How Much Does a Home Exterminator Cost in 2025?

Home Exterminator Cost Factors

There are many different aspects to your exterminator bill. These are the main factors that can affect your cost, with more details on each cost factor in later sections.

Pest Type

Certain pests are more challenging to get rid of and require more expensive treatment methods. You'll also generally pay less for one-time wildlife removals like a bat or raccoon versus dealing with larger infestations, such as termites or roaches. 

Different infestations require lengthier and more costly treatments. Below are the average prices for the most common types of infestations and wildlife removal costs:

• Ant extermination cost: $200–$300

• Rodent removal cost: $150–$600

• Bat removal cost: $200–$600

• Bedbug treatment fee: $300–$5,000

• Bee removal price: $125–$1,000

• Cockroach extermination cost: $100–$600

• Flea exterminator price: $200–$400

• Mosquito control price: $80–$1,000

Infestation Size

The worse the infestation is, the higher the labor fee since it'll take more time to resolve the issue. Severe infestations may also call for more costly treatments, such as fumigation.

Accessibility 

The less accessible the infestation is, the more time and effort it'll take to address. This will add more hours to your bill and may carry additional fees. There may also be separate repair costs if reaching the infestation requires damaging the walls or flooring. 

Treatment Type 

Treatments vary widely in pricing. Chemical and physical removal methods tend to cost less, while whole-home fumigations cost far more.

Number of Visits 

For a standard 1,500-square-foot home, a monthly or semi-monthly treatment will be the least expensive option, at $40 to $75, while quarterly visits can go for between $100 and $300. A one-time or annual visit tends to mean longer labor hours, so it’s priced accordingly at around $300 to $900.

Home Size

Some exterminators may charge an extra $25 for every additional 1,000 square feet over 1,500. More square footage can add to the cost, but usually not by much. 

Additional Home Exterminator Cost Factors

Infestations can often lead to residual damages, which can tack on additional cleaning and repair fees. Consider these expenses when planning your pest control budget.

Labor

Pest control professionals generally charge around $150 per exterminator per hour. This means labor costs can add up quickly when dealing with sizable infestations or pests in very large homes.

Cleaning

After pest extermination, getting a routine home cleanup costs roughly $125 to $250. You may want to pay a higher cost to deep-clean the home, typically between $200 and $400. 

You’ll see price breakdowns for regular house cleanings, which cost around $75 to $250 per weekly visit. These can also help control clutter and food messes, which might attract pests such as rodents and cockroaches. Contact a local house cleaner or deep-cleaning service near you for a quote. 

Repairs

Unfortunately, when dealing with a pest infestation, parts of your home may see collateral damage ranging from $200 to upwards of $2,800. You might need drywall repairs or flooring replacement, or you may need to replace chewed electrical wires. Repair costs will vary based on the extent of the damage.

You may also need to address the underlying issues that caused the infestation in the first place. For example, burst pipes and leaks can cause moisture problems, which can then attract various pests. In addition, you may want to take proactive measures, such as investing in a chimney cap to keep wildlife from entering your home via the chimney.

Here are rough estimates for possible repairs following a pest infestation: 

• Drywall repair costs: $300–$925 

• Electrical rewiring costs: $600–$2,600

• Plumbing repair costs: $175–$450

• Water damage cleanup and restoration prices: $450–$16,000

• Flooring repair costs: $200–$640

• Insulation replacement costs: $500–$4,500

• Carpet installation prices: $790–$2,800

Pest Control Cost by Treatment Type

When looking at extermination options, you have physical, chemical, and fumigation methods to choose from. Here’s what you might pay for each of these methods.

Physical

Physical removal of wildlife, beehives, or wasp nests can cost around $150 to $600. However, this varies on a case-by-case basis. The pro might be taking on greater danger by physically removing or killing the pest, resulting in additional charges. 

Chemical

Chemical applications can cost anywhere from $100 to $600 per room. These come in the form of powders, sprays, or baits. If you need to leave the house for a few days during treatment, you may need to budget extra costs for lodging. 

Fumigation

Tenting a house for fumigation costs $1 to $4 per square foot. For example, a 2,000-square-foot home costs around $2,000 to $8,000 to tent. You might pay a fraction of that if you don’t need the tent, but this depends on the type of pest and chemicals, as well as the regulations in your area.

Budgeting for a Home Exterminator

If you’re dealing with pests in your home, it may feel as though you have no option but to pay whatever the exterminator quotes you. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can save money, including:

• Ask for referrals from friends and family when choosing an exterminator—not only will they have your confidence, but they may offer you or the referrer a discount as well.

• Look for seasonal promotions offered by home exterminators to save more money.

• Call an exterminator as soon as you suspect an infestation—waiting can lead to the problem getting larger and more expensive to eradicate.

• Inquire about discounts for paying your entire balance upfront.

• Prevent future infestations by sealing exterior cracks, securing garbage bins, and keeping your yard neat.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. We surveyed over 10,000 real customers about their project costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.