Pest control prices near me (2026)
By Marcus Ellery, Pest Control Editor · Updated September 2026
Pest control near you costs about $100 to $600 for a one-time treatment, with most homeowners paying $150 to $500, and $40 to $75 a month on a recurring plan. What you pay locally depends on your metro’s labor costs, the pest, and how established the problem is: low-cost southern and midwestern markets run below the national average, high-cost coastal metros above it. The table below is the national 2026 range for each job; pick your city or run the estimator for a local number.
2026 pest control price ranges
| Job | Typical 2026 range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| General one-time treatment | $100 – $600 | Calculate → |
| Monthly / recurring plan (per month) | $40 – $75 | Calculate → |
| Ants | $100 – $500 | Calculate → |
| Cockroaches | $100 – $600 | Calculate → |
| Mice or rats | $150 – $1,000 | Calculate → |
| Termite treatment | $550 – $2,500 | Calculate → |
| Bed bugs | $300 – $4,000 | Calculate → |
Ranges are researched from 2026 cost guides including HomeGuide and Today’s Homeowner, not lab-tested. They are planning figures, not bids.
What moves the price in your area
- Local labor costs: high-cost metros (CA, NY, Boston, Seattle) run up to ~28% above the national average; much of the South and Midwest runs below it.
- Climate and pest pressure: warm, humid regions need more frequent visits and face heavier termite and mosquito pressure, which raises plan prices.
- The pest itself: ants and spiders are cheap; rodents, termites, and bed bugs are specialist jobs that cost more.
- Severity and home size: a few sightings is a fraction of an established infestation, and larger homes take more product and time.
- One-time vs. plan: a quarterly plan (~$44/month) is cheaper per visit than repeated one-time calls for ongoing pressure.
- Season: rodent pressure climbs October through February as they move indoors, and termite swarms peak in spring.
Estimate your cost
Set your area, pest, home size, and severity for a local range.
Estimate your cost
Termites and bed bugs have their own calculators (linked below).
Pricing swings with local labor costs and demand.
Estimated exterminator cost
$150 – $500
Most homeowners pay around $300
Cost breakdown
- General / preventive (multi-pest)$300
Planning estimate based on 2026 national price data, not a quote. Get local quotes to confirm.
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Local cost guides by city
For a page priced to your metro with the regional pest calendar, pick your city:
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of pest control in my area?
A one-time pest control treatment near you costs about $100 to $600, with most homeowners paying $150 to $500. A recurring plan runs $40 to $75 a month (roughly $400 to $700 a year). Your local number depends on your metro’s labor costs, the pest, and how established the problem is; low-cost southern and midwestern markets sit below the national average, high-cost coastal metros above it.
How much do pest control companies charge?
Companies charge either per visit for a one-time job ($100 to $600) or on a plan: quarterly service averages about $44 a month, monthly runs $40 to $75, and there is usually a one-time initial fee of $150 to $300 to start.
Is $50 a month for pest control a lot?
No, $50 a month ($600 a year) is right in the normal range. Quarterly service averages about $44 a month and monthly runs $40 to $75, so $50 is typical for general household-pest coverage. It only looks high if you have no active pest pressure, where a quarterly plan may cost less.
Why does pest control cost more in some areas?
Local labor costs, climate, and pest pressure move the price. Warm, humid regions need more frequent visits and face heavier termite and mosquito pressure, while high-cost metros carry higher labor rates. That is why the same job can vary 20 to 30 percent between cities.
PestCost is an independent cost-information site, not a pest-control company. We may be compensated by licensed pest-control providers who receive your call or quote request. This never changes what you pay.