The 2026 Pest Control Cost Index
Real, cited 2026 price ranges for 24 pest-control jobs, all in one place. Every number is the typical cost most homeowners pay, compiled from published cost guides and provider pricing.
By Marcus Ellery, Pest Control Editor · Updated July 2026
Use this index to sanity-check any pest-control quote fast, then open the matching calculator to price your exact job. Ranges are the middle of the market; real quotes vary with the pest, your home, and severity.
Seasonal focus · September 2026
Winter rodent season is starting
As outdoor temperatures drop, mice, rats, and other rodents move indoors toward warmth, food, and nesting sites. Activity typically climbs from October through February, so sealing entry points now keeps the job small. Here is what each rodent removal job costs in 2026.
Mice & Rat Removal
$150 – $1,000
trapping through full exclusion
Rat Exterminator
$170 – $1,100
trapping through full exclusion; rats cost more than mice
Squirrel Removal
$300 – $1,500
trapping through attic exclusion
Raccoon Removal
$200 – $1,500
varies most with location and cleanup
Chipmunk Removal
$130 – $450
inspection plus trap setup; more traps cost more
Dead Animal Removal
$150 – $500
locate, remove, and decontaminate one carcass
General Pest Control
| Job | Typical 2026 range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Exterminator one-time general treatment | $150 – $600 | Calculate → |
| Ant Exterminator one-time treatment; carpenter ants cost more | $100 – $500 | Calculate → |
| Monthly Pest Control Plan per year on a recurring plan | $400 – $900 | Calculate → |
Specialty
| Job | Typical 2026 range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Treatment method varies from spot to whole-home | $550 – $2,500 | Calculate → |
| Bed Bug Treatment method and scope vary | $500 – $4,000 | Calculate → |
| Cockroach Treatment one-time treatment; German roaches often need follow-ups | $100 – $600 | Calculate → |
| Mice & Rat Removal trapping through full exclusion | $150 – $1,000 | Calculate → |
| Rat Exterminator trapping through full exclusion; rats cost more than mice | $170 – $1,100 | Calculate → |
| Termite Inspection standalone inspection; often free when bundled with treatment | $75 – $275 | Calculate → |
| Flea Treatment per treatment; most infestations need a follow-up | $150 – $600 | Calculate → |
| Termite Fumigation whole-structure tent fumigation | $1,200 – $4,000 | Calculate → |
| Bed Bug Heat Treatment thermal remediation; priced by scope and home size | $500 – $5,000 | Calculate → |
| Carpenter Ant Treatment one professional treatment; severe jobs add follow-ups | $250 – $800 | Calculate → |
Stinging Insects
| Job | Typical 2026 range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Removal varies most with nest location and access | $150 – $1,200 | Calculate → |
| Wasp Nest Removal one nest; adds up with height and species | $150 – $700 | Calculate → |
| Hornet Nest Removal single accessible nest; access and species raise it | $300 – $900 | Calculate → |
| Yellow Jacket Removal single nest; location drives the price | $300 – $1,000 | Calculate → |
| Carpenter Bee Removal one-time treatment; wood repair is often the bigger cost | $150 – $500 | Calculate → |
Wildlife
| Job | Typical 2026 range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Bat Removal exclusion; guano cleanup adds significantly | $400 – $2,000 | Calculate → |
| Raccoon Removal varies most with location and cleanup | $200 – $1,500 | Calculate → |
| Squirrel Removal trapping through attic exclusion | $300 – $1,500 | Calculate → |
| Groundhog Removal single trap-and-relocate; burrow work adds cost | $150 – $550 | Calculate → |
| Dead Animal Removal locate, remove, and decontaminate one carcass | $150 – $500 | Calculate → |
| Chipmunk Removal inspection plus trap setup; more traps cost more | $130 – $450 | Calculate → |
How these numbers are compiled
Each range is cross-referenced against multiple published 2026 cost guides and provider pricing, including HomeGuide, Today’s Homeowner, and Fixr then pressure-tested against our own calculators. They are planning figures, not bids. Every job page lists its specific sources and a full cost breakdown. Read our full methodology →
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