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Don't let roaches take over—our expert treatments eliminate them at the source.
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The Hidden Nightmare: Roaches in Your Home

You see one scurry across the floor, and suddenly, you wonder—how many more are hiding where you can’t see? Roaches are not just a nuisance; they’re a serious problem. These disease-carrying pests contaminate your food, spread bacteria, and can even trigger allergies and asthma attacks. The worst part? If you’re seeing them during the day, it’s likely because their hiding spots are already full.

Roaches Carry Diseases You Don’t Want in Your Home

  • Salmonella & E. coli – Roaches crawl through garbage and sewage before they find their way into your kitchen, spreading harmful bacteria on your counters and food.
  • Allergens & Asthma Triggers – Their droppings, shed skins, and saliva can cause severe allergic reactions, especially in children.
  • They Regurgitate Like Flies – Roaches don’t just walk over your food; they also vomit and defecate while feeding, contaminating everything they touch.

DIY Treatments Often Make Things Worse

Many homeowners try store-bought sprays or bait traps, thinking they can solve the problem themselves. But roaches are tough. They’ve adapted to survive, and improper treatments often scatter the problem rather than eliminate it.

Why DIY Methods Fail

  • Repellents Drive Them Deeper – Many over-the-counter sprays only push roaches further into walls and hidden spaces.
  • Baits Can Take Too Long – Some baits work slowly, giving roaches time to multiply before the population drops.
  • Missed Breeding Grounds – Without a trained eye, it’s easy to miss the real sources of the infestation—behind appliances, inside walls, under sinks, and in dark, humid corners.

A Smarter Approach: Professional Roach Elimination

We’ve spent decades studying roach behavior and refining our approach to make sure your home doesn’t just get treated—it stays that way. Our process goes beyond surface-level solutions, targeting the root of the infestation with a combination of inspection, treatment, and ongoing protection.

How We Get Rid of Roaches

  • Thorough Inspection – We find their hiding spots, entry points, and breeding grounds.
  • Targeted Treatment – Using products approved by our internal research team, we eliminate roaches where they live and breed.
  • Ongoing Protection – Roaches are persistent, but so are we. Our seasonal treatments and free callbacks mean you never have to worry about them coming back.

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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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

We treat for German roaches, American roaches, Oriental roaches, Smokeybrown roaches, and Brown Banded roaches. These are the most common species in the DC Metro area, and our treatment methods are tailored to each type's behavior and habitat.

Yes, we do. If you're dealing with an urgent roach issue, we can typically get a technician to your home within one business day or less. Contact us for availability.

Our treatment process varies depending on the type of roach and the severity of the infestation.

  • For German roaches: We perform an interior-focused treatment, applying non-repellent insecticides and growth regulators to cracks and crevices in kitchens, bathrooms, and other infested areas. We also place bait stations and glue boards for monitoring.

  • For American and Oriental roaches: We target basements, crawl spaces, and other damp areas with a combination of repellent and non-repellent treatments. Moisture control recommendations are also a key part of treatment.

  • For Smokeybrown and Brown Banded roaches: These species are typically treated with a mix of perimeter treatments and targeted bait applications.

For German roaches, it can take multiple treatments over several weeks to fully eliminate an infestation. American, Oriental, and Smokeybrown roaches typically respond to treatment within a few visits, but long-term prevention may require regular service.

Yes, we do not lock you into a binding contract. If you're not happy with our service, you can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice.

The products we use are materials we are comfortable using in our own homes day in and day out. Every product is EPA-approved, and we've removed 9 of the industry’s harshest chemicals from our treatment plans. Our internal research team continuously evaluates and selects products with the lowest risk profiles while maintaining effectiveness.

Yes, but it depends on your specific situation. Some roach infestations, particularly German roaches, require multiple treatments to be fully eliminated. Contact our expert licensed technician to assess your problem and determine the best solution.

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Yes, but it depends on the type of property and industry. Contact us with details about your business, and we’ll let you know if we can help.

We treat for 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, and Yellow Jackets.

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

  • Over 57 years in business with a small, local feel

  • No binding contracts – cancel anytime

  • Plans with 9 of the industry’s harshest chemicals removed

  • Talk to a real expert – licensed technician answers your call

  • Over 400+ five-star reviews

  • Internal research team reviewing and reducing the use of high-risk pesticides

  • Free unlimited callbacks – we keep coming back until your issue is solved

  • Trusted by the area's top builders

  • Consistent appearance – no random subcontractors, just our own team

  • Serviced over 100,000 homes in the DC Metro area

  • Products chosen with environmental impact in mind

  • Bundle & Save options available for termite, mosquito, and tick protection

  • Clear communication – you’ll get an email after each service with a report on what we did and what products we used

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