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A lower-half market with bid estimates 2% above the typical state.
Short answer
Vermont is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of pest control search demand, with 51 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $16.28, 2% above the typical state ($15.92).
BTop searches
What people in Vermont search for
The most-searched pest control terms in Vermont, 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 Vermont | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| bed bugs | 1K-10K | $2.88 |
| pest control near meNear me | 100-1K | $30.98 |
| pest exterminator near meNear me | 100-1K | $30.98 |
| bug service near meNear me | 100-1K | $30.98 |
| pest management near meNear me | 100-1K | $30.98 |
| pest and rodent control near meNear me | 100-1K | $30.98 |
| exterminator near meNear me | 100-1K | $28.90 |
| pesticide control | 100-1K | $27.60 |
| bed bug heat treatment | 100-1K | $18.31 |
| heat extermination for bed bugs | 100-1K | $18.31 |
| heat treatment bedbugs | 100-1K | $18.31 |
| bed bug removal heat | 100-1K | $18.31 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Vermont, 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 Vermont
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $16.28 median bid estimate sits close to the $15.92 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $30.98 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 6 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.
- C5 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 73, where 100 is the US average.What to doPlan targets on the state’s own numbers, not national averages.
DHow Vermont compares
Vermont against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Montana | 52 | $3.92 | 42 |
| 47 | South Dakota | 51 | $4.32 | 51 |
| 48 | Vermont | 51 | $16.28 | 73 |
| 49 | North Dakota | 45 | $1.81 | 54 |
| 50 | Alaska | 36 | $3.97 | 48 |
| 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 Vermont
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Vermont, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology