Quick Answer
In the Twin Cities, a one-time pest control treatment averages $250 - $400, depending on the severity of the infestation. However, for year-round protection against ants, mice, and wasps, a quarterly maintenance plan (typically $40 - $60 per month) is often the most cost-effective choice. Always verify if the quote includes a re-treatment guarantee.
What Drives the Cost of Pest Control?
Size of the Home
Larger homes require more linear feet of barrier treatments and more bait stations in the basement or attic.
Type of Pest
A simple ant treatment takes less time and material than a full rodent exclusion that requires sealing entry points with copper mesh.
Severity of Infestation
Preventative treatments are significantly cheaper than reactive treatments for a massive, established colony.
Comparison Breakdown
One-Time Service
Best for: Immediate, isolated issues.
- Average Cost: $300
- Guarantee: 30 days
- Follow-ups: Extra fee
Annual Protection Plan
Best for: Peace of mind year-round.
- Average Cost: $49/mo
- Guarantee: Year-Round
- Follow-ups: Free
Common Questions Before Hiring
Are quotes free?
Yes. We offer 100% free phone consultations and in-person inspections with zero obligation to buy.
How fast can you get here?
For emergencies like active wasp nests or severe infestations, we often provide same-day or next-day service.
Are the treatments safe?
We prioritize EPA-approved, botanical, and micro-encapsulated treatments that dry fast and are safe for kids and pets.
Do you guarantee your work?
Absolutely. If pests return between your scheduled seasonal treatments, we return and re-treat at no extra cost.
Do I have to sign a contract?
We offer both one-time emergency services without contracts, and discounted annual protection plans for year-round peace of mind.
What areas do you serve?
We provide rapid response pest control throughout the entire Twin Cities metro area and surrounding suburbs.
The Ankora Advantage
Real-World Savings
Last spring, a homeowner in Edina spent over $150 on hardware store sprays and traps for a persistent carpenter ant problem, only for the ants to return in July. They eventually signed up for our $49/mo protection plan, which completely eradicated the ants and kept mice out in the winter.
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Topic FAQs
No, our initial perimeter and interior inspections are 100% free with no obligation.
Our annual plans do require a 12-month agreement, which allows us to guarantee our results year-round.
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