How much does pest control cost in 2026?

For most private jobs you pay €85 to €250, usually including inspection, advice and one treatment. If it is charged per hour, the rate is between €45 and €85. For a stubborn pest the total goes up to €400 to €800, and with bed bugs or a large rat infestation further still.

Usually €80 to €160 all-in. A nest that hangs clearly visible and reachable is the cheapest; in the cavity wall or under the roof tiles it takes more time and therefore more money. Multiple nests around the house means paying multiple times.

Expect 2 to 3 visits spread over a few weeks: first inspection and placement, then checking and adjusting, and finally finishing. A serious controller only closes the case when there is no more activity, and advises which openings you should seal.

Usually not. Municipalities act on pests in public spaces, and some municipalities still handle rat reports because of the health risk. For your own home you pay yourself. It varies per place, so check your municipality website.

The control itself rarely. Damage caused by the pests is sometimes covered, for example gnawed cabling under the buildings or contents insurance. Read your policy or ask your insurer before commissioning.

On average around €500, with a range of €200 to €1,000. The price mainly depends on the number of square metres of timber to be treated and whether it is easily accessible. A controller first inspects and only then gives a price, because this is truly custom work.

This is the most expensive category: €450 to €1,500 or more. Not one spot is treated but entire rooms, and almost always multiple rounds are needed a few weeks apart. Ask in advance how many treatments are in the price.

Ask about professional competence or a KPMB accreditation, and ask for the price in writing, including the number of treatments, the follow-up check and what falls under the guarantee. A good controller also tells you what you should do yourself to prevent a recurrence, because without pest-proofing the problem usually comes back.

For wasps, within 1 to 2 days often works, although it is clearly busier in the summer months. For rodents and insects, an appointment within a week is common. State in your job description how urgent it is.

No, you pay 21% VAT on this, on labour as well as materials. The reduced 9% rate is limited to painting, plastering, wallpapering and the insulation of floors, walls and roofs in a home older than 2 years, plus cleaning work inside the home. If the same professional also does that kind of work as part of your job, that part may be charged at 9%. Ask for a quote that lists the parts separately, so you can see which rate applies to what.