When it comes to pest control in the home there are many approaches. Some people will perform pest control on their own home and learn by trial and error. After all, this is the age of YouTube and learning how to attempt to do almost any job on your own. Why should pest control be any different?
Others, like those living in Florida, may decide to hire pest control in Melbourne, Florida to handle their pest control needs. The advantage to doing this is that your pest control company are experts at what they are doing and can identify your problem and get it under control in just a few visits.
Not only that but pest control services are affordable. Is it worth $50-$85 per month to keep the creepy crawlies out of your home? Many people believe it is.
Although there is no exact figure available for the number of people who use pest control services in America, we do have data on how many pest control businesses operate here.
The U.S. pest control industry is substantial, with over 34,000 pest control businesses operating as of 2024, according to IBISWorld. The market was valued at approximately $24.9 billion in 2023, with a projected growth rate of 5.7% annually over the next few years, per Allied Market Research. Consumer spending on pest control services is estimated at around $6.5 billion annually, with the average individual spending about $575 per year on these services.
Basically, the average rate per home, per month is less than $50. A visit from your pest control agent takes less than 15 minutes and the success rate after only two visits is 85%+.
The most common reasons for pest control are exactly what you may think, roaches and ants. These are the two most common offending species of pest in North America. They don’t respect your boundaries and will crawl in right under your nose, in search of tonight’s dinner and a place t set up shop.
Based on current estimates from entomologists and biodiversity studies, there are approximately 1,000 to 1,200 species of ants in North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This equates to trillions of living insects that are trying to gain entry into your home to find food, water and shelter. They are relentless because their survival depends on it.
There are many over the counter solutions for both roach and ant problems. There are baits, poisons, sprays, and traps. Some people find one method to be superior to others while others will employ all these methods at once.
You can find pest control products at your local hardware store, or you can order them online. There are natural pest control products which utilize oils and other substances to treat pests, while the more effective and faster-working pest control chemicals derived from petroleum are available as well.
Whichever method you prefer, just remember that affordable and effective pest service exists in every town in America. You are only a phone call away from getting fast and reliable service from a trained professional.
