Licensed pest control in Durham, NC
Durham Pest Control & Extermination Services
Durham pest control centers on termites in older crawl space homes, bed bugs that move with students and rental turnover, and ticks near the Eno River. Let us know what’s going on in Trinity Park, Southpoint or Chapel Hill, and we’ll find you a licensed local company for a free quote. Most one-time general visits land between $300 and $550, and the quote costs you nothing.
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Pest Control Services In Durham
Durham’s mill-era houses near downtown and the student rentals around Duke and UNC create very different jobs for a pest tech.
Termite ControlEastern subterranean termites love the old wood and crawl spaces in Trinity Park and other prewar neighborhoods. Look for mud tubes on the piers.
Bed Bug TreatmentMove-in and move-out weeks near Duke and UNC spread bed bugs between apartments and used furniture. Check a mattress before you carry it inside.
Roach ExterminationGerman roaches spread through shared walls in older apartment buildings. American roaches come up through basements and drains downtown.
Tick ControlLone star ticks are common along the Eno River trails and the wooded lots out toward Hillsborough.
Mosquito ControlDurham County hands out free Bti mosquito dunks when supplies allow, and each one kills larvae in standing water for up to 30 days.
Rodent ControlMice get into older Durham homes through crawl space vents and gaps in brick foundations once cold weather hits.How Much Does Pest Control Cost In Durham?
Durham homeowners pay $300 to $550 for a one-time general visit, about the national norm. Bed bug work in multi-unit buildings and termite treatment in old crawl spaces are what make bills jump.
These numbers are Angi’s national ranges. Bed bug quotes in Durham rentals rise fast when neighboring units need treatment too.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| One-time general treatment | $300 to $550 for a Durham house with standard crawl space access |
| Bed bugs | $1,000 to $4,000, more when adjoining apartments get treated |
| Termite spot or bait treatment | $250 to $1,000, older crawl spaces with damp wood cost more |
| Quarterly plan | $100 to $300 per visit, handy for rental owners near campus |
| Rodent work | $180 to $600 with exclusion on vents and foundation gaps |
What To Know About Pests In Durham
The Durham County Department of Public Health hands out free packs of Bti mosquito dunks at the Human Services Building, 414 E. Main St., when it has stock. Each dunk treats standing water for up to 30 days and is safe for pets and wildlife. Supplies can be gone by late summer, so call Environmental Health at 919-560-7800 before you go.
Durham and Chapel Hill have a lot of tenants on short leases, so bed bugs travel with furniture every May and August. North Carolina law requires landlords to keep rentals fit and habitable, so report pests to yours in writing and keep a copy.
When Pests Are Most Active In Durham
- Spring
- Termite swarms hit old Durham houses on warm spring days. Ticks wake up along the Eno trails.
- Summer
- Mosquitoes breed in gutters and buckets, and German roaches multiply faster in hot apartments. Wasps build under porch eaves.
- Fall
- Student move-in brings a wave of bed bug calls. Mice start pushing into crawl spaces.
- Winter
- Mice and roaches hang on indoors. It’s a slow season, so termite inspections get booked faster.
Areas We Serve In Durham, NC
Local pest control help across Durham and nearby Durham County areas.
Pests We Treat In Durham
Durham sees every pest below, sometimes several in one old house. Pick one for signs, costs and treatments.
When You Can Skip The Pro In Durham
A few mice in the garage or an ant trail in spring are fair DIY jobs. Snap traps, bait and some steel wool in the gaps go a long way.
Bed bugs and termites need a pro, full stop. Bug bombs push bed bugs into the next room, and termite damage in an old Durham crawl space hides until a floor joist goes soft.
How It Works
Tell Us The Problem
Fill in the short form with what you’re seeing and where in Durham.
Get Matched With A Local Pro
We pass it to a licensed company that already works in Duke / Trinity Park and nearby.
Book Your Treatment
You agree on a price and a time, and the tech treats the source.
Durham Pest Control FAQs
Drop it in the quote form with any Durham question we missed and we’ll answer it.
Does Durham County give out free mosquito dunks?
Yes, when stock allows. The Department of Public Health hands out one pack of six Bti dunks per household at 414 E. Main St., weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Supplies can be gone by late summer, so call 919-560-7800 first. Hardware stores sell the same dunks.
How do I avoid bringing bed bugs home near Duke or UNC?
Skip curbside mattresses and couches during move-out weeks. Check seams and joints on any used furniture with a flashlight.
After a trip, run your clothes through a hot dryer for at least 30 minutes. That heat kills bed bugs and their eggs.
My landlord won’t treat for roaches. What can I do?
North Carolina law requires landlords to keep rentals fit and habitable. Put the request in writing and keep a copy.
German roaches in a shared building need every unit treated, so push for building-wide service instead of one apartment.
Are ticks a problem around the Eno River?
Yes. Lone star ticks, American dog ticks and blacklegged ticks all live in Durham County woods, and the Eno trails get a lot of foot traffic.
Treat hiking clothes with permethrin and do a full check afterward. Yards bordering woods can get a spring and summer tick treatment.
Will a treatment bother my cat or my toddler?
Most indoor treatments use baits and crack sprays placed where kids and pets can’t reach. Keep them out of the room until surfaces dry.
Bed bug heat treatments mean everyone, pets included, leaves for the day.
Get A Free Quote In Durham
One short form, one free quote from a licensed Durham company. Homes in Duke / Trinity Park and Southpoint included.
Before anyone sprays, you can confirm their license with the NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control Division.
We cover Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Wilmington as well. Check the North Carolina page for statewide pest info.