How much do pest control services cost

How much do pest control services cost?

Pest control technicians are often required to deal with a wide variety of household pests including cockroaches, silverfish, termites, wasps, and more.  Because of this wide coverage, it can be rather difficult to prepare a proper budget for pest control in general.

If you find yourself struggling to find some decent cost estimates for pest control, you may find this guide rather useful.  Aside from price ranges for common services, we’ve also included resources for lawn mowing, house cleaning, roof repair, insulation, and other related services.

Breaking down the cost of pest control 

Breaking down the cost of pest control

Wasp Removal

Wasp removal involves the termination of wasps and their respective hives through the use of insecticides in the form of either aerosol sprays or chemical fumes.  While this may seem simple the exact procedure can change depending on the type of wasp or hive being handled.

Smaller wasp species may be treated through the use of a single aerosol-based insecticide, not unlike those found in commercial stores.  But, for larger species, most pest control technicians prefer to use an industrial sprayer loaded with fast-acting insecticide.

Depending on the size of the hive being removed, this particular service can run anywhere from $100 to $175.

Bedbug Removal

Bedbugs are commonly found in the bedroom nestled beneath your mattress or your pillows.  Removing bed bugs often requires the use of either long-lasting pesticides or specialized heating equipment.

Because they are small and extremely quick to proliferate, bed bugs can be particularly difficult to treat and may often require several treatments before being eradicated.  This difficulty and extensive treatment period often result in a considerable fee ranging from $250 to $300.

Ant Control

Compared to bedbugs, ants are relatively easier to treat since they can be eradicated through the use of insecticide traps in the form of consumable gel, beads, or granules. Once these traps have been laid, pest control technicians simply fortify infested areas to keep out future intruders.

Now while they can be treated with less effort, ant infestations take considerably longer to resolve compared to other pests.  With an average treatment period of 1 to 2 weeks, ant control usually costs upwards of $150

Cockroach Removal

As the ultimate scavengers, roaches will eat just about anything they can get their terrifying legs on.  Fortunately, pest control technicians use this to their advantage by using insecticide gels to eliminate any ravenous cockroaches.

Although they are effective, these treatments are only good for 12 to 24 months after which your home must be treated once again.  Depending on the size of your household, you can expect to pay between $200 to $300 for cockroach removal.

Now that we’ve covered the basic cost of common pest control services, we hope you’ll find it easier to prepare a proper budget.