges, especially in neighborhoods near Little Patuxent River and other water features. Our mosquito control creates a protective barrier that dramatically reduces activity around your property.
Our exterior treatments combine adulticides for immediate control and growth regulators that disrupt the mosquito life cycle. Using specialized backpack sprayers, our technicians target shaded foliage, ivy, and brush where mosquitoes rest during daylight hours.
We complement chemical treatments with practical advice on eliminating standing water and modifying landscape features that contribute to mosquito breeding. This comprehensive approach addresses both immediate concerns and long-term prevention.
Treatment frequency can be adjusted to your needs, with monthly or bimonthly visits throughout mosquito season to maintain protection. For environmentally conscious homeowners, we offer optional In2Care stations – an eco-friendly system using larvicide-fungus technology to control mosquito populations.
Our mosquito management begins with a thorough inspection to identify breeding sites around your Severn property. This is followed by strategic barrier application to areas where mosquitoes rest. We also provide source-reduction recommendations to eliminate standing water and adjust follow-up visits based on mosquito pressure throughout the season.
Rodent problems require a systematic approach, which is why we implement our proven four-step rodent protocol for Severn homes. The process starts with a comprehensive inspection to locate entry points and activity areas, followed by strategic placement of tamper-proof bait stations around your property.
For rats, we primarily use snap traps inside homes to avoid the potential of rodents dying within walls. For mice, we utilize smaller bait stations placed in high-activity zones. Our early follow-up visits at weeks one and three allow us to assess effectiveness and adjust our approach as needed.
We tailor service frequency based on activity levels – quarterly maintenance works for most Severn homes, while properties with higher activity may require bimonthly or monthly visits. This flexible approach ensures continuous protection against these disease-carrying pests.
Beyond just elimination, our rodent control focuses on disease prevention and structural protection, addressing both the immediate concern and long-term protection of your Severn home.
Our rodent control follows a systematic approach: 1) Identify hot spots and entry points through comprehensive inspection, 2) Place tamper-proof bait stations in strategic locations, 3) Conduct follow-up visits at weeks one and three to assess effectiveness, and 4) Implement quarterly re-baiting and monitoring to prevent future infestations.
Our preferred termite defense system for Severn homes is the Sentricon Always Active system. This innovative approach uses stations containing Recruit HD bait with noviflumuron – a compound that disrupts the termite molting process and eliminates the entire colony.
The Sentricon system provides constant protection through strategically placed bait stations around your property. For severe cases, we also offer liquid barrier treatments as an alternative or complementary solution.
For Severn’s new construction, we provide pre-construction borate treatments that protect lumber before problems start. All our termite services include a renewable one-year warranty for your peace of mind.
Given Severn’s location in Maryland’s high-risk termite zone, we strongly recommend annual termite inspections for all homes. Early detection through these regular evaluations can prevent the thousands of dollars in damage that often occurs before termites are discovered.
The Sentricon system offers eco-friendly, non-invasive colony elimination through strategically placed bait stations. The system works year-round with bait that specifically targets termites, while annual technician reviews ensure continuous protection for your Severn home.
Since 1968, the Schulz family has operated Better Termite & Pest Control, now in its third generation. This long-term commitment to Severn and surrounding communities means we treat customers like neighbors, not account numbers.
Our internal research team has eliminated nine harsh chemicals commonly used in the pest control industry. Every product we use undergoes rigorous evaluation to ensure it meets our reduced risk standards while still providing effective results.
We believe in earning your business through results, not contractual obligations. You can cancel service anytime with a simple 30-day notice, with no hidden fees or long-term commitments.
If pests return between scheduled visits, we come back at no additional cost until the problem is resolved. This commitment ensures your Severn home stays pest-free year-round regardless of seasonal challenges.
When you call Better Termite, you speak directly with a licensed professional who can provide accurate quotes and advice. Our team brings over 300 years of combined experience to every service call.
Our reputation speaks for itself with hundreds of positive reviews from satisfied customers. We’re trusted by both Severn homeowners and top builders throughout the region for consistent, quality service.
Our treatments use low-impact products carefully selected by our in-house research team to minimize risks in family environments. We’ve eliminated nine of the harshest chemicals common in our industry to better protect your household, while still providing effective pest control.
No. Our expertise is specifically focused on insects and rodents. We do not handle wildlife removal such as squirrels, raccoons, birds, or snakes. For these issues, we recommend contacting a specialized wildlife management service.
No. Our services target ants, roaches, rodents, termites, mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, and related pests. We do not provide bed bug treatments, as these require specialized equipment and protocols different from our core service offerings.
Yes. For most urgent situations, we can typically dispatch a technician within one business day. Contact our office directly to confirm availability for emergency service in Severn.
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, Fire Brats, 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, and Yellow Jackets.
Our licensed technicians handle calls directly, allowing for efficient scheduling. Most Severn customers can secure an initial visit within 1-2 business days after consultation, depending on seasonal demand and availability.
Rodent one-time services typically range from $250-$400, with recurring plans starting from $39/month. Ant control plans begin at $39/month plus initial setup fees. Termite and general pest control quotes vary based on your home’s size and the severity of pest activity. Call for a personalized estimate based on your specific situation.
