Serving Chicago and Cook County
Pest control in Chicago, IL: one call covers 10 service types
Rats, roaches, termites, bed bugs, wasps, or wildlife in the attic. One call connects you to an independent licensed provider serving Chicago and Cook County.
This number connects to an independent, licensed pest control provider working in Chicago. Chicago Rodent Pros is a referral service and may get paid when your call connects. It doesn't perform the work, and calling costs you nothing.
How it works
- Call and describe the problem
Tell the dispatcher what you're seeing, mice in the kitchen, a wasp nest under the eave, bites after sleeping, whatever it is.
- Get matched to a provider
The call routes to an independent licensed pest control company that works in your Chicago zip code.
- Get a written quote
The provider sets the price before any work starts, based on the pest, the spread, and the home.
- Schedule the visit
Same-day or next-day slots are common for active infestations; routine plans can be scheduled further out.
Who you are dealing with
- Who answers
- An independent, licensed pest control company serving Chicago and Cook County picks up, not some call center reading off a script.
- Who does the work
- That same company sends a technician to inspect the property, write the quote, and do the treatment.
- Who pays us
- You pay the provider directly, after seeing the written price. Chicago Rodent Pros charges you nothing.
Useful to know before you call
- address or cross streets
- photos of droppings, nests, or damage if you have them
- whether it's a rental unit
- Independent licensed providers
- Free to call
- No obligation
- The provider sets the price
Common questions
What does pest control cost in Chicago?
Depends on the pest. General pest plans typically run $150 to $400. Rodent exclusion is $350 to $1,000. Termite treatment runs $800 to $2,500, and bed bugs land between $300 and $1,500. Either way, the provider inspects first and hands you a written number before anything starts.
Why are mice and rats such a problem in Chicago?
Alley garbage corridors, aging housing stock from the two-flat and bungalow eras, and clay soil shifting around foundations all give Norway rats and house mice easy paths indoors. They're especially drawn in as they hunt for warmth from September through November.
Is pest control the landlord's job in a Chicago rental?
Generally, yes. Under the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance, landlords are typically on the hook for keeping rental units free of pests. A licensed provider can document the infestation in writing, which helps if you need to show a landlord there's a real problem.
Do I need a termite inspection if I live near Bridgeport or Woodlawn?
Older masonry two-flats and frame homes across Chicago neighborhoods like Bridgeport and Woodlawn can still have wood framing, sills, and porches at risk. Termite swarms peak in May and June. Mud tubes on the foundation or windows that suddenly won't budge are reasons to call this week, not wait around.
How fast can someone come out for an emergency like bed bugs or a wasp nest?
Emergency pests get fast attention. Active bed bug bites, a wasp nest near a door, roaches scattering across the kitchen, these are usually handled same-day or next-day by the provider you're connected with. Scheduling comes down to that company's own calendar, though, so they'll confirm timing on the call.
Does this service cover suburbs near Chicago, like Cicero or Oak Park?
Yes. The referral network covers Chicago and Cook County broadly, including nearby communities such as Cicero, Stickney, Berwyn, and Oak Park. Just mention your zip code or cross streets when you call, that way the dispatcher can match you to a provider working your area.