How much does pest control cost in Hartford?
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Most Hartford homeowners pay $150–$550 for a one-time pest treatment inside and out, for a typical 1,500–2,000 sq ft home. $300 is typical, and a quarterly plan visit runs $100–$300 after a $150–$300 first visit.
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- $75
- High end
- $900
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Pest control in Hartford costs $150–$550 for a one-time visit, typically $300. Monthly plan visits run $40–$75 and quarterly ones $100–$300. Termites are separate: an inspection is $75–$300 (many companies do it free), and treatment runs from $250 for one spot to $5,000 for a tent job.
Hartford ranks No. 17 on Orkin's 2026 rattiest cities list, ahead of much bigger cities, and No. 26 for bed bugs (Jul 2026).
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$150–$550 for a one-time pest treatment in Hartford, inside and out, with $300 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $100–$300, a bed bug room $300–$800, and a termite inspection $75–$300 where it isn't free. Verified November 2026. Get free Hartford quotes →
- One-time visit, inside and out: $150–$550 ($300 typical)
- Plans: $150–$300 first visit, then $100–$300 quarterly or $40–$75 monthly
- Mice or rats $150–$650; wasp nest $130–$800
- Bed bugs: $300–$800 a room, $1,500–$6,000 whole-home heat
- Termites: $800–$3,000 liquid barrier, $1,500–$5,000 tent fumigation
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 62+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Licensed company, labor and products included unless the row says otherwise. Hartford metro, re-verified November 2026. Prices assume a typical 1,500–2,000 sq ft home.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time general pest treatment, inside and out (about 1,500–2,000 sq ft)per visit | $150per visit | $300 | $550 |
| First visit to start a pest plan (initial service)per visit | $150per visit | $200 | $300 |
| Quarterly plan visitper visit | $100per visit | $150 | $300 |
| Monthly plan visitper visit | $40per visit | $55 | $75 |
| Ant treatmentper job | $100per job | $200 | $400 |
| Cockroach treatment (German roaches are the hardest to clear)per job | $100per job | $250 | $600 |
| Spider treatmentper job | $100per job | $180 | $300 |
| Flea treatment (inside, often plus the yard)per job | $100per job | $250 | $400 |
| Bed bug treatment, one roomper room | $300per room | $500 | $800 |
| Bed bug heat treatment, whole homeper home | $1,500per home | $2,500 | $6,000 |
| Mouse or rat control (inspection, traps or bait, follow-ups)per job | $150per job | $380 | $650 |
| Rodent exclusion (sealing the gaps they get in through)per job | $200per job | $500 | $1,500 |
| Wildlife removal: raccoon, squirrel or opossumper job | $200per job | $400 | $600 |
| Wasp, hornet or yellow jacket nest removalper nest | $130per nest | $400 | $800 |
| Bee swarm or hive removalper job | $130per job | $350 | $1,000 |
| Mosquito yard treatmentper visit | $75per visit | $140 | $200 |
| Termite inspection, standalone (many companies inspect free)per visit | $75per visit | $130 | $300 |
| Termite (WDI) report for a home saleper report | $50per report | $130 | $230 |
| Termite spot treatment (one small area)per job | $250per job | $600 | $1,200 |
| Liquid termite barrier, whole house (about 150–200 linear ft)per home | $800per home | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Termite bait stations, installed around the houseper home | $1,000per home | $1,750 | $2,500 |
| Termite tent fumigation, whole house (drywood termites)per home | $1,500per home | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Termite bond or protection plan renewalper year | $200per year | $450 | $1,000 |
| First year of a quarterly plan (first visit plus 3 quarterly visits)per year | $450per year | $650 | $1,200 |
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Prices are for the Hartford metro: the city and its close suburbs. Bigger homes in areas like West Hartford & Wethersfield pay a little more per visit; smaller homes and apartments in Downtown & Parkville usually pay less.
Pest control prices across Hartford
Same city, four price bands. The gap is mostly home size and the pests each area sees: roaches and mice in dense blocks, termites, mosquitoes and wildlife where yards are bigger.
Downtown & Parkville
- One-time visit
- $240–$480 per visit
- Plan visit
- $95–$300 / quarterly plan visit
Apartments, row houses and shared walls. Roaches, mice and bed bugs travel between units, so one visit often isn't enough; ask whether the price covers a follow-up.
North End & Blue Hills
- One-time visit
- $260–$500 per visit
- Plan visit
- $95–$300 / quarterly plan visit
Older houses with gaps around pipes, vents and foundations let mice and ants in. Sealing those gaps is the part that stops the next call.
West Hartford & Wethersfield
- One-time visit
- $290–$570 per visit
- Plan visit
- $100–$330 / quarterly plan visit
Bigger homes and yards push per-visit prices a little higher. Mosquito treatments and termite plans are common add-ons.
New Britain & East Hartford
- One-time visit
- $260–$510 per visit
- Plan visit
- $100–$300 / quarterly plan visit
Settled streets of single-family homes. Most people here pay close to the city typical for a one-time visit or a quarterly plan.
Real-world pest control costs in Hartford
Here's what common pest control jobs cost in Hartford in 2026, labor and products included.
Ants in the kitchen: one visit
A tech finds where they come in, treats inside and sprays a barrier outside. Most ant jobs in Hartford run $100–$400; a full inside-and-out visit for every common bug is $150–$550.
German roaches in an apartment
German roaches are hard to wipe out, and most roach jobs take two to eight weeks to fully work. Budget $100–$600 for the program. If the building has them too, ask the landlord to treat the units next door.
Mice in the garage: trap, then seal
Trapping or baiting with follow-ups runs $150–$650, and sealing the gaps they use another $200–$1,500. Skip the sealing and you'll likely pay for trapping again next fall.
Termites found during a home sale
The termite (WDI) report costs $50–$230. If it finds live subterranean termites, a liquid barrier around the house runs $800–$3,000. Ask who pays: buyers often negotiate it into the sale.
Year-round plan: first visit plus quarterly
A $150–$300 first visit, then three quarterly visits at $100–$300 each, comes to $450–$1,200 for the first year. Most plans include free return visits if bugs come back between services.
How much does pest control cost in Hartford?
$150–$550 for a one-time visit, and $300 is what most Hartford homeowners pay. Small homes and simple ant or spider jobs land near $150; big homes, heavy roach problems and rush visits push toward $550.
The big bills are the pests a spray won't fix. Bed bugs run $300–$800 for one room and $1,500–$6,000 for a whole-home heat job; termites run $800–$3,000 for a liquid barrier and $1,500–$5,000 for tenting. Prices re-checked against 62 sources in November 2026.
Pest control prices in Hartford (2026) by job
A one-time visit runs $150–$550, a quarterly plan visit $100–$300, and a whole-home bed bug heat treatment $1,500–$6,000.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time visit, inside and out | $150 | $300 | $550 |
| Quarterly plan visit | $100 | $150 | $300 |
| Cockroach treatment | $100 | $250 | $600 |
| Mouse or rat control | $150 | $380 | $650 |
| Bed bugs, one room | $300 | $500 | $800 |
| Wasp or hornet nest removal | $130 | $400 | $800 |
| Liquid termite barrier, whole house | $800 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Termite tent fumigation | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 |
One visit vs a plan in Hartford: a one-time visit is $300 typical, while a plan visit is $150 after a $200 start. If bugs come back every season, the plan usually costs less over a year.
What moves a pest control quote in Hartford:
- The pest: ants and spiders are cheap; bed bugs run $300–$800 a room and termites $800–$3,000 for a barrier.
- Home size: most companies price by square footage; a 3,000 sq ft home runs about $200–$750 for one visit.
- How bad it is: heavy roach or rodent problems need follow-up visits, and each one adds to the bill.
- One visit or a plan: plan visits run $100–$300 quarterly or $40–$75 monthly, against $300 for a one-off.
- Sealing and repairs: closing mouse gaps adds $200–$1,500; termite damage is a separate repair bill.
Ask every Hartford company for the same four things: which pests are covered, how many visits, what the warranty or free re-service covers, and the cancel terms. Compare those, not just the first-visit price. Get a quote for your pest problem →
Pest control cost in Hartford by home size
A one-time visit is about $120–$450 for a 1,000 sq ft home, $150–$550 for 1,500–2,000 sq ft, and $200–$750 for 3,000 sq ft in Hartford.
Worked example: a 2,000 sq ft Hartford home on a quarterly plan pays $200 for the first visit and $150 for each of three more visits, about $650 for the first year. Adding a mosquito season of five yard visits at $140 adds $700.
Bigger homes take longer to treat, so most companies step the price up with square footage. Termite work is priced by the length of the foundation instead: a liquid barrier around a typical house runs $800–$3,000.
Hartford pest control prices by pest
| Pest | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ants | $100–$400 per job | Kitchen trails and nests near the house; carpenter ants may cost more |
| Cockroaches | $100–$600 per job | German roaches indoors are the hardest to clear; bigger outdoor roaches need a barrier |
| Spiders | $100–$300 per job | Webs around eaves, garages and basements |
| Fleas | $100–$400 per job | Pet homes; treat the pets with your vet at the same time |
| Bed bugs | $300–$800 a room; $1,500–$6,000 whole home | Heat takes about 6–9 hours for a home; chemical jobs need 2–4 visits |
| Mice and rats | $150–$650 plus $200–$1,500 to seal | Trapping or bait first, then sealing the gaps they use |
| Raccoons, squirrels and opossums | $200–$600 per job | Animals in attics, crawlspaces and chimneys |
| Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets | $130–$800 per nest | Nests near doors, eaves or inside walls |
| Termites (subterranean) | $800–$3,000 liquid; $1,000–$2,500 bait | Mud tubes on the foundation, soft wood near the ground |
| Termites (drywood) | $250–$1,200 spot; $1,500–$5,000 tenting | Small pellets near windows and wood trim, common in warm coastal areas |
One visit vs a year of service in Hartford
A one-time visit at $300 sounds cheaper than a plan, but if bugs come back you pay it again. A quarterly plan in Hartford costs about $650 for the first year ($200 to start, then three visits at $150), and after that about $600 a year, with free return visits between services.
Monthly service runs $40–$75 a visit, or $480–$900 a year. It makes sense for heavy roach problems or apartments; for most houses, quarterly is enough.
What's included in a Hartford pest control quote (and what costs extra)
A general pest visit covers an inspection, treatment inside and out for common bugs like ants, roaches and spiders, and usually free return visits if they come back before the next service. It usually leaves out:
- Termites: a separate inspection ($75–$300 where it isn't free) and treatment from $250
- Bed bugs: $300–$800 for one room, $1,500–$6,000 for a whole-home heat job
- Sealing and wildlife: $200–$1,500 to seal mouse gaps, $200–$600 for a raccoon or squirrel
- Mosquitoes: $75–$200 a yard visit, often sold as a season of visits
Ask for the products used, the re-service promise and the cancel terms in writing.
The pest
Ants, spiders and roaches are quick general treatments ($100–$400 for ants). Bed bugs ($300–$800 a room) and termites ($800–$3,000 for a barrier) take special products, more time and often more visits.
Home size
Most companies price by square footage. One visit runs about $120–$450 for a 1,000 sq ft home and $200–$750 for 3,000 sq ft in Hartford.
How bad it is
A few ants is one visit. A heavy roach, flea or rodent problem needs follow-ups, and companies price the whole program up front or charge per extra visit.
One visit or a plan
Plans cost less per visit: $100–$300 each quarter or $40–$75 a month, after a $150–$300 first visit, against $150–$550 for a one-off.
Termite type
Subterranean termites live in the soil and are treated with a liquid barrier or bait stations. Drywood termites live in the wood itself and often need tent fumigation ($1,500–$5,000) or spot work. Formosan termites, found across Florida and the Gulf Coast, Hawaii and Southern California, build colonies of several million.
Sealing and wildlife
Rodents and wildlife come back unless their way in is closed. Sealing gaps runs $200–$1,500, and removing a raccoon, squirrel or opossum $200–$600.
Local labor
Pest control workers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro earn a median of about $23.40 an hour (BLS, May 2025), against $21.75 nationally. A typical one-time visit here is $300, close to the $300 national typical.
- Get a free inspection first.Most big companies inspect for free when it isn't for a home sale. Get the pest named and the plan in writing before you pay for anything.
- Fix what lets them in.Seal gaps, fix leaks and move firewood and mulch away from the house. Sealing mouse gaps ($200–$1,500) costs less than trapping every fall.
- Skip the plan if it's a one-off.A single wasp nest ($130–$800) or ant trail ($100–$400) doesn't need a year contract. Plans pay off when the same bugs come back every season.
- Read the cancel terms.Some plans run a full year. Ask how to cancel and whether you must pay back the first-visit discount if you stop early.
- Bundle termite and general pest.Many companies price a combined plan below two separate ones. A termite renewal alone runs $200–$1,000 a year.
- Get two quotes for big jobs.For bed bugs ($1,500–$6,000 whole home) or termites ($800–$3,000 and up), ask two companies for the same scope and warranty. The spread is often hundreds.
Get these in writing from any Hartford company before you pay or sign a plan:
- The company's state license number and proof of insurance
- Which pests are covered, and which cost extra (termites, bed bugs, rodents, wildlife)
- Inside, outside or both, and the home size the price is based on
- The products to be used, and any prep or time away from home
- How many visits, and the price of each one
- Free return visits between services: yes or no
- The warranty, and for termites, whether it covers retreatment only or repairs too
- Contract length, auto-renewal and how to cancel
How much does pest control cost in Hartford?
$150–$550 for a one-time visit inside and out, with $300 typical for a 1,500–2,000 sq ft home. On a plan, the first visit is $150–$300 and each quarterly visit $100–$300.
How much is a quarterly pest control plan in Hartford?
$100–$300 a visit after a $150–$300 first visit, so about $450–$1,200 for the first year and $400–$1,200 a year after that.
How much does termite treatment cost in Hartford?
A liquid barrier around the house runs $800–$3,000, bait stations $1,000–$2,500, and tent fumigation for drywood termites $1,500–$5,000. One small area can often be spot-treated for $250–$1,200.
How much is a termite inspection in Hartford?
Many companies inspect for free when it isn't for a home sale. Otherwise expect $75–$300, and $50–$230 for the termite (WDI) report a lender or buyer asks for.
How much does bed bug treatment cost in Hartford?
$300–$800 for one room, and $1,500–$6,000 for a whole-home heat treatment. Heat takes about 6 to 9 hours for a home; chemical treatments usually need two to four visits.
How much does it cost to get rid of mice or rats in Hartford?
$150–$650 for trapping or baiting with follow-ups, plus $200–$1,500 to seal the gaps they use. Sealing is what keeps them out.
How much does wasp nest removal cost in Hartford?
$130–$800 per nest. Yellow jackets and nests inside walls cost the most; a small paper-wasp nest near the eaves is at the low end.
Is a pest control plan worth it in Hartford?
If the same bugs come back every season, usually yes: plan visits run $100–$300 against $300 for a one-off, with free return visits. For a single wasp nest or one ant trail, a one-time visit is enough.
How much does raccoon or squirrel removal cost in Hartford?
$200–$600 to trap and remove the animal, more if it's in the attic or chimney. Closing the way in is extra and is what stops the next one.
Is pest control treatment safe for kids and pets?
Licensed companies use products approved for home use and tell you how long to stay off treated areas, often until sprays dry. Tell them about pets, fish tanks and anyone with asthma before the visit.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 62+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Hartford metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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