How Much Does Mosquito Control Cost in 2025?

Average Mosquito Control Cost

Mosquito Control Cost Factors

The cost of mosquito control treatments varies depending on your yard size, the treatment frequency, brand, inspection requirements, infestation severity, local climate, and property type.

Yard Size

One-time applications of mosquito treatments typically cost $100 to $400. The price is determined by your yard’s size, amount of vegetation, landscaping versus hardscaping, and accessibility. The following table shows typical yard sizes and their associated costs.

Frequency

The cost per year depends on how often you need mosquito treatment. The more frequently you bring in a pro, the more you'll pay per year, but the less you'll pay per visit. Take a look at common mosquito control contracts and how much you'll pay for each. Consult with your local mosquito control company to determine the best service level for your situation.

Brand

Every brand has different costs and offers various types and levels of service. You can choose from national brands or local independent companies. Private companies may cost less, but large franchises are strictly controlled and rigorously follow protocols to get rid of mosquitoes safely.

Evaluation and Inspection

Many professional pest control companies offer free evaluations and inspections to determine where mosquitoes are present and whether the services will be successful for your property.

During an evaluation, a technician assesses your property to find areas with standing water where these pests may breed. They’ll also determine if enough foliage surrounds your property to create an effective barrier against them. The technician then recommends the types and frequency of services you need and may provide a custom quote accordingly.

Extent of Infestation

The severity of the mosquito infestation can impact price. A small infestation centered around a single breeding site can cost as little as $75 for a one-time visit, while a severe infestation with more than six can cost as much as $500 for a single treatment.

Climate

The climate in your area determines how often you'll need treatments, influencing the price. In dry and temperate climates, you may only require treatments once or twice a year. However, you'll likely need regular year-round treatments in warm, damp areas to protect your property from these flying, biting menaces.

Residential vs. Large Business Areas

Mosquito control service providers usually calculate residential and commercial prices the same way. However, commercial services may require after-hours treatments or special considerations to avoid overspray in food consumption areas, which may increase costs. Also, commercial properties tend to be larger, costing more in materials and labor. 

Mosquito Control Costs by Treatment Type

The method also affects the cost of treatment. To address the mosquito problem, you might require more than one treatment type. For example, you may need larvicide briquettes alongside pesticide spray. 

Larvicide Briquettes

Larvicide briquettes cost an average of $100, or between $75 and $125. Regular pesticide applications only eliminate adults but don't kill off eggs and larvae. Most pesticides for home use dissipate fairly rapidly for safety, so by the time the eggs hatch or the larvae develop wings and emerge, there may not be any meaningful pesticide residue left. This leaves you with a new crop of adult mosquitos ready to bite you.

That's where larvicide comes in—the pro places the briquettes on top of the water. The chemicals penetrate the water and kill the larvae as they hatch. 

Fumigation

Fumigation typically costs $115, but depending on your home's size and the infestation's severity, you could pay as little as $80 or as much as $150. Professionals fumigate when a significant mosquito infestation occurs inside your home. It's usually confined to one or two rooms, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements, as mosquitos breed in damp environments. 

Microencapsulation

You'll pay around $115 for microencapsulation, with most people paying between $90 and $140. Microencapsulated and synthetic pesticides take longer to break down than standard sprays, so they work for longer. They kill the immediate adult population and hang around long enough to kill the larvae as they emerge from the water.

However, many homeowners choose not to use this spray if they have pets or kids because of the long-term health concerns of having pesticide residue lingering on the lawn.

Barrier Spray

Mosquito barrier spray costs around $150 per treatment, ranging from $125 to $175. Pros use insecticidal sprays, whether a natural base or a synthetic or encapsulated product, around your yard’s perimeter instead of across your whole yard. This prevents the pests from entering in the first place while limiting the amount of chemical residue in your yard. It's a popular choice with environmentally conscious and health-conscious homeowners.

Pesticide Spray

Pesticide spray to kill adult mosquitoes costs an average of $160 per application, or between $125 and $200. This type of spray often has a plant-based primary ingredient called permethrin, which comes from chrysanthemums. Unless you specifically request an all-natural product, it likely has added chemicals to boost its efficacy. 

However, these pesticides rapidly wash away or degrade in heat or adverse weather conditions. This is great for the environment and your health, but they won't continue killing adult mosquitoes after the original population dies off. 

Those committed to natural pest control can have a mosquito misting system installed that regularly reapplies this type of pesticide. Installing a mosquito misting system costs around $2,500 but is a solid long-term investment.

Mosquito Dusting

Mosquito dusting costs around $200 per treatment, with most people paying between $150 and $250. The pest controller applies a powdered or granulated pesticide product across large areas using a duster or a fogger. Because of its rapid application, dusting is often used on properties over an acre and on crops.

Budgeting for Mosquito Control Costs

Depending on the severity of the infestation, mosquito control services can add up. To keep costs down, consider the following money-saving tips:

• Treat an infestation as soon as possible to prevent it from worsening.

• Use preventative treatment methods.

• Schedule recurring services to avoid severe infestations and benefit from reduced labor rates.

• Keep your property clear of standing or stagnant water.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

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