Pest Control in Canada - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: September 2023
NAICS 56171CARevenue
$2.2bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
14,452
Businesses
1,364
Wages
$X.Xbn
Pest Control in Canada industry analysis
While the rise of bed bugs across Canada has left homeowners and business owners frustrated, it has been a boon for the Pest Control industry in Canada. The increasing ubiquity of these nighttime pests has fuelled demand for pest extermination professionals, underpinning robust revenue growth. COVID-19 contributed to a temporary decline in demand for bed bug removal services, though it led to increased demand for rodent control as rats and mice sought new food sources as restaurants closed. As a result of heightened demand for extermination and prevention services, industry revenue is expected to grow, increasing an annualized 6.2% to $2.2 billion over the five years to 2023, despite a decrease of 2.2% in 2023 alone.While bed bugs were typically confined to hotels and some residences in the past, the pests have begun to pop up in more unlikely spots like movie theatres, offices, and clothing stores. The increased occurrence of these pests has thus led to substantial demand for pest exterminators and rising service prices. Heightened demand for bed bug extermination has caused the number of companies in the industry to grow, increasing an annualized 4.1% to 1,364 enterprises over the five years to 2023. The increased prevalence of bed bugs has lifted profit for pest control service providers, as bed bugs are among the most lucrative sources of revenue because of the speed of their removal.Conditions are expected to remain positive moving forward, with industry revenue forecast to increase an annualized 1.7% to $2.4 billion over the five years to 2028. Bed bugs and other insect infestations are expected to become an increasingly prevalent concern in homes and commercial establishments, resulting in strong demand for pest extermination professionals, particularly in urban areas. This is likely to foster strong product development over the next five years. Given the public's growing concern over the potentially harmful effects of pesticides and other chemicals, environmentally friendly solutions will likely remain a growing development area.
Trends and Insights
- The residential pest control market is expected to grow faster than the commercial pest control market. This is because of the fact that residential homes are more likely to experience pest infestations than commercial businesses.
- Ongoing public health concerns, like vector-borne diseases and food safety, drive demand for pest control services. This is particularly true in sectors like healthcare and food processing.
- The industry is concentrated in urban areas. This is because pests are more likely to thrive in urban areas, where there is a greater availability of food and shelter.
- Companies are partnering with other businesses to offer integrated pest management (IPM) solutions. IPM is a holistic approach to pest control that focuses on prevention and non-chemical methods.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 6.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $2.2bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
COVID-19 had a mixed impact on the pest control industry
- People spent more time at home during the pandemic, which led to increased demand for pest control services. This was particularly true for pests like ants, cockroaches, and rodents.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Urbanization and housing trends will benefit the industry
- Canada's urban areas are growing, likely increasing demand for pest control services in densely populated regions.
Biggest companies in the Pest Control in Canada
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orkin Canada | 142.8 | 27.3 | 19.1 | |
Rentokil Steritech | 83.0 | N/A | N/A | |
Abell Pest Control Inc. | 30.4 | N/A | N/A |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Bed bug extermination, Rodent containment and extermination services and Ant extermination. Bed bug extermination is the largest segment of the Pest Control in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Bed bug extermination is a lucrative source of income
- Bed bug extermination services are typically the fastest and most lucrative category for pest control companies.
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Competitors
- Chemical Wholesaling in Canada
Complementors
- Property Management in Canada
- Janitorial Services in Canada
- Landscaping Services in Canada
International industries
- Pest Control in the US
- Building Pest Control Services in Australia
- Pest Control in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Pest Control industry in Canada controls and exterminates bed bugs, mosquitoes, rodents, ants and other insects and pests for residential and commercial clients. Operators also provide fumigation services.
What's included in this industry?
Bed bug exterminationRodent containment and extermination servicesAnt exterminationCompanies
Orkin CanadaRentokil SteritechAbell Pest Control Inc.Purchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
PRETREATMENTBED BUGFUMIGATIONIndustry Code
NAICS 561710 - Pest Control in Canada
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The residential pest control market is expected to grow faster than the commercial pest control market. This is because of the fact that residential homes are more likely to ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Ongoing public health concerns, like vector-borne diseases and food safety, drive demand for pest control services. This is particularly true in sectors like healthcare and f...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The industry is concentrated in urban areas. This is because pests are more likely to thrive in urban areas, where there is a greater availability of food and shelter.
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Companies are partnering with other businesses to offer integrated pest management (IPM) solutions. IPM is a holistic approach to pest control that focuses on prevention and ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Orkin is one of the largest pest control companies in the world, and it has a significant presence in Canada. Orkin is the market leader in commercial pest control in Canada.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Orkin Canada's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Rentokil Steritech's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Abell Pest Control Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Orkin Canada, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Rentokil Steritech, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Abell Pest Control Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Pest control companies must be licensed by the provincial government. Pest control companies must use pesticides that are registered with the Pest Management Regulatory Agenc...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The pest control industry in Canada is facing a number of challenges. Challenges include the increasing prevalence of pests resistant to pesticides, the rising cost of labor,...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Assets (2016-2021)
- Liabilities (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Canada include:
- Statistics Canada
- Industry Canada
- Canadian Business Patterns
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Pest Control industry in Canada in 2024?
The market size of the Pest Control industry in Canada is $2.2bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Pest Control in Canada industry in 2023?
There are 1,364 businesses in the Pest Control industry in Canada, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.1 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Pest Control industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Pest Control industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 6.2 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Pest Control industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Pest Control industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Pest Control market in Canada?
The biggest companies operating in the Pest Control market in Canada are Orkin Canada, Rentokil Steritech and Abell Pest Control Inc.
What does the Pest Control in Canada include?
Bed bug extermination and Rodent containment and extermination services are part of the Pest Control industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Pest Control in Canada?
The company holding the most market share in Canada is Orkin Canada.
How competitive is the Pest Control industry in Canada?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Pest Control industry in Canada.
