NAICS Code for Pest Control Business
The NAICS code for a pest control business is 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services. It covers extermination, termite control, pest inspections and mosquito eradication for buildings and grounds. Agencies use it for recurring pest service at offices, housing, dining facilities and medical centers. Crop spraying belongs in 115112, and lawn weed control belongs in 561730.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 561710 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating | You spray or dust crops (agricultural pest control). | $9.5 million or less in receipts |
| 561730 Landscaping Services | Your work is mostly lawn weed control and fertilizing. | $9.5 million or less in receipts |
| 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | You consult on entomology without doing the treatment. | $19 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a pest control business?
The NAICS code for a pest control business is 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services. It covers extermination, termite control, pest inspections and mosquito eradication for buildings and grounds. Agencies use it for recurring pest service at offices, housing, dining facilities and medical centers. Crop spraying belongs in 115112, and lawn weed control belongs in 561730.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561710?
A business counts as small under NAICS 561710 with $17.5 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.