Temple Hills Pest Control
Family-owned pest control serving Temple Hills since 1968. Three generations of the Schulz family have protected Prince George's County homes. We cover 35+ pests with products picked by our research team. 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 Temple Hills Homeowners Choose Better Termite
57 Years Protecting Prince George's County Homes
Temple Hills sits along the Henson Creek corridor in southern Prince George's County. Most of the housing stock dates from the 1950s through the 1970s: brick ramblers, duplexes, and garden apartments with basements, mature trees, and aging mortar joints. That combination of older construction, creek-side moisture, and dense commercial areas around Iverson Mall and Marlow Heights Shopping Center creates steady pressure from ants, roaches, rodents, termites, and mosquitoes.
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 chemicals 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 Temple Hills. 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 Temple Hills Homes Face Year-Round Pest Pressure
Henson Creek, Aging Brick Homes, and Busy Commercial Corridors
Henson Creek cuts through the center of Temple Hills, running from Temple Hill Road south toward Oxon Hill. That wooded stream valley gives rats, mice, mosquitoes, and ticks a direct path from parkland into residential backyards. Homes in the Temple Heights neighborhood and along the Henson Creek Trail corridor see the heaviest wildlife and rodent pressure.
Most Temple Hills homes were built between the 1950s and 1970s. Brick ramblers and ranch-style homes dominate the housing stock. After 50 to 70 years, masonry cracks, worn mortar joints, pipe gaps, and settled foundations create entry points for ants, roaches, mice, and termites. Basements common in these homes trap moisture, which draws centipedes, spiders, and silverfish.
45 Inches of Rain, High Humidity, and Mild Winters
Temple Hills averages about 45 inches of rain per year. Summer highs reach the upper 80s with humidity hovering between 60% and 70%. Those conditions drive mosquito breeding in low spots along Henson Creek, ant colony expansion in mulch beds, and termite activity from April through October. Winters rarely stay cold enough to kill off pests. Mice and rats nest in walls year-round, and roaches overwinter in basements and crawlspaces. The result is pest pressure in every season across ZIP code 20748 and surrounding areas.
Full-Service Pest Control for Temple Hills Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers all the pests that show up in Temple Hills homes: ants, carpenter ants, American roaches, German roaches, Oriental 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 $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. The product moves back to nests and wipes them out. Whether your home is a 1960s brick rambler near Temple Hills Community Center, a duplex off Branch Avenue, or a townhome near Camp Springs, every property gets the same thorough work.
Termite Protection for Temple Hills Properties
Clay Soil and Creek Moisture Put Temple Hills Homes at Risk
Temple Hills sits in the second highest termite pressure zone in the United States. The Henson Creek corridor keeps surrounding soil damp most of the year. Summer humidity tops 70%. That is ideal for eastern subterranean termites. Older homes built in the 1950s through 1970s with basements and original wood framing face higher risk. But newer slab-on-grade homes are not immune. 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 check in one plan.
Liquid Barriers for Active Infestations
For active termite problems, we apply liquid barriers that form a treated zone in the soil around your foundation. Temple Hills homes from the 1950s and 1960s often have original wood framing that can develop rot over time, opening paths for termites and carpenter ants. We have focused on termites since 1968. Our yearly checks catch early signs before they become expensive repair bills.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves, soffits, and entry points around your Temple Hills home
Carpenter ants thrive in Temple Hills neighborhoods where mature trees and moisture meet aging brick homes
Subterranean termites are active year-round in the clay-heavy soil along Henson Creek
Sentricon stations sit flush with the ground and work around families and pets
Tamper-proof bait stations placed along rodent travel routes near Henson Creek corridor homes
Mosquito Control in Temple Hills
Creek Corridors and Summer Storms Breed Mosquitoes
Henson Creek and its tributaries run through Temple Hills, creating shaded, low-lying areas that hold standing water after every summer rain. The nearby Tucker Road fishing pond and community center grounds add more standing water. With 3 to 4.5 inches of rain per month during the summer and humidity between 60% and 70%, Temple Hills creates ideal mosquito breeding conditions from April through October.
Our techs use a backpack mist blower to treat shaded areas, dense vegetation, ivy patches, and low spots where mosquitoes rest. The spray kills adults on contact and stops larvae from growing. We visit monthly during mosquito season. We carefully avoid blooming plants to protect pollinators while focusing on actual mosquito harborage zones.
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 larvicide and fungus. The mosquitoes carry it back to nearby breeding sites, which spreads the effect and breaks the cycle beyond just your property. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquitoes, ticks, general pests, and termites starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control in Temple Hills, MD
Creek Corridors and Commercial Districts Push Rats and Mice Indoors
Henson Creek gives rodents a direct travel route through the heart of Temple Hills. Norway rats use the wooded stream valley to move between parkland and residential neighborhoods. Homes that back onto the Henson Creek Trail corridor see the most pressure.
The commercial hubs add another layer. Iverson Mall, Marlow Heights Shopping Center, and the restaurant clusters along Branch Avenue and St. Barnabas Road create high concentrations of food waste, dumpsters, and loading docks. When temperatures drop in fall, rodents push from those commercial areas into nearby homes and apartments. A gap the size of a dime is all a mouse needs to get inside. Older brick ramblers from the 1950s and 1960s with worn mortar joints, pipe penetrations, and aging crawlspace vents 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 $250 to $400. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $39/month.
What Your Temple Hills Area Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "I want to take a moment to recognize the exceptional service I received from Mr. Hussam. From the start, he was highly professional, personable, and attentive to my needs. ... His dedication and loyalty to both his job and the business were evident in the way he handled every interaction with care and expertise."
"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. ... Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"I've had nothing but great experiences for 3 years now. Their consistent, reliable service really stands out for me, and everyone is always kind and easy to talk to. ... Kamaal is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan for whatever pest issues I'm dealing with."
"Thanks to a quick ChatGPT search, I was able to cut through all the noise on the internet and find Better Termite & Pest. ... Hussam also made it a point to pair me with a technician whose expertise aligns with the issues I am facing."
"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."
"I want to take a moment to recognize the exceptional service I received from Mr. Hussam. From the start, he was highly professional, personable, and attentive to my needs. ... His dedication and loyalty to both his job and the business were evident in the way he handled every interaction with care and expertise."
"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. ... Fortunately their customer service, Cindy in particular, was quick to help out and made it pain free."
"I've had nothing but great experiences for 3 years now. Their consistent, reliable service really stands out for me, and everyone is always kind and easy to talk to. ... Kamaal is fantastic—he really listens to my concerns and works with me to come up with the best plan for whatever pest issues I'm dealing with."
"Thanks to a quick ChatGPT search, I was able to cut through all the noise on the internet and find Better Termite & Pest. ... Hussam also made it a point to pair me with a technician whose expertise aligns with the issues I am facing."
"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."
How Temple Hills Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and talk to a licensed technician who knows Temple Hills pest problems. No phone trees. No call centers. You get a quote and treatment plan on the spot.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed tech comes to your Temple Hills home and runs our 78-point check. We inspect foundation cracks, crawlspace vents, pipe gaps, soffits, and the aging mortar joints that 1950s-1970s brick ramblers in the area are known for.
Targeted Treatment
We treat your home using products our research team picked. They swapped out 9 harsh chemicals 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.
Serving Temple Hills & Surrounding Areas
From Hillcrest Heights and Marlow Heights to Camp Springs, Oxon Hill, Fort Washington, Clinton, Suitland, and Capitol Heights, we are your local pest control team.