Chantilly Pest Control
Third-generation, family-owned pest control protecting Chantilly homes since 1968. We cover 35+ pests with products vetted by our research team. No binding contracts, free unlimited callbacks.
Family Owned
57 years of experience serving local homes with pets and kids.
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Our research team picked materials better for the planet & your home
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Why Chantilly Homeowners Choose Better Termite
57 Years Protecting Homes in Western Fairfax County
Chantilly sits at the crossroads of Route 50 and Route 28 in western Fairfax County, about 25 miles west of Washington, D.C. Its mix of 1980s-era single-family homes, newer townhome communities, and neighborhoods that back directly to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and Cub Run stream valley creates pest challenges that generic treatments miss. Whether you live in Brookfield, Poplar Tree Estates, Walney, or one of the newer communities near Westfields, pests find their way in.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been protecting homes in this area since 1968. We are a third-generation, family-owned company with over 300 years of combined team experience. Our internal research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals used in our industry and replaced them with reduced-risk products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
When you call 703-683-2000, you talk to a licensed technician who understands the pest pressures in Chantilly and western Fairfax. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers. Over 400 families have given us 5-star reviews on Google, and we have treated over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area.
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Why Chantilly Has Year-Round Pest Pressure
1980s Housing Stock, Mature Trees, and Park Corridors
Nearly half of Chantilly's homes were built in the 1980s. That means wood-framed construction, aging building envelopes, settling foundations, and gaps around utility penetrations that pests exploit. Add mature landscaping with large oaks and hickories that have had decades to grow close to rooflines, and you get direct access paths for carpenter ants, squirrels, and overwintering insects like stink bugs and lady beetles.
Neighborhoods like Walney, Brookfield Woods, and Poplar Tree Estates back directly to the 650-acre Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. This park supports over 30 mammal species along with dense forest, streams, and Walney Pond. Wildlife and pest populations spill from these green corridors into adjacent subdivisions. The Cub Run stream valley runs through western Chantilly, creating additional habitat for mosquitoes, ticks, and rodents that push into homes along the edge.
Hot Summers, High Moisture, and 44 Inches of Rain
Chantilly's humid subtropical climate brings average July highs near 88 degrees with persistent humidity and roughly 44 inches of annual rainfall. Warm, wet summers extend pest activity from March through November. Basements, common in almost every Chantilly home, trap moisture that attracts centipedes, camel crickets, silverfish, and spiders. When temperatures drop in fall and winter, rodents and overwintering insects move indoors through the same foundation cracks and utility gaps.
Stormwater retention ponds throughout office parks like Westfields, shopping center parking lots along Route 50 and Route 28, and backyard drainage areas breed mosquitoes from April through October. Even well-maintained properties deal with this cycle because pest pressure comes from the surrounding landscape, not just from the home itself.
Full-Service Pest Control for Chantilly Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers everything that shows up in Chantilly homes: ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, camel crickets, earwigs, fleas, ticks, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and more. Every visit starts with a full inspection and ends with targeted treatment inside and outside your home.
Treatments last roughly 90-120 days. Our triannual schedule (3 visits per year) keeps coverage continuous with no gaps. If pests show up between visits, call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge. Plans start at $39/month with a one-time setup fee. No binding contracts.
Foundation to Roofline, Inside and Out
Inside, we treat cracks and crevices in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and utility rooms where pests harbor. Outside, we apply a perimeter barrier around your foundation, treating mulch beds, weep holes, soffits, and common entry points. In Chantilly's 1980s-era homes, we pay extra attention to aging siding joints, settled foundation gaps, and overgrown landscaping that touches the house. The non-repellent products we use are picked up by pests and carried back to colonies, eliminating them at the source.
Termite Protection for Chantilly Properties
Wood-Framed Homes and Moist Soils Put Chantilly at Risk
Most Chantilly homes are wood-framed construction from the 1980s and 1990s. That means wood framing, sheathing, and trim that subterranean termites actively target. The heavy clay soils in the Cub Run and Bull Run watersheds retain moisture close to foundations, creating conditions termites need to build mud tubes and reach the wood in your home. Many Chantilly properties also have older decks, sheds, and fences with wood touching or near the ground.
We use the Sentricon baiting system. Stations go into the ground around your foundation. When foraging termites find the bait, they carry it back to the colony, including the queen. This eliminates the entire colony at its source. Our TriGuard with Sentricon Bundle starts at $69/month and includes full pest control, termite baiting, and a yearly termite inspection.
Liquid Treatment for Active Infestations
For active termite infestations, we offer liquid trenching treatments that create a direct barrier around your foundation. If you are building or renovating in the Westfields area or newer South Riding communities, ask about borate wood treatments for protection built in from day one. Our annual termite warranty program includes routine inspections and re-treatments when needed.
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves and entry points around your Chantilly home
Carpenter ants thrive in Chantilly's mature tree canopy and older wood-framed homes
Stink bugs swarm Chantilly homes every fall, clustering around windows and siding
Tamper-proof bait stations protect Chantilly homes bordering wooded park corridors
Aging wood and moisture in 1980s-era Chantilly homes create perfect habitat for carpenter ants
Mosquito Control in Chantilly
Cub Run, Walney Pond, and Retention Basins Feed Mosquito Populations
Chantilly is criss-crossed by creeks and stream valleys. Cub Run and its tributaries, Big Rocky Run, Walney Creek, and Flatlick Branch, flow through residential areas and parks throughout the 20151 and 20152 ZIP codes. Walney Pond in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park and dozens of stormwater retention basins in office parks and shopping centers add more standing water. From April through October, these conditions breed heavy mosquito populations that make spending time in your yard miserable.
Our technicians use a backpack mist blower to spray vegetation edges and shaded areas where mosquitoes rest during the day. The treatment combines a fast-acting adulticide with an insect growth regulator that stops new mosquitoes from maturing. This typically cuts mosquito numbers by over 50% within 24 hours of each treatment.
IN2Care: A No-Spray Option for Chantilly Yards
For homeowners who prefer a no-spray approach, we offer the IN2Care system. IN2Care traps lure mosquitoes to a station that infects them with an agent they carry back to nearby breeding sites, multiplying the effect. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquito, tick, pest, and termite coverage starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control in Chantilly
Park Edges and Wooded Lots Push Rodents Into Chantilly Homes
Chantilly homes that back to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Cub Run stream valley, or wooded common areas face persistent rodent pressure. The park supports over 30 mammal species, and deer mice, field mice, and Norway rats follow green corridors directly into neighborhoods like Walney, Brookfield, and Poplar Tree Estates. When temperatures drop in fall and winter, these rodents push indoors through foundation cracks, utility line gaps, and openings under garage doors. A mouse only needs a gap the size of a dime.
Our 4-step rodent plan starts with a thorough inspection to find active trails and entry points. We set up tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps in strategic locations. Follow-up visits at weeks 1 and 3 confirm the treatment is working. Ongoing maintenance keeps populations in check long-term.
One-time rodent services typically run $250-$400. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $39/month. For persistent issues in neighborhoods that border parks and stream valleys, monthly visits provide the tightest control.
What Your Chantilly Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "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... We recently had a swarm of a stinging insect take shelter under our ground-level deck, and they researched, bought necessary equipment, and came up with the best way to treat it."
"We have been with Better Termite & Pest Control for 15 years & would highly recommend the company. We just renewed our service & Cindy at Better Termites was professional & helped answer all our questions regarding the renewal terms & schedule an extra service for our house."
"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."
"Better Termite & Pest Control has been providing us effective and reliable service for over 20 years. Darren is our current technician, and he is wonderful. We couldn't be more pleased. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend Better Termite to anyone looking for a termite and pest control provider."
"I signed up for a plan and have been truly happy with it. This company is highly professional and very responsive. When I saw fence damage from a carpenter bee, they came out quickly to address the issue right away! Accolades to Cindy the dispatcher, and all the technicians from Juan to Daren to Fredie."
"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... We recently had a swarm of a stinging insect take shelter under our ground-level deck, and they researched, bought necessary equipment, and came up with the best way to treat it."
"We have been with Better Termite & Pest Control for 15 years & would highly recommend the company. We just renewed our service & Cindy at Better Termites was professional & helped answer all our questions regarding the renewal terms & schedule an extra service for our house."
"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."
"Better Termite & Pest Control has been providing us effective and reliable service for over 20 years. Darren is our current technician, and he is wonderful. We couldn't be more pleased. Based on our experience, we would highly recommend Better Termite to anyone looking for a termite and pest control provider."
"I signed up for a plan and have been truly happy with it. This company is highly professional and very responsive. When I saw fence damage from a carpenter bee, they came out quickly to address the issue right away! Accolades to Cindy the dispatcher, and all the technicians from Juan to Daren to Fredie."
How Chantilly Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician who knows Chantilly pest pressures. No phone trees, no outsourced operators. Get a detailed quote for your home.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed professional inspects your home top to bottom using our 78-point checklist. We check foundation cracks, utility gaps, moisture issues, and active pest entry points from crawlspace to roofline.
Targeted Treatment
We treat with products vetted by our internal research team. We removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in pest control and use reduced-risk alternatives like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
Seasonal Protection Plan
Our TriGuard plan includes 3 scheduled visits per year timed to match the seasonal pest patterns in western Fairfax County. Each visit targets what is most active that season around Chantilly homes.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
Spot something between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge until the issue is resolved. That is our Better Promise.
No Binding Contracts
Stay because it works, not because of paperwork. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice if you are not satisfied.
Serving All of Chantilly & Surrounding Areas
From Brookfield to Poplar Tree Estates, Walney to Westfields, South Riding to Pleasant Valley. We are your local pest control team in Chantilly, VA.