NYC Pest Control Cost Guide 2026
What does pest control actually cost in New York City? This page compiles market price RANGES from published third-party consumer cost guides — national aggregators (Angi, HomeAdvisor, Fixr, Bob Vila, ThisOldHouse, HomeGuide, Forbes Home) plus a small set of NYC-focused pest-control-industry blogs for local signal. These are not Pest Research Hub's own prices — Pest Research Hub is an evidence-based reference site, not a pest-control service.
Data compiled: 2026-07-09. Every figure is individually sourced below.
This is a market range, not a quote.
Actual price for any real job requires an in-person or photo-based inspection and a written quote from a licensed provider. Cost-guide sites vary widely on methodology (some survey providers, some scrape competitor sites, some are marketing content for a single company) — wide spreads reflect genuine market variance as well as inconsistent source methodology. Treat these figures as directional, not authoritative.
| Service | Market range | NYC-specific? |
|---|---|---|
| Bed bug treatment | $300–$4,000 | Yes (tier-2 NYC signal) |
| Rat / rodent control | $200–$1,200 | Yes (tier-2 NYC signal) |
| Mice control | $150–$1,200 | No — US national anchor |
| Cockroach extermination | $120–$700 | Yes (tier-2 NYC signal) |
| Ant control | $60–$500 | No — US national anchor |
| Termite inspection + treatment | $75–$8,000 | No — US national anchor |
| Wildlife removal / exclusion | $150–$600 | No — US national anchor |
| Mosquito treatment | $50–$2,500 | No — US national anchor |
| General pest control (one-time / quarterly / annual) | $40–$900 | No — US national anchor |
| Commercial / restaurant pest control | $35–$4,000 | No — US national anchor |
| Emergency / same-day pest control | No verified figure — see note below | No — US national anchor |
Bed bug treatment
$300–$4,000
Per room (chemical): $300–$600. Per whole apartment (heat): $1,500–$4,000. National per-job average: $145–$500 (Bob Vila) to $1,000–$4,000 whole-home (aggregator synthesis).
| Chemical treatment | $300–$600 per room |
| Heat treatment | $1,500–$4,000 per apartment |
What drives the price
- Chemical (multi-visit, cheaper per visit) vs heat (single visit, higher upfront)
- Apartment size / room count
- Severity and spread of infestation
- K9 inspection add-on for post-treatment clearance
Sourcing note
The NYC per-room/heat figures come only from tier-2 NYC pest-industry blogs; the national anchor (Bob Vila $145–$500) is markedly lower, suggesting NYC-specific multi-visit chemical or heat jobs are being compared against a simpler national per-visit figure. Wide spread — verify against a real local quote before treating as a firm number.
Sources: Advanced Pest Management — NYC Bed Bug Exterminator Cost 2026 ; Park Slope Pest Control — Bed Bug Treatment Cost in NYC (2026 Guide) ; Bob Vila — How Much Does an Exterminator Cost?
Rat / rodent control
$200–$1,200
One-time baiting: $200–$500. Exclusion (baiting + entry-point sealing): $400–$900. Ongoing monitoring: $100–$200/month. NYC per-treatment overall: $300–$1,200 (avg ~$475). National per-visit average: $345 (range $216–$495).
| One-time baiting | $200–$500 per treatment |
| Exclusion (baiting + sealing) | $400–$900 per treatment |
| Ongoing monitoring | $100–$200 per month |
What drives the price
- Baiting-only vs full exclusion (sealing entry points)
- Number of visits needed for heavy infestation (3–5 visits can total $700–$1,500)
- Building type / density
- Ongoing monitoring plan vs one-off
Sourcing note
Angi's $345 average (range $216–$495) is the only tier-1, NYC-geo-targeted figure found and is notably lower than the tier-2 NYC blogs' $300–$1,200 claim. Both are shown — do not collapse into a single misleadingly precise number.
Sources: Angi — How Much Does Rat Exterminator Cost in New York, NY? ; Rat Exterminator Corporation — NYC Rat and Rodent Control Cost (2026) ; Advanced Pest Management — NYC Rat Exterminator Cost 2026
Mice control
$150–$1,200
Inspection: $75–$125. One-time treatment: $150–$550 (national avg ~$377–$525 depending on source). Yearly contract: $200–$450. Quarterly contract: $450–$900. Monthly contract: $800–$1,200.
| Inspection | $75–$125 one-time |
| One-time treatment | $150–$550 one-time |
| Yearly contract | $200–$450 per year |
| Quarterly contract | $450–$900 per year |
| Monthly contract | $800–$1,200 per year |
US national figure — NYC typically runs higher (no independently verified NYC-specific figure for this service).
What drives the price
- Method (traps $250–$650, poison $300–$500, bait stations $450–$650, fumigation $2,000–$6,000, all for a ~2,000 sq ft home)
- Home/apartment size
- Infestation severity (small $250–$500 vs severe $1,000–$5,000)
- Number of entry points needing sealing
Sourcing note
US national figures — NYC typically higher (no NYC-specific mice-only cost guide found; NYC data exists for rats but not mice separately). Bob Vila's $150–$200 figure is notably lower than Fixr's $300–$550 one-time-treatment figure — genuine source disagreement, not a typo.
Sources: Fixr — Mice Exterminator Cost / Mouse Control Cost ; HomeGuide — How Much Does a Mice Exterminator Cost? ; Bob Vila — How Much Does an Exterminator Cost?
Cockroach extermination
$120–$700
NYC one-time treatment: $150–$700 (most jobs ~$300). German cockroach: $200–$500. American/water bug: $150–$300. Monthly maintenance plan: $50–$100/month. National average (Bob Vila): $120–$160.
| German cockroach | $200–$500 one-time |
| American / water bug | $150–$300 one-time |
| Monthly maintenance plan | $50–$100 per month |
What drives the price
- Species (German roaches cost more — faster reproduction, hide in appliances/cabinet voids)
- Single unit vs building-wide program (co-ops/condos: $500–$2,000+)
- One-time vs recurring monthly plan
- Shared-plumbing-riser buildings (NYC pre-war stock) spreading infestation building-wide
Sourcing note
NYC-specific figures rely on tier-2 sources only; Bob Vila's tier-1 national figure ($120–$160) sits well below the NYC-claimed range — consistent with a genuine NYC premium but not independently verified at that magnitude.
Sources: Pest Control Pricing — Cockroach Exterminator Cost in New York City: 2026 Price Guide ; Advanced Pest Management — NYC Cockroach Exterminator Cost 2026 ; Bob Vila — How Much Does an Exterminator Cost?
Ant control
$60–$500
National average: $150–$250 per visit (Angi). Typical single treatment: $80–$500 (small infestation). Bob Vila national range: $60–$215. Follow-up/retreatment visits: $40–$120.
US national figure — NYC typically runs higher (no independently verified NYC-specific figure for this service).
What drives the price
- Infestation location (attic/basement/exterior walls cost more than kitchen/living space due to access difficulty)
- Severity
- Treatment method
- One-off vs follow-up retreatment
Sourcing note
US national — NYC typically higher; no NYC-specific ant cost guide located, unlike bed bugs/rats/roaches.
Sources: Angi — How Much Does an Ant Exterminator Cost? [2026 Data] ; Bob Vila — How Much Does an Exterminator Cost? (Ants)
Termite inspection + treatment
$75–$8,000
Inspection: $75–$325 (avg ~$100; many companies offer inspections free). Standard treatment: $230–$1,000 (avg ~$600). Extensive infestation/fumigation: $1,500–$8,000. Annual termite bond/warranty: $200–$400/year.
| Inspection | $75–$325 one-time |
| Standard treatment | $230–$1,000 one-time |
| Extensive infestation / fumigation | $1,500–$8,000 one-time |
| Annual bond / warranty | $200–$400 per year |
US national figure — NYC typically runs higher (no independently verified NYC-specific figure for this service).
What drives the price
- Inspection alone vs bundled with treatment quote
- Treatment method (spot/localized vs whole-structure fumigation)
- Severity/extent of colony
- Ongoing bond/warranty vs one-time treatment only
Sourcing note
US national — NYC typically higher. No NYC-specific termite pricing found; NYC's older/pre-war building stock and closely-spaced structures are plausible cost drivers but this is inference, not a sourced NYC figure — not presented as verified.
Sources: Angi — How Much Does a Termite Inspection Cost? [2026 Data] ; HomeAdvisor — How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost in 2026? ; Bob Vila — How Much Does an Exterminator Cost? (Termites)
Wildlife removal / exclusion
$150–$600
Squirrel removal: $200–$600 (typical $250–$450, avg ~$300). Raccoon removal: $300–$450 avg, or $150–$300 per animal for trap-and-release. Exclusion vent installation: $300–$450 each. One-way mesh exclusion barrier: $10–$25/linear foot.
| Squirrel removal | $200–$600 one-time |
| Raccoon removal | $150–$450 one-time |
| Exclusion vent installation | $300–$450 per vent |
US national figure — NYC typically runs higher (no independently verified NYC-specific figure for this service).
What drives the price
- Species
- Number of animals
- Location (open yard vs attic/wall void)
- Cleanup/repair needed after removal (droppings, insulation, entry-point damage)
Sourcing note
US national — NYC typically higher. No NYC-specific wildlife-removal cost guide found despite NYC's well-documented raccoon/squirrel-in-building problem — a genuine gap versus the bed bug/rat/roach guides.
Sources: Angi — How Much Does Wildlife Removal Cost? ; Angi — How Much Does Raccoon Removal Cost? ; Angi — How Much Does Squirrel Removal Cost? [2026 Data]
Mosquito treatment
$50–$2,500
Per-visit: $80–$150. Per-season average: $350–$1,000 (property-dependent; quarter/half-acre seasonal average ~$500). Overall reported range: $50–$2,500. Larvicide-only visits: $80–$120.
| Per-visit | $80–$150 per visit |
| Per-season | $350–$1,000 per season |
US national figure — NYC typically runs higher (no independently verified NYC-specific figure for this service).
What drives the price
- Property/yard size
- Treatment method (adult spray vs larvicide briquettes vs misting system)
- Single visit vs full-season recurring plan (every ~21 days, April–September)
- Contract length
Sourcing note
US national, yard/property-based figures — most NYC pest-control demand is apartment/building interior, so these outdoor-yard-oriented ranges apply best to NYC rowhouse/backyard or small-business-patio contexts, not typical apartment units. No NYC-specific mosquito guide found.
Sources: Angi — How Much Does Mosquito Control Cost? [2026 Data] ; HomeAdvisor — How Much Does Mosquito Control Cost in 2026? ; Forbes Home — How Much Does Mosquito Control Cost?
General pest control (one-time / quarterly / annual)
$40–$900
One-time visit: $150–$500 (varies further by home size, e.g. $250–$450 at 1,000 sq ft up to $450–$750 at 3,000 sq ft). Monthly plan visit: $40–$70. Quarterly plan: $100–$300/visit or $400–$900/year. Initial/first visit under a plan often $150–$300 (sometimes waived on annual contracts).
| One-time visit | $150–$500 per visit |
| Monthly plan | $40–$70 per visit |
| Quarterly plan | $400–$900 per year |
US national figure — NYC typically runs higher (no independently verified NYC-specific figure for this service).
What drives the price
- Plan type (one-time vs monthly vs quarterly vs annual contract)
- Home/apartment size
- Infestation severity (mild $100–$500, moderate $300–$700, severe $1,000–$8,000)
- Contract discount (annual contracts sometimes 10–15% below month-to-month)
Sourcing note
US national anchor (ThisOldHouse); direct fetch of Angi's NY-geo-targeted page returned HTTP 403 so its exact NYC figure could not be independently confirmed beyond search-snippet level — treated with extra caution.
Sources: ThisOldHouse — How Much Does Pest Control Cost? (2026 Pricing) ; Angi — How Much Does Pest Control Cost in New York, NY?
Commercial / restaurant pest control
$35–$4,000
Monthly contract: $75–$150/visit (broad commercial range $35–$2,000+/month depending on facility size). Restaurant-specific treatment: $150–$500/visit. Annual ongoing commercial service: $600–$4,000/year.
| Monthly contract | $75–$150 per visit |
| Restaurant-specific treatment | $150–$500 per visit |
| Annual ongoing service | $600–$4,000 per year |
US national figure — NYC typically runs higher (no independently verified NYC-specific figure for this service).
What drives the price
- Facility size/type (restaurant vs warehouse vs office)
- Service frequency (quarterly acceptable for low-risk; monthly typical for high-traffic food service)
- Health-code/documentation requirements (IPM program documentation for food-service tenants)
- Regulatory strictness for food-handling environments
Sourcing note
Thin sourcing — these are industry/trade-service blogs (pest-control software vendors and a single pest-control company), not tier-1 consumer cost-aggregators; no NYC-specific commercial/restaurant figure found. Treat this range as indicative only.
Sources: HouseCall Pro — 2026 Pest Control Prices: Average Rates & How to Price Jobs ; Connors Pest Pros — Commercial Pest Control: Types, Cost, & Best Companies
Emergency / same-day pest control
No number is shown here — no credible published source with a firm, cross-market surcharge figure was found. Priority same-day dispatch typically carries a premium over a scheduled visit, but the size of that premium should be confirmed at quote time.
US national figure — NYC typically runs higher (no independently verified NYC-specific figure for this service).
What drives the price
- Same-day vs after-hours vs weekend/holiday timing
- Whether the customer is already on a maintenance plan (often exempted from surcharge)
- Pest type / urgency
Sourcing note
No credible published source was found for a firm, cross-market emergency surcharge figure. Unverified claims exist (e.g. 'same-day adds ~$50, weekend/holiday ~$150', 'emergency runs 1.5x–2x standard') but no single authoritative study backs them, so per the no-fabrication rule this service intentionally carries no number — priority same-day dispatch carries a premium over a scheduled visit, but the size of that premium should be confirmed at quote time, not read off this page.
Sources: The NYC Exterminator — Pest Control Pricing NYC (from $49)
Frequently asked questions
Is this Pest Research Hub's own pricing?
No. Pest Research Hub is an evidence-based reference site, not a pest-control service — it has no prices of its own. Every figure on this page is a market range synthesised from published third-party consumer cost guides (national aggregators and, where flagged, NYC-industry blogs), cited individually below.
Why are the ranges so wide?
Two reasons: genuine market variance (severity, building access, treatment method, one-time vs contract pricing) and inconsistent source methodology — some guides survey providers, others scrape competitor pricing, and some are marketing content for a single company. Where sources disagree meaningfully, this page shows both figures rather than collapsing them into one number.
Why does emergency/same-day pest control have no price shown?
No credible published source with a firm, cross-market emergency-surcharge figure could be found. Rather than publish an unverified number, this page states the qualitative fact — priority dispatch typically carries a premium over a scheduled visit — without a dollar figure.
Does NYC really cost more than the national average?
Multiple NYC-focused industry sources claim NYC runs 30–60% above national averages, and that Manhattan runs a further 10–20% above Brooklyn/Queens — attributed to labour costs, building-access logistics, and NYC pesticide-applicator licensing requirements. This signal comes only from tier-2 NYC industry blogs, not a tier-1 national aggregator with a borough-level breakdown, so treat the specific percentages as directional, not verified.