Silver Spring Pest Control
Family-owned & local since 1968
Family-owned pest control serving Silver Spring since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have protected Montgomery County homes. We cover 35+ pests with products picked by our research team. No contracts. Free callbacks.
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Trusted Pest Control in Silver Spring, MD — in Our Customers' Words
Hear what Northern Virginia and Maryland homeowners have to say about our service — in their own words. Real customers from real homes, sharing why they trust Better Termite with what matters most.
- Homes protected
- 100k+
- Google reviews
- 4.9★
- Years local
- 57+
Why Better Termite
Pest Control in Silver Spring you can trust — from $49/mo with no binding contracts.
Lower-Impact Products
Hand-picked, EPA-approved treatments selected by our research team — without 9 of the harshest products still used by most companies.
Local Pest Control Experts
Family-owned since 1968, with 300+ years of combined experience protecting Silver Spring homes. A licensed local tech answers the phone.
The Better Promise
Unlimited free re-services and no binding contracts — we keep coming back until your problem is gone. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
About Better Termite
Why Silver Spring Homeowners Choose Better Termite
57 Years Protecting Montgomery County Homes
Silver Spring is one of the most diverse and densely built suburbs in the DC Metro area. Four creek systems cut through town. Older homes from the 1920s through 1960s sit alongside newer townhomes and high-rises. That mix of water, mature trees, aging construction, and dense housing creates year-round pressure from ants, roaches, rodents, termites, mosquitoes, and stink bugs.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served the DC Metro area since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have run this company. Our team brings over 300 combined years of field work. We cut 9 harsh products and now use products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate solutions that we feel comfortable using in our own homes.
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed tech who knows Silver Spring. No phone trees. No call centers. Over 400 families have left us 5-star Google reviews. We have treated over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area.
Local Knowledge
Why Silver Spring Homes Face Persistent Pest Pressure
Four Creek Systems and Decades-Old Housing Stock
Silver Spring sits at the crossroads of Rock Creek, Sligo Creek, Long Branch, and the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia. These stream corridors run through the heart of residential neighborhoods like Franklin Knolls, Woodmoor, Four Corners, and Rock Creek Forest. The continuous green space gives rodents, ticks, mosquitoes, and wildlife direct paths from wooded parkland to your back door.
Much of Silver Spring was built between the 1920s and 1960s. Homes in Woodside Park date to the 1920s. Indian Spring, Four Corners, and Kemp Mill filled in through the 1950s and 1960s. That means 60- to 100-year-old foundations, worn seals around pipes, older crawlspaces without modern vapor barriers, and settled cracks in masonry. Each weak point lets ants, roaches, mice, and termites inside.
44 Inches of Rain, 75% Humidity, and Mild Winters
Silver Spring averages about 44 inches of rain per year. Summer highs reach the upper 80s with humidity around 69 to 75%. August alone averages nearly 4 inches of rain. Those conditions drive mosquito breeding in low spots along Sligo Creek, ant colony expansion, and termite activity from April through October. Winters rarely get cold enough to eliminate off pests, so mice and rats nest in walls and attics year-round. The result is pest pressure in every season across ZIP codes 20901 through 20910.
Pest Control
Full-Service Pest Control for Silver Spring Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers all the pests that show up in Silver Spring homes: ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, camel crickets, fleas, ticks, wasps, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, earwigs, and more. Every visit starts with a check. We treat inside and out, from baseboards to the roofline.
Treatments last 90 to 120 days. We visit 3 times per year to keep coverage steady with no gaps. If something shows up between visits, call us. We come back and retreat at no extra cost. Plans start at $49/month with a $200 setup fee. No contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
Foundation to Roofline, Inside and Out
Inside, we treat cracks in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and along baseboards where pests hide. Outside, we spray a barrier around your foundation and hit mulch beds, weep holes, soffits, window frames, and garage doors. The product moves back to nests and wipes them out. Whether your home is a 1940s colonial in Woodside Park, a 1960s split-level in Kemp Mill, or a newer townhome near White Oak, every property gets the same thorough work.
Termite Control
Termite Protection for Silver Spring Properties
Damp Soil and Creek Corridors Put Silver Spring Homes at Risk
The Sligo Creek, Northwest Branch, and Rock Creek corridors keep Silver Spring soil damp most of the year. Summer humidity tops 70%. That is ideal for subterranean termites. Older homes in Four Corners, Indian Spring, Woodmoor, and Franklin Knolls with crawlspaces and original wood framing face higher risk. But newer slab homes are not off the hook. Termites slip through gaps as narrow as 1/32 of an inch.
We use the Sentricon bait system. Stations go into the ground around your foundation. When termites find the bait, they carry it back to the colony and the queen. That eliminates the whole colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month. It covers pest control, Sentricon, and a yearly termite check in one plan.
Liquid Barriers and Older Home Protection
For active termite problems, we apply liquid barriers that form a treated zone in the soil. Silver Spring homes from the 1930s through 1960s often have original wood framing that can develop rot over time, opening points for termites and carpenter ants. We have focused on termites since 1968. Our yearly checks catch early signs before they become big repair bills.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves, soffits, and entry points around your Silver Spring home
Carpenter ants thrive in Silver Spring neighborhoods that back onto Sligo Creek and Rock Creek parkland
Stink bugs cluster on south-facing walls of Silver Spring homes every fall before pushing indoors
Sentricon stations sit flush with the ground and work around families and pets
Our trucks are a familiar sight from Woodside Park to Four Corners to Kemp Mill
Mosquito Control
Mosquito Control in Silver Spring
Creek Valleys, Storm Drains, and Heavy Summer Rain Breed Mosquitoes
Silver Spring is crisscrossed by Sligo Creek, Long Branch, Northwest Branch, and Rock Creek. Low spots along these corridors collect standing water after every summer storm. In July 2025, a single storm dumped over 5 inches of rain in under two hours, raising Sligo Creek by 10 feet. Those flood events leave pools of standing water in yards, clogged gutters, and storm drains that breed mosquitoes for weeks.
Our techs use a backpack mist blower to treat shaded areas, plant edges, and low spots where mosquitoes rest. The spray eliminates adults on contact and stops larvae from growing. We visit monthly from April through October.
IN2Care: A No-Spray Alternative
We also offer IN2Care stations if you want a no-spray option. These traps lure mosquitoes to a station that infects them. The mosquitoes carry it back to nearby breeding sites, which spreads the effect and breaks the cycle. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquitoes, ticks, general pests, and termites starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control
Rodent Control in Silver Spring, MD
Creek Corridors and Restaurant Districts Push Rats and Mice Indoors
Four creek systems give rodents miles of travel routes through Silver Spring. Norway rats use the Sligo Creek and Northwest Branch corridors to move between wooded parkland and residential neighborhoods. Homes in Franklin Knolls, Woodmoor, and Rock Creek Forest that back onto streams see the most wildlife and rodent pressure.
Downtown Silver Spring and the Georgia Avenue corridor add another layer. Restaurants, food courts, and dumpster alleys along the commercial strips sustain large rat populations. When temperatures drop in fall, those rodents push into nearby homes and apartments. A gap the size of a dime is all a mouse needs to get inside. Older homes from the 1940s and 1950s with worn seals around pipes, crawlspace vents, and garage doors are most at risk.
Our 4-step rodent plan starts with a full check to map active trails and entry points. We set tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps along travel routes. Follow-up visits at weeks 1 and 3 confirm results and adjust traps. One-time rodent work runs $300. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $49/month.
Everything We Do
Every service we offer in Silver Spring — one local team, one phone call.
Core Programs
- Home Pest Control in Silver Spring
- Termite Control in Silver Spring
- Rodent Control in Silver Spring
- Mosquito & Tick Control in Silver Spring
- Extermination Services in Silver Spring
- Eco-Friendly Pest Control in Silver Spring
- Sentricon® Termite Baiting in Silver Spring
- IN2CARE® Mosquito System in Silver Spring
- Commercial Pest Control in Silver Spring
- Pre-Construction Termite Control in Silver Spring
Insects & Spiders
- Ant Control in Silver Spring
- Carpenter Ant Control in Silver Spring
- Sugar Ant Control in Silver Spring
- Spider Control in Silver Spring
- Roach Control in Silver Spring
- German Cockroach Control in Silver Spring
- Oriental Cockroach Control in Silver Spring
- American Cockroach Control in Silver Spring
- Flea Control in Silver Spring
- Silverfish Control in Silver Spring
- Carpet Beetle Control in Silver Spring
- Pantry Pest Control in Silver Spring
- Stink Bug Control in Silver Spring
- Lady Bug Control in Silver Spring
- Boxelder Bug Control in Silver Spring
- Cricket Control in Silver Spring
- Tick Control in Silver Spring
- Earwig Control in Silver Spring
- Millipede Control in Silver Spring
- Centipede Control in Silver Spring
- Pill Bug Control in Silver Spring
- Springtail Control in Silver Spring
- Clover Mite Control in Silver Spring
Stinging & Flying
Rodents & Wildlife
What Your Silver Spring Area Neighbors Say
1500+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "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. Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"I highly recommend this company for your home pest control. Their technicians are thorough and have prevented any unwanted problems from happening on our property. During our last treatment, Jasmine took care of our outdoor spider webs without us even asking. Last summer they removed a mud dauber's nest under our deck and above our patio door. That attention to detail speaks volumes. Thank you for taking care of us!"
"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!"
"Joann is amazing! She always takes time to talk with me and check inside boxes. I so appreciate her!! I have been using Better Termite and Pest Management for over 20 years."
"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. Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"I highly recommend this company for your home pest control. Their technicians are thorough and have prevented any unwanted problems from happening on our property. During our last treatment, Jasmine took care of our outdoor spider webs without us even asking. Last summer they removed a mud dauber's nest under our deck and above our patio door. That attention to detail speaks volumes. Thank you for taking care of us!"
"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!"
"Joann is amazing! She always takes time to talk with me and check inside boxes. I so appreciate her!! I have been using Better Termite and Pest Management for over 20 years."
"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."
How It Works
How Silver Spring Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed technician who knows Silver Spring pest problems. No phone trees. No call centers. You get a quote and a treatment plan on the spot.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed tech comes to your Silver Spring home and runs our 78-point check. We look at foundation cracks, crawlspace vents, soffits, pipe gaps, and every weak spot that 1940s-1960s homes in Woodside, Four Corners, and Indian Spring are known for.
Targeted Treatment
We treat your home using products our research team picked. They swapped out 9 harsh products for reduced-risk options like Essentria, Alpine, and borate solutions.
Seasonal Protection
Our TriGuard plan gives you 3 visits per year, timed to local pest cycles. Spring targets ants and termites. Summer hits mosquitoes and wasps. Fall tackles stink bugs and rodents before they push indoors for winter.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
Spot a pest between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge. That's our Better Promise, and it applies every time until the problem is gone.
No Binding Contracts
No long-term lock-ins. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. Zero exit fees. You stay for the results, never the paperwork.
Your Local Office
Serving Silver Spring & Surrounding Areas
From Woodside Park and Four Corners to Kemp Mill, White Oak, Indian Spring, Franklin Knolls, Woodmoor, Rock Creek Forest, Long Branch, and neighboring Takoma Park and Wheaton, we are your local pest control team.
Get in Touch
Call Us
703-683-2000Email Us
info@bettertermite.comVisit Our Alexandria (Headquarters) Office
2647 Duke StreetAlexandria, VA 22314
Office Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu7:30 AM – 7 PM
- Wed, Fri7:30 AM – 8 PM
- Sat, Sun9 AM – 6 PM
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? A licensed local tech picks up at (703) 683-2000.
Our Free Callback Promise
See pests between scheduled visits? We come back and retreat at no extra cost — as many times as it takes. No binding contracts, cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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