What does pest control cost?
$250 – $500 for a one-time general treatment — ongoing quarterly plans run $40 – $80/month and are what most homes actually need.
Termites are their own category: real treatment runs $1,200 – $3,000. If you see mud tubes or winged swarmers indoors, skip the sprays and get an inspection.
Cost breakdown
One-time general treatment
$250 – $500Ants, roaches, spiders — interior + perimeter
Quarterly plan
$40 – $80 / monthThe standard for keeping pests gone
Wasp / hornet nest removal
$150 – $450Height and nest location drive price
Rodent control + exclusion
$300 – $1,200Trapping plus sealing entry points
Termite treatment
$1,200 – $3,000Liquid barrier or bait system; inspection first
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What moves your price
One-time vs. recurring
One treatment knocks down the population you see. Recurring service breaks the breeding cycle — that's why pros push plans.
What pest
General insects are cheap. Termites, bed bugs, and German roaches are specialist problems with specialist pricing.
Home size & construction
Crawlspaces and heavy landscaping give pests more places to live and treatments more area to cover.
Infestation stage
Catching it at 'a few ants' costs a fraction of 'they're in the walls.' The cheap time to call is now.
Individual pest control cost guides
Specific repairs, installs, treatments, and replacement jobs need their own price ranges. Start here if you already know the project.
How do I get a wasp nest removed?
Wasp nest removal costs $150–$450 for a professional service call, depending on nest size, height, and how aggressive the colony is. A small, accessible ground nest you spotted early can be a DIY job at dusk — a nest in a soffit, high on a gable, or over a doorway is a pro job.
Read cost guideHow much does a mouse exterminator cost?
A professional mouse control program typically costs $300–$700 for the initial trapping phase, which includes a home inspection, trap placement, and 2–3 follow-up visits. If you add exclusion work (sealing the entry points), expect another $200–$600 — but exclusion is the only permanent fix.
Read cost guideHow much does bed bug treatment cost?
Professional bed bug treatment runs $1,000–$2,500 per room for heat treatment or $500–$1,500 per room for chemical (pesticide) treatment. Whole-home heat treatment for a typical house: $2,500–$7,500. The cost is high because bed bugs require specialized equipment, multiple follow-ups, and they've developed resistance to many consumer products.
Read cost guideWhat does a rat exterminator cost?
A professional rat exterminator costs $300–$1,200 for a complete program that includes trapping plus sealing the entry points rats are using. One-time visit pricing runs $150–$400, but without exclusion you'll be paying again in 90 days.
Read cost guideWhat does Orkin cost?
Orkin's recurring pest control plans typically run $500–$700 per year, billed monthly or quarterly. An initial inspection and treatment often starts at $175–$300 as an entry point into a recurring plan. One-time general pest treatments range from $250–$500. Termite and specialty pest services are priced separately.
Read cost guideWhat does Terminix cost?
Terminix's recurring pest control plans typically run $550–$700 per year (billed quarterly at $130–$175/quarter), with an initial treatment often priced at $99–$200 as a promotional entry point. One-time treatments run $250–$500 depending on home size and pest type. Termite-specific treatment and monitoring plans are priced separately and run significantly higher.
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