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Mosquito & Tick Control That Actually Works

Say goodbye to bites, itching, and worry—our treatments eliminate mosquitoes and ticks fast.
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Mosquito Control Made for the DMV

Pricing starting at just $75/application

Fast, Lasting Mosquito & Tick Control
See 50% fewer mosquitoes in 24 hours and season-long tick control.
Hassle-Free Protection on Autopilot
Monthly treatments run automatically—no effort needed.
Prevent Disease-Carrying Ticks
Protect pets & kids against lyme and other other tick-borne illnesses
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Why Your Yard Feels Unlivable

Mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance—they turn your yard into a battleground every summer. The constant buzzing, the itchy bites, and the frustration of swatting them away make it hard to enjoy your own outdoor space. Worse yet, mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance; they carry diseases like West Nile Virus and Zika that put your family at risk.

DIY Solutions Don’t Cut It

Bug sprays wear off in hours. Citronella candles barely make a difference. Cheap hardware store treatments kill some mosquitoes, but they don’t stop them from coming back. Standing water on your property acts as a breeding ground, meaning even a small puddle can turn into a mosquito factory. If you’ve tried to handle mosquitoes on your own, you know how frustrating it is when they just keep coming back no matter what you do.

How We Solved It in Our Own Backyard

We faced this problem firsthand in our swampy Alexandria backyard—mosquitoes so thick you couldn’t step outside without getting swarmed. Our kids couldn’t play outside, and even the dog seemed miserable. We tried everything: DIY treatments, bug zappers, citronella—none of it worked. Finally, we dug into the research, tested different treatments on our own yard, and found the perfect balance of effectiveness and responsibility. LawnShield and IN2Care weren’t just solutions for our customers—they were the answer to making our own backyard livable again.

LawnShield: Full-Season Mosquito & Tick Protection

Mosquitoes thrive from early spring through late fall, and one-time treatments won’t keep them away. That’s why our LawnShield program provides nine strategically timed services per year, targeting mosquitoes when they’re most active.

The Plan That Finally Worked

LawnShield takes the guesswork out of mosquito control. Our team automatically schedules and applies treatments so you don’t have to think about it. Using a combination of backpack mist applications, insect growth regulators, and granular treatments, we reduce mosquito populations fast and keep them down all season long. It’s the exact treatment that finally gave us our backyard back.

IN2Care: Our No-Spray Mosquito Control Alternative

Want effective mosquito control without traditional sprays? Our IN2Care system uses a completely different approach—turning mosquitoes against themselves.

The Need for a No-Spray Solution

We know that some families want to avoid traditional spraying, whether it’s for the sake of pollinators, gardens, or personal preference. But most non-spray solutions just don’t work—they’re too weak to make a real impact. We tested every alternative we could find, and IN2Care was the only one that worked the way we needed it to.

How It Works (And Why We Trust It in Our Own Yard)

Our IN2Care system uses specially designed mosquito traps that lure mosquitoes in, infect them with a fungus, and let them spread it to other mosquitoes—killing off the population from the inside out. This eco-friendly, no-spray approach is perfect for homeowners who want results without traditional misting. Plus, with monthly maintenance, we ensure the system is always working at peak effectiveness. It’s what we use in our own backyard, and it made a world of difference.

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Our Team & Who We Are

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Since 1968, Better Termite & Pest Control has been a trusted, family-owned service in the DC Metro area. Now run by the third-generation Schulz family, we saw that many pest treatments came with hidden risks. So our research team cut 9 harsh chemicals and switched to products like Essentria and Sentricon. With 300 years of combined experience and free unlimited callbacks, our licensed experts are ready to fix your pest problems. Call us and talk to a real person today.
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Mosquito Control Packages

IN2Care Green Plan

  • April-October Mosquito Protection
  • Green No-Spray Mosquito Protection
  • Unlimited free re-services between visits
Starting at 
75
/application
Green Focused

LawnShield

  • April-October Mosquito Protection
  • Prevent disease carrying ticks March-Nov
  • Unlimited free re-services between visits
Starting at 
 75
/application
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Pest & Mosquito Bundle

  • 8 Appointments per Year
  • Protect against spiders, ants and more
  • Protect against disease carrying ticks
  • April-October Mosquito Prevention
  • Unlimited free re-services between visits
Starting at 
69
/month
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Customization Available!

We understand that every home and situation is unique. That's why we offer flexible solutions to meet your specific needs.
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Custom packages available upon request to address your specific pest control needs.
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You’re never locked into a contract—stay because you want to.

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Unlimited re-treats if pests return, no long-term contracts, and if we can’t get results, you don’t pay for your last service.
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Areas We Serve

Our service area spans the DMV area and beyond, including areas south of Fredericksburg, west to Winchester and Frederick, MD and up to Baltimore. Type in your zip code above to check your home, or give us a call to check to ensure you are in our service area.
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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. It’s clear that they prioritize customer service and communication...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our treatments for mosquitoes and ticks are tailored to hit them where they live and breed. For mosquitoes, we use a combination of a backpack mist blower to target shaded areas where mosquitoes rest, along with an adulticide mixed with an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) to reduce mosquito populations by over 50% within 24 hours. We also perform granular applications to low, water-retaining areas to control larvae.

For ticks, our approach is seasonal. We apply granular treatments in the spring and fall to reduce tick populations at their highest activity points. During the rest of the season, we focus on barrier treatments in the ecotone—the area where your lawn meets wooded or overgrown areas—to keep ticks from entering your yard.

Yes! If you have an urgent mosquito or tick issue, we can usually get a technician to your home within one business day or less. Contact us for availability.

We only use materials that we are comfortable using in our own homes, and all of our products are EPA-approved. Our research team has eliminated nine of the industry's harshest chemicals, opting for lower-impact solutions like Essentria, Alpine, Sentricon, and Borate-based treatments. If you're concerned about sprays, we also offer the IN2Care system, which uses mosquito traps instead of traditional treatments.

Yes, we don’t believe in locking customers into long-term contracts. You can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice.

Yes, but whether a one-time treatment will be effective for your issue depends on the cause of your problem. We recommend speaking with one of our expert licensed technicians to assess the situation and determine the best approach.

We accept both credit cards and checks. You can set up automatic billing for your convenience.

Yes! Customers who pay in full for the year receive a 5% discount on their total cost.

Yes, but our ability to assist depends on the industry and type of property. Contact our team to discuss your specific needs.

We cover: 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, wasps, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, hornets, and yellow jackets.

We do not cover: bed bugs, wildlife issues, snakes, birds, squirrels, drain flies, fruit flies, raccoons, gophers, voles, possums, skunks, chipmunks, foxes, or bats.

The IN2Care system is an eco-friendly, no-spray mosquito control solution. We install mosquito traps that attract mosquitoes and infect them with a slow-acting larvicide. The mosquitoes then carry the larvicide to other breeding sites, disrupting the mosquito lifecycle. This method significantly reduces mosquito populations without the need for traditional sprays.

For our traditional mosquito and tick programs, we perform regular treatments from March to November. The IN2Care program involves monthly visits from April to October for trap maintenance.

Our programs include unlimited free callbacks between scheduled visits. If you notice an increase in activity, just give us a call, and we'll come out to re-treat at no additional cost.

Yes! Since IN2Care does not involve traditional spraying, it’s a great option for homeowners with vegetable gardens and flower beds.

Our technicians are trained to avoid spraying blooming flowers, fruits, and vegetables to minimize impact on pollinators. If you're especially concerned, we recommend the IN2Care system as a non-spray alternative.

No treatment can guarantee 100% elimination, but our programs are designed to provide significant reduction. We also encourage customers to take additional steps like removing standing water and keeping lawns well-maintained to reduce breeding grounds.

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