How Much Does Pest Control Cost?

You might be wondering how much it costs to remove pests from your home or business. The answer is that it all depends, and it’s difficult to give an exact answer as every property is different!

It’s always a good idea to get a professional pest control expert to visit your property and perform a free inspection and estimate. That way, you’ll have a better idea of costs.

In the meantime, this blog post will outline the factors that influence the price of pest control!

Severity of Pest Infestation

Pest control costs will likely depend on the extent of the problem. For example, if you work with the right local experts, you can solve a minor pest issue relatively cheaply — perhaps for a few hundred dollars or even less.

However, a more widespread infestation might require several visits from a pest control specialist, increasing costs. Sometimes, a severe pest infestation could set you back thousands of dollars.

Of course, most pest infestations start as minor problems and then get worse over time. That’s why it’s important to address this issue now. Taking swift action can reduce the amount you pay for pest control and help you create a healthier home or business!

Size of Your Property

The bigger your property, the more expensive pest control will be. That’s because exterminators have more ground to cover to remove these annoying critters, resulting in higher bills.

Let’s say ants have infiltrated a small apartment. A pest control expert could resolve this problem in less than a day and charge a couple of hundred dollars for their services.

A larger home with lots of rooms will incur higher costs. Specialists might spend several days exterminating pests and identifying the root cause of the problem.

Types of Pest and Treatment

No two pests are the same! Specialists use different tools and techniques depending on the type of pest, which can affect the overall amount you pay. For example, it might be cheaper to get rid of ants than it is to remove bed bugs from a home. That’s because the latter multiply so quickly!

Treatment options will also impact costs. Some of the most popular techniques for exterminating pests include:

  • Baits
  • Traps
  • Chemical sprays
  • Fumigation

How to Save Money on Pest Control

Work with a Maryland and Northern Virginia pest control expert who won’t break the bank! Here at Pest Shield, we offer a range of affordable solutions to help you remove unwanted guests from your home or business.

So, why choose us? We have 60 years of combined pest control experience and always provide the highest levels of customer service and workmanship.

Benefits of working with Pest Shield include:

  • We’ve protected military bases in Afghanistan and Iraq from pests
  • We’re certified and licensed by the Maryland and Virginia Departments of Agriculture
  • Customers love our professionalism and attention to detail

To find out how much pest control will cost you, contact us for a FREE inspection and estimate here! Alternatively, call us at 301-829-0060.

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Troy was great in treating a yellow jacket nest in our wall. Timely, efficient, and reasonably priced. Would definitely use Pest Shield again.
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Awesome service. Large aggressive bald faced hornet nest removed. Done professionally and expeditiously.
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Troy inspected my home carefully, made a recommendation, gave me a bid and did the work competently. He explained the termite life cycle n how the pesticide treatment worked. He indicated they may swarm again but after 90 days all evidence of live termites should be gone. He explained his warranty n yearly inspection.
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Control or Inspect for Termites I was deeply impressed by the expertise and professionalism of Troy and Jeff. They have great knowledge about the biology and behavior of termites as well as years of experience working with residential customers. They knew exactly what needed to be done, were on time, worked hard, and patiently answered any questions I had. Having them do the job gave me great confidence that my pest problem will be promptly resolved.
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Troy is the best! As realtors, we work with Pest Inspectors a LOT and have had issues with multiple companies being wrong or missing some sort of infestation. Troy is the ONLY guy we can always trust will do an amazing job. He is quick to respond and usually can get the job done very quickly! We really appreciate you!
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Great service, called them about an issue I was having with yellow jackets flying in and out of the siding of my house, Troy came out the very next day and assessed the situation and got the problem fixed, he even checked in a couple days later to make sure the yellow jackets were not coming back. I would highly recommend them for the super quick service they provided and the fact that they check up on their work. Thanks again
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