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A one-time general pest control visit often costs about $150 to $400. Ongoing plans are often billed monthly or quarterly, and many fall around $40 to $70 a month. Termite and bed bug treatments usually cost more because they need special methods and follow-up. Your price depends on the pest, your home's size, how bad the problem is and where you live.

For a general pest plan, $45 a month falls within the range many homeowners pay. Whether it is a good deal depends on what is covered. Check which pests are included, how often the technician visits, and whether free return visits are part of the plan. Termites, bed bugs and rodents are often excluded or cost extra, so read the details before you sign.

Common signs include droppings, gnaw marks, nests, and pests out in daylight. Mud tubes on your foundation or piles of small wings can mean termites. Small blood spots on sheets and itchy bites in a line can mean bed bugs. Scratching in walls at night often points to rodents. If you see these signs, call a licensed pro before the problem grows.

For many standard treatments, you may only need to stay out of treated areas until the product dries, often a few hours. Some treatments do not require you to leave at all. Fumigation and some bed bug treatments can require you to be out for a day or longer. Always follow the instructions your technician and the product label give you.

Not always. Many routine pest control visits focus on the outside of the home, treating the foundation, entry points and yard to stop pests before they get in. The technician will usually come inside when pests are already in the home, such as roaches, rodents or bed bugs. You can ask whether your plan includes interior service when needed.

Bed bugs, termites and German cockroaches are often named as the hardest pests to get rid of. Bed bugs hide in tiny cracks and can survive months without feeding. Termites live out of sight inside wood and soil. German cockroaches breed quickly. All three usually need professional treatment and follow-up visits to fully clear.

Many homeowners choose quarterly service for general pest prevention. Homes in warm, humid areas or with ongoing pest pressure may benefit from more frequent visits. Active problems like roaches or rodents may need several visits close together at first. Termite protection usually runs on a yearly plan with inspections. Your pro can suggest a schedule based on what they find.