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How Much Does Pest Control Service Cost On Average?

Nov 19

Maybe you've tried do-it-yourself pest control without success, maybe you're dealing with an invasive species that has suddenly claimed your home as its own, maybe you simply don't have time to try home remedies – whatever the case may be, there's a lot to learn before hiring a professional contractor to handle your home or business's pest control services. Perhaps the most important thing you will ask is how much it will cost you. And it's a compelling point to think about. So, how much does pest control service typically cost?

The quick answer is that it varies based on several things.

As of January 2018, the average cost of a professional pest control appointment was $170, with a range of $100 to $270, according to HomeGuide.com. Meanwhile, according to HomeAdvisor.com, the average cost of a single visit is $108 to $260, with $173 being the national average.

Those are some quite wide pricing ranges, but they make sense when you consider the huge diversity of pest control demands.

This is why it's critical to understand your issue. You'll be better prepared to answer the question: what is the typical cost of pest control service if you first address your pest management demands. Termite control, for example, will be much more expensive than cockroach control or any other type of eviction. Extermination and expulsion of rodents are also quite different. Asking detailed and direct inquiries of any potential exterminator is the key to finding these charges.

Also, if you want to sign an annual contract with a firm that includes visits from the contractor on a regular basis, the costs range from:

  • $40-$45 per month
  • Approximately $50 to $60 every two months (semi-monthly)
  • $100 to $300 every three months (triennially)

You may also ask yourself some spatial questions. To put it another way, the larger your home is, the more your monthly payment will be. Pest treatment, for example, will be more expensive in a 3,000-square-foot house than in a 1,500-square-foot condo. For every 1,000 square feet beyond 1,500, some exterminators charge an additional $25.

The good news is that the majority of pest control firms offer free on-site quotations.

You should always get many offers before making a final selection, not merely for the sake of saving money. In addition to determining demeanor (are they friendly and courteous? ), professionalism (do they look and act like they've done this before?) and rapport (do they treat you and your home/business with respect? ), obtaining a free quote will allow you to determine a number of other factors about the prospective contractor.

You may also conduct extensive research on any potential contractor by looking for accreditation and licenses on their website. The Georgia Pest Control Association requires that businesses be accredited in Georgia. They must be a member of the National Pest Management Association as well.

Before you sign any contract, be sure the firm you're dealing with isn't going to try to charge you at every turn. Re-treatments, for example, should always be provided free of charge and covered by the company's service warranty. Also, any contractor that charges extra for same-day or next-day service should be avoided.

It's also a good idea to look into the history of any business. In fact, the EPA recommends that you inquire about the contractor's history and stability by asking how long company has been in business at its current location. A strong organization is usually marked by experience and longevity.

Also, see if any of your friends, neighbors, or family had any experience with a specific contractor. The value of word-of-mouth referrals is immeasurable.

Finally, requesting a copy of the pest control company's license is usually a smart idea. You should also inquire about the insecticides, baits, and repellents that will be utilized in your house or company, as well as their application methods. That knowledge should make any contractor worth his or her salt pleased and open. You are, after all, the one who is footing the bill.

It's not a short operation, but it shouldn't be too tough, and you should do it as soon as feasible. Why is this so? The longer you allow bugs to dwell in your house, the more difficult it will be to get rid of them. This is due to the fact that they are creating young bugs and causing more issues on your home.

And keep in mind that just because you notice a few, get rid of them, and then don't see any for a few days doesn't mean they're gone. Insects and rodents have coexisted with humans for millennia, owing to their ability to adapt to comparable environments while remaining unseen.

When left to their own ways, they can not only grow (see below for more), but they can also transmit illness or inflict real, physical harm on your property (particularly in the case of carpenter ants or termites).

As an illustration:

A single female mouse may have up to ten litters every year, each with five to six young that can breed on their own after only 30 days! That's how a group of five or six mice may quickly grow into a group of 25 to 60 mice.

A female cockroach can lay four to eight egg capsules in her lifespan. In an average life span of one year, each capsule contains 30 to 48 eggs, resulting in a reproduction rate of 120 to 384 eggs. A roach matures in 40 to 125 days, which means that in just over a month, you may generate around 1,500 roaches – or 18,000 in a year!

You must schedule frequent visits from a professional contractor if you expect to get rid of pests like these. Control and upkeep are essential since cockroaches, in particular, may never be completely eradicated.

Pest control services may be costly, but they are likely to pay for themselves many times over if you are diligent and analytical when signing a contract.