Pest control in Dubai usually costs AED 120-1,500+ depending on pest type, property size and treatment method. Most apartment treatments for cockroaches or crawling insects fall around AED 150-350. Villas usually run AED 300-800+. Bed bug, termite and rodent treatments cost more because the inspection, method and follow-up requirements are different.
Pest Control Dubai: Cost, Treatment Types & Safety explains what each treatment includes, how prices compare across pest types and property sizes, what safety steps to follow and what to check before approving a quote.
If you are moving into a new property, pest control is best completed before furniture arrives and before the final deep clean. For the full sequence, compare this guide with the Dubai move-in checklist and the deep cleaning Dubai guide.
Pest control Dubai: at a glance
| Service | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General pest control - studio / 1BR | AED 120-250 | Cockroaches, ants and crawling insects |
| General pest control - 2-3BR apartment | AED 180-350 | Scales with rooms, bathrooms and drains |
| Villa pest control | AED 300-800+ | Garden, external drains and service rooms add scope |
| Cockroach / ant treatment | AED 120-300 | Gel bait plus targeted spray |
| Bed bug treatment | AED 250-900+ | Inspection, room-by-room treatment and follow-up often needed |
| Rodent control | AED 200-600+ | Traps, bait stations and entry-point checks |
| Mosquito / fly control | AED 150-450+ | Outdoor fogging or source treatment |
| Termite inspection | Free-AED 200 | Inspection before treatment quote |
| Termite treatment | AED 800-5,000+ | Soil treatment, baiting or drilling depending on scope |
| Commercial pest control | AED 250-1,500+ | Reports and contracts often required |
| Annual / quarterly contract | AED 600-3,000+ | Useful for villas, food businesses and managed properties |
Prices usually exclude 5% VAT. Final quotes depend on infestation severity, access, warranty, follow-up scope and whether the job is residential or commercial.
Why pest control matters more in Dubai
Dubai homes create near-ideal conditions for pests year-round: warm temperatures, high humidity, dense apartment buildings, shared drainage lines, food delivery packaging, balcony access and frequent move-ins. Cockroaches, ants, flies, mosquitoes, bed bugs, rodents and termites each need different treatment methods, which is why a single flat-rate quote rarely covers the actual problem.
For residents, pest control is mainly about comfort, hygiene and stopping a recurring infestation before it spreads. For restaurants, cafes, food businesses, nurseries, warehouses and building managers, it is also a compliance and public-health issue.
Dubai Municipality is the official local authority connected to public-health and pest-control regulation in the emirate. That is why informal door-to-door treatments, unlabelled products and vague chemical spraying should be avoided entirely.
Pest control cost in Dubai: 2026 price guide
The biggest pricing factors are not square footage alone. Pest type and treatment method often matter more than property size.
For budgeting, this pest control cost Dubai guide should be used as a starting range rather than a fixed menu because follow-up visits, warranty and treatment scope can change the final quote.
Infestation severity
A light cockroach presence in one kitchen is different from an established colony around drainage lines throughout an apartment. Severe infestations require more product, more time and usually a follow-up visit.
Number of bathrooms
Each bathroom adds meaningful labour time, especially for drain treatment, tile-junction work and pipe penetrations. Properties with three or more bathrooms often see a noticeable jump compared with similar-sized homes with fewer bathrooms.
Specialist pest type
Bed bugs, termites and rodents require different equipment, more preparation, site-specific assessment and often multiple visits. Quoting these jobs at a flat rate without asking questions is a red flag.
Follow-up visits and warranty
A quote that includes a 60-day warranty and one follow-up visit is genuinely different from a same-price quote with no warranty. Both numbers may look similar on paper, but the real value is different.
Documentation and compliance
Certificates, treatment reports, product records and scheduled service logs add cost and time. They are often required for commercial premises, food businesses, short-term rentals and landlord or building-management compliance.
Villa scope
Gardens, external drains, irrigation systems, roof areas, storage rooms, garages and pump rooms can significantly extend villa pest control time compared with a basic indoor apartment quote.
Treatment types: what each service includes
General crawling insect treatment
This is the standard residential pest control service for cockroaches, ants, silverfish and similar pests. A thorough job includes gel bait in kitchen and bathroom areas, targeted residual spray, drain treatment, skirting treatment and practical advice on food storage and gap sealing.
In Dubai apartments, pests often travel through shared drainage lines and service shafts. Treating only visible floor surfaces may reduce what you see without addressing where the problem enters. Ask whether the quote covers under-sink cabinets, bathroom floor drains, balcony drains and service shaft access points.
Cockroach control Dubai
Cockroaches are among the most common Dubai apartment complaints. A proper cockroach control treatment focuses on kitchens, floor drains, under-sink areas, the fridge plinth, bathroom drains, laundry rooms and gaps around pipe penetrations.
Gel bait is often more effective indoors than heavy chemical spraying because it targets the colony rather than only surface contact. The technician should explain exactly where products are applied and provide a clear re-entry time for residents, children and pets.
Bed bug treatment Dubai
Bed bugs require a careful, room-by-room process. The provider should inspect mattresses, bed frames, headboards, sofa seams, curtains, luggage storage areas and wall cracks. A single visit may not be sufficient if eggs are present or if the infestation has spread beyond one room.
Before booking, ask what preparation is required. You may need to bag clothing, wash bedding at high temperature, reduce clutter around beds and keep furniture accessible. Moving to another room during treatment can spread the problem rather than contain it.
Termite treatment Dubai
Termite treatment is almost always quoted after inspection. Methods vary by property: soil treatment, baiting systems, drilling, wood treatment or perimeter protection depending on infestation type and access. For villas, risk can be linked to garden soil, moisture, wooden door frames, skirting boards, built-in cabinets and hidden structural pathways.
Any provider offering a full termite quote without inspecting the property and explaining the treatment method is worth treating with caution. Warranty documentation matters significantly for termite work.
Rodent control
Effective rodent control goes beyond bait placement. A complete service identifies entry points, food sources, ceiling and service-shaft access, gaps under doors, waste areas and building-level pathways.
For apartments, confirm whether the issue is isolated to your unit or shared across floors because building management involvement may be needed. For villas, inspect garden boundaries, storage rooms, drain covers, garage gaps and any outdoor kitchen or barbecue area.
Mosquito and fly control
Mosquito and fly activity in Dubai is often tied to standing water, garden irrigation pooling, balcony drains, waste areas and nearby communal landscaping. Outdoor fogging reduces immediate activity, but source reduction delivers better lasting results.
Ask whether the provider will inspect breeding sources such as plant trays, blocked floor drains, garden water pooling and waste storage rather than only fogging the visible outdoor space.
Safety: what to confirm before any treatment
Pest control should be taken seriously. Do not accept vague chemical spraying with no product explanation, no company identification and no safety instructions.
Before approving a booking, confirm:
For service-quality disputes, Consumer Rights Dubai and the UAE consumer protection guide are useful starting points. For homeowners, the practical rule is straightforward: use a licensed provider, never accept unlabelled products and follow the technician's safety instructions exactly.
Pest control before move-in: best order
If the property is empty, pest control should be completed before deep cleaning and before furniture arrives. Access to kitchen corners, floor edges, built-in wardrobes, bathroom drains and balcony drains is far easier in an empty property.
For the complete handover flow, use the Dubai Move-In Checklist - 9 Essential Home Services Before Moving Day.
Apartment vs villa pest control in Dubai
Apartments share building-level factors: service shafts, garbage rooms, shared drains, neighbouring units and building-wide pest pressure. If pests return quickly after treatment, ask building management whether other units or common areas have the same problem.
Villas require wider scope. Gardens, external drains, irrigation, waste storage, roof access, garages, maid's rooms, pump rooms and outdoor kitchens can all affect the outcome. A villa pest control quote should clearly state whether outdoor areas are included in the price or charged separately.
| Factor | Apartment | Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Main entry points | Shared drains, service shafts, neighbouring units | Garden, soil, external walls, garage and roof |
| Typical scope | Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and balcony | Indoor rooms plus garden, external drains and storage |
| Building involvement | Sometimes needed for recurring pests | Usually self-contained, except community landscaping |
| Quote variables | Rooms, bathrooms, floor and access | Outdoor areas, service rooms and garden size |
How to compare pest control quotes in Dubai
Do not compare headline prices alone. An AED 149 quote and an AED 350 quote can represent completely different services.
| Item | What to compare | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pest type | Cockroach, bed bug, termite, rodent, mosquito or general | Different pests need different methods |
| Treatment method | Gel, spray, bait, trap, fogging, soil treatment | Changes safety steps, cost and follow-up |
| Areas covered | Kitchen, bathrooms, garden, drains, roof or service room | Partial coverage can lead to recurrence |
| Follow-up and warranty | 30, 60 or 90 days, or none | Recurring pests may need a second visit |
| Safety instructions | Re-entry time, children, pets and food areas | Protects residents and improves results |
| Documentation | Invoice, treatment report, certificate or product details | Important for landlords and commercial sites |
For broader quote checks, read Home Service Quotes Dubai - Compare Before You Book and Reliable Home Services Dubai - Cost, Checks & Red Flags. If your property also has hygiene or water-related issues, the water tank cleaning Dubai guide may help you sequence related services.
Red flags: when to keep comparing
| Red flag | What it suggests |
|---|---|
| Cannot share company name, licence or approval details | Possibly unlicensed; avoid |
| Offers only strong spray with no pest diagnosis | May not treat the source |
| No clear re-entry time or cleaning instructions | Safety process is weak |
| Does not ask about children, pets, pregnancy or allergies | Important safety context skipped |
| Promises permanent removal from one basic visit for bed bugs, termites or rodents | Usually unrealistic |
| Cannot provide written invoice or treatment scope | No accountability after the job |
| Very low quote but no follow-up, warranty or key treatment areas | Scope is likely incomplete |
Compare pest control quotes in Dubai
Pest control is one of those services where the right scope matters more than the lowest price. A basic cockroach gel treatment, a full villa pest control visit, bed bug treatment and termite treatment are very different jobs.
Bestimate lets you describe the pest issue once, add photos if useful and compare Dubai pest control providers by price, availability, treatment scope and warranty before booking.
Compare pest control quotes in Dubai
Describe the pest issue once, add photos if useful and compare licensed providers by price, treatment scope, warranty and availability before booking.
Compare Pest Control Quotes in Dubai
Frequently asked questions
How much does pest control cost in Dubai?
General pest control for a studio or one-bedroom apartment starts around AED 120-250. Two to three-bedroom apartments typically run AED 180-350. Villas run AED 300-800 or more. Specialist treatments for bed bugs, termites or rodents cost more depending on severity, method and follow-up included.
Is pest control safe for children and pets in Dubai?
It can be safe when done by a licensed provider using UAE-registered or approved products and when residents follow the re-entry, ventilation and cleaning instructions precisely. Always inform the provider about babies, pregnant residents, elderly residents, pets, aquariums and allergies before the job begins.
Should pest control be done before or after deep cleaning?
For move-in situations, pest control should come before deep cleaning. Treatment is more effective in an empty property, and the deep clean can happen after the advised waiting period.
How often should pest control be done in Dubai?
For apartments with occasional pests, one treatment may be enough. For recurring cockroaches, villas, food businesses or buildings with ongoing pressure, quarterly or annual contracts are usually more practical and cost-effective per visit.
Are bed bugs removed in one visit?
Not always. Bed bug treatment may require room preparation, targeted treatment and at least one follow-up because eggs and hidden bugs can remain in mattresses, frames, sofas and cracks after the initial visit.
Is termite treatment expensive in Dubai?
More than general pest control, yes. Termite treatment requires inspection and site-specific work. Villas and properties with garden soil, moisture, wooden fixtures or hidden structural access points typically need a custom quote after inspection.
Who pays for pest control - tenant or landlord?
It depends on the tenancy contract, timing and cause. Move-in infestations, building-wide issues or structural entry points may require landlord or building management involvement. Routine hygiene-related issues during occupancy often fall to the tenant. Document the issue with photos and written communication before arranging paid treatment.
What should I do after pest control treatment?
Follow the provider's instructions. Ventilate when advised, avoid cleaning treated surfaces too soon, keep food sealed, fix leaks and dripping taps, empty waste bins regularly and seal obvious gaps around pipes, door frames and drainage covers where possible.
Sources
Dubai Municipality | Consumer Rights Dubai complaints | UAE consumer protection guide | Image note: indoor villa pest-control service images generated for Bestimate. Photo sources: Wikimedia Commons Palm Jumeirah villa photo, Wikimedia Commons The Villa Dubai photo and Wikimedia Commons mosquito-control spraying photo. Public Dubai pest control price benchmarks checked from provider pages in May 2026.
