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Pest Control in Bakersfield, CA

Compare 9 local pest control pros. Typical service: $150–$350.

Top Pest Control Companies in Bakersfield

  1. 1.Orkin

    4.7★ (1,487 reviews)

    4.7★ from 1487 reviews

  2. 2.Wow Pest Control Inc.

    5.0★ (405 reviews)

    5.0★ from 405 reviews

  3. 3.661 Pest Solutions

    5.0★ (143 reviews)

    5.0★ from 143 reviews

  4. 4.NEVER PESTS PEST CONTROL

    5.0★ (63 reviews)

    5.0★ from 63 reviews

  5. 5.San Joaquin Pest Control of Bakersfield

    4.4★ (51 reviews)

    4.4★ from 51 reviews

  6. 6.Pest West Bakersfield

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

  7. 7.Pest Control Bakersfield CA

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  8. 8.Austins Pest Control Bakersfield

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  9. 9.Eco Pest Control of Bakersfield

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

Pest Control Cost in Bakersfield

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

ServiceTypical range in Bakersfield
General pest treatment$150–$350/visit
Quarterly plan$100–$200/quarter
Termite treatment$800–$2,500/job
Rodent exclusion$300–$800/job
Mosquito control$75–$150/visit

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving Bakersfield, rated 4.9★ on average across 2,172 customer reviews.

Bakersfield Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Bakersfield's weather means for scheduling pest control.

Last spring frost
January 28
First fall frost
December 12
Annual precipitation
6.47"
Heating degree days
2,173
Cooling degree days
2,259
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.3°56.2°1.16"
Feb42.4°62.8°1.24"
Mar46.5°68.7°1.21"
Apr50.2°75°0.52"
May57.5°83.5°0.18"
Jun64.2°90.9°0.08"
Jul70.5°97.1°-77.77"
Aug69°95.8°0.04"
Sep64°90°0.08"
Oct55°79.4°0.3"
Nov44.6°65.7°0.64"
Dec39°56.6°1.02"

NOAA station data 5.69 miles from Bakersfield.

Permits & Regulations in CA

No permit typically required

  • Structural pest control is licensed by the California Structural Pest Control Board, not the contractors board
  • The board issues separate Operator, Field Representative and Applicator licenses, and an Applicator may not contract for work on their own behalf
  • Licenses are issued by branch, covering fumigation, general pest, or wood-destroying organisms

License required: California Structural Pest Control Board Operator license

Sources: www.pestboard.ca.gov

Pest Control FAQs for Bakersfield

How much does pest control cost in Bakersfield?

A general pest treatment in Bakersfield typically runs $150-$350 per visit.

Do pest control companies in Bakersfield, CA need a license?

In CA, Structural pest control is licensed by the California Structural Pest Control Board, not the contractors board. Ask any Bakersfield company for its license number before it treats.

How many pest control companies serve Bakersfield?

We track 9 pest control professionals serving Bakersfield.

When is pest season in Bakersfield?

Activity climbs with heat, and Bakersfield averages 2,259 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 97F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does Bakersfield rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 6.47 inches a year, Bakersfield moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

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

Pest control in Bakersfield runs about 0% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in Bakersfield?

Winter lows around 39F in Bakersfield slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.

When should I treat for pests in Bakersfield?

Most Bakersfield treatments start after the last frost near January 28, when overwintering insects become active again.