Pest Control Market Report 2026

The pest control market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26.66 billion in 2025 to $28.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urbanization and infrastructure growth, rising incidence of pest-related diseases, expansion of commercial facilities, growing awareness of hygiene standards, availability of chemical pest control products.

The pest control market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $40 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable pest control solutions, rising adoption of non-toxic pest management methods, expansion of agriculture pest management services, growing regulatory focus on chemical usage, increasing investments in biological pest control technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of integrated pest management solutions, rising demand for eco-friendly pest control methods, growing use of biological pest control agents, expansion of commercial pest control services, enhanced focus on preventive pest management.

The increasing urbanization is expected to propel the growth of the pest control market. Urbanization refers to the growing concentration of populations within cities and metropolitan areas, driven by the expansion of infrastructure, housing, and economic activity. A key factor contributing to urbanization is the pursuit of better employment opportunities, as cities typically offer more diverse and higher-paying jobs, attracting individuals seeking economic stability and career advancement. Pest control helps maintain healthier, safer, and more sanitary urban environments as population density rises. For instance, in April 2023, according to the World Bank Group, a US-based bank, more than half of the global population currently resides in urban regions, with projections indicating this will surge to 6 billion by 2045, a 1.5 times increase. Therefore, increasing urbanization is driving the growth of the pest control market.

Major companies in the pest control market are launching innovative products such as smart rodent monitoring systems to provide proactive control through real-time monitoring and data analytics, improving efficiency and effectiveness. A smart rodent monitoring system is a digital surveillance solution that uses sensors and wireless technology to continuously track and report rodent activity, enabling proactive pest management and reducing reliance on traditional traps. For instance, in October 2023, Syngenta, a Switzerland-based science-based agtech company, launched the SecureChoice remote detection system. This system uses advanced dual sensing technology to monitor rodent activity accurately and sends real-time alerts via a digital dashboard, enhancing pest control efficiency. It allows professionals to pinpoint rodent entry points for timely interventions and incorporates data analytics and machine learning for predictive analysis, ensuring sustainable and effective rodent management.

In April 2023, Rollins, Inc., a US-based provider of residential and commercial pest control and wildlife-control services, acquired Fox Pest Control for $350 million. With this acquisition, Rollins aimed to accelerate its long-term growth strategy by entering new geographic markets across the U.S., expanding its customer base, and offering additional services under its existing brand. Fox Pest Control is a US-based provider of residential pest-management services, offering door-to-door and digital-channel pest-control solutions.

Major companies operating in the pest control market are Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, BASF SE, FMC Corporation, Rentokil Initial plc, Anticimex Group, Ecolab Inc., Control Solutions, Inc., Woodstream Corporation, Bell Laboratories Inc., Corteva Agriscience, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., De Sangosse, PelGar International, SC Johnson Professional, Truly Nolen of America, Inc., Dodson Pest Control Inc., Arrow Exterminators Inc., Vestergaard, Massey Services Inc., ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc., MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King Company), Lloyd Pest Control Ltd., Fox Pest Control.

North America was the largest region in the pest control market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pest control market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pest control market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pest control market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing chemical pest control, biological pest control and organic pest control. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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