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Better Termite & Pest Control has been serving Silver Spring and surrounding Montgomery County areas since 1968. Our comprehensive mosquito control programs focus on creating effective barriers around your property while targeting the breeding sites where mosquitoes thrive.
Our research-driven approach uses lower-risk products like Essentria and EcoVia to deliver effective mosquito treatment without compromising your family’s comfort. We combine barrier protection with targeted yard treatments and standing water elimination to create a mosquito-free environment.
As a family-owned business, we stand behind our work with free callbacks until your mosquito concerns are resolved. Our professional mosquito technicians provide a free estimate with no binding contracts, making it easy to get the pest control services you need in Montgomery County.
Our effective mosquito control begins with a detailed property inspection to identify breeding areas and mosquito activity hotspots. Licensed technicians systematically map your yard, locating standing water sources and areas where mosquitoes rest during the day.
Targeted spraying of foliage and brush forms the foundation of our barrier protection system. We apply a combination of adulticide and growth regulator to shaded areas, ivy patches, and perimeter zones where mosquitoes congregate.
Our control program includes re-treat visits every month during peak mosquito activity from April through October. This flexible scheduling ensures continuous yard protection throughout the mosquito season, with equipment like backpack sprayers allowing precise application while avoiding pollinator plants.
The In2Care system represents an advanced, eco-friendly approach to mosquito population control. These specialized stations are strategically placed in shaded resting sites around your property, each treated with larvicide and fungus that specifically targets mosquitoes.
This innovative system offers long-term population reduction with minimal topical spraying requirements. The stations work as control solutions that complement traditional spray treatments, effectively spreading control agents to multiple breeding areas throughout your yard.
Additionally, the In2Care approach provides a mosquito-free environment through a unique transfer system. Mosquitoes visiting the stations unknowingly become carriers of the treatment material, disrupting breeding cycles across your entire property.
Mosquitoes entering the stations pick up larvicide and fungus on specially designed gauze material. They then transfer these agents to other breeding areas and larvae, creating a chain reaction that disrupts their entire life cycle and reduces mosquito populations naturally.
March granular applications target the early tick surge when populations begin emerging from winter dormancy. Topical sprays from April through October focus on ecotone transition zones where lawn areas meet wooded or natural spaces.
Our mosquito and tick control services include a follow-up spray treatment in late fall to catch the second seasonal tick surge. This timing reduces tick populations significantly, lowering your family’s risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
The tick treatment component of our program specifically targets areas where ticks naturally congregate. Because ticks prefer transitional environments, we focus our applications on these high-risk zones around your property.
Silver Spring’s clay-heavy, moisture-retaining soil creates ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. The region commonly sees Asian tiger mosquitoes and northern house mosquitoes, especially around standing water spots that form after rainfall.
Regional disease risks include West Nile virus and Zika virus, making effective mosquito and tick control services essential for Montgomery County residents. Our mosquito activity peaks during summer months and extends into early fall when temperatures remain warm.
The local climate challenges require specialized knowledge of mosquito behavior patterns. Because of this, our mosquito control in Silver Spring addresses the unique environmental factors that contribute to mosquito populations in this area.
Initial inspection involves mapping your entire yard to locate standing water and potential breeding areas. Our registered technicians identify problem zones where mosquitoes breed and develop throughout their life cycle.
Targeted application focuses on treating foliage, ivy patches, and brush lines with barrier protection around your property’s perimeter. We provide homeowner guidance on eliminating stagnant water sources and maintaining your lawn to reduce breeding sites naturally.
Follow-up visits are scheduled monthly to maintain effective mosquito treatment levels. We offer free callbacks anytime between scheduled visits to ensure you achieve mosquito-free results in your outdoor spaces.
Year-round protection begins with pre-season yard treatments in early spring to prevent mosquito populations from establishing. Barrier sprays throughout summer maintain continuous protection against adult mosquitoes and emerging populations.
We adapt our approach based on mosquito population cycles and weather patterns specific to Montgomery County. Fall cleanup includes final re-treat applications to prevent overwintering mosquito activity and maintain yard protection.
Basically, our seasonal strategy targets different mosquito life stages throughout the year. This comprehensive approach prevents mosquito resurgence and ensures consistent outdoor comfort from spring through fall.
Our mosquito treatments use lower-risk products like Essentria that have passed through our internal research team. These EPA-approved materials are applied only to foliage and shaded areas, avoiding play zones and edible plants. We recommend waiting a few hours before re-entering treated areas.
We recommend monthly treatments during peak season from April through October to maintain effective barrier protection. This frequency keeps mosquito populations down and ensures continuous yard protection throughout the active mosquito season in Maryland.
Our pest control targets common local species including Asian tiger mosquitoes, northern house mosquitoes, and other species that can spread diseases like West Nile and Zika virus. These are the primary biting pests found in Montgomery County residential areas.
Early spring represents the optimal time to begin mosquito treatment, typically starting our seasonal programs in April. Pre-season treatments help curb early breeding before mosquito populations explode during warmer months.
In2Care stations lure resting mosquitoes and coat them with larvicide and fungus. The mosquitoes then transfer these treatment agents to other breeding sites where they lay their eggs in water, disrupting the mosquito life cycle across multiple locations.
Yes, we provide same-week emergency mosquito spraying for sudden population spikes. If you experience increased mosquito activity or mosquito bites between scheduled treatments, call us to restore yard protection quickly with our callback service.
We treat shaded foliage areas, brush lines, ivy patches, and perimeter edges where mosquitoes rest. For tick control, we focus on ecotone zones where lawn meets woods or stone walls, targeting areas where tick populations naturally concentrate.
Absolutely. Our licensed technicians provide expert phone consultations and on-site quotes with no obligation. We offer pest control services throughout Silver Spring and surrounding areas with no binding contracts required.
During inspections, we identify and help eliminate standing water sources where mosquitoes breed. We provide guidance on drainage solutions and treat water-holding containers with larvicide when elimination isn’t possible, preventing mosquitoes from completing their life cycle.
While nothing can eliminate every mosquito from your outdoor areas, our integrated approach provides significant population reduction. Barrier treatments, yard treatments, In2Care stations, and homeowner actions work together to get rid of mosquitoes and create comfortable outdoor spaces for your family.
