What's the NAICS code for pest control?
Pest control is 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services. The Census index lists exterminating, termite control and inspection, fumigating, bird proofing and mosquito eradication there. Pest control on farms is 115112, and in forests 115310.
The codes, side by side
| Code | What the Census index lists | Small business size limit | New federal contracts and orders, FY2026 | Of those, under $250,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services | Exterminating services, termite control services, fumigating services, bird proofing services, mosquito eradication services | $17.5 million | 310 | 287 |
| 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating | Pest control services, agricultural | $9.5 million | 111 | 96 |
Size limits are average annual revenue over the last five years, from the SBA table. Contract counts are from USAspending.gov, October 2025 to September 2026.
Federal pest control contracts are mostly small: 287 of the 310 new 561710 contracts and orders in FY2026 were under $250,000. Some pest work is bought inside facility contracts too. In FY2026, 20 new 561210 contracts and orders mentioned pests.
Other codes worth listing
- 561730 Landscaping Services ($9.5 million): if you also spray lawns and trees.
- 561720 Janitorial Services ($22.0 million): if you also clean the buildings you treat.
- 561210 Facilities Support Services ($47.0 million): pest control as part of a whole-facility contract.
Agencies don't always code the same work the same way, so listing every code that fits gets more bids in front of you. Our guide to which NAICS codes to list explains how.
Common questions
What is the NAICS code for exterminators?
561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services. Its size limit is $17.5 million in average annual revenue.
Is termite inspection a different NAICS code?
No. The Census index lists termite inspection and termite control under 561710 too.
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Sources
- Census Bureau: 2022 NAICS index
- 13 CFR 121.201: SBA size standards
- USAspending.gov: contract awards, FY2026 (pulled Nov 2, 2026)
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