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Louisiana pest control market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the pest control market in Louisiana: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros
1,620
BLS OES May 2023 - 37-2021 (Pest Control Workers)
Households
1,727k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Hot-Humid
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical general pest control
$160
National avg adjusted for Louisiana cost-of-living

State overview

Louisiana has approximately 1,727k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a hot-humid climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 1,620 pest control workers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 37-2021, or about 0.9 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Pest Control pros in Louisiana are typically regulated by the Louisiana State Plumbing Board. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Louisiana. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. Lafayette — 1 listed
  2. Hammond — 1 listed
  3. Covington — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Year-round demand; cockroach and ant pressure heaviest May-Sep.

Typical cost range in Louisiana

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Louisiana cost-of-living, a typical general pest control in Louisiana runs around $160. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Louisiana

Browse our Louisiana state hub or jump to a city: Lafayette, Hammond, Covington.

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Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 37-2021 (Pest Control Workers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Louisiana State Plumbing Board. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.