Global Professional Pest Control Industry Growth and Trends Forecast to 2031

Professional Pest Control is the service of identifying, monitoring, controlling, and eliminating pests using systematic methods, specialized equipment, and trained professionals. It is not just about killing pests, but about managing them with a focus on safety, hygiene, environmental protection, and long-term effectiveness.

The origin of this industry goes back to agrarian societies, where people first began taking action to protect crops. Modern pest control emerged in the mid-20th century, driven by urbanization and the growth of the food industry. Over time, it evolved from chemical pesticides to a more strategic approach known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which emphasizes minimal intervention with maximum impact through tailored methods.

Common pests include insects (cockroaches, ants, flies, mosquitoes), rodents (rats and mice), reptiles (snakes), birds, and even stored-product pests (weevils, grain moths, etc.). Control methods vary widely, including digital pest monitoring systems, non-toxic heat treatments to kill eggs, commercial space fumigation, UV insect light traps, glue boards, rodent-proofing barriers, sanitation efforts, and biological control strategies.

The key distinction between professional services and DIY solutions lies in customized strategies and regulatory compliance (e.g., adherence to EPA or WHO standards). For instance, commercial fumigation requires certified operators, while digital pest control relies on real-time data analytics. The widespread adoption of non-toxic heat treatments (e.g., steam for bed bug eradication) in the European and American hospitality industry reflects the sector's shift toward eco-friendly practices.

According to APO Research, the global Professional Pest Control Market has demonstrated robust and resilient growth from 2020 to 2024, expanding from USD 18.04 billion to USD 25.64 billion, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.19%. This strong performance was driven by rapid urbanization, heightened awareness of hygiene and public health standards, increasing demand across commercial and residential sectors, and the tightening of regulatory requirements in both developed and emerging markets.

Notably, industry leaders have significantly outpaced the market through strategic mergers and acquisitions. For instance, Rentokil Initial achieved a CAGR of 25% from 2020 to 2024, driven in large part by its acquisition of Terminix at the end of 2021. As a result, Rentokil Initial’s pest control revenue grew by nearly 60% in 2023 alone. These developments reflect how market consolidation and regional expansion have contributed to superior revenue growth among top-tier players.

As of 2024, the global market is valued at USD 25.64 billion and is projected to reach USD 40.39 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.71% from 2025 to 2031. The United States remains the world’s largest pest control market, contributing over USD 11 billion in 2024, with approximately 20,000 licensed pest control companies, out of a global estimate of 40,000 companies.

Rodent control has emerged as the largest pest type segment, accounting for USD 7.37 billion in 2024. Commercial applications dominate the market, generating USD 16.78 billion, while residential demand has seen notable expansion as awareness and spending increase in urban households. Regionally, North America leads with USD 13.79 billion in 2024, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Technological innovation continues to transform the industry, with rapid adoption of IoT-enabled smart traps, AI-based pest detection, and eco-friendly, non-toxic treatments. Additionally, integrated service models that combine hygiene, disinfection, and pest control are gaining ground, especially in highly regulated industries.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Professional Pest Control, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Professional Pest Control.

The Professional Pest Control market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global Professional Pest Control market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided. For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

In this section, the readers will gain an understanding of the key players competing. This report has studied the key growth strategies, such as innovative trends and developments, intensification of product portfolio, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, new product innovation, and geographical expansion, undertaken by these participants to maintain their presence. Apart from business strategies, the study includes current developments and key financials. The readers will also get access to the data related to global revenue, gross margin by manufacturers for the period 2020-2025. This all-inclusive report will certainly serve the clients to stay updated and make effective decisions in their businesses.

Rentokil Initial

Rollins

Anticimex

Ecolab

Aptive Environmental

Arrow Exterminators

Massey Services

Dedetizadora Uniprag

Cook's Pest Control

Moxie Pest Control

ABC Home & Commercial Services

Truly Nolen

Abell Pest Control

Home Paramount Pest Control

CESCO Co., Ltd.

Dodson Pest Control

Rodent Control

Bed Bug Control

Termite Control

Cockroach Control

Ant Control

Mosquito Control

Stored Product Insect Control

Bird Control

Wildlife Management

Other Pest Control

Commercial

Residential

North America

United States

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

U.K.

Italy

Russia

Spain

Netherlands

Switzerland

Sweden

Poland

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

South Korea

India

Australia

Taiwan

Southeast Asia

South America

Brazil

Argentina

Chile

Colombia

Middle East & Africa

Egypt

South Africa

Israel

Türkiye

GCC Countries

High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.

1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Professional Pest Control market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Professional Pest Control and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.

4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market

5. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into which regions to target globally

6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Professional Pest Control.

7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of global and regional market size and CAGR for the history and forecast period (2020-2025, 2026-2031). It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 2: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 4: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 5: Detailed analysis of Professional Pest Control companies' competitive landscape, revenue, market share and ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product introduction, revenue, recent development, etc.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, revenue by country.

Chapter 12: Concluding Insights of the report