Pest control in Phoenix: costs, city services and local pests

Phoenix pest control is shaped by the desert: scorpions, termites, feral bees and roof rats come up far more often than in most US cities. This page explains which public services exist, what Arizona law says about rentals, what private treatment typically costs, and how to check a company.

We are a comparison and referral service, not a pest control company. We do not treat properties ourselves and we cannot promise a quote, a price or a response time.

Local pest issues in Phoenix

Bark scorpions

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension says the bark scorpion is the only Arizona scorpion species considered potentially life-threatening. In its publication on scorpions of the desert Southwest, it says 95% of bark scorpions in harbourage studies preferred hollow block walls as refuges, which is why they so often turn up around Phoenix homes. It also says scorpions are difficult to manage with pesticides alone, and that pest-proofing the home is by far the most effective way to reduce contact. That means door sweeps, sealing gaps and cutting down the insects they feed on.

When you compare quotes, ask what exclusion work is included, not just how often the company will spray. HomeGuide reports $150 to $350 for a one-time scorpion visit. For a sting, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911 in an emergency.

Termites and the state termite record

According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, a licensed company that treats a property for termites must record the treatment on a Termite Action Report Form (TARF) and submit it to the Department, where it becomes a public record. The Department runs an online eTARF search, so you can research the termite history of any property that has had a treatment reported. Public searches cover the last three years of records. That’s useful before you buy a home or sign a termite contract. See our guides to suspected termites: what to record and termite treatment contracts in the USA.

Feral bees, roof rats and mosquitoes

Maricopa County Environmental Services says its Vector Control Division investigates all feral bee complaints to find the responsible party, who can then remove the hive if needed. If you find a swarm or colony on your own property, it says to call a pest control company, and it stresses that it is not an emergency responder. It investigates roof rat and fly complaints the same way, and does not provide bait stations or traps to the public. For mosquitoes, the Division runs traps every week all year, tests Culex mosquitoes for West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses, and tests Aedes aegypti for chikungunya, dengue and Zika. Our guide to bees nesting near your home explains the next steps if bees move in.

Public services: what they cover and what they cost

What private pest control costs

We found no independent, published price survey for Phoenix, so we use national ranges rather than invent a local figure.

Source: How Much Does Pest Control Cost? (2026), HomeGuide (homeguide.com), one-time visit ranges, checked September 2026. Full table in our US pest control cost guide.

HomeGuide also reports $150 to $350 for scorpions and $125 to $1,000 for bee removal, depending on the species, colony size and where the hive is.

Renting: who is responsible?

Arizona has a specific bed bug law in the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, A.R.S. 33-1319. Landlords must give bed bug educational materials to existing and new tenants, and must not enter into a lease for a unit they know has a current bed bug infestation. Tenants must not knowingly move infested items into a unit and must notify the landlord in writing or electronically if they know bed bugs are present. The section does not apply to single-family homes. For other pests, report the problem to your landlord in writing and keep records. See our guide to pests in a rented home.

How to choose a pest controller in Phoenix

• Check the licence. Pest control businesses and applicators in Arizona are licensed through the Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Office of Pest Management. The Department says consumers can get information on the licence status of any business or individual licensee, including the history of complaints filed against them.
• Ask for the TARF. If a company treats for termites, it must file a Termite Action Report Form. Ask for a copy and check it appears on eTARF.
• Prefer proofing over spraying for scorpions. Ask what sealing and habitat work is included. Read our guide to reading a US pesticide label if you plan any do-it-yourself treatment.

Pest control businesses in Phoenix

These businesses are listed from public business information. We have not checked their licences, and a listing is not an endorsement.

Common questions

Sources

• Scorpions of the Desert Southwest United States (AZ1768), University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (acis.cals.arizona.edu)
• Scorpions, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (extension.arizona.edu)
• Vector Control, Maricopa County Environmental Services (maricopa.gov)
• Fight the Bite, Maricopa County (maricopa.gov)
• Termites and Pest Management FAQs, Arizona Department of Agriculture Office of Pest Management (agriculture.az.gov)
• Termite Action Report Form Search, Arizona Department of Agriculture (agriculture.az.gov)
• A.R.S. 33-1319 Bedbug control; landlord and tenant obligations, Arizona Legislature (azleg.gov)
• How Much Does Pest Control Cost? (2026), HomeGuide (homeguide.com)

Last checked: September 2026.