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Pest Control in Detroit, MI

Compare 9 local pest control pros. Typical service: $147–$344.

Top Pest Control Companies in Detroit

  1. 1.Pest City USA

    4.7★ (110 reviews)

    4.7★ from 110 reviews

    +18665331519Website

  2. 2.Expert Pest Control

    4.7★ (105 reviews)

    4.7★ from 105 reviews

    +13132153344Website

  3. 3.Motor City Pest Control

    3.8★ (25 reviews)

    3.8★ from 25 reviews

    +13139315000Website

  4. 4.Pest Control Detroit MI

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +13132283877Website

  5. 5.Action Pest & Flea Control Inc

    4.6★ (7 reviews)

    4.6★ from 7 reviews

    +13137878897

  6. 6.State Fair Exterminators

    3.8★ (10 reviews)

    3.8★ from 10 reviews

    +13134573184Website

  7. 7.Best Pest Control Detroit MI

    +18334355788Website

  8. 8.Wildlife Control Detroit MI

    +18667874698Website

  9. 9.Wildlife Control Detroit

    +12763192391Website

Pest Control Cost in Detroit

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

ServiceTypical range in Detroit
General pest treatment$147–$344/visit
Quarterly plan$98–$197/quarter
Termite treatment$786–$2,458/job
Rodent exclusion$295–$786/job
Mosquito control$74–$147/visit

Pest Control prices in Detroit run about 2% below 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 9 companies serving Detroit, rated 4.4★ on average across 263 customer reviews.

Detroit Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Detroit's weather means for scheduling pest control.

Last spring frost
April 17
First fall frost
October 29
Annual precipitation
31.33"
Heating degree days
6,168
Cooling degree days
824
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan20.3°31.4°1.4"
Feb22.1°34.4°1.7"
Mar28.9°44.2°2.02"
Apr39.6°57.4°2.78"
May50.1°68.7°3.07"
Jun60.3°78.3°3.25"
Jul65.2°82.6°3.03"
Aug64°80.4°3.16"
Sep56.1°73°3.39"
Oct44.8°60.2°2.72"
Nov35.4°47.7°2.84"
Dec25.2°35.5°1.97"

NOAA station data 5.04 miles from Detroit.

Permits & Regulations in MI

No permit typically required

  • Applying pesticides commercially requires certification or registration with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
  • A separate pesticide application business licence is required to apply for hire; the applicator credential alone is not enough
  • Credentials are valid three years and expire on December 31 of the third year

License required: MDARD commercial applicator certification plus pesticide application business license

Sources: www.michigan.gov, www.michigan.gov

Pest Control FAQs for Detroit

How much does pest control cost in Detroit?

A general pest treatment in Detroit typically runs $147-$344 per visit.

Do pest control companies in Detroit, MI need a license?

In MI, Applying pesticides commercially requires certification or registration with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Ask any Detroit company for its license number before it treats.

How many pest control companies serve Detroit?

We track 9 pest control professionals serving Detroit.

When is pest season in Detroit?

Activity climbs with heat, and Detroit averages 824 cooling degree days a year with summer highs near 83F, which keeps most insects active well past a short season.

Does Detroit rainfall affect pest pressure?

At 31.33 inches a year, Detroit moisture drives the ant, mosquito and termite pressure that follows a wet spell.

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

Pest control in Detroit runs about -1.7% versus the national average.

Do pests stop over winter in Detroit?

Winter lows around 20F in Detroit slow activity without ending it, which is why year-round plans are common here.

When should I treat for pests in Detroit?

Most Detroit treatments start after the last frost near April 17, when overwintering insects become active again.