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A lower-half market with bid estimates 28% above the typical state.
Short answer
Oregon is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of pest control search demand, with 154 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $20.34, 28% above the typical state ($15.92). Advertisers bid more here than in most states, which makes organic visibility worth more.
BTop searches
What people in Oregon search for
The most-searched pest control terms in Oregon, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Oregon | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| pest control | 1K-10K | $47.00 |
| pest exterminator near meNear me | 1K-10K | $47.00 |
| bug service near meNear me | 1K-10K | $47.00 |
| pest management near meNear me | 1K-10K | $47.00 |
| pest and rodent control near meNear me | 1K-10K | $47.00 |
| pesticide control | 1K-10K | $47.00 |
| termites | 1K-10K | $46.27 |
| pest control services | 1K-10K | $43.11 |
| exterminator services | 1K-10K | $43.11 |
| bed bug exterminator | 1K-10K | $28.90 |
| bed bug pest control | 1K-10K | $28.90 |
| bedbugs exterminator | 1K-10K | $28.90 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Oregon, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a pest control company in Oregon
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $20.34 median top-of-page bid estimate, every ranking you earn in the Map Pack or organic results replaces clicks that are priced higher in Oregon than in most states.What to doPut organic work first, and judge paid campaigns on cost per booked job, not cost per click.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $47.00 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Oregon sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 4 of the top 12 terms are "near me" searches.Proximity drives a large share of demand.What to doYour Google Business Profile, service area and reviews carry real weight.
- C5 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 79, where 100 is the US average.What to doPlan targets on the state’s own numbers, not national averages.
DHow Oregon compares
Oregon against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Colorado | 169 | $17.35 | 85 |
| 28 | Kansas | 154 | $17.35 | 120 |
| 29 | Oregon | 154 | $20.34 | 79 |
| 30 | Connecticut | 150 | $20.00 | 100 |
| 31 | Arkansas | 140 | $15.65 | 103 |
| Typical state (median) | $15.92 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for pest control companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a pest control company get more leads?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Oregon
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Home additions
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Property management
- Ranch and land brokers
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Shipbroking
- Warehouse racking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Oregon, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology