A general pest control plan costs from $400 to $950 per year or from $30 to $50 per month, on average. Sometimes, hiring a professional pest control service is necessary to get rid of a severe pest infestation.

So, is it worth the investment? In most cases, it is worth the cost. Especially if you have signs of pests or recently had an infestation in your home. Pests like termites can cause significant damage to your home, which can get extremely costly to repair.

A monthly service would help keep the pest proliferation down to an acceptable level. On the other side of things, some homes have far less pest activity. They might only need service once every three months. However, choosing this option with a long time between treatments you may see a pest or two.

The basic difference between extermination and pest control is this: Extermination is concerned with eliminating the immediate pest infestation, whereas pest control is concerned with both the immediate pest infestation but also how to prevent reinfestation.