Pest control · San Diego, CA
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Ants, rodents, termites, bed bugs and more in San Diego. See what the job costs, then talk with a pest control company that works there.
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Pest control services in San Diego
Pest Control Services in San Diego
Pick a service for local prices, what to do before the exterminator arrives and what to ask.
Exterminators For Bed Bugs in San Diego
What a bed bug inspection finds, and what to expect from the exterminator's visits.
One room, chemical $335 to $1,050
Exterminators For Rats in San Diego
What a rat exterminator does on a call, from finding runs to trapping and sealing.
Trapping or baiting program $275 to $900
Exterminators For Squirrels in San Diego
Help with squirrels in the attic or walls, from noise to entry repair.
Trapping and removal $275 to $840
Exterminators For Mice in San Diego
How a mouse exterminator identifies the mouse, sets a trap-out plan and seals entry gaps.
Trapping program $220 to $675
Exterminators For Rodents in San Diego
Help when you are not sure if it is mice, rats, voles or chipmunks.
Rodent inspection $110 to $340
Exterminators For Wasps in San Diego
Removal of wasp, hornet and yellowjacket nests from eaves, walls and the ground.
One wasp nest $110 to $340
Insect Removal in San Diego
Identify stink bugs, silverfish, earwigs, pantry pests and other everyday insects, then get them removed.
Indoor and perimeter visit $110 to $340
Pest Control For Ants in San Diego
Identify your ant species, from odorous house to carpenter and fire ants, then treat the colony.
Ant treatment $130 to $395
Pest Control For Bed Bugs in San Diego
Bed bug treatment methods compared, what drives the price, and how to keep them from returning.
Whole home, chemical $335 to $1,050
Pest Control For Cockroaches in San Diego
German, American, Oriental and smoky brown roach control, from gel baits to follow-up visits.
Roach treatment $165 to $450
Pest Control For Fleas in San Diego
Flea control for homes and yards, covering the life cycle, pets, vacuuming and follow-up visits.
Home flea treatment $165 to $505
Pest Control For Mice in San Diego
Sealing, storing food and seasonal checks that keep mice out after they are gone.
Mouse control program $220 to $675
Pest Control For Rats in San Diego
Cutting off food, water and shelter for rats, and keeping them away with monitoring.
Rat control program $275 to $900
Pest Control For Spiders in San Diego
Learn which spiders matter, including brown recluse and black widow, and how pest control handles them.
Spider treatment $130 to $395
Pest Control For Termites in San Diego
Compare subterranean and drywood termite treatment, from liquid barriers to baits and tenting.
Spot treatment $335 to $1,050
Pest Control For Lawns in San Diego
Help with grubs, chinch bugs, armyworms and fire ant mounds that are damaging a lawn.
Grub control $85 to $315
Mosquito Control in San Diego
Yard mosquito reduction with barrier spray, larvicide and season plans for patios and play areas.
One yard treatment $80 to $280
Tick Control in San Diego
Yard and wood-edge tick treatment, with tips on leaf litter, pets, deer and tick checks.
One yard treatment $110 to $340
Bee Removal in San Diego
Honey bee swarms and hives in walls, removed live by beekeepers where possible.
Swarm or hive removal $165 to $560
Wildlife Removal in San Diego
Humane removal of raccoons, opossums, skunks, groundhogs, armadillos and snakes.
Trapping and removal $275 to $840
Bat Removal in San Diego
Humane bat exclusion from attics and walls, plus guano cleanup and sealing.
Bat exclusion $500 to $2,800
Pest Inspection in San Diego
Whole-home pest inspections and wood-destroying insect reports for buying, selling or worrying about a house.
Whole-home inspection $110 to $340
Commercial Pest Control in San Diego
Monthly pest service for restaurants, offices, warehouses and apartment buildings, with records for inspectors.
Small business, monthly $110 to $505
Scorpion Control in San Diego
Bark scorpion treatment for homes: black-light inspection, block walls, landscaping rock and sting safety.
Scorpion treatment $165 to $505
Pest control costs in San Diego
How Much Does Pest Control Cost in San Diego?
The price of pest control depends on the pest, the size of the home and how far the problem has spread. Choose a service below to get a ballpark for San Diego, adjusted for local prices. It's a range, not a quote: the company that inspects your home gives the real price.
Estimated cost in San Diego
$130 to $360
- JobOne-time general pest treatment (inside and the outside perimeter)
- Typical time on site45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Local pricesAbout 12% above the U.S. average
A rough range, not a quote. It covers the treatment visit, standard products and the trip. Repairs, insulation, follow-up plans and extra visits can add to it, and only a pest control company that sees the problem can price it.
Prices
Pest Control Prices in San Diego
Prices in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area run about 12% above the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024). The calculator and the table adjust national pest control costs by that much, so the numbers fit San Diego.
| Job | Typical cost | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| One-time general pest treatment (inside and the outside perimeter) | $130 to $360 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Quarterly pest control plan, price per visit | $100 to $225 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Whole-home pest inspection | $110 to $340 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Ant treatment, inside and out (one visit) | $130 to $395 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Roach treatment, one visit (kitchen, baths and perimeter) | $165 to $450 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Spider treatment (webs, entry points, perimeter) | $130 to $395 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Bed bug treatment, one room (chemical) | $335 to $1,050 | 2 to 3 hours |
| Bed bug treatment, whole home (chemical) | $1,100 to $3,400 | 3 to 6 hours |
| Flea treatment, home (usually two visits) | $165 to $505 | 1 to 2 hours per visit |
| Mouse trapping program (inspection, traps, follow-ups) | $220 to $675 | 2 to 4 visits |
| Rat trapping or baiting program | $275 to $900 | 2 to 4 visits |
| Squirrel trapping and removal | $275 to $840 | 2 to 3 visits |
| Wasp or yellowjacket nest removal (one nest) | $110 to $340 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Termite liquid barrier, whole home | $1,300 to $3,950 | Half a day to a day |
| Termite bait system, installed | $1,650 to $4,300 | Half a day to a day |
| Grub control (lawn treatment) | $85 to $315 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Mosquito yard treatment (one visit) | $80 to $280 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Raccoon, opossum or skunk trapping and removal | $275 to $840 | 2 to 3 visits |
San Diego, California
Finding Pest Control in San Diego
Pest problems have a way of starting at night, and waiting rarely helps. For homeowners in San Diego, a single call to 855-926-0854 reaches a vetted pest control company that works around San Diego. Say what you've noticed, whether that's droppings, bites, a nest or chewed wiring, and they'll explain what the treatment involves and what it costs before any work starts. You don't fill out a form, and you're under no obligation.
Local conditions
Common Pest Problems in San Diego
San Diego sits in California, and the pests that call homeowners there follow the local climate and housing. The calls that come from San Diego cover everything from ants and roaches in the kitchen to rodents in the attic, and the companies on the other end know the local housing, from slab homes to older basements and crawl spaces.
- Winter and rodents. Winters are mild enough that rodents and insects stay active all year.
- Scorpions. Scorpions turn up in garages, block walls and landscape rock here, and they follow the insects they eat.
- Fire ants. Mounds appear in lawns and along driveways after rain, and the stings are painful for kids and pets.
- Shared walls and older buildings. In denser parts of San Diego, bed bugs, roaches and mice move between apartments and rowhouses through shared walls and plumbing chases.
- Ants after every rain. Argentine ants trail into kitchens when the weather changes, and roof rats use fences, wires and palms to reach attics.
Can it wait?
When to Call an Exterminator in San Diego Right Away
- Bed bugs in the bedroom. Small rust-colored spots on the sheets, itchy welts in a line, or live bugs along the mattress seams. They spread room to room, so early matters.
- Rats or mice in the walls or attic. Scratching at night, droppings, gnawed wiring or a musty smell. Rodents chew wires, and a nest in the attic can start a fire.
- A wasp or hornet nest by a door. A nest where people walk or kids play is a sting risk, especially for anyone with an allergy. Don't knock it down yourself.
- Mud tubes or swarming winged insects. Pencil-wide mud tubes on a foundation, or winged insects drifting out of a wall in spring, point to termites.
- Animals in the attic or chimney. Thumping, chittering or a strong smell from the ceiling usually means squirrels, raccoons or bats. Rules on removal vary by state.
- Bites you can't explain. Welts on ankles can mean fleas, and clusters on the arms or neck can mean bed bugs or mosquitoes. See a doctor about a bad reaction.
One call
What Happens When You Call
Call the line
Dial 855-926-0854. It's answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Say what you're seeing
Give your ZIP code and describe the pest or the damage: droppings, bites, noises in the walls, a nest, winged insects.
A pest control company comes out
You're put through to a vetted local pest control company that works your area. They inspect, explain the plan and give you a price before any work starts. No obligation.
Service area
Pest Control Across San Diego
Calls from every part of San Diego are put through to a pest control company working in the area, including Core-Columbia, Mount La Jolla and Talmadge.
San Diego ZIP Codes
- 92101
- 92102
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- 92110
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- 92199
Neighborhoods in San Diego
- Adobe Bluffs
- Aero Ridge
- Alcala Knolls
- Alcott Estates
- Allied Gardens
- Alta Vista
- Altadena
- Alvarado Estates
- Ashley Falls
- Auberge
- Azalea Park
- Azure Vista
- Baja Canyon
- Banker's Hill
- Barnes Canyon
- Barrio Logan
- Bay Ho
- Bay Park
- Bay Terraces
- Bayridge
- Beach Barber Tract
- Bernardo Heights
- Bernardo Vista Del Lago
- Beyer Hills
- Bird Rock
- Birdland
- Black Arts & Culture District
- Black Mountain Ranch
- Border Village
- Bosque Del Mar
- Bougainvillea
- Braemar
- Broadway Heights
- Burlingame
- Camino Bernardo
- Camino Village
- Canyon Hills
- Canyon View
- Carmel Center
- Carmel Country Highlands
- Carmel Creek
- Carmel Del Mar
- Carmel Heights
- Carmel Knolls
- Carmel Mountain Ranch
- Carmel Valley
- Carmel Valley Creek
- Carmel View
- Carroll Canyon
- Carroll Canyon Gateway
- Castle
- Chantemar
- Cherokee Point
- Chesterton
- Chollas Creek
- Chollas View
- City Heights
- Civita
- Clairemont
- Clairemont Mesa Gateway
- Clairemont Village
- Colina Park
- College View Estates
- Convoy District
- Coral Gate
- Core-Columbia
- Corridor
- Cortez Hill
- Costa Verde
- Crown Point
- Crown Pointe
- Cypress Canyon
- Dana Landing
- Darnall
- Del Cerro
- Del Mar Estates
- Del Mar Heights
- Del Mar Highlands
- Del Mar Mesa
- Del Mar Mesa Estates
- Del Mar Trails
- Del Sur
- Dennery Ranch
- Diane Village
- Downtown San Diego
- Duck Pond Ranch
- Earl Warren College
- East Clairemont
- East San Diego
- East Village
- Egger Highlands
- Egyptian Quarter
- El Cerrito
- El Cerrito Heights
- El Dorado
- El Pueblito Viejo
- Eleanor Roosevelt College
- Emerald Hills
- Encanto
- Eureka Lemon
- Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
- Fairbrook
- Fairmount Park
- Fashion Heights
- Fashion Valley
- Five Points
- Fleetridge
- Floral Terrace
- Flower Hill
- Fort Rosecrans
- Fox Canyon
- Friars Village
- Fruitdale
- Gaslamp Quarter
- Genesee Highlands
- Golden Hill
- Golden Triangle
- Gonzales Canyon
- Governor Park
- Grant Hill
- Grantville
- Greenbriar
- Greystone Torrey Highlands
- Harborview
- Heritage Bluffs
- Hidden Trails
- Hidden Valley
- Highland Ranch
- Hillcrest
- Hollywood Park
- Hotel Circle
- Islenair
- Jamacha
- Jerabek
- John Muir College
- Kearny Mesa
- Kensington
- La Jolla
- La Jolla Alta
- La Jolla Colony
- La Jolla Country Club
- La Jolla Farms
- La Jolla Heights
- La Jolla Hermosa
- La Jolla Mesa
- La Jolla Shores
- La Jolla Village
- La Playa
- Lakeview
- Latine Corridor
- Lincoln Park
- Linda Vista
- Linda Vista Hills
- Little India
- Little Italy
- Little Portugal
- Little Saigon
- Logan Heights
- Loma Alta
- Loma Palisades
- Loma Portal
- Loma Riviera
- Lomita
- Lopez Ridge
- Lower Hermosa
- Marina
- Marina Village
- Mariner's Cove
- Mercado District
- Merge 56
- Mesa College Area
- Mesa Colony
- Mesa Verde
- Mid-City
- Middletown
- Midway District
- Mira Mesa
- Mira Mesa Gateway
- Mira Mesa Town Center
- Miramar
- Miramar Gateway
- Miramar Ranch North
- Mission Beach
- Mission Center
- Mission City
- Mission Heights
- Mission Hills
- Mission San Diego
- Mission Valley
- Miurlands West
- Montclair
- Montelena
- Montezuma Mesa
- Morena
- Mount Hope
- Mount La Jolla
- Mountain View
- Murphy Canyon Heights
- Nancy Ridge
- Navajo
- Nestor
- Nicole Ridge
- Normal Heights
- North Bay Terraces
- North Clairemont
- North Creek
- North Mount Estates
- North Pacific Beach
- North Park
- North Rim
- O'Farrell
- Oak Park
- Oaks North
- Ocean Air
- Ocean Beach
- Ocean Beach Highlands
- Ocean View Hills
- Old Town
- Orleck Heights
- Otay International Center
- Otay Mesa
- Otay Mesa West
- Overlook Heights
- Pacific Beach
- Pacific Heights
- Pacific Highlands Ranch
- Pacific Highlands Ranch Village
- Pacifica
- Palacio Del Mar
- Palm City
- Palm Ridge
- Paradise Hills
- Park Haven
- Park Village
- Parkdale
- Parkview
- Paseo Montenero
- Penasquitos Creek
- Penasquitos Village
- Pennant Village
- Pepper Canyon
- Peñasquitos Point
- Plaza Sorrento
- Point Loma
- Point Loma Heights
- Rancho Bernardo
- Rancho Bernardo Business Park
- Rancho Encantada
- Rancho Pacifica
- Rancho Peñasquitos
- Rancho Peñasquitos Town Center
- Rancho del Sol
- Remington Hills
- Rennaissance
- Revelle College
- Rhodes Crossing
- Ridgegate
- Ridgeview
- Ridgewood
- Rio Vista
- Riviera Del Sol
- Riviera Shores
- Robinhood Ridge
- Rolando
- Rolando Park
- Rolling Hills
- Rose Canyon Gateway
- Roseville
- Sabre Springs
- Sabre Springs Town Center
- Sail Bay
- San Carlos
- San Dieguito (NCFUA Subarea-II)
- San Pasqual Valley
- San Ysidro
- Santa Fe Summit
- Santaluz
- Santo Terrace
- Science Research Park
- Scripps Gateway
- Scripps Highlands
- Scripps Mesa
- Scripps Miramar Ranch
- Scripps Ranch
- Scripps Ranch Business Park
- Scripps Ranch Technology Park
- Serra Mesa
- Seven Oaks
- Seventh College at the Village
- Shelltown
- Sherman Heights
- Silver Terrace
- Sixth College
- Skyline
- Solana Highlands
- Soledad South
- Soledad Terrace
- Somali Town
- Sorrento Canyon
- Sorrento Heights
- Sorrento Mesa
- Sorrento Mesa Rim Trail
- Sorrento Ridge
- Sorrento Valley
- Sorrento West
- South Bay Terraces
- South Chollas Valley
- South Creek
- South Crest
- South Encanto
- South Mission Beach
- South Mount Estates
- South Park
- South San Diego
- Spectrum Center
- Stockton
- StoneCrest
- Stratford
- Summerton Hills
- Sun Ridge Vista
- Sunset
- Sunset Cliffs
- Sunset Hills
- Swan Canyon
- Sycramore Ridge
- Talmadge
- Tanner Ridge
- Tecolote Gateway
- Teralta
- Terramar
- The Muirlands
- The Triangle
- Thurgood Marshall College
- Tierrasanta
- Tierrasanta Norte
- Tierrasanta Ridge
- Tierrasanta Town Center
- Tijuana River Valley
- Torrey Del Mar
- Torrey Glen
- Torrey Glenn
- Torrey Highlands
- Torrey Hills
- Torrey Meadows
- Torrey Pines
- Torrey Pines Terrace
- Torrey Ranch
- Torrey Santa Fe
- Triumph
- Twin Trails
- University Canyon
- University Center
- University City
- University Gardens
- University Heights
- University Square
- University Towne Center
- University Village
- Upper Hermosa
- Uptown Medical Complex
- Vacation Isle
- Valencia Park
- Verrazano
- Via de la Valle
- Villa Antigua
- Villa Barbados
- Villa Dominique
- Villa Granada
- Villa Majorca
- Villa Martinique
- Villa Monserate
- Villa Monterey
- Villa Portofino
- Villa Trinidad
- Villa Vista
- Village Green
- Village of La Jolla
- Vista del Pacifico
- Walden
- Wateridge
- Webster
- Western Hills
- Westridge
- Westview
- Westwood
- Wheatley
- Whispering Ridge
- Windansea Beach
- Windemere
- Wooded Area
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Questions
San Diego Pest Control FAQ
How much does pest control cost in San Diego?
It depends on the pest and the size of the problem. In San Diego, a one-time general treatment runs about $130 to $360, a quarterly plan about $100 to $225 a visit, a mouse trapping program about $220 to $675 and a whole-home termite liquid barrier about $1,300 to $3,950. Use the calculator on this page for your job.
Can I get an exterminator in San Diego today?
The line is answered 24/7. Calls are put through to pest control companies working in San Diego and across San Diego County, including late nights, weekends and holidays. Ask about the soonest visit when you call.
Do exterminators cover my neighborhood in San Diego?
Yes. Calls come from all over San Diego, including Core-Columbia, Mount La Jolla and Talmadge, and from every ZIP code listed on this page in San Diego County.
Is termite risk high in San Diego?
California sits in the heavy termite zone, so wood-to-soil contact, mulch against siding and moisture at the foundation are worth watching. A termite inspection report costs about $110 to $280 and is the one lenders ask for in many home sales.
What should I do before the exterminator arrives?
Don't spray store-bought products where you saw the pest, because it can scatter them. Keep kids and pets away from the area, put food in sealed containers and write down where and when you see the pest. Photos help the technician.
Who does the work?
An independent pest control company that works in your area. This site connects the call. The company inspects, explains the plan and the price, and does the work if you decide to go ahead.
Want it handled? Call 855-926-0854 and you're put through to a local pest control company that works in San Diego. The line is answered 24/7, and you're under no obligation.