How much does it cost for a pest control service?
Whether you need to get rid of bugs or rodents, pest removal professionals can be lifesaving when you have an infestation. Pest control prices will vary based on what type of pest is being removed. The national pest control price range is $80-$130, although prices can be much higher for tasks like wildlife removal (raccoons, bobcats, etc.), which might start at $250 and exceed $500, depending on the animal and the trapping measures required.
The cost of eliminating a termite colony ranges on average from $240 to $400, but these costs can increase greatly if the whole house is infested. The average cost to kill cockroaches is between $80 and $130, while bedbug extermination ranges from $320 to $400 on average. The main factors that will affect your pest control price are the type of pest, the extent of the infestation, the accessibility of the infested areas, and the type of treatment required.
How often should pest control be done?
This depends on several factors, including:
The type of pest
The severity of the invasion
Your home’s characteristics
The quality of the pest control company’s work
In some cases, you might require pest control services three to four times a year. Or, you might need services monthly or every few months.
Talk to the best exterminators near you to get an idea of what type of service you need — and how many times you’ll need follow-up treatments.
What are the signs of pests in your home?
Signs of pest infestations vary by the type of pest. Here are a few signs to watch out for when it comes to some of the most common pests:
Ants:
Stray ants walking around or large numbers congregating, wood shavings, ants emerging from hidden crevices, ant nests
Rats or mice:
Droppings, chewed objects and wires, scampering noises, holes in walls and floors
Cockroaches:
Cylindrical droppings, brown smear marks, live cockroaches
Fleas:
Small and dark spots on your pet’s skin, your pet starts scratching excessively, pepper-like “flea dirt” in bedding, carpet or furniture
Bed bugs
: Droppings in the seams of your mattress, rusty/reddish stains on bed sheets, bites on your skin
Termites:
Mud tubes, wood-scented droppings, small holes in walls, peeling or bubbling paint, wood damage
Bees or wasps:
Excessive number of bees and wasps, dark patches on the walls or ceilings, and papery nests or hives under roof eaves, behind shutters, on balconies or in garden sheds
If you notice any of these signs in your house, contact the best exterminators near you.