Why pest-control prices vary so much
Two quotes for the "same" job can be far apart because they aren't the same job. The main things that move the price:
- Which pests. General crawling insects cost less than termites, rodents or bed bugs.
- How bad it is. A light problem may take one visit. An established infestation needs repeat visits and monitoring.
- Home and lot size. Bigger homes and longer foundations take more product and time.
- One-time or recurring. Recurring plans lower the per-visit price but add up over a year.
- What's included. Interior service, free callbacks, sealing and warranties all change the price.
The ranges below come from national cost guides. They aren't Phoenix-specific, and they aren't quotes. Use them to check whether a written quote is in a sensible range, then compare what each quote actually covers.
General pest control: one-time vs recurring
HomeAdvisor's pest control cost guide (updated June 2026) reports a national average of about $172, with a typical range of $108–$261. By visit frequency, it lists:
- One-time service: $300–$550
- Monthly: $40–$70 per visit
- Quarterly: $100–$300 per visit
- Annual: $300–$550
By pest, HomeAdvisor lists ants at $100–$500, cockroaches at $100–$600, spiders at $100–$500, and mice and rats at $180–$600.
Comparing recurring plans
Compare the annual total, not just the per-visit price. A low monthly price with a long minimum term and a cancellation fee can cost more than a quarterly plan. Also check whether the first visit is billed at a higher "initial service" price. Many companies do this. See general pest control for what plans usually cover.
Scorpion control
Angi's scorpion removal cost guide (updated July 2026) puts a typical treatment at about $200–$300, averaging around $250, with severe cases or large properties reaching about $500. Its per-visit ranges by frequency:
- One-time: $200–$500
- Monthly: $40–$100
- Quarterly: $100–$300
- Semiannual: $200–$300
Angi lists inspection fees around $75–$150, often credited if you book treatment.
In the Phoenix area, the biggest swing factor is usually exclusion: sealing gaps, door sweeps, weatherstripping and weep-hole screening. University of Arizona Extension says pesticides alone don't control scorpions, so a quote that includes real sealing work may cost more and be worth more. Ask for sealing to be itemized. See scorpion control.
Termite treatment and inspections
Angi's termite treatment cost guide (updated September 2026) reports a national average of about $621, with most homeowners paying $263–$1,033. By method:
- Liquid termiticide: about $3–$16 per linear foot
- Bait systems: about $8–$12 per linear foot, plus added bait as needed
- Fumigation (tenting): $1,200–$2,500 or more. This is mainly for drywood termites, not the subterranean termites behind most Phoenix-area calls.
Angi notes that one-time inspections are often free with a treatment plan, and that repairing existing termite damage is a separate cost, roughly $250–$6,000.
What drives a termite quote
- Linear feet of foundation to trench or bait.
- Concrete drilling at slabs, patios and driveways next to the house.
- Method. Liquid treatments usually cost more up front. Bait systems often carry ongoing monitoring fees.
- Warranty type. Retreatment-only warranties cost less than ones that also cover damage repair.
- Renewal fees. Annual renewals keep a warranty active. Ask what they cost and whether they can go up.
Arizona's Pest Management Division requires a termite treatment proposal to state the cost of the work and the terms of the service agreement, along with the method, product and a diagram. The division doesn't settle contract disputes, so the written terms are what count. See termite treatment.
Rodent work
HomeAdvisor lists mice and rat control at about $180–$600 nationally. For roof rats, the total often depends on how much exclusion is needed (sealing roof vents, AC line entries and other gaps) and how many follow-up trap checks are included. See roof rat control.
Getting quotes you can compare
Get at least two written quotes that list the same things: pests covered, visit frequency, what's sealed, callbacks, warranty terms, contract length and cancellation terms. Make sure each company is licensed in Arizona before you compare prices. The license check guide shows how.
Common questions
Is a monthly or quarterly pest plan cheaper?
Per visit, monthly service is cheaper, but you pay more often. HomeAdvisor's June 2026 guide lists about $40–$70 per monthly visit and $100–$300 per quarterly visit, nationally. Total yearly cost depends on the company and what's included, so compare the annual total and the callback policy, not just the per-visit price.
How much does scorpion control cost?
Angi's July 2026 scorpion removal guide puts a typical treatment at about $200–$300 nationally, with one-time visits ranging $200–$500, monthly visits $40–$100, and quarterly visits $100–$300. Sealing and exclusion work may be quoted separately. These are national figures, so get written Phoenix-area quotes for your home.
How much does termite treatment cost?
Angi's September 2026 guide reports a national average of about $621, with most homeowners paying $263–$1,033. Liquid treatment runs about $3–$16 per linear foot and bait systems about $8–$12 per linear foot. Repairs to existing damage are separate. Your foundation length and the method chosen drive the final number.
Are termite inspections free?
Sometimes. Angi says one-time inspections are often free when you buy a treatment plan, and its scorpion guide puts general inspection fees at about $75–$150, often credited toward treatment. Real estate inspection reports like Arizona's WDIIR are typically a separate paid service. Ask whether the inspection fee is credited if you hire the company.
Sources
- HomeAdvisor, How Much Does Pest Control Cost? (updated June 19, 2026)
- Angi, How Much Does Scorpion Removal Cost? (updated July 9, 2026)
- Angi, How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost? (updated Sept. 25, 2026)
- Arizona Department of Agriculture PMD, Treatment proposal helpful hints
- Arizona Department of Agriculture PMD, Termite Recurrence Guide