How much does pest control cost in Pennsylvania?

Updated November 10, 2026 · KeystoneProGuide editorial team

What does a pest control visit cost?

Most single visits for common household pests fall somewhere between about $100 and $600, according to two national cost surveys. HomeAdvisor puts the average at $172, with most homeowners spending $108 to $261 and a full spread of $50 to $500. HomeGuide puts a one-time extermination at $100 to $600.

Neither survey publishes a Pennsylvania figure. Both show a number for the visitor's detected location, which changes with who is looking, so it is not used here. Treat every figure below as national.

What do service plans cost?

Many companies sell recurring service. The two surveys broadly agree on per-visit prices and disagree on the yearly total.

HomeGuide adds that an ongoing plan usually starts with an initial visit of $150 to $300.

A plan is a contract. The National Pesticide Information Center suggests asking whether the company requires a long-term contract and, if so, what the long-term cost is. Ask too whether the plan renews on its own and what it costs to cancel.

How much does it cost by pest?

The surveys list ranges by pest. Where both give one, both are shown.

HomeGuide puts wasp removal at $300 to $700 and yellowjacket removal at $600 to $1,200. Penn State Extension, a university source rather than a cost survey, says stinging insect nest removals typically cost over $100. For wildlife, HomeGuide gives squirrel removal at $300 to $600 and raccoon removal at $200 to $300.

What does termite treatment cost?

More than general pest control, and the range is wide.

• Angi reports a national average of $621 for termite treatment, from 7,800 projects, with most homeowners paying $263 to $1,033. It adds $250 to $6,000 for repairing damaged wood or drywall.
• HomeGuide gives $225 to $2,500 for an exterior barrier or bait treatment, and $2,000 to $8,000 for whole-home tenting.
• Angi prices treatment by the linear foot of foundation: $3 to $16 for a liquid termiticide and $8 to $12 for bait.

Penn State Extension's termite fact sheet adds the cost that comes after: a warranty. It says it is common for companies to charge a yearly renewal fee of 10% of the original treatment price. Over ten years that adds up to a second treatment, which Penn State weighs against what it reports as failure rates of 20 to 30 percent in some areas. It advises keeping a warranty at least one to two years to see whether the treatment worked.

What does bed bug treatment cost?

HomeAdvisor puts bed bug treatment at an average of $2,500, with a normal range of $1,000 to $4,000 and up to $6,200 in severe cases. By size, it lists $300 to $650 for one room and $1,500 to $6,200 for a whole home. HomeGuide gives $300 to $500 per room and $2,500 to $5,000 for a whole house.

Bed bug prices often cover several visits. The EPA tells people to prepare for multiple visits, because very few infestations are controlled with one treatment, so check how many visits a quote includes.

What changes the price?

The surveys name the same factors:

• The pest. Termites, bed bugs and rodents need more work than ants or spiders.
• The size of the infestation. Larger infestations take more visits and sometimes a different method.
• Access. Pests inside walls, crawl spaces or attics take longer to reach.
• The method. HomeAdvisor lists fumigation at $1,500 to $8,000.
• Follow-up and cleanup. HomeAdvisor lists post-treatment cleaning at $100 to $400.

How do you compare two quotes?

Price alone tells you little. Penn State Extension says that although cost is a consideration, it should not be the most important factor in choosing a company. A fair comparison needs the same facts from each company:

• the pest identified, and how they identified it;
• the method, the products and where they will be used;
• the number of visits included, and the price of extra ones;
• for a plan, the length, renewal terms and cancellation cost;
• for termites, what the warranty covers, the yearly renewal fee and whether it pays for damage.

The EPA's integrated pest management principles also point to a question that can lower the bill: is treatment needed at all? The EPA says sighting a single pest does not always mean control is needed.

Where do the figures come from?

HomeAdvisor says it surveyed over 10,000 customers. Angi says its termite average comes from 7,800 projects reported by its contractors. HomeGuide says its data comes from research and costs reported by its members. Two of the pages carry tables that conflict with their own averages, and those tables were left out. For what to check before you hire, see how to choose a pest control company; for the licenses involved, see Pennsylvania's rules; companies are on the pest control directory page.

Sources

1. How Much Does Pest Control Cost in 2026?, HomeAdvisor
2. How Much Does Pest Control Cost?, HomeGuide
3. How Much Does Bed Bug Treatment Cost in 2026?, HomeAdvisor
4. Termite Treatment Cost: A Comprehensive Breakdown, Angi
5. Getting Rid of Paper Wasps, Yellowjackets, and Other Stinging Insects, Penn State Extension
6. Eastern Subterranean Termites, Penn State Extension
7. Selecting a Pest Control Company, National Pesticide Information Center
8. Hiring a Pest Management Professional for Bed Bugs, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
9. Choosing a Qualified Pest Management or Lawn Care Company, Penn State Extension
10. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency