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Pest Control in Chicago, IL

Compare 9 local pest control pros. Typical service: $155–$362.

Top Pest Control Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Rose Pest Solutions

    4.8★ (486 reviews)

    4.8★ from 486 reviews

    +17733411000Website

  2. 2.INTENSE! Pest Control

    5.0★ (110 reviews)

    5.0★ from 110 reviews

    +17735950029Website

  3. 3.R.B. Pest Solutions

    4.5★ (92 reviews)

    4.5★ from 92 reviews

    +13122179605Website

  4. 4.Budget Pest Control Inc.

    4.8★ (54 reviews)

    4.8★ from 54 reviews

    +13128779064Website

  5. 5.PINNACLE PEST PROS

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +18477541580Website

  6. 6.The Mosquito Store

    4.8★ (5 reviews)

    4.8★ from 5 reviews

    +17732693191

  7. 7.Skyline Services

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +13127207801

  8. 8.Beverly Bed Bugs Extermination

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18727022346

  9. 9.Southwest Pest Control Co

    3.1★ (7 reviews)

    3.1★ from 7 reviews

    +13125386112

Pest Control Cost in Chicago

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
General pest treatment$155–$362/visit
Quarterly plan$103–$207/quarter
Termite treatment$826–$2,583/job
Rodent exclusion$310–$826/job
Mosquito control$77–$155/visit

Pest Control prices in Chicago run about 3% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving Chicago, rated 4.7★ on average across 780 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling pest control.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

No permit typically required

  • Structural pest control in Illinois is licensed by the Department of Public Health, separately from the agricultural pesticide program at the Department of Agriculture
  • A commercial structural pest control business license requires a certificate of insurance and at least one employee who has passed the state General Standards Examination
  • Using restricted-use pesticides requires that technician to pass subcategory examinations as well

License required: IDPH commercial structural pest control business license

Sources: dph.illinois.gov

Pest Control FAQs for Chicago

How much does pest control cost in Chicago?

A general pest treatment in Chicago typically runs $155-$362 per visit.

Do pest control companies in Chicago, IL need a license?

In IL, Structural pest control in Illinois is licensed by the Department of Public Health, separately from the agricultural pesticide program at the Department of Agriculture. Ask any Chicago company for its license number before it treats.

How many pest control companies serve Chicago?

We track 9 pest control professionals serving Chicago.

When is pest season in Chicago?

Activity climbs with heat, and Chicago averages 1,045 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 84F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does Chicago rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 39.09 inches a year, Chicago moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

Is pest control in Chicago more expensive than the national average?

Pest control in Chicago runs about +3.3% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in Chicago?

Winter lows around 18F in Chicago slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.

When should I treat for pests in Chicago?

Most Chicago treatments start after the last frost near April 11, when overwintering insects become active again.