Market brief / Pest control in New HampshirePage 1 of 1
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A lower-half market with bid estimates 20% above the typical state.
Short answer
New Hampshire is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of pest control search demand, with 81 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $19.04, 20% above the typical state ($15.92). Advertisers bid more here than in most states, which makes organic visibility worth more.
BTop searches
What people in New Hampshire search for
The most-searched pest control terms in New Hampshire, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in New Hampshire | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| termites | 1K-10K | $40.51 |
| pest control near meNear me | 1K-10K | $30.00 |
| pest exterminator near meNear me | 1K-10K | $30.00 |
| bug service near meNear me | 1K-10K | $30.00 |
| pest management near meNear me | 1K-10K | $30.00 |
| pest and rodent control near meNear me | 1K-10K | $30.00 |
| bed bugs | 1K-10K | $3.55 |
| cockroaches | 1K-10K | $0.56 |
| stink bugs | 1K-10K | $0.24 |
| mosquito control near meNear me | 100-1K | $49.09 |
| mosquito control companies near meNear me | 100-1K | $49.09 |
| mosquito abatement near meNear me | 100-1K | $49.09 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, New Hampshire, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a pest control company in New Hampshire
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $19.04 median top-of-page bid estimate, every ranking you earn in the Map Pack or organic results replaces clicks that are priced higher in New Hampshire than in most states.What to doPut organic work first, and judge paid campaigns on cost per booked job, not cost per click.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $40.51 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 Total demand is modest.Each lead carries more weight, so tracking every one to a booked job matters more than chasing volume.What to doOne well-built site with strong service pages can often cover the whole state.
- C4 8 of the top 12 terms are "near me" searches.Proximity drives a large share of demand.What to doYour Google Business Profile, service area and reviews carry real weight.
DHow New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | West Virginia | 96 | $17.35 | 71 |
| 39 | Hawaii | 90 | $11.54 | 74 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | 81 | $19.04 | 91 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | 80 | $27.43 | 100 |
| 42 | Rhode Island | 73 | $25.36 | 71 |
| Typical state (median) | $15.92 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for pest control companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a pest control company get more leads?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in New Hampshire
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Water heaters
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Financial advisors
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
Google Ads Keyword Planner, New Hampshire, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology