How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Seattle? [2025 Data]

Seattle, Washington, has a relatively high cost of living that contributes to higher labor costs for home services. Pest control in Seattle costs between $129 and $248, with area homeowners paying an average of $189. The cost of this service depends on the specific pests present in your home, the extent of the issue, the type of treatment used, and more. Understanding how these factors affect pest control costs can help you budget for this project.

Pest Control Cost Factors 

Pest control service in Seattle, WA, doesn't have one-size-fits-all pricing. In fact, the local pest inspection specialist will likely come and give you a free quote based on their assessment of your property and pest problem. Take a look at a few of the key variables that impact how much you'll pay to obtain a critter-free home.

Number of Visits

For most full-service pest control jobs, such as eliminating wasp or roach infestations in a 1,500-square-foot property, you'll pay between $220 and $650. But if you need a termite tent and fumigation, you could pay as much as $8,640. 

Both services are generally one-time visits, but ongoing pest control services include treatment to keep ants, ticks, fleas, and termites at bay.

Type of Pest

Seattle’s oceanic climate attracts pests like fire ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, mosquitoes, rodents, termites, spiders, bees, and wasps. The type of pest will affect how much you’ll pay for pest control services.

Each pest requires different labor and materials to bid them farewell, so the cost varies by type. For example, bed bugs can cost up to $4,320, while eradicating ants costs $540 or less. Here are some average ranges for pest control costs by critter type.

• Cost to exterminate ants: $110–$540

• Cost to exterminate bed bugs: $1,080–$4,320

• Cost to exterminate cockroaches: $110–$650

• Cost to exterminate fleas: $110–$430

• Cost to exterminate spiders: $110–$540

• Cost to exterminate wasps: $320–$760

• Cost to remove mosquitoes: $380–$540

• Cost to remove beehives: $160–$540

• Cost to eliminate termites: $270–$1,080

• Cost to exterminate rodents: $190–$650

Type of Treatment

Chemical treatments tend to cost more than non-chemical treatments. Simple treatments using traps can cost under $110, while whole-home tent fumigation can reach upward of $1,620 or more. 

Treatments for certain types of pests will also cost more than others. For example, a small ant infestation can cost anywhere from $110 to $540, while a major bedbug treatment can cost as much as $6,480.

• Physical traps are easy to purchase, set, and monitor by the average homeowner. They’re best for small infestations, such as ants in the kitchen. You can also hire a pro to set physical traps in your home.

• Chemical sprays are an effective treatment method for a wide variety of pests. An experienced professional must apply them as they can pose a health risk if misused.

• Fumigation involves installing a tent over your home and releasing pesticide in gas form to exterminate any pests within. The process can take several days and requires you to evacuate the house.

Infestation Size

A single wasp nest or a small family of rats is pretty insignificant in terms of labor and cost. But if you have a major infestation of any type of pest, whether it's termites, bedbugs, rats, or ticks, the service will cost more.

Home or Yard Size 

More space in your home and yard means more square footage to cover, from the initial inspection to the treatment application. Whether your exterminator charges by the hour or by the square footage, this will equate to additional charges for pest control service. 

The average Seattle home is 1,922 square feet. One-time pest control costs for a home of this size fall between $380 and $650. You’ll pay less if your home is smaller than the average and more if your home is large. Here’s how your home size affects your pest control costs in Seattle.

Pest Control Pro Costs

Hiring a pest control pro in Seattle, WA, helps ensure your pest problem is treated properly the first time. Although hiring a pro comes at a cost, it’s worth it for the peace of mind it provides. Here are the main factors affecting the cost of hiring a local pest control service.

Labor Costs

Data shows that the cost of living in Seattle is around 45% higher than the national average. This means the labor cost of hiring a pest control pro will be higher than in other, lower-cost areas of the country. Before agreeing to pest control services, ask your pro whether they charge per day, hour, or home size or offer flat-rate services. Your costs will be higher for pest emergencies than for regular infestations.

Inspection Fees

To determine the best treatment for your pest problem, it’s wise to have an inspection. Pest inspections cost between $140 and $490 in Seattle. However, many exterminators will waive or discount their inspection charge if you hire them for pest treatment as well. Fees may be higher for pests like termites or bed bugs than for ants or fleas.

Accessibility

A pest infestation in an easily accessible location is cheaper to treat than one in a hard-to-reach area. For example, if the pests are inside the walls, a pro may need to remove some drywall to access the infestation. However, if the pests are out in the open, it will take less time and labor to treat the problem.

Repair Costs

Depending on the type and extent of the infestation, your home may have pest damage. Repairing pest damage increases the total cost of treatment. Minor cosmetic damage should be pretty cheap to fix, but termite damage repair can cost $1,080 to $3,240. Addressing the infestation as soon as you notice it can prevent damage and lower labor costs.

Do Pest Control Services Increase Home Value?

Pest control services alone won’t affect your home’s value. However, trying to sell your home with an existing pest problem can result in lower offers than you’d like—or worse, no offers at all. A buyer won’t want to purchase a home that contains pests, so they will either look elsewhere, make a lower-than-asking offer, or stipulate in their offer that you must resolve the issue fully before closing.

If you deal with your pest problem as soon as you notice it, you’ll avoid affecting your home’s value. Although paying for pest control services can be several hundred dollars, it’ll be worth it when you try to sell your home.

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

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