Last updated: September 2026 · Texas pricing and regulatory information reviewed for this update
Pest Price Guide is independent. We do not sell pest-control services and do not receive referral fees from companies mentioned in this guide. Prices are planning benchmarks rather than quotes. Actual Texas pricing depends on the pest, property, infestation and service agreement.
Texas pest control cost varies enough that a single statewide average can be misleading. A routine ant treatment in Austin, a recurring pest plan in Dallas and a termite treatment on the Gulf Coast are different projects with different price drivers.
Current 2026 market data illustrates that difference. Austin pest-control projects average about $124, with many falling between $85 and $166. Meanwhile, Dallas averages about $152, with a typical range of approximately $88 to $216.
However, those city averages should not be confused with the cost of a recurring plan, termite treatment, bed bug treatment or rodent exclusion.
For general service, current Austin and Dallas benchmarks cluster around the low-to-mid hundreds per visit. In Dallas, a one-time service for a 1,500-square-foot home is currently estimated at $300–$550, while quarterly service runs about $100–$300 per visit. Specialized problems such as termites, bed bugs and extensive rodent work can cost substantially more.
Texas pest control prices in 2026
Because there is no official Texas statewide pest-control price, this guide separates local market benchmarks from national specialty-treatment data.
| Service | 2026 planning benchmark | Data scope |
|---|---|---|
| Austin general pest control | $85–$166; about $124 average | Austin market data |
| Dallas general pest control | $88–$216; about $152 average | Dallas market data |
| Dallas one-time service, 1,500 ft² | $300–$550 | Dallas market data |
| Dallas recurring-service initial visit | $150–$300 | Dallas market data |
| Dallas monthly visit | $40–$70 | Dallas market data |
| Dallas quarterly visit | $100–$300 | Dallas market data |
| Professional termite treatment | $75–$1,750 | National 2026 benchmark |
| Termite tenting | $2,000–$5,000 typical | National 2026 benchmark |
Local figures use current 2026 Angi market data for Austin and Dallas. Termite figures are national planning benchmarks and should not be presented as Texas statewide averages.
Why Texas pest control quotes vary
The pest itself is usually the first major price driver. A technician treating common ants around a house may finish in one visit. In contrast, German cockroaches, termites, bed bugs or rodents can require multiple visits, monitoring or specialized work.
Next, property size matters. Larger homes have more perimeter, rooms and potential entry points to inspect and treat. Large yards can also increase the scope of outdoor services such as fire-ant treatment.
Finally, infestation severity changes labor and materials. Therefore, two homeowners in the same Texas ZIP code can receive very different quotes without either quote necessarily being unreasonable.
Record the pest identified, home size, treatment area and number of visits included. Comparing those four items prevents a $150 maintenance visit from being compared with a $450 infestation treatment as though they were the same service.
How home size changes the cost
Dallas provides a useful example because current 2026 market data breaks one-time service prices down by home size.
| Home size | Dallas one-time service benchmark |
|---|---|
| 1,000 ft² | $250–$450 |
| 1,500 ft² | $300–$550 |
| 2,000 ft² | $350–$600 |
| 2,500 ft² | $400–$675 |
| 3,000 ft² | $450–$750 |
| 3,500 ft² | $500–$825 |
| 4,000 ft² | $550–$900 |
These figures are particularly useful because they show why comparing your quote with a generic national average can produce the wrong conclusion.
For example, a $500 one-time quote may look expensive until you discover that the property is 3,000 square feet and requires treatment throughout the structure.
Austin vs. Dallas pest control cost
Current published 2026 data gives us two directly comparable Texas city benchmarks.
| City | Average | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | About $124 | $85–$166 |
| Dallas | About $152 | $88–$216 |
That does not prove that Dallas is always more expensive than Austin. Rather, these are separate local datasets representing current market projects.
In addition, the type of pest can overwhelm the city-level difference. A severe bed bug infestation in Austin can easily cost more than routine quarterly pest prevention in Dallas.
Dallas pest control cost by pest
Current Dallas data also provides useful pest-specific planning ranges.
| Pest or service | Dallas benchmark |
|---|---|
| Ants | $100–$500 |
| Cockroaches | $100–$600 |
| Rodents | $180–$600 |
| Wasps | $300–$700 |
| Mosquitoes | $350–$500 |
| Bed bugs | $1,000–$4,000 |
| Termites | $250–$1,000 for the dataset’s listed treatment category |
Again, these ranges describe market projects rather than fixed rates. In particular, termite pricing can move well beyond the Dallas category above when a property requires extensive treatment or whole-structure fumigation.
Fire ants: a Texas-specific cost question
Red imported fire ants are a major Texas pest, particularly across much of the eastern part of the state.
Texas A&M AgriLife emphasizes that there is no single best control method for every fire-ant problem. Instead, management options include broadcast bait, individual mound treatments, longer-residual contact treatments and the well-known two-step method.
That matters when comparing professional quotes because two companies may be pricing different scopes.
Ask whether the price covers individual mounds, broadcast treatment of the entire yard, follow-up treatment and reinfestation between scheduled visits. Also record the yard area being treated.
For example, a quote covering several visible mounds should not be compared directly with a proposal to broadcast bait across the entire property.
Why fire ants may require ongoing management
Texas A&M notes that reinfestation can occur from nearby untreated areas. Consequently, successful control does not necessarily mean a property will remain fire-ant-free indefinitely.
Community-wide programs may coordinate treatments across neighboring properties, often using broadcast bait strategies.
Therefore, when a company sells recurring fire-ant service, ask what the recurring treatment actually includes rather than assuming every visit repeats the original application.
Scorpion control in Texas
Scorpions are not limited to one small part of Texas. Texas A&M describes them as common across most of the state.
However, seeing an occasional scorpion does not automatically prove that monthly professional treatment is necessary.
A professional inspection should consider entry points, hiding areas, surrounding habitat and prey insects. In addition, exclusion measures can be an important part of management.
If a company recommends monthly service specifically because of scorpions, ask what evidence at your property justifies that frequency and what will be done during each visit.
Termite treatment cost in Texas
Texas homeowners should treat termite work as a separate budget category rather than assuming it is included in ordinary pest service.
Current 2026 national data puts professional termite treatment between approximately $75 and $1,750, with an average around $621. Treatment method, home size and infestation severity drive the final price.
| Termite cost | Current benchmark |
|---|---|
| Professional treatment | $75–$1,750 |
| One-time treatment | $200–$1,000 |
| Small infestation | $250–$1,200 |
| Medium infestation | $400–$1,500 |
| Large infestation | $1,200–$3,000 |
| Termite tenting | $2,000–$5,000 typical |
| Broader tenting range | $1,500–$8,000 |
These figures are national benchmarks, not Texas-mandated rates.
For a deeper breakdown by treatment method, see our termite treatment cost guide.
Formosan termites on the Texas Gulf Coast
Formosan subterranean termites deserve special attention in parts of Texas.
Texas A&M describes the Formosan subterranean termite as an aggressive and economically important termite that can attack a wide variety of materials.
However, homeowners should not assume that every Gulf Coast termite problem is Formosan.
Identification matters because the appropriate treatment should be based on the species, structure and extent of activity found during inspection.
Therefore, if a proposal carries a major price premium because the company says you have Formosan termites, ask the inspector to document the evidence and explain how that identification changes the proposed treatment.
Texas gives termite customers useful proposal protections
The Texas Department of Agriculture regulates structural pest-control professionals through its Structural Pest Control Service.
Moreover, Texas requires useful information when a company submits an estimate or proposal for termite treatment.
The proposal must include information such as:
- A detailed diagram showing areas proposed for treatment
- The approximate perimeter measurement of the structure
- Areas showing active or previous termite activity
- Warranty or guarantee terms
- The chemical label
- The concentration of liquid termiticide, when applicable
- Or the minimum number of baiting systems to be installed
This creates an excellent homeowner comparison tool.
Do not compare two termite quotes by total price until you compare the diagram, treatment perimeter, treatment method, bait-station count or liquid concentration, and warranty. Texas requires much of this information specifically so consumers can understand the proposal.
Texas home sales and WDI inspections
The original version of this guide referred broadly to the NPMA-33 form. Texas homeowners should know about the state-specific requirement instead.
The Texas Department of Agriculture states that inspections for wood-destroying insects performed in connection with a real-estate transaction must use the state’s official SPCS/T-5 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report.
The report documents the visible presence or absence of termites and other wood-destroying insects.
However, the inspection report itself does not determine who pays for treatment or repairs in every Texas transaction.
Therefore, buyers and sellers should separately check the purchase contract and any lender-specific inspection or repair requirements.
Ask whether the inspection you are ordering is the official SPCS/T-5 report required for a real-estate transaction. A general termite inspection or treatment estimate is not automatically the same document.
How often should you pay for pest control?
There is no evidence-based Texas rule saying every Austin home needs quarterly service or every Gulf Coast home needs bi-monthly service.
The appropriate frequency depends on the pest, infestation, product used, property conditions and what the service agreement promises.
For preventive service, compare the annual cost instead of focusing only on the visit price.
Example: quarterly plan
Suppose a company charges $175 for the initial visit and $115 for each of four quarterly visits.
$175 initial service + ($115 × 4 visits) = $635 for the first year.
Example: every-other-month plan
Now suppose another company charges $125 initially and $90 for six recurring visits.
$125 initial service + ($90 × 6 visits) = $665 for the first year.
The second plan costs only $30 more in this hypothetical example, despite providing two additional scheduled visits.
However, frequency alone still does not determine value. You must also compare covered pests, callbacks and exclusions.
Our quarterly pest control guide explains this calculation in more detail.
The Texas Pest Plan Cost Calculator
Use this formula before signing a recurring contract:
Initial service + (recurring visit price × number of scheduled visits) + required add-ons = estimated first-year cost.
Then calculate the effective monthly cost:
First-year total ÷ 12 = approximate monthly budget.
For example, a $635 annual plan costs about $52.92 per month when averaged across the year.
This calculation makes plans with different billing schedules much easier to compare.
Do not forget what the plan excludes
A general pest plan may cover common crawling insects while charging separately for termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, wildlife or specialized yard treatments.
Therefore, the advertised monthly price tells you very little unless you know the pest list.
Before signing, ask the company to identify three categories:
| Category | What to record |
|---|---|
| Included | Pests treated during scheduled service |
| Callback coverage | Pests the company will return to treat between scheduled visits without another service charge |
| Excluded / separate service | Pests requiring another inspection, contract or treatment fee |
Texas three-quote comparison worksheet
Instead of asking which company has the lowest monthly price, compare the entire first year.
| Question | Company #1 | Company #2 | Company #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial visit | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Recurring visit | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Visits per year | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| First-year total | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ |
| Ants included? | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Fire-ant yard treatment? | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Cockroaches included? | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Scorpions included? | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Free callbacks? | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Termites separate? | _____ | _____ | _____ |
| Cancellation fee? | $_____ | $_____ | $_____ |
Our guide to reading a pest control quote explains the contract terms worth checking next.
How to verify a Texas pest-control company
Texas requires businesses and individuals performing structural pest control for compensation to hold the appropriate licenses.
The Texas Department of Agriculture maintains current reports for licensed commercial businesses, applicators and technicians.
Therefore, before hiring a company:
- Verify the business through the Texas Department of Agriculture
- Check that the company is licensed for the type of work being proposed
- Confirm the technician or applicator credentials when appropriate
- Request the treatment proposal in writing
- Read warranty and cancellation terms
- Keep the inspection and treatment documents with your home records
This step is particularly important for termite work because Texas regulates termite inspection and treatment as a specific structural pest-control category.
Our methodology
This guide does not create a single Texas statewide average from unrelated city and specialty-treatment datasets.
Instead, current 2026 Austin and Dallas market data provides local benchmarks for general pest control. Dallas data also provides useful estimates by home size, visit frequency and pest type.
For termite treatment, we use current national 2026 pricing because a reliable statewide Texas treatment average was not identified. We clearly label those figures as national benchmarks.
For licensing, termite proposals and real-estate WDI reports, we rely on the Texas Department of Agriculture rather than commercial pest-control companies.
For fire ants, Formosan termites and scorpions, we use Texas A&M AgriLife Extension resources.
Finally, the Texas Pest Plan Cost Calculator and three-quote worksheet are Pest Price Guide tools. Their example prices are hypothetical and are designed to help homeowners compare plans rather than predict a specific quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does pest control cost in Texas?
There is no reliable single statewide price. Current 2026 data puts Austin pest-control projects around $124 on average with a typical $85–$166 range, while Dallas averages about $152 with a typical $88–$216 range. Specialized treatments can cost substantially more.
How much does quarterly pest control cost in Dallas?
Current 2026 Dallas market data puts quarterly pest-control visits at approximately $100–$300 each. Check whether the quoted price includes an additional initial-service charge.
How much is a one-time pest-control visit in Dallas?
For a 1,500-square-foot home, current Dallas data puts a one-time service around $300–$550. Home size, pest and infestation severity can move the price outside that range.
Are fire ants included in Texas pest-control plans?
Coverage varies by company. Ask whether the plan treats fire ants in the yard, what area is covered, whether broadcast treatment is included and whether callbacks between scheduled visits cost extra.
Do I need monthly pest control in Texas?
Not necessarily. Service frequency should depend on the pest, property conditions, treatment method and contract rather than a statewide rule. Ask the company why the proposed frequency is appropriate for your property.
What does termite treatment cost in Texas?
A reliable statewide Texas average was not identified for this guide. Current national 2026 data puts many professional termite treatments between $75 and $1,750, while termite tenting commonly costs $2,000–$5,000 and can reach approximately $8,000.
What termite paperwork should a Texas company give me?
For treatment proposals, Texas requires disclosures that include a treatment diagram, warranty terms and treatment details. For a wood-destroying-insect inspection connected with a real-estate transaction, the official Texas report is the SPCS/T-5 form.
How can I check whether a Texas pest-control company is licensed?
The Texas Department of Agriculture maintains current structural pest-control license reports for businesses, applicators and technicians.
Final thoughts
Texas pest control cost makes more sense when you stop looking for one statewide number.
Start with your city and pest. Next, account for home or yard size. Then determine whether you need one-time treatment or recurring service.
After that, compare the first-year cost instead of the advertised monthly payment. Most importantly, check which pests are actually included and what the company charges when you need service between scheduled visits.
For termite work, go one step further. Texas gives consumers specific information rights in termite proposals, so compare the treatment diagram, treatment method and warranty rather than only the final price.
For broader benchmarks, see our pest control cost guide and pest control cost by state guide. For termite-specific pricing, see our termite treatment cost guide.
