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An upper-half market with bid estimates 10% below the typical state.
Short answer
Washington is in the upper half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of pest control search demand, with 216 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $14.28, 10% below the typical state ($15.92).
BTop searches
What people in Washington search for
The most-searched pest control terms in Washington, 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 Washington | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| bed bugs | 10K-100K | $7.60 |
| pest control carpenter ants | 1K-10K | $62.50 |
| carpenter ant control | 1K-10K | $62.50 |
| exterminator near meNear me | 1K-10K | $57.04 |
| pest control near meNear me | 1K-10K | $51.37 |
| pest exterminator near meNear me | 1K-10K | $51.37 |
| bug service near meNear me | 1K-10K | $51.37 |
| pest management near meNear me | 1K-10K | $51.37 |
| pest and rodent control near meNear me | 1K-10K | $51.37 |
| pesticide control | 1K-10K | $46.98 |
| termite control | 1K-10K | $44.50 |
| termites | 1K-10K | $43.86 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Washington, 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 Washington
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $14.28 median bid estimate sits close to the $15.92 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $48.05 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.Washington 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 6 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.
DHow Washington compares
Washington against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Missouri | 228 | $14.13 | 96 |
| 18 | South Carolina | 227 | $15.92 | 104 |
| 19 | Washington | 216 | $14.28 | 82 |
| 20 | Maryland | 208 | $21.91 | 97 |
| 21 | Alabama | 205 | $10.88 | 102 |
| 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 Washington
- 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
- Mold testing and remediation
- Fire sprinkler inspection
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Home additions
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Barndominiums
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Public adjusters
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Property management
- Cash home buyers and investors
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Warehouse racking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Washington, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology