What exterminators actually charge in 2026 — and what the DIY route costs instead. Professional ranges are compiled from published cost guides (This Old House, Fixr, Bob Vila, Today's Homeowner, 2024–2026); DIY figures are Townhustle's estimates based on our tested product lists. Updated July 2026.
Professional treatment
DIY route (Townhustle estimate)
How the numbers work
- Professional ranges come from published 2024–2026 cost guides, adjusted by the severity you select — mild picks the lower part of the published range, severe the upper. Sources are listed below with links.
- DIY estimates are ours: the typical spend on the products our guides actually recommend (traps, baits, encasements, sprays, sealants) at everyday retail prices. Your basket may differ.
- DIY isn’t always the right call — the verdict box tells you when we’d honestly hire a pro instead.
Professional cost sources
- Bed bugs, termites, rats, mice, roaches, ants, wasps, fleas, general plans: This Old House cost guides (2026)
- Mosquitoes, spiders: Fixr (2025), Today's Homeowner (2025)
- Cross-checks: Bob Vila (2024)
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<a href="https://townhustle.com/pest-control-cost-calculator">Pest Control Cost Calculator — Townhustle</a>
Or cite as: Townhustle, "Pest Control Cost Calculator," townhustle.com, updated July 2026.