Reston Mosquito Control
7 monthly treatments from April through October. 57 years protecting Virginia homes with lower-risk products, unlimited free callbacks, and no binding contracts.
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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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Four Lakes, 800 Acres of Forest, and a Persistent Mosquito Problem
Reston was built around nature. Four manmade lakes, 20 miles of streams, wetlands, and 800 acres of forest make it one of the greenest communities in Fairfax County. Half the land sits under tree canopy. The W&OD Trail cuts through the center. That green space is what makes Reston great. It also makes it one of the toughest spots in Northern Virginia for mosquitoes.
Better Termite & Pest Control has been protecting homes across the DC Metro area since 1968. We bring 57 years of local experience to every yard we treat. Our Reston mosquito program pairs monthly barrier sprays with growth regulators that stop the breeding cycle before populations grow. Every plan includes unlimited free callbacks between visits.
Our internal research team removed 9 of the harshest chemicals common in the pest control industry and replaced them with lower-risk alternatives like Essentria and EcoVia. These are products we use in our own backyards. No binding contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
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How Our 7-Month Barrier Program Protects Reston Yards
Every mosquito program starts with a 78-point property inspection. Your licensed technician walks the full yard. They map standing water, drainage patterns, shaded resting spots, and plants near lake edges, streams, or shared green space. A lakefront home in South Lakes needs a different plan than a 1970s cluster townhome at Hickory near Lake Anne or a newer patio home in North Point. Our inspection picks up those details.
From April through October, we visit monthly with a backpack mist blower. We apply a targeted spray paired with an insect growth regulator (IGR). The spray kills active mosquitoes on contact. The IGR stops larvae from developing into biting adults, breaking the breeding cycle before populations build across your property and neighboring common areas.
We concentrate on shaded foliage, hedges, the underside of decks and porches, eaves, and vegetation near water features or wooded buffers. We skip blooming plants and vegetable gardens. After every visit, you get a detailed email report listing what was applied and where.
The Asian Tiger Mosquito: Reston's Aggressive Daytime Biter
The Asian tiger mosquito is Reston's most stubborn pest during the day. You can spot it by its black body and white-striped legs. This species doesn't wait until dusk. It will follow you from the patio to the front door in broad daylight. It breeds in tiny pools of water, things like clogged gutters, plant saucers, forgotten toys, and rain sitting in tarps or trash can lids. Dense townhome clusters like Hickory Cluster, Waterview, Brookshire, and Bentana Park pack these small breeding sites close together.
After sunset, the common house mosquito takes over. This species breeds in larger water sources like lake edges, stormwater ponds, stream sections, and the wetlands that Reston Association manages. Properties near Lake Anne, Lake Thoreau, Lake Audubon, and Lake Newport deal with heavy dusk and nighttime biting. So do homes that back up to the streams feeding those lakes.
Our program goes after both species. The barrier spray kills adults where they rest during the day. The growth regulator stops eggs and larvae from developing in breeding sites. Together, these two methods hit the lifecycle at every stage. Most homeowners see a big drop in mosquito activity within 24 hours of the first visit.
Monthly barrier treatments target the shaded vegetation where mosquitoes rest between blood meals
Mosquitoes rest in dense vegetation during the day and become active at dusk near lake edges and wetlands
We treat hedges, eaves, and deck undersides while skipping blooming plants and vegetable gardens
House mosquitoes breed in larger water sources like lake edges, clogged culverts, and slow-moving stream sections
Reston homes backed by 1,300 acres of open space need consistent treatment through the entire season
In2Care Stations: No-Spray Mosquito Control for Reston Homes
If you want mosquito reduction without traditional spraying, our In2Care program uses small stations placed around your yard instead of barrier treatments. Each station holds treated gauze with a larvicide and a fungus that targets mosquitoes at the source.
Female mosquitoes enter the stations looking for a spot to lay eggs. They pick up the treated materials and carry them to other breeding sites across your yard and nearby lots. This spreading effect means a single station controls mosquitoes well beyond where it sits. It works especially well near the shallow edges of Lake Anne, Lake Thoreau, and Lake Audubon, plus the stormwater ponds and streams that run through communities like Harbor Point, Chadds Ford, Polo Fields, and Stratton Woods.
Our technicians install and maintain In2Care stations monthly from April through October. The system works nonstop between visits. Many Reston homeowners combine In2Care with our barrier spray for the best results. It also works well on its own for properties near gardens or sensitive water features.
How the Spreading Effect Multiplies Your Coverage
Treated mosquitoes don't stay near the station. They visit multiple breeding sites across several neighboring properties, spreading the control materials at each one. In a community like Reston, where shared green space, ponds, and walking paths connect neighborhoods, this extra reach makes a real difference that barrier spray alone can't match.
Lake Anne to North Point: Why Reston's Landscape Breeds Mosquitoes
Reston is a master-planned community built in the 1960s around more green space than most suburbs ever get. Its four manmade lakes (Lake Anne, Lake Audubon, Lake Newport, Lake Thoreau) sit inside 1,300 acres of open space run by Reston Association. That open space includes 800 acres of woodland, 50 meadows, 4 wetlands, 3 ponds, and about 20 miles of streams. The W&OD Trail, a 45-mile regional path, runs straight through the community. It connects neighborhoods with a wooded corridor that mosquitoes use just as much as joggers do.
Lake Fairfax Park sits just northeast of central Reston. It adds an 18-acre lake, campgrounds, and a waterpark. The Vernon J. Walker Nature Center holds 72 acres of hardwood forest in South Reston. All of this gives deer, mice, and small mammals plenty of room to roam. It also means mosquito breeding zones at every lake edge, wetland, and slow stream.
Each Reston village faces its own mosquito pressure. Lake Anne and Tall Oaks sit closest to Lake Anne and Lake Fairfax Park. South Lakes wraps around Lakes Thoreau and Audubon with lakefront townhomes and condos. Hunters Woods borders the Nature Center's forest. North Point is heavily wooded with lower-density homes from the 1980s and 1990s. Even Reston Town Center sits a short walk from tree-lined paths and stormwater ponds.
Reston's humid subtropical climate dumps about 43 inches of rain per year. The heaviest months fall in late spring and summer. July highs reach the upper 80s. Nighttime lows hover in the upper 60s. Humidity stays above 70% for weeks at a stretch. The heavy tree canopy that covers roughly half of Reston keeps the ground shaded and damp. These conditions are perfect for mosquito breeding. That's why consistent monthly treatment from April through October matters so much here.
Tick Protection for Reston Homes Along Trails and Wooded Edges
With 55 miles of walking paths and 800 acres of forest, ticks are a real concern in Reston. Deer ticks that carry Lyme disease have been found along the W&OD Trail, around the Vernon Walker Nature Center, and in the wooded strips between Reston's cluster communities and shared open space. Our LawnShield program puts mosquito and tick control into a single monthly plan. One bill, one schedule, and a lower cost than booking two separate services.
Tick treatments start in March with granular applications aimed at the spring nymph wave. That's when young ticks come out of winter rest and start looking for hosts along fence lines, mulch beds, and the border between mowed lawns and wild brush. Monthly sprays from April through October keep hitting those edges. A November retreatment knocks down ticks trying to survive winter before the next season starts.
We also place Damminix Tick Tubes filled with treated cotton along wooded edges. Mice grab the cotton for their nests. The treatment then kills the ticks that feed on those mice, breaking a key link in the tick lifecycle. This works well in Reston where deer, mice, and squirrels move freely between forests, meadows, and back yards.
LawnShield: One Plan for Mosquitoes and Ticks
Our LawnShield program covers both mosquitoes and ticks with 9 strategically timed treatments from March through November. Starting at $95 per month, it includes automatic scheduling, one consolidated bill, and unlimited free callbacks between visits. It's the simplest way to protect your Reston yard through the entire outdoor season.
From Phone Call to First Treatment: What to Expect
Step 1: Talk to a Real Person. Call 703-683-2000 and you'll speak directly with a licensed technician. No phone tree, no overseas call center. They'll discuss your property, recommend the right program, and give you a quote during that same conversation.
Step 2: 78-Point Property Inspection. Your technician arrives and walks the full yard. They check drainage, standing water, shaded resting spots, and plants near lake edges, streams, or shared green space. A lakefront townhome in Harbor Point needs a different plan than a single-family near the Nature Center or a 1960s cluster home by Lake Anne. Our inspection picks up on those differences.
Step 3: Initial Treatment. Using products vetted by our research team, we apply a targeted barrier treatment to shaded foliage, hedges, eaves, deck undersides, and vegetation near water. Most homeowners notice a significant reduction in mosquito activity within 24 to 48 hours.
Step 4: Monthly Protection Through October. Visits run April through October, keeping barrier coverage consistent through peak mosquito season. Between visits, our unlimited callback policy means we come back at no extra cost if you spot a problem. After each service, you'll receive an email report detailing what was applied and where.
What Your Reston Neighbors Are Saying
1,100+ 5 Star Reviews on Google "We've been a customer of Better Termite and Pest Control since moving into our Reston townhouse over 40 years ago and only stopped service because we finally moved out of the neighborhood. 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. Their regular inspections and preventive treatments avert pest problems and give great peace of mind. Cindy is especially helpful in scheduling visits and ensuring that the work is done properly. I highly recommend this business to anyone needing such services."
"I love Darren over at Better Termite. He is always so attentive and kind, and really goes, IMO, out of his way to do a fantastic job. And I am so happy that I had NO MOSQUITOES this summer in my backyard in spite of the fact that there is a drainage area right behind my house, and that is 100% because of Better Termites services."
"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!"
"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 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."
"I highly recommend this company for your home pest control. Their technicians are thorough and have prevented any unwanted problems from happening on our property. During our last treatment, Jasmine took care of our outdoor spider webs without us even asking. That attention to detail speaks volumes."
"We've been a customer of Better Termite and Pest Control since moving into our Reston townhouse over 40 years ago and only stopped service because we finally moved out of the neighborhood. 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. Their regular inspections and preventive treatments avert pest problems and give great peace of mind. Cindy is especially helpful in scheduling visits and ensuring that the work is done properly. I highly recommend this business to anyone needing such services."
"I love Darren over at Better Termite. He is always so attentive and kind, and really goes, IMO, out of his way to do a fantastic job. And I am so happy that I had NO MOSQUITOES this summer in my backyard in spite of the fact that there is a drainage area right behind my house, and that is 100% because of Better Termites services."
"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!"
"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 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."
"I highly recommend this company for your home pest control. Their technicians are thorough and have prevented any unwanted problems from happening on our property. During our last treatment, Jasmine took care of our outdoor spider webs without us even asking. That attention to detail speaks volumes."
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