Pest control market expands as IPM and green tech gain ground

By AI, Created 9:40 AM UTC, May 26, 2026, /AGP/ – The global pest control market is growing on disease risk, urbanization, climate pressure and stricter food-safety standards, according to Allied Market Research. The report says chemical control still leads, but biological methods, AI tools and integrated pest management are taking share as operators respond to regulation and sustainability demands.

Why it matters: - Pest control demand is rising as vector-borne disease risk, urban growth and climate change expand infestation pressures across homes, farms and businesses. - The market is also shifting toward lower-toxicity and data-driven methods, which could reshape spending across chemicals, services and monitoring tools. - U.S. agricultural pest damage alone is nearly $20 billion a year, underscoring the economic cost of ineffective control.

What happened: - Allied Market Research said the global pest control market is expanding steadily, with the outlook driven by health, hygiene and food-safety concerns. - The report was released May 26, 2026 from Wilmington, Delaware. - The firm said diseases including malaria, dengue fever, Lyme disease and salmonellosis are supporting demand for professional pest management. - The report points to growing use of integrated pest management, biological alternatives and digital tools across the industry. - Allied Market Research also promoted sample pages of the research overview and statistical data and graphs, plus key players’ strategies.

The details: - Chemical pest control accounted for nearly 60% of market revenue in 2024, led by insecticides, rodenticides and fumigation products. - Biological pest control is projected to be the fastest-growing type segment, with a 5.7% CAGR through 2034. - Eco-friendly pest control solutions are expected to generate about $6.5 billion by 2030. - Integrated pest management represented about 20% of total market share in 2023 and is projected to reach nearly 25% of industrial pest control service offerings in the coming years. - Digital tools gaining traction include AI-powered pest detection, smart rodent traps, drone-enabled mosquito treatment and predictive pest analytics. - The global food service industry spent nearly $5 billion on pest control services in 2023 to meet food-safety and health requirements. - Bird control solutions are projected to grow at about 6.3% CAGR through 2034. - Bird infestations cause nearly $3 billion in annual damage to commercial and industrial infrastructure. - Commercial applications held more than 40% market share in 2024, supported by needs at hotels, restaurants, hospitals, food processors and retail sites. - Industrial applications are projected to grow at 5.8% CAGR, driven by demand in pharmaceutical manufacturing, logistics and food processing.

Between the lines: - The market data suggests pest control is moving from a mostly chemical service model toward a mix of compliance, prevention and automation. - Regulation is a major accelerant, with the EPA, FIFRA and FFDCA pushing organizations toward more compliant pest management technologies. - North America led with about 35% market share in 2024, helped by regulation, health awareness, climate-related pest spread and advanced technology adoption. - Europe remains mature and tightly regulated, favoring biological methods, integrated pest management and reduced chemical reliance. - Asia-Pacific is among the fastest-growing regions, with China, India, Indonesia and Southeast Asia benefiting from urbanization, agriculture growth and higher hygiene awareness. - India stands out as urban migration increases pest pressure in dense cities. - LAMEA growth is tied to public health, food safety and vector-borne disease prevention, with Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and the UAE as key markets. - The competitive field includes Rentokil Initial, Rollins, BASF, Bayer, Syngenta, Anticimex, FMC, Dodson Pest Control and Cleankill Environmental Services. - Companies are trying to gain share through acquisitions, biological product development, AI integration and more sustainable service lines.

What’s next: - Biological control and IPM are likely to keep gaining share as customers and regulators favor environmentally responsible options. - The report suggests continued investment in detection software, smart devices and predictive analytics as operators try to cut costs and improve efficiency. - Growth should remain strongest in commercial, industrial and fast-urbanizing markets where compliance and infestation risk are highest.

The bottom line: - Pest control is no longer just about extermination; the market is becoming a technology- and sustainability-driven industry with stronger growth in prevention, monitoring and biological solutions.