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When you’re searching for pest control in The Plains, Virginia, you need a service that understands the unique challenges of this rural area. Better Termite & Pest Control brings over five decades of experience to homes on the plain, offering comprehensive solutions for every pest issue.
Our family-operated business has served Virginia communities since 1968, with the Schulz family now in their third generation of pest control expertise. We understand how seasonal changes on the great plains affect pest activity, especially in the wood-lined homes common throughout The Plains. Our registered technicians know exactly where pests hide and how they move through your property.
What sets our The Plains pest control service apart is our commitment to using reduced-risk products. We’ve eliminated 9 harsh chemicals from our treatments, choosing alternatives like Essentria and Alpine that work effectively while being gentler on your family and property. Additionally, we offer free unlimited service callbacks until your pest problem is completely resolved.
Unlike other pest control companies, we don’t lock you into binding contracts. You can cancel anytime with just 30 days notice, giving you the flexibility you deserve from your exterminator.
The Plains presents unique pest control challenges due to its rural setting and abundance of wooded properties. Many homes feature wood siding and natural landscaping that can harbor various pests throughout the year. Seasonal pest activity peaks during spring and fall transitions when insects and rodents seek shelter.
Our local expertise means faster response times and familiarity with area-specific pest hotspots. We understand which pests are most problematic on the plain and where they typically establish entry points. This knowledge helps us provide more effective, targeted treatments for your specific location.
Our general pest control program starts with a comprehensive 78-point inspection of your home or business. This thorough evaluation identifies current pest issues and potential problem areas before they become major concerns. We look for everything from ant trails in your kitchen to spider webs around your eaves.
Treatment focuses on both interior crack and crevice applications and exterior perimeter barriers. We target common household pests including ants, cockroaches, spiders, ticks, fleas, camel crickets, silverfish, and springtails. Our step-by-step approach includes detailed inspection, targeted treatment, perimeter protection, and ongoing maintenance.
You can choose between one-time service for immediate problems or quarterly service for year-round protection. Most homeowners on the plain benefit from regular seasonal treatments that address different pest pressures throughout the year. Because pest activity changes with the seasons, our maintenance program adjusts treatments accordingly.
Our pest control approach emphasizes thorough cleanup and lasting results. If pests return between scheduled visits, we provide re-treatments within 48 hours at no additional cost. Each treatment method is tailored specifically to your home’s unique pest challenges and your family’s needs.
Mosquito elimination requires a multi-step approach targeting both adult insects and breeding sites. Our registered technicians use backpack sprayers to apply adulticide treatments to vegetation where mosquitoes rest during daylight hours. We also apply growth regulators and larvicides to prevent new mosquitoes from developing.
For environmentally conscious clients, we offer the In2Care system as an eco-friendly alternative. This innovative approach uses mosquito stations that target breeding sites without traditional spraying. However, most customers prefer our traditional seasonal treatments that run from April through October.
Reducing mosquito breeding sites around your property significantly improves treatment effectiveness. We provide guidance on eliminating standing water in gutters, toys, and other containers. Pest control services work best when combined with these preventive measures, and you can bundle mosquito treatments with other services to save money.
Our mosquito spray schedule follows a systematic approach throughout the season. We treat vegetation, eliminate standing water sources, and establish protective barriers around outdoor living spaces. Regular service visits maintain consistent protection during peak mosquito months.
Rodent control follows our proven four-step protocol designed specifically for Virginia homes. We start with a detailed inspection to identify hot spots where mice or rats are most active. These areas typically show evidence like droppings, gnaw marks, or actual sightings.
Next, we place tamper-proof bait stations near high-activity areas. Mice are smaller with pointed snouts and produce rice-sized droppings, while rats are larger with blunt snouts and leave capsule-shaped droppings. Understanding the difference helps us choose the most effective treatment approach.
Early follow-up visits at 1 and 3 weeks determine treatment effectiveness and allow for adjustments. The final step involves quarterly maintenance to prevent re-infestation. We also use secondary methods like snap traps when needed and provide exclusion advice to seal entry points.
Rodent issues can escalate quickly because these pests carry diseases and cause property damage. Swift action prevents small problems from becoming costly infestations.
Our systematic rodent approach includes thorough inspection, strategic bait station placement, early follow-up visits, and long-term maintenance scheduling. This comprehensive service method ensures complete elimination and prevents future problems.
Termite protection involves both preventive and curative options depending on your situation. Our Sentricon baiting system provides year-round monitoring and colony elimination using noviflumuron bait stations. For new construction, we offer pre-construction borate wood treatments that provide lasting protection.
Curative treatments include liquid trenching around your foundation and slab drilling when necessary. These methods create a chemical barrier that termites cannot cross. Annual termite inspections help identify early activity before significant damage occurs, and our warranty covers removal costs when you maintain your program.
Termites cause over $5 billion in damage annually across the United States. Early detection saves thousands in repair costs compared to waiting until damage becomes visible. We’re located in the second-highest region for termite activity, making proactive protection especially important.
The Sentricon system uses noviflumuron bait stations that eliminate entire colonies including the queen. This termite control method provides continuous monitoring and colony elimination without invasive trenching or drilling.
The Schulz family has provided reliable pest control service to Virginia communities for 57 years, building trust through consistent quality and local commitment.
Our detailed home assessment covers every potential entry point and problem area, ensuring comprehensive pest control protection for your property.
We provide no-cost re-treatments between scheduled visits until your baseline pest levels are achieved, demonstrating our commitment to complete service satisfaction.
Cancel your pest control plan anytime with 30-day notice, giving you flexibility without restrictive contract terms that limit your options.
While we don’t provide wildlife removal services, our technicians offer expert advice on sealing entry points to deter squirrels, raccoons, and other nuisance animals.
Our proven pest control methods developed in Kansas and Topeka translate effectively to The Plains, bringing decades of expertise to your local pest challenges.
All products we use are EPA-approved and have passed through our internal research team. Each treatment uses reduced-risk formulations that we’d feel comfortable using in our own homes around children and pets.
We don’t provide wildlife removal services for animals like squirrels, raccoons, bats, or moles. However, our technicians provide expert exclusion advice to help seal entry points and deter these animals from accessing your attic or other areas.
Bed bugs require specialized treatment that we don’t currently provide. We recommend contacting specialized providers who focus exclusively on bed bug extermination for the most effective results.
Yes, we provide emergency response for urgent pest situations. Our technician typically arrives within one work day, though response times may vary based on your specific location and current demand.
We handle American roaches, ants, Box Elder bugs, Brown Banded roaches, Camel crickets, Centipedes, Cigarette beetles, Clover mites, Drugstore beetles, spiders, Springtails, Earwigs, Field crickets, Fire brats, Fleas, German roaches, Ground beetles, Indian Meal moths, Lady bugs, Stink bugs, termites, mice, Millipedes, Oriental roaches, Pill bugs, rats, Rice weevils, Silverfish, Smokeybrown roaches, Sow bugs, ticks, Wasps, mosquitoes, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, Hornets, Yellow jackets.
Typical pricing varies by service type. One-time rodent service ranges from $250-$400, while recurring plans start around $39+ per month. Ant control begins at $39 monthly plus setup fees, though costs vary based on home or business size and severity.
Termites rank among the most challenging pests because of their subterranean foraging behavior and complex colony structure. They can remain hidden for years while causing significant structural damage before detection.
Professional pest control prevention saves thousands in potential damage repairs and provides peace of mind. The cost of proactive treatment is minimal compared to dealing with advanced infestations or structural damage from termites and other destructive pests.
