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Better Termite & Pest Control Ours is a close-knit, family-owned business dedicated to protecting our customers' homes and properties from insects and the damage they cause. More than that, however, since 1968, the focus of our company is devoted to making our company the best it can be in terms of satisfying the needs of our friends and neighbors. We are not distracted nor bound by corporate mandates. We're flexible and responsive to your pest control needs.

We take great personal pride in our company and the high standards we set for our employees. It's important to us to develop a long-term relationship with all our customers so that we may continue to protect their family's families' homes and property from pests and the damage they can cause.

We're flexible and responsive to your pest control needs. We are one of just a handful of pest control companies in the Washington DC area that is designated as Quality Pro and are highly ranked on Angie's List. We offer pest control, rodent abatement, termite inspections, mosquito control, as well as an All in One Program to meet and exceed all of your expectations of what a pest company should do for you.
Highlights and features
  • Ants, Moths, Silverfishes, Fleas, Flies, Spiders, Termites, Rats, Bugs, Rodents, Wasps, Cockroaches
Associations and certifications
  • National Pest Management Association
  • Better Business Bureau
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Stink Bugs
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Stink Bugs Our area has been troubled for several years by the Brown Marmorated Stinkbug. They are fairly new to the east coast and were first found in Allentown, PA in 1998. Though considered household pests, they don't bite or eat our food. Stink bugs enter homes in the Fall to find a place to overwinter and find shelter from the cold. In the winter, when inside air temperatures increase or on a warm day, these bugs may emerge inside your home.
Cockroaches
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Cockroaches Roaches are attracted to warm, moist environments and they easily adapt to their environment. The cockroach prefers food sources such as sweets, starches and meat products, but they will eat almost anything organic in nature including cheese, dried skin flakes, glue and even beer. To avoid an infestation keep food in tightly sealed containers and do not allow dirty dishes to pile up in the sink overnight.
Eco Friendly Services
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Eco Friendly Services Going Green is nothing new to us here at Better Termite and Pest Control. Because we are family owned and work with products daily, we want to be sure that our communities we work and live in our kept clean and free of unnecessary hazards. You can rest assured that we would never use a product unless we felt comfortable treating our own homes with it.

If you should have a particular concern and would like to use only eco-friendly materials, let us know. We can customize your treatment program. We have several Green products that are already incorporated into our routine service programs.
Reviews (18)
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Annemarie Reggie & Lincoln
Jun 11, 2022
Great experience all the way around. Darryl Gagnon the service tech was outstanding. Called ahead to let me know the timing, showed up on time, did the inspection and explained what he identified very clearly. Every once in a while you have an experience that is worth sharing. Today was that day. Awesome experience, very satisfied, and yes I would recommend this company without hesitation.
Lara M. Maquera
May 24, 2022
Steve Cox was so kind and willing to work with my schedule. He made a late visit just to accommodate me. He arrived when he said he would, was extremely patient, and very thorough. He explained how to monitor pest and rodent traffic and checked all the areas I let him know I had seen pests. I highly commend him and recommend Bettee Termite & Pest Control.
Lexie Brown
May 10, 2022
We've been using Better Termite and Pest Control for a year or so and I highly recommend their services. Steve is so thorough and also very friendly! He even helped with a big spider inside the house the morning of a service. I placed a glass over it because I didn't want to handle it! Steve took care of the spider webs outside too. Thank you, Steve!
Mc Dale
May 05, 2022
We have been with Better Termite for 30+ years and have been extremely satisfied with their work and flexibility. We recently signed up for mosquito control. Our technician, Felipe came today and did a great job. Overall we have been extremely satisfied with our services and will continue using Better Termite! Services: Mosquito extermination, Termite inspection, Termite extermination
Dixie Berman
Apr 26, 2022
Felipe is a nice young man who applied my Mosquito Treatment today. He was very professional and took the time to tell me areas of concern to watch for where there are drains and excessive foliage- places where mosquitos love to gather. I appreciated his time today to explain these things to me. He was an excellent listener about my concerns and had the answers I was looking to find out. Thank you Better Termite for such a knowledgeable technician you sent my way today.
Jazmine Martinez
Apr 21, 2022
I had Felipe as my technician and he was great! He called me when arriving to my house and proceeded to spray my backyard, Front yard and the bushes by my driveway. He avoided my vegetable garden as I had instructed. He took his time doing the treatment and was very polite. I highly recommend this company and highly recommend FELIPE as the Technician, excellent customer service.
Sara Fennell
Apr 05, 2022
I had Felipe as my technician. He was very profesional and did an amazing job at spraying the outside of my home. With the warmer weather approaching we are excited to be mosquito free. And we feel so relieved! I highly recommend Felipe from better termite. Thank you.
Chessmaster Benz
Mar 14, 2022
I would like to thank Daren & Shay. Daren has been doing our inspections for the quite awhile. He's always punctual and does great work. He's responsive and answer our questions professionally. I highly recommend Better Termite. I have used them for 7 years and have always been helpful. Services: General pest inspection, Termite inspection, Ant extermination, Rodent extermination, Termite extermination
Judith Handjinicolaou
Jan 23, 2022
I have been using better termites and pest control since 1995 when I was recommended to them by the builder that built my home back then. Since then I moved and I went into a townhouse development where you have neighbors and those neighbors affect how you care for your property. Better termites and pest control has been providing me yearly termite inspections, I do exterior treatments for all sorts of different pests six times a year and if I ever have a problem, which I have not, they will come out and identify the problem and tend to it. George the owner is responsive, and caring and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

This is an industry where you really have to know what is being provided, the chemicals that are being used, and that services are being done, especially if you're not home for every visit. Better termites and pest control is also quite fair in their pricing and it's a small family-run business. I recommend them highly.
Poppy Tony
May 22, 2021
We've used Better Termite for 30 years. They are very professional, courteous and most of all, knowledgeable.
Thomas Murphy
Jan 31, 2021
Spectacular response and service from Better Termite. I really appreciate Juan's service to conduct an inspection. I was looking for a refinance termite inspection and Better came up in my search, I was helped by Michelle via chat and received a call in less than an hour from Brian who had a slot available the next day. Totally awesome! Less than 24 hours from when I searched to having a terrific affordable and prompt service completed. I will use Better Termite and Pest Control again and offer my strongest recommendation for others to use Better for their termite/pest needs.
Richard Shullaw
Nov 15, 2020
Our third annual inspection with Better Termite. Technician was prompt (at the front end of arrival window), helpful, thorough in his inspection and clear in reporting the results of his inspection. Reassuring to have such good service.
Alice King
Nov 04, 2020
We were blown away by the outstanding service received from Better Termite! We required a specific inspection for closing on a VA loan refinance and time was of the essence. Not only did they fully understand what was needed but they were able to accommodate our tight timeline. Every employee we spoke to or welcomed into our home was professional and courteous. We can't thank you enough for your assistance! We have been happy customers for over 10 years and will continue!
John Cook
Oct 14, 2020
We have been customers for roughly 4 months after switching from a national brand. Better Termite's staff are professional and thorough. They are responsive when an issue comes up between treatments. I am very pleased with their service and would recommend to anyone.
Sarah Fries
Jul 11, 2020
Technician Daren is the best! Timely, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Significantly exceeded my expectations and provided a detailed and thorough inspection. Thank you Daren!
Cookab Hashemi
Jun 01, 2020
Unfortunately, I have cancelled my service with Better Termite & Pest Control today. I was notified today that technicians have been servicing the exterior of my property for the last two months without any authorization or confirmation. I have NOT receive any notification via email or phone. The technicians did not leave a note or knock on my door to let me know they were on property.

I have been working from home for the last two months and have NOT seen the technicians cars/trucks or the technician(s)s on site. I was quite pleased with the service until today. When I contacted the customer service representative to discuss my concerns, she was very matter of fact about it. Extremely disappointed and frustrated by the situation. I have written the company to cancel my contract effective immediately, today, Friday, May 8, 2020.
Dave Kline
Jun 11, 2019
We have been a Customer of Better Termite & Pest Control since we moved to Alexandria in 2000 and to Fredericksburg in 2011. On this most recent visit when it was raining, I found Joann to be thorough, knowledgeable and personable during the inspection visit. Both of these residences were initially treated during the construction process and we have continued the annual renewal with Better Termite. Thank you
Robert Hsu
Oct 23, 2018
We have been using Better Termite & Pest Control for our termite warranty for the last 18 years. Each year after renewal, they come out to inspect our property to ensure we are termite-free. Their technicians are very thorough, knowledgeable and most importantly, polite. We recommend using their services for your termite control.