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Pest Control in Portland, OR

Compare 10 local pest control pros. Typical service: $157–$367.

Top Pest Control Companies in Portland

  1. 1.Insight Pest Control - Portland

    4.9★ (5,305 reviews)

    4.9★ from 5305 reviews

  2. 2.Pointe Pest Control - Portland

    4.9★ (5,028 reviews)

    4.9★ from 5028 reviews

  3. 3.Interstate Pest Management

    5.0★ (2,469 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2469 reviews

  4. 4.The Killers Pest Control

    4.9★ (1,852 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1852 reviews

  5. 5.EcoCare Pest Control

    4.9★ (915 reviews)

    4.9★ from 915 reviews

  6. 6.Natura Pest Control - Portland

    5.0★ (418 reviews)

    5.0★ from 418 reviews

  7. 7.Pest & Pollinator LLC

    5.0★ (288 reviews)

    5.0★ from 288 reviews

  8. 8.New Leaf Pest Control

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

  9. 9.Portland Pest Control

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

  10. 10.A1 Pest Control Services

Pest Control Cost in Portland

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

ServiceTypical range in Portland
General pest treatment$157–$367/visit
Quarterly plan$105–$210/quarter
Termite treatment$838–$2,620/job
Rodent exclusion$314–$838/job
Mosquito control$79–$157/visit

Pest Control prices in Portland run about 5% 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 10 companies serving Portland, rated 4.8★ on average across 16,293 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling pest control.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
November 30
Annual precipitation
42.85"
Heating degree days
4,235
Cooling degree days
413
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.5°46.9°6.14"
Feb38.4°50.8°4.63"
Mar41°56°4.5"
Apr44°60.8°3.4"
May48.9°67.4°2.55"
Jun53.3°72.9°1.69"
Jul57.4°79.6°0.59"
Aug58°80.1°0.71"
Sep54.2°74.6°1.54"
Oct47.6°62.9°3.42"
Nov41.4°52°6.74"
Dec36.5°45.1°6.94"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in OR

No permit typically required

  • Pesticide applicator licensing in Oregon runs through the Oregon Department of Agriculture
  • Businesses applying pesticides for hire must be licensed in addition to employing licensed applicators
  • A company that also performs landscape work may separately need a Landscape Contractors Board license

License required: Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator license

Sources: www.oregon.gov, www.oregon.gov

Pest Control FAQs for Portland

How much does pest control cost in Portland?

A general pest treatment in Portland typically runs $157-$367 per visit.

Do pest control companies in Portland, OR need a license?

In OR, Pesticide applicator licensing in Oregon runs through the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Ask any Portland company for its license number before it treats.

How many pest control companies serve Portland?

We track 10 pest control professionals serving Portland.

When is pest season in Portland?

Activity climbs with heat, and Portland averages 413 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 80F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does Portland rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 42.85 inches a year, Portland moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

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

Pest control in Portland runs about +4.8% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in Portland?

Winter lows around 37F in Portland slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.

When should I treat for pests in Portland?

Most Portland treatments start after the last frost near February 26, when overwintering insects become active again.