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Pest Control in San Francisco, CA

Compare 10 local pest control pros. Typical service: $177–$413.

Top Pest Control Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.HomeShield Pest Control

    4.9★ (535 reviews)

    4.9★ from 535 reviews

    +19259994069Website

  2. 2.Alley Cat

    4.9★ (435 reviews)

    4.9★ from 435 reviews

    +14152260600Website

  3. 3.Bed Bug Exterminator San Francisco

    5.0★ (78 reviews)

    5.0★ from 78 reviews

    +14155792399Website

  4. 4.Rodent Busters

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +14155680021Website

  5. 5.Golden Gate Rat N Rodent

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +14158750674Website

  6. 6.Pest Control San Francisco CA

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +16282214418Website

  7. 7.Eco Francisco Pest Management

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16282785478

  8. 8.Animal Control & Removal San Francisco

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13215033990Website

  9. 9.California Pest Control Experts

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16282025296

  10. 10.Pest Control Experts USA

Pest Control Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
General pest treatment$177–$413/visit
Quarterly plan$118–$236/quarter
Termite treatment$944–$2,950/job
Rodent exclusion$354–$944/job
Mosquito control$89–$177/visit

Pest Control prices in San Francisco run about 18% 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 San Francisco, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,070 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

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 Francisco

How much does pest control cost in San Francisco?

A general pest treatment in San Francisco typically runs $177-$413 per visit.

Do pest control companies in San Francisco, 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 Francisco company for its license number before it treats.

How many pest control companies serve San Francisco?

We track 10 pest control professionals serving San Francisco.

When is pest season in San Francisco?

Activity climbs with heat, and San Francisco averages 19 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 65F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does San Francisco rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 20.68 inches a year, San Francisco moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

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

Pest control in San Francisco runs about +18% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in San Francisco?

Winter lows around 45F in San Francisco slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.