Pest Index Increased 9 Percent YOY in February

The total U.S. William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Pest Index increased 9 percent year-over-year in February 2025, the same as January’s result. The first two months of 2025 were slightly below the long-term average pest index growth rate of 10 percent.

“After normalizing for one less workday in February, the pest index increased 12 percent to 13 percent year-over-year,” said William Blair Equity Researcher Tim Mulrooney. “This is slightly stronger than January on a workday-adjusted basis, which may be partly explained by more difficult weather comparisons in January.”

Dan Gordon, managing member of PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists, added, “These results are in line with expectations, demonstrating the pest market’s overall strength and consistency.”

The month’s results by segment include:

· The Residential Pest Index increased 9 percent year-over-year.
· The Commercial Pest Index increased 10 percent year-over-year.
· The Termite Index increased 8 percent year-over-year.
· The Bed Bug Index increased 4 percent year-over-year.
· The Mosquito Index was flat year-over-year