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Pest Control in San Diego, CA

Compare 8 local pest control pros. Typical service: $157–$367.

Top Pest Control Companies in San Diego

  1. 1.Mission Pest Control

    4.9★ (5,378 reviews)

    4.9★ from 5378 reviews

    +18583459990Website

  2. 2.Joshua's Pest Control

    4.8★ (5,268 reviews)

    4.8★ from 5268 reviews

    +18585479900Website

  3. 3.Bull's Eye Pest Control

    5.0★ (573 reviews)

    5.0★ from 573 reviews

    +18584322325Website

  4. 4.Simple Pest Management

    4.9★ (74 reviews)

    4.9★ from 74 reviews

    +16193754965Website

  5. 5.R&D Pest Services, Inc.

    4.5★ (73 reviews)

    4.5★ from 73 reviews

    +18584874779Website

  6. 6.Lights Out Pest Control

    +17605839191Website

  7. 7.San Diego Pest Defense

    +18885490036

  8. 8.Wildlife Control San Diego

    +16195346233Website

Pest Control Cost in San Diego

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

ServiceTypical range in San Diego
General pest treatment$157–$367/visit
Quarterly plan$105–$210/quarter
Termite treatment$839–$2,623/job
Rodent exclusion$315–$839/job
Mosquito control$79–$157/visit

Pest Control prices in San Diego 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 8 companies serving San Diego, rated 4.8★ on average across 11,366 customer reviews.

San Diego Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Diego's weather means for scheduling pest control.

Annual precipitation
12.51"
Heating degree days
1,542
Cooling degree days
845
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.3°65.9°2.68"
Feb47°65.1°2.31"
Mar48.8°66.7°2.21"
Apr51.9°69°0.86"
May56.6°70.6°0.2"
Jun59.6°73.6°0.09"
Jul63.6°78.8°0.06"
Aug65°80.9°0.05"
Sep62.8°79.7°0.21"
Oct56.7°75.7°0.76"
Nov49.5°70.4°1.45"
Dec45.2°65.8°1.63"

NOAA station data 0.12 miles from San Diego.

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 San Diego

How much does pest control cost in San Diego?

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

Do pest control companies in San Diego, CA need a license?

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

How many pest control companies serve San Diego?

We track 8 pest control professionals serving San Diego.

When is pest season in San Diego?

Activity climbs with heat, and San Diego averages 845 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 81F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does San Diego rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 12.51 inches a year, San Diego moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

Is pest control in San Diego more expensive than the national average?

Pest control in San Diego runs about +4.9% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in San Diego?

Winter lows around 44F in San Diego slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.