Pest control companies in Springfield, MO
Quick answer
2 pest control companies have a local office in Springfield, MO on 1-800Deals: Orkin of Springfield and Terminix of Springfield. University of Missouri Extension says one study found the brown recluse in about 70 percent of Missouri homes sampled. MU Extension says eastern subterranean termites swarm in Missouri in spring, usually on a warm, sunny day after rain, and large numbers of swarmers inside a house are a sure sign of infestation.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Pest control companies serving Springfield and nearby Greene County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Orkin of Springfield, 524 S Union Ave, Springfield. Services include pest control - residential, pest control - commercial, bed bug services, bird control, carpenter ant control, floor & drain cleaning; serves Aurora, Ava, Bolivar, Branson, Brookline, Camdenton, Carl Junction, Carthage, Hollister, Joplin and more.
- Terminix of Springfield, 1938 E Phelps St, Springfield. Services include pest control, termite control, bed bug treatment, mosquito control, attic insulation, wildlife control; serves Alba, Aldrich, Alton, Anderson, Arcola, Asbury, Ash Grove, Aurora, Ava, Avilla and more.
What to know about pest control in Springfield
Brown recluse spiders indoors
University of Missouri Extension says one study found the brown recluse in about 70 percent of Missouri homes sampled. It lives in dry, cluttered, undisturbed spaces with insects to feed on, and it is less likely in clutter-free homes. Look for a spider with six eyes and a dark, fiddle-shaped mark behind them. Source: University of Missouri Extension: Spiders
Termite swarms in spring
MU Extension says eastern subterranean termites swarm in Missouri in spring, usually on a warm, sunny day after rain, and large numbers of swarmers inside a house are a sure sign of infestation. It advises talking with at least three companies and with past customers, and avoiding any company that pushes you to sign immediately by hinting the house is structurally unsound. Source: University of Missouri Extension: Subterranean Termites
Ticks and mosquitoes around the yard
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department lists alpha-gal syndrome, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and Bourbon virus among tick-borne illnesses, and West Nile virus among mosquito-borne ones. It notes a mosquito can breed in as little as a teaspoon of standing water, so change pet water daily, refresh bird baths every three to four days and keep gutters draining. Source: Springfield-Greene County Health Department: Bug-Related Illnesses
Check the license
In Missouri, businesses that apply pesticides for hire are licensed by the Missouri Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Pesticide Control, through Certified Commercial Applicators and supervised Pesticide Technicians in categories that include general structural and termite pest control. Ask for the applicator's license and confirm it with the department's Pesticide Control Program at 573-751-5504 before signing a contract. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Are brown recluse spiders common in Springfield homes?
University of Missouri Extension says one study found the brown recluse in about 70 percent of Missouri homes sampled, mostly in dry, cluttered, undisturbed areas. Reducing clutter makes them less likely.
When do termites swarm in Missouri?
MU Extension says eastern subterranean termites swarm in spring, usually on a warm, sunny day after rain. Many swarmers inside the house is a sure sign of an infestation.
How do I cut down on mosquitoes in my Springfield yard?
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says mosquitoes can breed in a teaspoon of water, so empty standing water, change pet water daily, refresh bird baths every three to four days and keep gutters draining.
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