Maine pest control market report

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

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

Licensed pros

160

BLS OES May 2023 - 37-2021 (Pest Control Workers)

Households

579k

US Census ACS 2022

Climate zone

Cold

DOE/NOAA climate classification

Typical general pest control

$175

National avg adjusted for Maine cost-of-living

State overview

Maine has approximately 579k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 160 pest control workers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 37-2021, or about 0.3 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Pest Control pros in Maine are typically regulated by the Maine Plumbers' Examining 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 Maine. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

Coverage in Maine is growing. Browse the Maine state hub for current listings.

Seasonal demand pattern

Peak Apr-Sep; rodent calls rise Oct-Feb.

Typical cost range in Maine

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Maine cost-of-living, a typical general pest control in Maine runs around $175. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

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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: Maine Plumbers' Examining 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.