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Better Termite & Pest Control has been serving Sterling mosquito and pest control needs since 1968. Our family-owned business brings three generations of expertise to residential mosquito management throughout the area.
Our comprehensive pest control services target both mosquitoes and ticks with proven control solutions. Each Sterling property receives a customized treatment plan based on your specific yard conditions. We understand that every homeowner wants to enjoy outdoor activities without constant mosquito bites.
Our professional mosquito management programs include monthly treatments, unlimited callbacks, and a satisfaction guarantee. Additionally, we offer a free estimate to help you understand exactly what your property needs. Because we’ve been part of this community for over 50 years, we know the local pest challenges Sterling homeowners face.
Every effective mosquito control program starts with a detailed inspection. Our licensed technicians examine your property for standing water sources where female mosquitoes lay their eggs in water. They also identify shaded harborage areas where adult mosquitoes rest during peak activity periods.
Our treatment methodology uses backpack spray applications targeting foliage and brush around your property’s perimeter. The adulticide provides immediate knockdown while larvicide prevents eggs from developing into biting adults. We also apply growth regulator to disrupt the mosquito lifecycle at multiple stages.
Follow-up visits occur monthly throughout the season to maintain consistent protection. Because eggs can hatch quickly in our climate, regular treatments are essential for long-term control. Unlimited callbacks ensure we address any breakthrough activity between scheduled visits.
The In2Care system represents an innovative, eco-friendly approach to mosquito management. These stations are strategically placed in shaded resting areas throughout your Sterling property where mosquitoes naturally congregate.
Here’s how the system works: stations contain gauze treated with larvicide and fungus that targets mosquitoes specifically. When female mosquitoes enter the stations, they pick up these materials on their bodies. They then carry the treatment back to natural water sources and other breeding sites, spreading control throughout the mosquito population.
This approach creates a multiplying effect that targets both larvae and adults. The In2Care system complements conventional spray treatments by providing ongoing control even in areas we cannot directly access.
The In2Care system offers several advantages for Sterling homeowners. It provides an eco-friendly alternative that requires minimal spray applications around your property. The low re-entry wait means your family can enjoy your yard just a few hours after installation. Proven results show the system kills on contact while providing long-term population suppression.
Tick control requires a different approach than mosquito management. During the March tick surge, we apply granular treatments to your lawn and landscape beds where ticks overwinter and become active.
From April through October, we use targeted topical spray applications along the ecotone – that’s where your maintained landscape meets more natural areas. This boundary zone is where most tick encounters occur. Granular application methods work well in these transition areas.
November follow-up treatments interrupt overwintering ticks before they can establish populations for the following year. This timing is crucial for breaking the tick lifecycle.
Our tick control program focuses on preventing Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other serious threats. This targeted approach gives Sterling families peace of mind during outdoor activities in their own yards.
Sterling residents deal with several mosquito species throughout the season. Asian tiger mosquitoes are particularly aggressive daytime biters that thrive in our suburban environment. Culex mosquitoes become more active during evening hours and can transmit various diseases.
Local breeding grounds include detention ponds, areas with poor drainage, and even vegetable gardens with irrigation systems. Shaded lawns and landscaping provide ideal resting spots for adult mosquitoes. These conditions make professional mosquito control essential for outdoor enjoyment.
Health risks from these bugs we battle include Zika, dengue, and yellow fever. That’s why our Sterling programs use tailor-made control solutions designed specifically for local mosquito species and conditions.
Our treatment process begins with a comprehensive inspection of your entire property. Technicians use specialized equipment to identify water sources, resting areas, and potential problem spots that could support mosquito populations.
During treatment, we apply targeted spray applications to foliage, landscaping, and other areas where mosquitoes rest. We install In2Care stations where appropriate to provide ongoing control. This combination approach delivers proven results by addressing both adult mosquitoes and their breeding sites.
Follow-up visits ensure consistent protection throughout the season. Our proven process includes free callbacks whenever you notice increased mosquito activity between scheduled treatments.
Our systematic approach follows four key steps: inspection to locate problem areas, targeted treatment using multiple control methods, follow-up visits to maintain protection, and seasonal maintenance to prevent future issues.
Throughout the season, our treatments adapt to changing mosquito activity patterns. Your first service call in March focuses on granular applications that disrupt early season egg laying before populations explode.
Peak summer treatments run from April through October with monthly spray applications. We adjust treatment intensity based on weather conditions and mosquito activity levels. Our proven process accounts for Sterling’s specific climate and mosquito patterns.
Late-season treatments in November provide final population knockdown before winter. This comprehensive approach ensures you can re-enter the property and enjoy your yard throughout the season.
Our seasonal approach follows a logical progression: March granular applications target early tick surge, April through October monthly backpack spray treatments maintain mosquito control, and November finishing treatments prepare your yard for winter.
All the products we use are EPA approved having passed through our internal research team. Each product is one we would feel comfortable using in our own homes. We recommend keeping pets and children off wet areas for a few hours after treatment, then you can enjoy your yard normally.
Monthly service visits provide consistent mosquito suppression throughout the season. This frequency accounts for product longevity and mosquito breeding cycles. Additionally, you get free callbacks if you notice any resurgence between scheduled visits.
Our treatments target Asian tiger mosquitoes, Culex species, and other local pest varieties that bite or spread disease. Each species has different behavior patterns, which is why our control team uses multiple treatment methods.
Start in early spring during March before female mosquitoes become active and begin laying eggs. This proactive timing prevents population explosions rather than trying to control established colonies later in the season.
In2Care stations attract mosquitoes to treated gauze mixing larvicide and fungus onto their bodies. The mosquitoes then carry these materials back to breeding sites, killing both larvae and adults. This creates a multiplying effect throughout the mosquito population.
Yes, same or next-day additional services are available if you need extra knockdown between scheduled visits. Our unlimited callback policy means you never pay extra for these additional treatments when you have an active program.
We treat shaded foliage, lawn borders, patio perimeters, standing water sources, vegetable gardens, and any mosquito hot spots our inspection identifies. Treatment coverage adapts to your specific property layout and problem areas.
Absolutely. Bundle and save with our comprehensive pest control packages that include mosquitoes, ticks, termite control, ant management, spider control, flea treatments, cockroach elimination, and bed bug services. Rodent control is also available as an add-on service.
Our pest control services in Sterling cover everything from routine mosquito treatment to specialized termite control. When you choosing mosquito shield protection through our programs, you’re working with Sterling and surrounding areas‘ most experienced control team. Contact us today for your free estimate and take the first step toward becoming mosquito free. Because we’ve helped rid of mosquitoes from thousands of local properties, we know exactly how to eliminate annoying insects and repel mosquitoes so you can enjoy your yard again.
