An ant exterminator costs $250 per visit on average, with most homeowners paying $200 to $300, according to Angi.1 HomeAdvisor publishes a $150 average within an $80 to $500 range for a single treatment.2 Fixr publishes a $250 average for general ant treatment of a 2,000 sq. ft. house, excluding fire and carpenter ants.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a guide updated September 2026, HomeAdvisor figures from a guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide last updated August 2022. Your price depends on ant species, infestation severity, treatment method, and home size.
Safety note: the treatments priced below involve pesticides. The National Pesticide Information Center advises anyone considering pesticide use to try a lower-toxicity product first and to always read and follow all label instructions carefully.4
$250
average per visit (Angi, 2026)
$200–$300
typical visit range (Angi, 2026)
$150
average single treatment (HomeAdvisor, 2026)
$250
defined 2,000 sq. ft. job (Fixr, 2022)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Sep 2026) | $250 average per visit; most pay $200 – $300 | Fumigation $1,300 – $4,000; specialty treatments $250 – $500 |
| HomeAdvisor (updated Jun 2026) | $150 average; $80 – $500 range for a single treatment | Corporate sibling of Angi – where their figures match, matching alone doesn’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Aug 2022) | $250 average for general treatment of a 2,000 sq. ft. house excluding fire and carpenter ants; range $200 – $300; low $150 (general treatment, under 2,000 sq. ft.); high $1,200 (carpenter ant treatment and remediation, over 3,000 sq. ft.) | Separately published, no shared sourcing stated |
The three headline sets differ and are presented as published, with no conclusion about why they differ. Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings; Fixr’s guide is older (August 2022) and its figures are labeled to that date throughout.
Cost by treatment method
| Method | Angi (2026) | HomeAdvisor (2026) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baiting / poisoned bait | $120 – $200 | $100 – $220 (poison treatment) | $120 – $200 |
| Barrier spray | $80 – $150 | $80 – $150 | $80 – $120 |
| Mound treatment (fire ants) | $100 – $250 | $100 – $150 | — |
| Two-step method | $500 – $1,000 | $500 – $1,000 | $600 – $900 |
| Fumigation (whole home) | $1,300 – $4,000 | $1,300 – $4,000 | $1,700 – $3,150 (2,000 sq. ft. property) |
| Specialty (fire or carpenter ants) | $250 – $500 | not listed | not listed |
Baiting matches between Angi and Fixr, and barrier spray and two-step figures match between the sibling pair (matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration). Fumigation spans differ between the sibling pair and Fixr and are presented as published.
Cost by infestation level
| Level | Angi (2026) | HomeAdvisor (2026) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $150 – $300 | $150 – $300 | $150 – $300 |
| Medium / moderate | $300 – $700 (moderate) | $300 – $500 | $300 – $500 |
| Large | included in moderate above | $400 – $700 | $400 – $700 |
| Severe | $800 – $1,400 | $800 – $1,400 | $800 – $1,200 |
Small-infestation figures match across all three publishers; the severe row matches only within the sibling pair. Angi groups medium and large into one moderate tier.
Cost by ant type
| Ant type | HomeAdvisor (2026) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenter ants | $250 – $500 | $250 – $500 |
| Fire ants | $100 – $300 | $100 – $300 |
| Pharaoh ants | $200 – $250 | $200 – $250 |
| Sugar ants | around $150 | $200 – $250 (listed as little black/sugar) |
| Argentine ants | around $150 (grouped with other common ants) | $200 – $300 |
| Other common ants (odorous house, thief, rover) | around $150 | $150 – $250 depending on species |
Carpenter, fire, and pharaoh figures match across the two separately published pages (no shared sourcing stated). The sugar and Argentine rows differ and are presented as published. Fixr also prices less common species: rover, field, and grease ants at $150 to $160; acrobat, citronella, pavement, moisture, and odorous house ants at $200 to $250; and Allegheny mound, ghost, and harvester ants at $250 to $300.3
Cost by location in the home
| Location | Angi (2026) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | $80 – $300 | $80 – $300 |
| Pantry | not listed | $80 – $300 |
| Carpet | not listed | $100 – $300 |
| Shed | not listed | $100 – $300 |
| Plant pots | not listed | $100 – $350 |
| Walls | not listed | $100 – $500 |
| Lawn | $100 – $500 | $100 – $500 |
| Bathroom | not listed | $100 – $600 |
| Garage | $100 – $600 | $100 – $600 |
| Window frame | not listed | $125 – $400 |
| Ceiling | not listed | $125 – $500 |
| Heating ducts | not listed | $135 – $350 |
| Floorboards | $150 – $350 | $150 – $350 |
| Basement | $150 – $600 (attic/basement combined) | $150 – $500 |
| Attic | $150 – $600 (attic/basement combined) | $150 – $600 |
| Under house foundation | $175 – $500 | $175 – $500 |
| Bedroom | not listed | $200 – $500 |
Kitchen, lawn, garage, floorboards, and foundation figures match across the two separately published pages (no shared sourcing stated). Angi combines attic and basement into one tier; Fixr prices them separately.
Cost by home size
| Home size | Fixr (2022) | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 sq. ft. | $150 – $200 | not listed |
| 1,000 sq. ft. | $170 – $250 | not listed |
| 2,000 sq. ft. | $200 – $300 | $150 – $330 |
| 3,000 sq. ft. | $240 – $350 | $230 – $500 |
| 4,000 sq. ft. | $300 – $500 | not listed |
Cost by service frequency
| Frequency | Angi (2026) | Fixr (2022, 2,000 sq. ft. home) | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time visit | $200 – $300 | $200 – $300 | about $150 |
| Quarterly contract (per year) | $400 – $500 | $400 – $500 | around $400 – $480 for four treatments annually |
| Monthly contract (per year) | $900 – $1,200 | $900 – $1,200 | not listed |
| Annual contract | $100 – $200 | $100 – $200 | not listed |
Angi and Fixr publish identical frequency tables, with Fixr scoping its figures to a 2,000 sq. ft. home (separately published, no shared sourcing stated). HomeAdvisor’s per-year figures are lower and are presented as published, with no conclusion about why they differ.
Cost by company (Fixr, 2022, one-time visit)
| Company | Average cost |
|---|---|
| Terminix | $200 – $350 (stated: $200 traditional, $350 premium treatment) |
| Orkin | $225 – $400 |
Add-ons and related services
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Follow-up or retreatment visits | $40 – $120 per visit | Angi (2026) |
| Follow-up visits | $100 – $120 per additional visit | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Preventive barrier application | $60 – $200 | Angi (2026) |
| Emergency or same-day service | $50 – $150 added to standard rates | Angi (2026) |
| Eco-friendly or pet-safe treatment | $175 – $325 | Angi (2026) and Fixr (2022), matching |
| Structural repairs for carpenter ant damage | $200 – $2,000+ | Angi (2026) |
| Inspection report for real estate transactions | $75 – $200 | Angi (2026) |
| Sealing entry points | $50 – $125 per hour | Angi (2026) |
| Handyperson for sealing and repairs | $60 – $125 per hour, plus materials | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
The follow-up visit spans differ and are presented as published; the pet-safe figure matches across separately published pages (no shared sourcing stated).
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does an Ant Exterminator Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does an Ant Exterminator Cost? (2025 data, updated 2026)
3. Fixr — Ant Exterminator Cost (2022)
4. National Pesticide Information Center — Ants