The insect pest control market size is valued at US$ 14.85 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 21.33 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2031.

Rapid urbanization and growing population density worldwide are primary factors contributing to pest control market growth. As cities expand and population focuses in urban areas, insect-borne infections are becoming more prevalent. According to the United Nations, more than 56% of the global population now lives in urban areas, and estimates show that the figure will increase by 68% by 2050. As waste production and infrastructure growth intensify, urban life provides an ideal environment for pests such as mosquitoes, rodents, cockroaches, and bed bugs. Major metropolitan areas in regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Africa are reporting pests, often associated with congested housing, poor hygiene, and expansion of informal settlements. Thus, these experiences increased rodent and bed bug infections, motivating health departments and municipal governments to implement aggressive insect management policies.

Additionally, a global initiative in permanent urban planning is promoting the development and adoption of environmentally friendly and biological insect control solutions. For example, metropolitan cities such as San Francisco and Vancouver have introduced their municipal insect control programs with the aim of reducing environmental disruption and reducing infection through permanent means. These programs often emphasize nontoxic treatment and integrated insect management (IPM) techniques. Since urbanization continues to accelerate worldwide and governments prefer cleaner, healthier urban ecosystems, the global insect control market is expected to see sufficient growth in the coming years.

Increasing emphasis on environmental stability is shaping the global insect control market, with a remarkable change towards biological and environmentally friendly solutions. Increase in regulatory investigations on chemical pesticides, in collaboration with consumer demand for permanent insect control methods, has led to the adoption of bio-based and environmentally friendly options among homeowners and businesses worldwide. Major players in the insect control industry are actively expanding their portfolio to include green insect management solutions. For example, in November 2022, Rentocill Preliminary continued its global push for permanent insect control by integrating smart, eco-friendly techniques in its service offerings, combining digital monitoring with low dependence on chemical remedies. This approach aligns with increasing global demand for insect management strategies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high efficacy. Similarly, in March 2024, Andarmat Netherlands acquired the beneficial insect business of Antocare, strengthened its position as a major provider of biological plant protection solutions, and expanded its product portfolio with new technologies and services.

Based on the end user, the insect pest control market is segmented into residential/household, commercial facilities, animal husbandry, industrial, and crop protection. Residential/household held a significant market share in 2024. The residential/household category is a prominent end-user segment in the market for insect pest control, spurred by increasing health risk awareness of pest infestations and increasing demand for a safe and pest-free living environment. Homeowners prefer effective and easy-to-use products to manage common pests like mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, and termites. Urbanization, climate change, and increased awareness about vector-borne diseases further drive demand. Furthermore, developments in green and nontoxic insecticides are growing market demand among environmentally aware consumers, and hence, this segment is becoming ever more relevant to total market growth.

Some of the players operating in the insect pest control market include Arkion Life Sciences, Thermacell, SC Johnson and Son Inc, Eleeo brands, Intec Pharmacal Inc, 3M Co, EarthKind, Spectrum Brands Inc, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, and Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, and among others. Players operating in the insect pest control market focus on providing innovative products at affordable prices to fulfill customer demand.

The overall insect pest control market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers-along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders-specializing in the insect pest control market.