US Pest Index increases 8 percent in February 2026

The William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists total U.S. Pest Index increased 8 percent year-over-year in February 2026, falling below the long-term average index growth rate of 10 percent.

“This is the second month in a row that the index has hung below the long-term historical average,” said William Blair Equity Researcher Tim Mulrooney, in a news release. “Several companies have reported disruptive weather patterns causing operational disruption and affecting pest activity to start the year.”

Dan Gordon, managing member of PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists, added, “Although this marks the second consecutive month of deceleration, it appears to be largely driven by disruptive weather. The fundamentals of the pest control market remain strong.”

The month’s results by segment include:

· The Residential Pest Index increased 11 percent year-over-year.

· The Commercial Pest Index increased 6 percent year-over-year.

· The Termite Index increased 5 percent year-over-year.

· The Bed Bug Index decreased 18 percent year-over-year.

· The Mosquito Index increased 20 percent year-over-year.

About the William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Pest Index

The William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Pest Index tracks the monthly performance of 146 privately held pest control companies across 38 states with combined annual 2025 revenue of $583 million. The purpose of the report is to track the monthly performance of several U.S. pest markets. It does not include residential door-to-door companies.