The pest control market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the last few years, the size of the pest control market has significantly increased. It is projected to surge from $24.71 billion in 2024 to $26.81 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%.
Factors such as health problems linked to pests, the necessity to safeguard agriculture and food supplies, urban growth and population increase, pest management regulatory demands, and the expansion of the hospitality industry are the primary drivers of growth during the historical period.
The pest control market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The prediction for the pest control market size indicates a robust expansion in the upcoming years. By 2029, the market is anticipated to reach a valuation of $37.48 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.
The factors propelling this growth during the predicted period include the adoption of sustainable and environment-friendly pest control techniques, a rise in pest tolerance towards traditional chemicals, the application of digital surveillance and data analytics, and the implementation of organic and natural pest control solutions, along with the development of integrated pest management (IPM). The forecast period also sees significant trends such as the increase in remote pest control services and applications, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for predicting pest behavior, the application of non-lethal pest management, regulatory focus on cutting down pesticide use, and cooperation between the pest control and agriculture sectors.
The upswing in urban development is anticipated to turbocharge the expansion of the pest control industry in the future. Urbanization is defined as the phenomenon whereby rural locations evolve into urban areas due to industrialization and economic growth. Pest control is of utmost importance in this urban evolution, aiming to oversee and lessen the damaging impact of pests on public health, the environment, and infrastructure. For example, in April 2023, the World Bank Group, a financial institution based in the US, indicated that over half of the global population currently lives in urban areas. By 2045, this urban populace is forecasted to skyrocket to 6 billion, signaling an upsurge of 1.5 times. Hence, the acceleration in urbanization is fueling the growth of the pest control industry.
The pest control market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Pest Type: Insects, Termites, Rodents, Wildlife
2) By Control Method: Chemical, Mechanical, Biological
3) By Mode of Application: Powder, Sprays, Pellets, Traps, Baits
4) By Application: Commercial, Residential, Agriculture, Industrial
Subsegments:
1) By Insects: Ants, Cockroaches, Bed Bugs, Flies, Mosquitoes, Beetles
2) By Termites: Subterranean Termites, Drywood Termites, Dampwood Termites
3) By Rodents: Rats, Mice, Squirrels
4) By Wildlife: Raccoons, Skunks, Deer, Birds, Bats
The pest control market is being influenced by technological developments. Some of these technologies aim to minimize or mitigate environmental impact, including the human-induced destruction of crops and routine planting operations. For example, in December 2023, FMC Corporation, an agricultural sciences firm from the US, introduced Coragen eVo, a solution for insect control. This product uses a potent concentration of Rynaxypyr active, facilitating a smaller application amount yet ensuring quick and enduring control of main Lepidopteran pests in diverse specialty crops. This unique formulation boosts ease for farmers by limiting the requirement for repeat spray applications during the season, thus conserving time and money whilst preserving an eco-friendly profile.
Major companies operating in the pest control market include:
• Asante Inc.
• Bayer AG
• Cleankill Pest Control
• Dodson Pest Control Inc.
• Eco Environmental Services Ltd.
• Lindsey Pest Services
• NBC Environment
• Rentokil Initial plc
• Rollins Inc.
• ServiceMaster Global Holdings Inc.
• Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
• Terminix Sis India Pvt Ltd.
• Truly Nolen Pest Control
• Adama Ltd.
• Atalian Servest Co.
• Bell Laboratories Inc.
• JG Pest Control
• Massey Services Inc.
• PelGar International Ltd.
• Ecolab Inc.
• Anticimex International AB
• Arrow Exterminators Inc.
• Clark Pest Control
• Presto-X Pest Control
• JP McHale Pest Management Inc.
• Western Exterminator Co. Inc.
• Rose Pest Solutions
• ABC Home & Commercial Services
• J.C. Ehrlich
• Plunkett's Pest Control
North America was the largest region in the pest control market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pest control market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.