How Much Does Pest Control Cost?

Pest control can cost anywhere from $5 to $400 depending on the type and size of infestation, the size of the home, and the exterminator. Pest control prices are also affected by location, and if homeowners do the job themselves or if a professional pest control service does the job for them. Pest control costs tend to be higher for insect infestations than for rodent infestations. Average insect pest control ranges from $5-$400, while average rodent pest control ranges from $10-$300. As you might expect, pest control prices are less when the job is done by the homeowner compared to when the job is done by a professional pest control service. Average DIY pest control cost ranges from $5-$100, while average pest control cost is $50-$400 when done by a professional.

Cost By Type Of Pest

Ants And Fire Ants

Homeowners with an ant or fire ant infestation can either deal with it themselves or hire a professional exterminator to deal with it for them. Most minor ant infestations can be dealt with by the homeowner easily and inexpensively with the use of commercial ant exterminating sprays like “Raid”. The cost of pest control products like “Raid” ranges from $5-$20 per can; an average size home may require 2-3 cans to completely spray the house. After spraying the entire home with the ant pest control spray, homeowners are best to purchase some ant traps to place in strategic locations throughout their house to help stop an ant infestation from reoccurring. Ant traps cost $5-$15 per pack of 2-4.

If the ant infestation is large or too difficult for homeowners to deal with themselves, then they will need to hire a professional pest control service; pest control prices for ant extermination range from $50-$400. Professional pest control prices vary per exterminator, location, the degree of infestation and the size of the home. Homes with a fire ant infestation should seek professional pest control services immediately as fire ants have a very painful bite.

Fleas

Most pet owners know how difficult to is to get rid of fleas once they get into the house. Fleas breed rapidly and just a couple of fleas can becomes hundreds of thousands in just a few short months. A minor flea infestation can often be dealt with by the homeowner, while a major flea infestation may require a professional pest control service to eradicate it. Most minor flea infestations can be dealt with by the homeowner easily and inexpensively by using a commercial flea spray; the cost of pest control flea spray ranges from $5-$30. The average size home may require 2-3 cans to completely spray the house. After spraying the entire home with flea spray, homeowners may want to purchase a flea repellent for their pets so they do not bring in fleas again and cause the flea infestation to reoccur.

If the flea infestation is large or too difficult for homeowners to deal with themselves, then they will need to hire a professional pest control service; pest control prices for flea extermination range from $50-$400. Professional pest control cost varies per exterminator, location, the degree of infestation and the size of the home.

Mice And Rats

Homeowners with a mouse or rat infestation can either deal with it themselves or hire a professional exterminator to deal with it for them. Most minor mice and rat infestations can be dealt with by the homeowner easily and inexpensively with the use of commercial pest control products for mice and rats. Pest control products for mice and rats range from traps and poison to ultrasonic rodent repellents. The cost of pest control products for mice and rats ranges from $10-$40. To help prevent mouse infestations, homeowners may want to consider purchasing a cat; however, cats generally do not hunt rats, as they are too big; a terrier is needed to hunt rats.

If the mouse or rat infestation is large or too difficult for homeowners to deal with themselves, then they will need to hire a professional pest control service; pest control prices for mouse or rat extermination range from $70-$300. Professional pest control prices vary per exterminator, location, the degree of infestation and the size of the home. Mice and rat infestations are serious; they can affect the health of those living in the home and can cause serious damage to the home.

Moles And Gophers

Mole and gopher infestation is a more common problem for country dwellers than city dwellers.  Homeowners with a mole or gopher infestation on their property can either deal with it themselves or hire a professional exterminator to deal with it for them. Mole and gopher infestations can be difficult for the average homeowners to deal with, but it is possible. Homeowners can use poison, carbon monoxide gas or traps to deal with a mole or gopher infestation; however, the use of poison or carbon monoxide gas is very dangerous to the other wild life in the area and traps can be expensive. Homeowners with mole or gopher problems can also consider adding a small trained terrier to their home to help keep mole and gopher infestations to a minimum.

Professional pest control cost for mole or gopher infestations ranges in price from $70-$300. These prices vary per exterminator, location, the degree of infestation and the size of the home.

Termites

Termites can do a lot of damage to a home and should be exterminated immediately upon detection. As termites are generally located in walls they can be very difficult for homeowners to exterminate by themselves. There are some commercially made pest control products for termites that homeowners can try; the cost of pest control products for termites ranges from $10-$30 per can. With most termite infestations, homeowners will need to hire a professional exterminator; professional pest control costs $50-$400.