Quick answer
Identify the pest before you sign anything, and seal the way in. You may not need a recurring plan, as several local companies offer one-time service. Check the Oregon Department of Agriculture license, and use a Wildlife Control Operator for animals that require one.
Companies to compare:Alpine Pest Management, Barnes Quality Pest Control, Central Oregon Pest Control, Dan’s Pest Control, High Desert Pest Solutions, Insight Pest Solutions, Pointe Pest Control, Solid Pest Solutions, Terminix Central Oregon, Think Wild.
Bend pest control companies to compare
These companies publish service in the Bend area. They are listed alphabetically. Posted prices and offers were current when we reviewed them in October 2026 and can change.
Company details were reviewed in October and November 2026. License numbers are shown as the company publishes them or as they appeared in state records at that time. Services, staff and license status change, so confirm what matters directly and in writing.
Alpine Pest Management
Based in: Bend (20750 NE High Desert Ln)
Phone: 541-389-4942
Services advertised: Ants, spiders, rodents and exclusion, wasps, and gopher, mole and vole trapping
Potential fit: Quarterly home programs, and yard pests that need trapping.
Ask about: Its ODA license, and how it seals rodent entry points.
Barnes Quality Pest Control
Based in: Bend (1030 SE 3rd St); part of Senske
License: CCB 178596
Phone: 541-389-9104
Services advertised: Ants, spiders, wasps, rodents, termites, bed bugs, dry rot inspections, wildlife and lawn care
Potential fit: A pest and wildlife problem together, or a structural pest inspection.
Ask about: Current wildlife permit details. It lists a Wildlife Control Operator number but wasn’t on the state’s September 2026 public list.
Central Oregon Pest Control
Based in: Bend (20300 Parr Ln), since 1966
License: CCB 77252; ODA 00239
Phone: 541-383-4181
Services advertised: General pests, wasps, rodents, termites with free inspections, and dry rot inspections
Potential fit: The longest-running Bend company we found, including termite and dry rot questions for home buyers.
Ask about: What a free termite inspection includes, and if it includes a written report.
Dan’s Pest Control
Based in: Serves Bend, Redmond, Sunriver and Sisters
Phone: 541-610-8609
Services advertised: Ants, spiders, bees and wasps, honey bee removal options and mole trapping
Potential fit: No-contract service for homes and vacation properties.
Ask about: Its ODA license number, which isn’t posted, and products used.
High Desert Pest Solutions
Based in: Mobile; serves Bend and surrounding towns
License: ODA 1017454
Phone: 541-815-6967
Services advertised: Ants, spiders, fleas, wasps, mice, rats and moles
Potential fit: A low-commitment option. It says there are no contracts and treatments start at $49.
Ask about: What’s included at the $49 starting price for your problem.
Insight Pest Solutions
Based in: Bend (1230 NE 3rd St) and Redmond
Phone: 541-241-2656
Services advertised: Ants, spiders, wasps, rodents, mosquitoes, bed bugs and crawl space or attic work
Potential fit: Homeowners who want a defined monthly plan. It lists its plan from $79 a month with a 24-month agreement.
Ask about: Cancellation terms, and whether you actually need a 24-month commitment.
Pointe Pest Control
Based in: Bend (63004 NE 18th St) and Redmond
License: CCB 221255
Phone: 541-371-2965
Services advertised: General pests, rodent exclusion, termites, wasps and liquid or heat bed bug treatment
Potential fit: Bed bugs, particularly if heat treatment is what you’re after, or a first-visit coupon.
Ask about: Whether the current first-visit offer requires a plan.
Solid Pest Solutions
Based in: Bend (mobile)
Phone: 541-678-2166
Services advertised: Ants, spiders, termites, rodents, honey bee hive relocation, birds, bats and wildlife
Potential fit: A company that focuses on what’s attracting pests, or relocating bees instead of killing them. It appeared on the state’s September 2026 wildlife list.
Ask about: Which animals its permit covers, and what relocation costs.
Terminix Central Oregon
Based in: Bend (40 SE Bridgeford Blvd)
Phone: 541-382-8252
Services advertised: General pests, termites, rodents, wasps, bed bugs, mosquitoes and ticks
Potential fit: A locally owned franchise offering the widest list of pests and both plans and one-time service.
Ask about: What’s covered under the plan, and terms for retreats.
Think Wild
Based in: Bend (62410 Erickson Rd); nonprofit wildlife hospital
Phone: 541-241-8680
Services advertised: Wildlife inspection, humane eviction with one-way exits, exclusion and damage repair
Potential fit: Bats, raccoons, squirrels or animals under the deck, with no trapping or poison. It appeared on the state’s September 2026 wildlife list.
Ask about: Seasonal timing limits, especially with bats or young animals.
Common Bend pests and who handles them
- Mice and pack rats: crawl spaces, attics and engine bays. Exclusion matters more than bait alone. See our insulation guide if they’ve damaged insulation.
- Carpenter ants: often a sign of damp wood. Find the moisture and get damaged wood checked.
- Yellowjackets and wasps: peak in late summer. Don’t seal or spray a nest in a wall without advice.
- Gophers, moles and voles: OSU Extension says fan-shaped mounds with a hole to one side are pocket gophers, while round volcano-shaped mounds are moles. Voles leave surface runways with open holes.
- Boxelder bugs: OSU says they’re a nuisance, not a damaging pest. Seal cracks, repair screens and vacuum them up. Sprays are rarely more effective.
- Bats and larger wildlife: call a wildlife specialist rather than a general pest company.
Do you need a contract?
Not always. OSU Extension advises being wary of long-term contracts and asking if you really need ongoing help. A persistent problem or a heavily wooded lot may justify a plan, but one wasp nest doesn’t. Good questions to ask:
- What pest did you find, and what evidence shows it?
- What’s the plan to remove the attraction and block the way in?
- How often do you really need to come back?
- What happens if pests return between visits?
- How do I cancel, and what would it cost?
License checks: pesticides and wildlife
Pesticide businesses in Oregon need an Oregon Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Operator license, and the people applying products need an applicator license in the right category. You can search ODA’s license database or call ODA at 503-986-4635.
Wildlife is separate. ODFW says anyone charging a fee to control certain animals, including furbearers such as raccoons and skunks, needs a Wildlife Control Operator permit. Bats and young animals may also have timing restrictions. Pest and exclusion carpentry may also involve a CCB license, so ask when repairs are in the scope.
Safety at home
- Cleaning up droppings: the CDC says not to sweep or vacuum droppings, as that can put virus particles into the air. Wear gloves, spray until very wet with disinfectant or a 1-to-9 bleach solution, let it soak 5 minutes, wipe it up with paper towels and throw them away in a covered can.
- Products: ask for names and EPA registration numbers, and how to keep kids and pets safe. “Green” and “natural” don’t mean risk-free. Integrated Pest Management uses non-chemical steps first.
- Bait and wildlife: rodent bait can affect pets, owls and hawks. Ask about alternatives, particularly outdoors.
- Mosquitoes: Bend has no public spraying program. Four Rivers Vector Control serves part of southern Deschutes County, so city residents would need a private company.
How to get comparable quotes
Prices range widely depending on the pest and plan. Ask each company to confirm in writing:
- Pest identified, and the evidence for it
- ODA license and, if needed, Wildlife Control Operator permit
- Products, method and safety steps
- Exclusion and repair work, and the price for it
- One-time price versus plan price
- Visit frequency and contract length
- Re-treatment guarantee
- Cancellation terms
Our contractor bid comparison checklist gives you a simple way to line those details up side by side.
Red flags
- A long contract at the door, before anyone has inspected
- No license number
- Refusal to name products
- Wildlife removal with no permit information
- Bait used inside with no plan to seal entry points
- Year-round spraying sold for a one-time problem
- Trapping or sealing in animals with no thought for their young
Common questions
How much does pest control cost in Bend?
Few companies post prices. High Desert Pest Solutions says treatments start at $49, and Insight lists a plan from $79 a month with a 24-month agreement. Most others offer free estimates, so get more than one.
Do I need a monthly or quarterly contract?
Not necessarily. Some local companies offer one-time service or no contracts. OSU Extension advises being wary of long-term contracts and asking whether you really need ongoing help.
How do I check that a pest control company is licensed?
Search the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s license database or call ODA at 503-986-4635. Ask which license categories they hold. For wildlife, ask for the ODFW Wildlife Control Operator permit.
Who removes squirrels, raccoons or bats in Bend?
ODFW’s September 2026 list included Think Wild, Solid Pest Solutions and Wildlife Nuisance Solutions as Bend businesses. Think Wild uses one-way exits and exclusion and does not trap or relocate.
What is digging mounds in my Bend yard?
OSU Extension says fan-shaped mounds with an off-center hole are pocket gophers, and round mounds are moles. Voles leave surface runways with open holes and no mounds.
Official sources & further research
For rules, licensing and local programs, use the current primary source before making a decision.