How Much Does Pest Control Cost in 2026? Complete Pricing Guide by Pest Type

Pest control pricing varies based on pest type, infestation severity, home size, and whether you need one-time treatment or ongoing service. Here's what homeowners actually pay in 2026.

General Pest Control Plans

Quarterly service (most common): $40-$70/month ($120-$200 per quarterly visit). Covers common pests including ants, spiders, roaches, silverfish, and other general household pests. Includes interior and exterior treatment with free re-treatments between visits if pests return. This is the standard plan most homeowners choose. Monthly service: $45-$75/month. More frequent treatment for active infestations or high-pest-pressure areas. Usually transitions to quarterly once the problem is controlled. One-time treatment: $150-$350 per visit. Best for minor, isolated pest issues. No contract or commitment.

Termite Treatment

Liquid barrier treatment: $1,200-$2,500 for an average home. Creates a chemical barrier around your foundation that kills termites on contact. Lasts 5-10 years. Products like Termidor are the industry standard. Bait stations: $800-$1,500 for initial installation, $200-$400/year for monitoring. Stations around the perimeter contain slow-acting bait that termites carry back to the colony. Takes longer to work but eliminates the entire colony. Fumigation (tenting): $2,000-$5,000+ depending on home size. Required for drywood termites or severe infestations. The entire home is sealed and treated with gas. You must vacate for 2-3 days.

Rodent Control

Mice: $200-$500 for initial treatment including trapping, baiting, and entry point sealing. Ongoing monitoring $50-$100/quarter. Rats: $300-$800 for initial treatment. Rats are harder to eliminate than mice and may require more extensive exclusion work. Exclusion work (sealing entry points): $200-$1,000+ depending on the number and accessibility of entry points. This is the most important part of rodent control - if they can get in, they'll come back.

Bed Bug Treatment

Chemical treatment: $300-$500 per room. Usually requires 2-3 treatments spaced 2 weeks apart. Total for a 2-bedroom home: $1,200-$3,000. Heat treatment: $1,500-$3,000+ per treatment. Heats the entire room to 120-140F to kill bed bugs and eggs in a single treatment. More effective than chemical treatment but more expensive. Whole-home fumigation: $3,000-$6,000. For severe, widespread infestations. Most effective but most expensive and disruptive.

Mosquito and Tick Treatment

Barrier spray: $75-$150 per treatment, applied every 3-4 weeks during mosquito season. Most companies offer seasonal packages of 5-8 treatments for $350-$700. Mosquito misting systems: $2,000-$4,000 for installation, $50-$100/month for maintenance. Automated systems that spray on a timer. Best for properties with heavy mosquito pressure.

What Affects the Price

Home size: Larger homes require more product and more labor. A 3,000 sq ft home costs 20-40% more than a 1,500 sq ft home. Infestation severity: A minor ant problem costs less than a major cockroach infestation. Severe infestations require more product, more visits, and sometimes specialized equipment. Location: Pest control costs more in urban areas and regions with year-round pest pressure (South, Southwest). Pest type: Termites, bed bugs, and rodents cost more than general pest control because they require specialized treatment methods.