Marketing agency for pest control companies

Updated · By the PPC Pros Canada team

Pest control technician using a sprayer

How Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Facebook ads work together for pest control companies

Pest control mixes urgent jobs and recurring plans. Google Search and Local Services Ads handle urgent infestations, while Facebook and Instagram sell seasonal and year-round prevention plans that raise the value of every customer.

Google Search ads

Captures urgent searches by pest type: bed bugs, mice, wasps and cockroaches.

Local Services Ads

Pay-per-lead calls for urgent jobs in markets where pest control is an LSA category.

Facebook & Instagram ads

Sells prevention plans and seasonal treatments, and offers plan upgrades to one-time customers.

Everything else

Email and text reminders to past customers before each season.

Marketing for pest control companies

How pest control customers choose a company

Pest problems are urgent, so most customers search, call and book the same day. Google Search and Local Services Ads carry the bulk of new customers, and fast phone answering is essential. Meta works better for prevention plans and seasonal reminders than for emergencies.

The most profitable pest control businesses convert one-time jobs into recurring plans. A follow-up offer by email, text or Meta retargeting after the first treatment can double the value of each customer.

Urgent on Google

Same-day needs are captured by Search and LSA.

Prevention on Meta

Seasonal plans sold before the problem starts.

Recurring plans

One-time customers offered ongoing protection.

Where customers see you

Your pest control business on every platform

The same customer might see your Facebook ad in March, search Google in April and call from a Local Services Ad in May. Each placement has its own format.

Google Search ad

Your Business

yourbusiness.ca › pest-control › mice

Sponsored

Licensed Pest Control Pros | Same-Day Mice Treatments | Discreet, Unmarked Service

Fast, safe treatment for mice, rats, bed bugs and insects. Licensed technicians and follow-up visits included.

Example ad. PPC Pros Canada writes and tests several versions for every campaign.

Local Services Ad

SponsoredPest Control Companies near Toronto

Your Business

Reviews

Google Verified

Serves Toronto · Open now

10+ years in business

CallMessage

Another business

Reviews

Google Verified

Serves Toronto · Closes 6 PM

3 years in business

CallMessage

Another business

Reviews

Google Verified

Serves Toronto · Open now

5+ years in business

CallMessage

More pest control companies in Toronto ›

Example layout. Ranking depends on distance, reviews, response rate and hours, not only budget.

Facebook & Instagram ad

Your Business

Sponsored ·

Mice start moving indoors when it gets cold. Book a fall rodent-proofing inspection: we seal entry points and set up a plan so you don’t hear scratching in the walls this winter.

Pest control technician using a sprayer

Instant form

Fall rodent-proofing

Book now
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Example Facebook feed ad. The same ad runs on Instagram, and the form opens without leaving the app.
Budget

How to split a pest control marketing budget

Our suggested starting point for pest control companies. After the first month, budget moves to whichever channel produces the cheapest booked jobs.

  • Google Search ads 50%

    Captures urgent searches by pest type: bed bugs, mice, wasps and cockroaches.

  • Local Services Ads 25%

    Pay-per-lead calls for urgent jobs in markets where pest control is an LSA category.

  • Facebook & Instagram 25%

    Sells prevention plans and seasonal treatments, and offers plan upgrades to one-time customers.

Suggested starting split, adjusted monthly once real cost-per-lead data comes in.

Tracking

What we track for pest control companies

The same lead actions are tracked across Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Meta, so no channel gets credit for another’s work.

Google Ads Goals › Conversions Example account
Conversion actionCategoryOptimizationStatus
Calls by pest type Phone call lead Primary Recording conversions
Booked treatments Book appointment Primary Recording conversions
Recurring plan sign-ups Submit lead form Primary Recording conversions
Missed calls Phone call lead Secondary Recording conversions
Year plan

A marketing calendar for pest control companies in Canada

WhenDemandGoogle AdsFacebook & Instagram
Mar–MayHighAnts and spring rodent activity.Fall rodent-proofing inspection
Jun–AugPeakWasps, ants and insects. Emergency ads.Retargeting and booking offers
Sep–NovPeakMice and rats move indoors. Raise rodent budgets.Retargeting and booking offers
Dec–FebSteadyBed bugs, cockroaches and recurring plans.Fall rodent-proofing inspection

Marketing for pest control companies: FAQ

How should pest control companies use Google and Facebook together?

Google and LSA for urgent infestations; Facebook for prevention plans and seasonal treatments.

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