Springfield Pest Control
Family-owned pest control serving Springfield since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have protected Fairfax County homes with products our research team picked. We cover 35+ pests. No contracts. Free callbacks.
Family Owned
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.
Why Springfield Homeowners Choose Better Termite
57 Years Protecting Fairfax County Homes
Springfield sits where dense suburban neighborhoods meet Lake Accotink, Pohick Creek, and hundreds of acres of stream-valley parkland. Families love the mature trees and green space. But those same corridors give ants, mice, stink bugs, mosquitoes, termites, and ticks a straight path to your door.
Better Termite & Pest Control has served DC Metro homes since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have run this company. Our team brings over 300 combined years of field experience. We cut 9 harsh chemicals and now use products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate solutions that our research team picked.
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed tech who knows Springfield. 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.
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Why Springfield Homes Face Persistent Pest Pressure
1960s-80s Construction Meets 1,300+ Acres of Parkland
Most of Springfield was built between the 1950s and 1980s. Orange Hunt Estates (started late 1960s), Cardinal Forest (1,050 units built in 1968), Rolling Valley, Ravensworth, and Kings Park are now 40 to 60 years old. That means cracked foundations, worn soffits, aging deck footings, and gaps around pipe penetrations. Each weak point lets ants, roaches, mice, and termites inside.
Springfield is surrounded by parkland. Lake Accotink Park covers nearly 500 acres with a 55-acre reservoir. Pohick Creek Stream Valley Park stretches over 800 acres of forest. Hidden Pond Nature Center adds another 25 acres of woods and wetlands. Homes in Lakewood Hills, Saratoga, and Newington Forest back right onto these corridors. Rodents, ticks, and wildlife use those paths to reach your property.
40+ Inches of Rain, Humid Summers, and Mild Winters
Springfield gets over 40 inches of rain per year. Summer highs reach the upper 80s with high humidity. Those conditions drive mosquito breeding, ant colony growth, and termite activity from April through October. Winters stay mild enough for mice and rats to remain active in walls and attics year-round. The Accotink Creek and Pohick Creek watersheds funnel stormwater through residential streets, creating standing water in low yards and clogged drains that breed mosquitoes.
Full-Service Pest Control for Springfield Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers all the pests that show up in Springfield 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 thorough 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 $39/month with a one-time 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. Springfield homes with brick-and-siding transitions and older split-level entries have extra entry points that we know to check. Every home gets the same thorough work.
Termite Protection for Springfield Properties
Damp Soil and Aging Homes Put Springfield at Risk
The Accotink Creek and Pohick Creek watersheds keep Springfield soil damp most of the year. Summer humidity runs high. That is ideal for eastern subterranean termites. Older homes in Orange Hunt Estates, Cardinal Forest, and Rolling Valley with crawlspaces and 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 kills the whole colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month. It covers pest control, Sentricon, and a yearly termite inspection in one plan.
Pre-Construction Protection and Annual Inspections
For active termite problems, we apply liquid barriers that form a treated zone in the soil around your foundation. Building or renovating in Springfield? Ask about borate wood treatments. We have focused on termites since 1968. Our yearly inspections catch early signs like mud tubes and hollow wood before they turn into big repair bills.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves, soffits, and entry points around your Springfield home
Odorous house ants trail through Springfield kitchens in spring and summer, especially in homes near Accotink Creek
Stink bugs cluster on south-facing walls of Springfield homes every fall before pushing indoors for winter
Sentricon stations sit flush with the ground and work around families and pets year-round
Our trucks are a familiar sight from Orange Hunt to Rolling Valley to West Springfield Village
Subterranean termites thrive in Springfield's clay soils and high water table near Lake Accotink and Pohick Creek
Mosquito Control in Springfield
Lake Accotink, Pohick Creek, and Storm Drains Breed Mosquitoes
Springfield is surrounded by water features that make mosquito season intense. Lake Accotink holds 55 acres of standing water. Pohick Creek and Accotink Creek wind through residential neighborhoods. Dozens of storm drains and flood-control structures collect runoff after every rain. Backyards in West Springfield Village, Shannon Station, and Keene Mill Manor that sit in low, shaded spots hold water for days. All of that breeds mosquitoes from April through October.
Our techs use a backpack mist blower to treat shaded areas, plant edges, and low spots where mosquitoes rest during the day. The spray kills adults on contact and stops larvae from developing. 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 with a biological agent. 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 in Springfield, VA
Park Corridors and Commercial Hubs Push Mice and Rats Indoors
Springfield borders over 1,300 acres of forest and parkland. Lake Accotink Park, Pohick Creek Stream Valley, and Hidden Pond Nature Center give mice, rats, and voles miles of open habitat. Those rodents follow wooded corridors into backyards in Lakewood Hills, Saratoga, Newington Forest, and Orange Hunt. Homes near Springfield Town Center and the Franconia-Springfield Metro station also face spillover pressure from commercial dumpsters and parking structures.
A gap the size of a dime is all a mouse needs to get inside. Older homes from the 1960s and 1970s with worn seals around pipes, crawlspace vents, and garage doors are most at risk. When temperatures drop in fall, rodents move indoors and nest in walls, attics, and behind appliances. The longer they stay, the harder they are to remove.
Our 4-step rodent plan starts with a full inspection 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 $250 to $400. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $39/month.
What Your Springfield Area Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "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."
"After several months of on-again off-again rodent issues inside our house, I decided to look for a new exterminator team to partner with. ... I called and spoke with Hussam—and he's awesome! He listened patiently to my issues and thoughtfully suggested services that fit my particular needs."
"Daren did an outstanding job conducting my termite inspection today. He was right on time and extremely professional thorough throughout the entire process. ... He was very good with some solid advice about how to continue to guard against not only termites but other rodents as well."
"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 and walked my wife and I through the treatment plan and why he recommended the treatments."
"Better Termite has been keeping our house bug free for years with regular perimeter treatments. As a small, family owned business, they are able to personalize their approach based on your needs. ... 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 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."
"After several months of on-again off-again rodent issues inside our house, I decided to look for a new exterminator team to partner with. ... I called and spoke with Hussam—and he's awesome! He listened patiently to my issues and thoughtfully suggested services that fit my particular needs."
"Daren did an outstanding job conducting my termite inspection today. He was right on time and extremely professional thorough throughout the entire process. ... He was very good with some solid advice about how to continue to guard against not only termites but other rodents as well."
"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 and walked my wife and I through the treatment plan and why he recommended the treatments."
"Better Termite has been keeping our house bug free for years with regular perimeter treatments. As a small, family owned business, they are able to personalize their approach based on your needs. ... 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."
How Springfield Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and speak with a licensed technician who knows Springfield pest problems. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers. You get a quote and treatment plan right on that call.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed tech visits your Springfield home and runs our 78-point check. We inspect foundation cracks, crawlspace vents, soffits, pipe gaps, mulch beds, and every weak point that 1960s-80s homes in Orange Hunt, Rolling Valley, and Cardinal Forest are known for.
Targeted Treatment
We treat your home with products picked by our research team. We cut 9 harsh chemicals common in the industry and replaced them with 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 overwintering pests before they push indoors.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
Spot a pest between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge. That is 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 because the results speak for themselves.
Serving Springfield & All Surrounding Communities
From Orange Hunt and Rolling Valley to Cardinal Forest, West Springfield Village, Kings Park, Ravensworth, Daventry, Lakewood Hills, Newington, and Franconia, we are your local pest control team.