Fairfax Pest Control
Third-generation, family-owned pest control protecting Fairfax 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.
Lower Risk Products
Our research team picked materials better for the planet & your home
No Contracts
We don't lock you in with paperwork. Stay because it works.
Why Fairfax Homeowners Choose Better Termite
57 Years Protecting Homes Across Northern Virginia
Fairfax sits at the heart of Northern Virginia. Established neighborhoods like Mosby Woods, Country Club Hills, Kings Park West, and Old Town Fairfax are surrounded by stream valleys and mature hardwood forests. Whether you live in a 1960s brick colonial in Greenway Hills or a split-level in Ardmore, aging foundations, dense tree canopy, and humid summers drive year-round pest pressure. Pests get in through settling cracks, old crawlspace vents, and brick weep holes that have shifted over 50+ years.
Better Termite & Pest Control has protected homes across the DC Metro 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 knows the pest patterns in Fairfax and surrounding areas. No phone trees. No outsourced call centers. Over 1,100 families have given us 5-star reviews on Google. We have treated over 100,000 homes across the DC Metro area.
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Why Fairfax Has Year-Round Pest Pressure
Mid-Century Housing, Stream Valleys, and Wooded Lots
Most of Fairfax was built between the 1950s and 1970s. Brick colonials, Cape Cods, ranch homes, and split-levels line neighborhoods like Mosby Woods, Country Club Hills, Greenway Hills, and Great Oaks. After 50-60 years, these homes have settling foundations, cracked mortar joints, and worn crawlspace vents that let pests walk right in. Brick weep holes are one of the most overlooked entry points for roaches, ants, and mice.
Accotink Creek, Daniels Run, and their feeder streams wind through the city. These shaded, moist corridors support mosquitoes, ticks, rodents, and wildlife. Homes that back up to stream valleys or sit near Lake Accotink and Royal Lake face the worst pressure. The mature oak and hickory trees that make Fairfax so appealing also let squirrels and carpenter ants reach your roof and attic.
Humid Climate and Heavy Rainfall in 22030, 22031, 22032, 22033
Fairfax gets over 40 inches of rain per year. Humidity stays above 70% most months. That means long, active pest seasons. Warm, wet summers fuel roach, ant, and mosquito populations from March through November. Clay soils hold moisture against your foundation, which creates ideal conditions for subterranean termites. The same moisture draws centipedes, millipedes, and camel crickets into basements. When fall arrives, mice and rats push indoors through gaps as small as a dime. Homes across ZIP codes 22030, 22031, 22032, and 22033 deal with this cycle every year.
Full-Service Pest Control for Fairfax Homes
35+ Pests Covered Under One Plan
Our TriGuard Pest plan covers 35+ pests that show up in Fairfax homes. That includes ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, stink bugs, centipedes, silverfish, camel crickets, earwigs, fleas, ticks, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, carpenter bees, and more. Camel crickets and stink bugs are very common in Fairfax's older homes. Camel crickets invade basements near stream valleys. Stink bugs squeeze through window frames and siding gaps every fall.
Every service starts with our 78-point inspection. We look for entry points, moisture issues, and active pest hot spots. Inside, we treat cracks and crevices in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and utility rooms. Outside, we apply a perimeter barrier around your foundation. We treat mulch beds, weep holes, and soffits. The products we use are non-repellent, so pests carry them back to their colonies and spread them at the source.
Consistent Coverage, No Gaps
Treatments last roughly 90-120 days. Our triannual schedule (3 visits per year) keeps coverage continuous. 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.
Termite Protection for Fairfax Properties
Clay Soils and Aging Wood Framing Put Fairfax Homes at Risk
The DC Metro area ranks as the #2 region in the country for termite activity. Fairfax's clay soils hold moisture right against foundations. That is exactly what subterranean termites need. Homes built in the 1950s-1970s across Mosby Woods, Country Club Hills, Kings Park West, and Stonehurst have wood framing and sill plates that are now 50-70 years old. Wood near soil at this age is highly vulnerable. Most homeowners do not find termites until they have caused $3,300 in damage.
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 infestations, we offer liquid trenching treatments that create a direct barrier around your foundation. If you are renovating or remodeling, ask about our borate wood treatments for built-in protection. Annual termite inspections keep your warranty active and catch new activity early.
Camel crickets thrive in Fairfax's mid-century basements and crawlspaces, especially in homes near Accotink Creek and Daniels Run
Every visit includes dewebbing eaves and entry points around your Fairfax home
Stink bugs invade Fairfax homes every fall, squeezing through gaps around windows and siding on brick colonials and split-levels
Fairfax County ranks among the highest areas for termite activity in the DC Metro region
Odorous house ants invade Fairfax homes through foundation cracks and mulch beds, especially in spring and summer
Mosquito and Tick Control in Fairfax
Stream Valleys, Lakes, and Wooded Lots Drive Mosquito Populations
Fairfax is threaded with streams and bordered by parks. Accotink Creek, Daniels Run, Lake Accotink, and Royal Lake all produce heavy mosquito populations from April through October. Homes near these water features and along wooded lot lines face the worst pressure. The standing water in storm drains, clogged gutters, and low-lying yard areas across Fairfax's neighborhoods adds fuel to the problem.
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. Monthly treatments from April through October keep populations down so you can use your yard on summer evenings.
Tick Protection for Homes Near Parks and Wooded Areas
Black-legged ticks live throughout Fairfax County's wooded parks and stream valleys. The forest edges along Lake Accotink, Royal Lake Park, and the trails near George Mason University are prime tick habitat. Our tick treatments target leaf litter and low plants at property edges where ticks wait for hosts. We also offer the IN2Care system for mosquitoes. Our SeasonGuard+ plan bundles mosquito, tick, pest, and termite coverage starting at $95/month.
Rodent Control in Fairfax
Wooded Neighborhoods and Aging Foundations Fuel Rodent Problems
Fairfax's wooded lots and nearby parks support large populations of mice and rats. When temperatures drop in fall and winter, rodents push indoors through settling foundations, gaps around HVAC lines, dryer vents, and worn weatherstripping. Older homes in Mosby Woods, Ardmore, Country Club Hills, and Kings Park West are especially prone because foundations have had decades to settle. A mouse only needs a gap the size of a dime to get inside.
Mice have 2-4 inch bodies with pointed droppings. Rats are 6-10 inches with capsule-shaped droppings. Knowing which one you have changes the treatment plan. Our 4-step rodent protocol starts with a thorough inspection to find active trails and entry points. We place tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps in key spots. Follow-up visits at weeks 1 and 3 confirm the bait is working. Ongoing visits keep populations in check.
One-time rodent services run $250-$400. You can also add rodent coverage to a recurring plan starting at $39/month. For homes near stream valleys, parks, or commercial areas like Fair Oaks Mall, monthly visits provide the tightest control.
What Your Fairfax Neighbors Say
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "We've had a subscription service with this company for yrs, since moving into our current house, and realizing it was rather...spidery. But NO MORE! Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps!"
"After several months of on-again off-again rodent issues inside our house, I decided to look for a new exterminator team to partner with... I called and spoke with Hussam—and he's awesome! He listened patiently to my issues and thoughtfully suggested services that fit my particular needs."
"We've been a customer of Better Termite and Pest Control since moving into our Reston townhouse over 40 years ago... They have always provided great service. They treated a problem that we had many years ago, inspect for it regularly, and it has never recurred."
"Daren did an outstanding job conducting my termite inspection today. He was right on time and extremely professional thorough throughout the entire process... He was very good with some solid advice about how to continue to guard against not only termites but other rodents as well."
"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."
"We've had a subscription service with this company for yrs, since moving into our current house, and realizing it was rather...spidery. But NO MORE! Better Termite uses pet-friendly, but not spider-friendly products, and we are now creepy crawly-free! Over the years, they've also tackled ants, bees, and HORRIBLE paper wasps!"
"After several months of on-again off-again rodent issues inside our house, I decided to look for a new exterminator team to partner with... I called and spoke with Hussam—and he's awesome! He listened patiently to my issues and thoughtfully suggested services that fit my particular needs."
"We've been a customer of Better Termite and Pest Control since moving into our Reston townhouse over 40 years ago... They have always provided great service. They treated a problem that we had many years ago, inspect for it regularly, and it has never recurred."
"Daren did an outstanding job conducting my termite inspection today. He was right on time and extremely professional thorough throughout the entire process... He was very good with some solid advice about how to continue to guard against not only termites but other rodents as well."
"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."
How Fairfax Pest Control Works
Talk to a Licensed Tech
Call 703-683-2000 and speak directly with a licensed technician who knows Fairfax. No phone trees, no outsourced call centers. Get a detailed quote and treatment plan over the phone.
78-Point Home Inspection
A licensed professional inspects your property using our 78-point checklist. They check foundation cracks, crawlspace moisture, entry points, and active pest activity from basement 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 replaced them with reduced-risk products like Essentria, Alpine, and borate-based solutions.
Seasonal Protection Plan
Our TriGuard plan includes 3 scheduled visits per year timed to Fairfax's seasonal pest patterns. Each visit targets the pests most active that season in your neighborhood.
Free Unlimited Callbacks
Spot something between visits? Call us. We come back and retreat at no extra charge until the problem is resolved. That is our Better Promise.
No Binding Contracts
You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. No exit fees, no long-term commitments.
Serving All of Fairfax & Surrounding Areas
From Old Town Fairfax to Mosby Woods, Kings Park West to Greenbriar, and all neighborhoods in 22030, 22031, 22032, and 22033. We are your local pest control team in Fairfax, VA.