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New York pest control market report

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

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

Licensed pros
3,990
BLS OES May 2023 - 37-2021 (Pest Control Workers)
Households
7,466k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Cold
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical general pest control
$205
National avg adjusted for New York cost-of-living

State overview

New York has approximately 7,466k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 3,990 pest control workers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 37-2021, or about 0.5 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Pest Control pros in New York are typically regulated by the New York (local jurisdiction). 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 New York. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. New York — 32 listed
  2. New York City — 8 listed
  3. Buffalo — 6 listed
  4. Manhattan — 3 listed
  5. Brooklyn — 3 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

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

Typical cost range in New York

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to New York cost-of-living, a typical general pest control in New York runs around $205. 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 New York

Browse our New York state hub or jump to a city: New York, New York City, Buffalo.

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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: New York (local jurisdiction). 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.