Silver Spring Mosquito Control
Take back your backyard from creek-corridor mosquitoes with targeted treatments, reduced-risk products, and no binding contracts
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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.
Mosquito Control Built for Silver Spring's Creek Corridors
Silver Spring is laced with water. Sligo Creek, Rock Creek, Long Branch, and the Northwest Branch all cut through residential neighborhoods, creating miles of shaded stream valleys where mosquitoes breed. Add in mature tree canopy, mid-century basements, and humid summers that push 87°F, and you've got one of the worst areas for mosquitoes in Montgomery County.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served Montgomery County families since 1968. Our research team removed 9 harsh chemicals from our programs and chose reduced-risk products like Essentria and EcoVia instead. Whether you live in Woodside Park, Four Corners, Indian Spring, or Long Branch, we know what drives mosquito problems on your property and treat based on your specific situation.
Every Silver Spring mosquito control plan includes unlimited callbacks at no extra cost. If mosquitoes come back between scheduled visits, so do we. No binding contracts. Call 703-683-2000 and talk directly with a licensed technician about your property.
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How Silver Spring Mosquito Control Works
We start with a full property inspection. Our licensed technicians find every breeding source and resting area on your lot. In Silver Spring, that means checking drainage along creek corridors, leaf litter under mature canopy near Sligo Creek Trail, standing water in bird baths, clogged gutters on 1960s-era homes, and forgotten planters on back patios.
We then use backpack sprayers to apply a targeted mix of adulticide for fast knockdown and growth regulator to break the mosquito lifecycle. We focus on shrub lines, deck undersides, eave overhangs, and the thick vegetation where mosquitoes hide during the day. We treat where mosquitoes actually live, not your entire yard.
Each monthly visit builds on the last to create layered protection. If activity picks up after a summer storm or humid stretch, just call us. We'll come back between visits at no extra cost.
In2Care: Mosquito Control That Spreads Itself
Four creek corridors push mosquitoes into Silver Spring neighborhoods from every direction. Spray-only programs can't reach every breeding source hidden in those wooded stream valleys. In2Care turns mosquitoes into the delivery system.
We place stations in shaded areas around your property. Egg-laying females are drawn to the water inside. When they land, they pick up larvicide and a fungal agent from treated gauze strips. Those mosquitoes then spread the material to other water sources across your property and into neighboring areas, reaching hidden spots along Sligo Creek and Rock Creek that no technician could find.
Why In2Care Works Well in Silver Spring
- Auto-dissemination reaches breeding sites in stream valleys and wooded corridors beyond your property line
- Targets both adult mosquitoes and developing larvae in a single system
- Works continuously between technician visits with no repeated spraying
- Complements barrier sprays to provide dual-layer protection through the entire season
Targeted barrier treatments along shaded vegetation edges and creek corridors in Silver Spring neighborhoods
Asian tiger mosquitoes bite aggressively during daylight hours and thrive in Silver Spring's shaded, wooded lots
Mosquitoes rest on vegetation throughout the day before emerging to bite at dusk and dawn
Monthly barrier sprays build layered protection through the entire April-to-October mosquito season
Asian tiger mosquitoes rest on vegetation during the day and bite aggressively in shaded Silver Spring yards
Silver Spring's four creek corridors and mature tree canopy create ideal habitat for mosquito populations
Silver Spring Tick Control for Creek-Adjacent Properties
Silver Spring's wooded stream valleys along Sligo Creek, Rock Creek, and the Northwest Branch put tick habitat right next to residential areas. Homes in Woodside Park, Forest Glen, and properties backing up to Wheaton Regional Park face the strongest tick pressure. Lyme disease is a real concern across Montgomery County.
Our tick program uses granular treatments in spring and fall when tick populations spike. From April through October, we spray along the edge where your mowed lawn meets natural woodland. That border is where most tick encounters with people and pets happen.
Tick Control Strategy
- Spring and fall granular treatments during peak tick activity windows
- Ecotone spray along lawn-to-woods transition zones where exposure is highest
- Damminix Tick Tubes that target ticks through the mouse-tick lifecycle
- All products vetted by our research team for effectiveness and reduced environmental impact
Why Silver Spring Has Heavy Mosquito Pressure
Silver Spring is defined by water. Rock Creek runs along the western side into DC. Sligo Creek cuts through the heart of Silver Spring with 10+ miles of parkland trail. Long Branch and the Northwest Branch add more stream valley habitat to the east. Only a tiny fraction of the Sligo Creek watershed is undeveloped, which means storm runoff collects in drains, culverts, ditches, and yard depressions throughout the area.
The Asian tiger mosquito is the most aggressive species here. It bites during the day and thrives under Silver Spring's heavy tree canopy in neighborhoods like Woodside Park, Indian Spring, and Woodmoor. The common house mosquito comes out at dusk and breeds in standing water. Montgomery County health officials find West Nile Virus in local mosquitoes each summer.
Summer highs near 87°F and humidity regularly above 70% stretch the mosquito season well into October. The median Silver Spring home was built in 1964, meaning many properties have older drainage systems, cracked foundation walls, and mature landscaping that holds moisture. Combined with frequent summer storms averaging 3.86 inches of rain in August alone, Silver Spring is one of the toughest mosquito environments in Montgomery County.
Your Silver Spring Mosquito Control Schedule
March: We apply larvicide and granular tick treatments before mosquito season starts. Treating early, before temperatures stay above 50°F, gives you a head start on the whole season.
April through October: Monthly barrier sprays cover foliage, building edges, and shaded resting spots. Each visit builds on the last. Homes near Sligo Creek, Rock Creek, or the Northwest Branch may need visits every 3 weeks during peak summer.
November: Final granular tick treatment and tips to prepare your property for winter. Cutting down on overwintering populations means fewer mosquitoes when spring returns.
After Every Visit
We email you a report listing what we did and which products we used. If mosquito activity picks up between visits, call us for a free retreat. You never pay extra to get the results you signed up for.
Bundle Mosquito Control with Year-Round Protection
Most Silver Spring homeowners deal with more than just mosquitoes. The same creeks and woods that breed mosquitoes also bring ticks, ants, spiders, and rodents into your foundation, crawlspace, and eaves. Mid-century colonials in Four Corners, garden apartments along Long Branch, and newer townhomes near downtown all have their own pest challenges.
Our SeasonGuard+ program puts mosquito control, tick prevention, Sentricon termite monitoring, and general pest management into one monthly plan starting at $95/month. You get 9 visits per year, one bill, and unlimited callbacks for any covered pest.
What SeasonGuard+ Covers
- Monthly mosquito barrier sprays from April through October
- Spring and fall granular tick treatments plus Damminix Tick Tubes
- Sentricon termite baiting system with annual inspection
- Coverage for 35 common local pests including ants, spiders, crickets, and mice
- Unlimited callbacks for any covered pest between scheduled visits
What Silver Spring Area Homeowners 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."
"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."
"Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps! Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff!"
"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. 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."
"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."
"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."
"Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps! Cindy and Darren are awesome to work with, and really know their stuff!"
"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. 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."
Serving Silver Spring & Surrounding Communities
Proudly serving Downtown Silver Spring, Woodside Park, Four Corners, Indian Spring, Forest Glen, Woodmoor, Long Branch, Colesville, White Oak, Kemp Mill, and surrounding neighborhoods since 1968.