Pest control · Santa Barbara, CA
Local Pest Control Companies in Santa Barbara, CA
Ants, rodents, termites, bed bugs and more in Santa Barbara. See what the job costs, then talk with a pest control company that works there.
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Pest control services in Santa Barbara
Pest Control Services in Santa Barbara
Pick a service for local prices, what to do before the exterminator arrives and what to ask.
Exterminators For Bed Bugs in Santa Barbara
What a bed bug inspection finds, and what to expect from the exterminator's visits.
One room, chemical $325 to $980
Exterminators For Rats in Santa Barbara
What a rat exterminator does on a call, from finding runs to trapping and sealing.
Trapping or baiting program $270 to $875
Exterminators For Squirrels in Santa Barbara
Help with squirrels in the attic or walls, from noise to entry repair.
Trapping and removal $270 to $820
Exterminators For Mice in Santa Barbara
How a mouse exterminator identifies the mouse, sets a trap-out plan and seals entry gaps.
Trapping program $215 to $655
Exterminators For Rodents in Santa Barbara
Help when you are not sure if it is mice, rats, voles or chipmunks.
Rodent inspection $105 to $330
Exterminators For Wasps in Santa Barbara
Removal of wasp, hornet and yellowjacket nests from eaves, walls and the ground.
One wasp nest $105 to $330
Insect Removal in Santa Barbara
Identify stink bugs, silverfish, earwigs, pantry pests and other everyday insects, then get them removed.
Indoor and perimeter visit $105 to $330
Pest Control For Ants in Santa Barbara
Identify your ant species, from odorous house to carpenter and fire ants, then treat the colony.
Ant treatment $130 to $385
Pest Control For Bed Bugs in Santa Barbara
Bed bug treatment methods compared, what drives the price, and how to keep them from returning.
Whole home, chemical $325 to $980
Pest Control For Cockroaches in Santa Barbara
German, American, Oriental and smoky brown roach control, from gel baits to follow-up visits.
Roach treatment $160 to $440
Pest Control For Fleas in Santa Barbara
Flea control for homes and yards, covering the life cycle, pets, vacuuming and follow-up visits.
Home flea treatment $160 to $490
Pest Control For Mice in Santa Barbara
Sealing, storing food and seasonal checks that keep mice out after they are gone.
Mouse control program $215 to $655
Pest Control For Rats in Santa Barbara
Cutting off food, water and shelter for rats, and keeping them away with monitoring.
Rat control program $270 to $875
Pest Control For Spiders in Santa Barbara
Learn which spiders matter, including brown recluse and black widow, and how pest control handles them.
Spider treatment $130 to $385
Pest Control For Termites in Santa Barbara
Compare subterranean and drywood termite treatment, from liquid barriers to baits and tenting.
Spot treatment $325 to $980
Pest Control For Lawns in Santa Barbara
Help with grubs, chinch bugs, armyworms and fire ant mounds that are damaging a lawn.
Grub control $85 to $305
Mosquito Control in Santa Barbara
Yard mosquito reduction with barrier spray, larvicide and season plans for patios and play areas.
One yard treatment $80 to $275
Tick Control in Santa Barbara
Yard and wood-edge tick treatment, with tips on leaf litter, pets, deer and tick checks.
One yard treatment $105 to $330
Bee Removal in Santa Barbara
Honey bee swarms and hives in walls, removed live by beekeepers where possible.
Swarm or hive removal $160 to $545
Wildlife Removal in Santa Barbara
Humane removal of raccoons, opossums, skunks, groundhogs, armadillos and snakes.
Trapping and removal $270 to $820
Bat Removal in Santa Barbara
Humane bat exclusion from attics and walls, plus guano cleanup and sealing.
Bat exclusion $485 to $2,750
Pest Inspection in Santa Barbara
Whole-home pest inspections and wood-destroying insect reports for buying, selling or worrying about a house.
Whole-home inspection $105 to $330
Commercial Pest Control in Santa Barbara
Monthly pest service for restaurants, offices, warehouses and apartment buildings, with records for inspectors.
Small business, monthly $105 to $490
Scorpion Control in Santa Barbara
Bark scorpion treatment for homes: black-light inspection, block walls, landscaping rock and sting safety.
Scorpion treatment $160 to $490
Pest control costs in Santa Barbara
How Much Does Pest Control Cost in Santa Barbara?
What a treatment costs depends on the pest, the size of the home and how far the problem has spread. Pick your job below to see a rough range for Santa Barbara, based on prices in your area. It's a range, not a quote: the real price comes after an inspection.
Estimated cost in Santa Barbara
$130 to $350
- JobOne-time general pest treatment (inside and the outside perimeter)
- Typical time on site45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Local pricesAbout 9% above the U.S. average
A rough range, not a quote. It covers the treatment visit, standard products and the trip. Repairs, insulation, follow-up plans and extra visits can add to it, and only a pest control company that sees the problem can price it.
Prices
Pest Control Prices in Santa Barbara
Prices in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area run about 9% above the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024). The calculator and the table adjust national pest control costs by that much, so the numbers fit Santa Barbara.
| Job | Typical cost | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| One-time general pest treatment (inside and the outside perimeter) | $130 to $350 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Quarterly pest control plan, price per visit | $95 to $220 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Whole-home pest inspection | $105 to $330 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Ant treatment, inside and out (one visit) | $130 to $385 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Roach treatment, one visit (kitchen, baths and perimeter) | $160 to $440 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Spider treatment (webs, entry points, perimeter) | $130 to $385 | 45 minutes to 1.5 hours |
| Bed bug treatment, one room (chemical) | $325 to $980 | 2 to 3 hours |
| Bed bug treatment, whole home (chemical) | $1,050 to $3,300 | 3 to 6 hours |
| Flea treatment, home (usually two visits) | $160 to $490 | 1 to 2 hours per visit |
| Mouse trapping program (inspection, traps, follow-ups) | $215 to $655 | 2 to 4 visits |
| Rat trapping or baiting program | $270 to $875 | 2 to 4 visits |
| Squirrel trapping and removal | $270 to $820 | 2 to 3 visits |
| Wasp or yellowjacket nest removal (one nest) | $105 to $330 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Termite liquid barrier, whole home | $1,300 to $3,850 | Half a day to a day |
| Termite bait system, installed | $1,600 to $4,150 | Half a day to a day |
| Grub control (lawn treatment) | $85 to $305 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Mosquito yard treatment (one visit) | $80 to $275 | 30 to 60 minutes |
| Raccoon, opossum or skunk trapping and removal | $270 to $820 | 2 to 3 visits |
Santa Barbara, California
Finding Pest Control in Santa Barbara
Pest problems have a way of starting at night, and most of them spread the longer they sit. When you're in Santa Barbara, one call to 855-926-0854 puts you through to a local pest control company that is working in your area. Describe what you found, from droppings and bites to a nest under the eaves, and you'll hear what the treatment involves and what it costs before anyone is sent out. You don't fill out a form, and you're under no obligation.
Local conditions
Common Pest Problems in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara sits in California, and the pests that call homeowners there follow the local climate and housing. The calls that come from Santa Barbara cover everything from ants and roaches in the kitchen to rodents in the attic, and the companies on the other end know the local housing, from slab homes to older basements and crawl spaces.
- Winter and rodents. Winters are mild enough that rodents and insects stay active all year.
- Scorpions. Scorpions turn up in garages, block walls and landscape rock here, and they follow the insects they eat.
- Fire ants. Mounds appear in lawns and along driveways after rain, and the stings are painful for kids and pets.
- Ants after every rain. Argentine ants trail into kitchens when the weather changes, and roof rats use fences, wires and palms to reach attics.
- Termites, fleas and wildlife. Drywood termites work through framing without touching the ground, and mild winters keep fleas, spiders and squirrels active.
Can it wait?
When to Call an Exterminator in Santa Barbara Right Away
- Bed bugs in the bedroom. Small rust-colored spots on the sheets, itchy welts in a line, or live bugs along the mattress seams. They spread room to room, so early matters.
- Rats or mice in the walls or attic. Scratching at night, droppings, gnawed wiring or a musty smell. Rodents chew wires, and a nest in the attic can start a fire.
- A wasp or hornet nest by a door. A nest where people walk or kids play is a sting risk, especially for anyone with an allergy. Don't knock it down yourself.
- Mud tubes or swarming winged insects. Pencil-wide mud tubes on a foundation, or winged insects drifting out of a wall in spring, point to termites.
- Animals in the attic or chimney. Thumping, chittering or a strong smell from the ceiling usually means squirrels, raccoons or bats. Rules on removal vary by state.
- Bites you can't explain. Welts on ankles can mean fleas, and clusters on the arms or neck can mean bed bugs or mosquitoes. See a doctor about a bad reaction.
One call
What Happens When You Call
Call the line
Dial 855-926-0854. It's answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Say what you're seeing
Give your ZIP code and describe the pest or the damage: droppings, bites, noises in the walls, a nest, winged insects.
A pest control company comes out
You're put through to a vetted local pest control company that works your area. They inspect, explain the plan and give you a price before any work starts. No obligation.
Service area
Pest Control Across Santa Barbara
Calls from every part of Santa Barbara are put through to a pest control company working in the area, including Funk Zone, The Mesa and Waterfront.
Santa Barbara ZIP Codes
- 93101
- 93102
- 93103
- 93105
- 93107
- 93108
- 93109
- 93110
- 93111
- 93120
- 93121
- 93130
- 93140
- 93150
- 93160
- 93190
Neighborhoods in Santa Barbara
- East Side
- Funk Zone
- Riviera
- The Mesa
- Upper State
- Waterfront
- Westside
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Questions
Santa Barbara Pest Control FAQ
How much does pest control cost in Santa Barbara?
It depends on the pest and the size of the problem. In Santa Barbara, a one-time general treatment runs about $130 to $350, a quarterly plan about $95 to $220 a visit, a mouse trapping program about $215 to $655 and a whole-home termite liquid barrier about $1,300 to $3,850. Use the calculator on this page for your job.
Can I get an exterminator in Santa Barbara today?
The line is answered 24/7. Calls are put through to pest control companies working in Santa Barbara and across Santa Barbara County, including late nights, weekends and holidays. Ask about the soonest visit when you call.
Do exterminators cover my neighborhood in Santa Barbara?
Yes. Calls come from all over Santa Barbara, including Funk Zone, The Mesa and Waterfront, and from every ZIP code listed on this page in Santa Barbara County.
Is termite risk high in Santa Barbara?
California sits in the heavy termite zone, so wood-to-soil contact, mulch against siding and moisture at the foundation are worth watching. A termite inspection report costs about $105 to $275 and is the one lenders ask for in many home sales.
What should I do before the exterminator arrives?
Don't spray store-bought products where you saw the pest, because it can scatter them. Keep kids and pets away from the area, put food in sealed containers and write down where and when you see the pest. Photos help the technician.
Who does the work?
An independent pest control company that works in your area. This site connects the call. The company inspects, explains the plan and the price, and does the work if you decide to go ahead.
Ready to talk to someone local? Call 855-926-0854 and you're put through to a vetted pest control company working in Santa Barbara. The line is answered 24/7, and there's no obligation.