By the HomeCostLens editorial team · Reviewed September 2026 · Pest Control · Source: Industry — termiticide chemical & labor costs
▲ 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.
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 100 metros we track.
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.
