Pest control costs vary dramatically depending on what you're dealing with. A one-time ant treatment is inexpensive. Termite treatment or bed bug elimination can run thousands. Here's what to expect for each.
Inspection costs
General pest inspection: $75-$150. Termite inspection: $75-$200 (sometimes free if you're getting a quote for treatment). Real estate/WDI inspection (required for many home purchases): $75-$150. Annual inspection contracts that include treatment: $300-$600/year.
Treatment cost by pest
Ants: $150-$300 for initial treatment. Cockroaches: $150-$400. Mice/rats: $200-$600 (includes exclusion work). Wasps/hornets: $100-$300. Bed bugs (heat treatment): $1,000-$2,500 per room. Termites (liquid barrier): $1,500-$3,000. Termites (fumigation/tenting): $2,000-$6,000.
One-time vs. ongoing service
One-time treatments work for isolated infestations. Ongoing quarterly service ($100-$150/quarter) prevents re-infestation and covers multiple pest types. For homes in warm climates or areas with active pest pressure, ongoing service is usually more cost-effective than repeated one-time treatments.
DIY vs. professional
Store-bought treatments work adequately for minor ant and cockroach issues. They are not effective for: termites (which require professional-grade baiting or barrier systems), bed bugs (which require heat or professional-grade insecticides to reach all life stages), or rodents (which require exclusion of entry points, not just bait).
Bottom line
For common household pests, budget $150-$400 for professional treatment. Termites and bed bugs require professional service and should not be treated with store-bought products.
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