What pest control really costs — and whether you need a pro.
Transparent price ranges, treatment science an entomologist checks, and a real cost estimator. No scare tactics, no fake reviews.
- 26 in-depth guides
- Cited price ranges
- 0 fake reviews
Estimate your pest-control cost
Four quick questions. Transparent ranges from national cost data — no email required for the estimate.
The money questions, answered
How much does pest control cost?
2026 price guide: per-visit, monthly, quarterly and annual ranges by pest and home size.
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Cost
Exterminator cost by pest & job
What you actually pay for termites, bed bugs, rodents and one-off jobs.
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Decide
DIY vs professional
When store-bought products work — and the cases where you should call a pro.
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Deal with a specific pest
Termite control & treatment
Bait vs liquid vs tenting, what each costs, and what actually works.
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Bed bugs
Bed bug extermination
Heat vs chemical, DIY limits, and the realistic cost to clear an infestation.
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Rodents
Mice & rat control
Seal, trap, monitor — the safe order of operations for a rodent problem.
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Roaches
Cockroach control
Gel baits, sanitation and the mistakes that keep roaches coming back.
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Ants
Ant control
Identify the species, bait properly, and stop them at the entry point.
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Mosquitoes
Mosquito control
Source reduction, barrier sprays and what actually reclaims a yard.
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Straight answers, no scare tactics
Cited price ranges
Every figure is a range from national cost data — never a fake-precise number to make you call.
Checked by an entomologist
Treatment and safety claims are reviewed by Dr. Nadia Sorensen, not just written by a marketer.
DIY when you can
We tell you when a $15 bait beats a $300 visit — and when it doesn’t.