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
| Job | Typical cost | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| One-time general treatment | $250 – $500 | Ants, roaches, spiders — interior + perimeter |
| Quarterly plan | $40 – $80 / month | The standard for keeping pests gone |
| Wasp / hornet nest removal | $150 – $450 | Height and nest location drive price |
| Rodent control + exclusion | $300 – $1,200 | Trapping plus sealing entry points |
| Termite treatment | $1,200 – $3,000 | Liquid barrier or bait system; inspection first |
Preview figures — production pricing will be regionalized from per-market research.
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.
Want the exact number for your house?
A local pest control pro can look at your exact situation and quote it — free, no obligation, and your info goes to one pro, not a call list.