Springfield Mosquito Control
Reclaim your backyard from lake-fed mosquito pressure 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 Springfield's Lakes and Creeks
Springfield sits between Lake Accotink, Accotink Creek, Pohick Creek, and Huntsman Lake. That much water, combined with 700 acres of parkland and thick tree cover across the community, means serious mosquito breeding. Store-bought sprays don't stand a chance.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served Springfield families since 1968. Our research team removed 9 harsh chemicals from our programs and picked reduced-risk products like Essentria and EcoVia instead. Whether you live in North Springfield, Cardinal Forest, Keene Mill Manor, or Loisdale Estates, we know what's driving mosquitoes on your property and build a plan around it.
Every Springfield mosquito control plan includes unlimited callbacks at no extra cost. If mosquitoes come back between 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 Springfield Mosquito Control Works
We start with a full property inspection. Our licensed technicians find every breeding source and resting area on your lot. In Springfield, that means checking drainage along Accotink Creek, leaf litter near Hidden Pond, standing water in birdbaths and planter saucers, and clogged gutters on those classic brick ramblers.
Next, we use backpack sprayers to apply a targeted mix of spray that kills adult mosquitoes on contact and a growth blocker that stops larvae from developing. 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. If activity picks up after a thunderstorm or humid stretch, just call us. We'll come back between visits at no extra cost.
In2Care: Mosquito Control That Spreads Itself
Lake Accotink, Pohick Creek, and the Accotink Bay wetlands push mosquitoes into Springfield neighborhoods from every direction. Spray-only programs can't reach every breeding source. 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 no technician could find.
Why In2Care Works Well in Springfield
- Mosquitoes spread the treatment to breeding sites in stream valleys and wooded areas 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 vegetation edges and shaded resting zones at Springfield properties
Springfield's lakes and creeks drive heavy mosquito pressure from April through October
Mosquitoes rest in shaded vegetation during the day, which is why our treatments target shrub lines and plant beds
Monthly barrier sprays build layered protection through the entire mosquito season
Asian tiger mosquitoes bite during daylight hours and thrive in Springfield's shaded, tree-covered yards
Mosquitoes congregate on screens and exterior walls, especially near wooded lots in West Springfield
Springfield Tick Control for Wooded Properties
Springfield's parks along Accotink Creek, Hidden Pond Nature Center, and the Pohick Stream Valley put tick habitat right next to residential areas. Homes in Cardinal Forest, Beverly Forest, and properties backing up to Huntsman Lake face the strongest tick pressure. Lyme disease is a real concern across Fairfax 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
- Border spray along lawn-to-woods edges where most tick contact happens
- 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 Springfield Has Heavy Mosquito Pressure
Water is everywhere in Springfield. Lake Accotink sits to the northeast. Accotink Creek runs through multiple neighborhoods. Pohick Creek and Hidden Pond border the west. Huntsman Lake and Brookfield Pond are in the south. Every one of these water sources feeds mosquito breeding.
The Asian tiger mosquito is the most aggressive species here. It bites during the day and thrives in the shaded, tree-covered yards across North Springfield, Cardinal Forest, and Keene Mill Manor. The common house mosquito comes out at dusk. It breeds in standing water like clogged gutters, planter saucers, and forgotten flower pots. Fairfax County health officials find West Nile Virus in local mosquito populations each summer.
Summer highs near 88°F and over 42 inches of yearly rainfall stretch the active season well into October. Thick tree cover, watered lawns, and all those nearby lakes and creeks make Springfield one of the worst areas for mosquitoes in Fairfax County.
Your Springfield 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 Lake Accotink, Accotink Creek, or Pohick Stream Valley 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 Springfield homeowners deal with more than just mosquitoes. The same creeks and wooded parks that breed mosquitoes also bring ticks, ants, spiders, and rodents into your foundation, crawlspace, and eaves. Older ramblers in North Springfield, townhomes in Cardinal Forest, and split-levels in Keene Mill Manor 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 Springfield 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."
"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!"
"Daren did an outstanding job conducting my termite inspection today. He was right on time and extremely professional thorough throughout the entire process. Cindy also expertly took care of me throughout the process."
"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."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern. Steve's customer service skills were fantastic."
"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."
"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!"
"Daren did an outstanding job conducting my termite inspection today. He was right on time and extremely professional thorough throughout the entire process. Cindy also expertly took care of me throughout the process."
"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."
"Steve was very accommodating and patient in explaining what we're dealing with and what measures he recommended to address our rodent issue. He walked through and assessed our home thoroughly for areas of concern. Steve's customer service skills were fantastic."
Serving Springfield & Surrounding Communities
Proudly serving North Springfield, Cardinal Forest, Keene Mill Manor, Loisdale Estates, Lynbrook, Beverly Forest, Pohick Hills, and surrounding Fairfax County neighborhoods since 1968.