Silver Spring Mosquito Control
57 Years of Protecting Silver Spring Yards from Mosquitoes
Family Owned
57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
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About Our Silver Spring Mosquito Control Programs
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.
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How Our Silver Spring Mosquito Control Works
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.
In2Care Mosquito Control System
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.
How the In2Care Stations Work
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.
Silver Spring Tick Treatment
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 Mosquito Treatment Process
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.
Our 5-Step Mosquito Treatment Process
- Inspection and property mapping
- Targeted spray application to problem areas
- Perimeter barrier treatment establishment
- Homeowner education on standing water elimination and repellent use
- Monthly follow-up and re-treatment scheduling
Seasonal Mosquito Control in Silver Spring
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.