Termite Treatment Cost Trend (2026)
▲ up 5.5%
Year-over-year change in termite treatment costs. National average now ~$1,200.
National avg: $1,200
Typical range: $500–$3,000
Since 2021: +35%
The national average cost of termite treatment has risen about 5.5% over the past year, reaching roughly $1,200 in 2026. Sharp increases in termiticide chemical prices, on top of technician wages, push termite work up faster than general pest control.
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Termite Treatment cost trajectory, 2021–2026
Estimated national termite treatment cost (indexed from BLS producer-price data)
Indexed estimate (2021 = 100) based on BLS Producer Price Index category data and skilled-trade wage growth; actual prices vary by city and scope.
Where termite treatment costs the most & least
Local prices swing widely around the national average — driven by labor rates, climate, and permit costs. Here is how termite treatment ranks across the 50 metros we track.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are termite treatment costs going up in 2026?
- Yes. Termite Treatment costs have risen roughly 5.5% year-over-year, to a national average of about $1,200. Sharp increases in termiticide chemical prices, on top of technician wages, push termite work up faster than general pest control.
- What is the average cost of termite treatment in 2026?
- The U.S. average is about $1,200 before local adjustment, typically ranging from $500 to $3,000 depending on scope and your city.
- Why have termite treatment prices changed?
- Sharp increases in termiticide chemical prices, on top of technician wages, push termite work up faster than general pest control.