The total U.S. William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Pest Index increased 9 percent year-over-year in July 2025, slightly below the long-term average index growth rate of 10 percent.
The pest index accelerated in July, compared to 7 percent growth in June (on a workday-adjusted basis).
“Despite the better July result, the Pest Index is still running slightly below the long-term historical average,” William Blair Equity Researcher Tim Mulrooney says. “This may be due to continued headwinds in digital leads. We believe a more sophisticated approach to digital marketing will be necessary to drive leads in the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI.”
Dan Gordon, managing member of PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists, adds, “The U.S. economy overall showed mixed signals in July. An accelerating Pest Index that’s just slightly below the long-term average index growth rate indicates the industry remains resilient.”
The month’s results by segment include:
- The Residential Pest Index increased 12 percent year-over-year.
- The Commercial Pest Index increased 8 percent year-over-year.
- The Termite Index increased 6 percent year-over-year.
- The Bed Bug Index decreased 11 percent year-over-year.
- The Mosquito Index increased 5 percent year-over-year.
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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 149 privately held pest control companies across 38 states with combined annual 2024 revenue of $533 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. Learn more.
