CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for exterminating and pest control services in Alabama
338 exterminating and pest control services operated in Alabama in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 338CBP 2023
- Employees
- 3,909mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 6.6U.S. 4.9
- State rank
- 15th of 51by count
How many exterminating and pest control services operate in Alabama
County Business Patterns counts 338 establishments in Alabama classified as Exterminating and Pest Control Services (NAICS 561710) for 2023. They employed 3,909 people in mid-March and reported $180.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 15th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Exterminating and pest control services make up 0.32% of the 105,720 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Alabama has 6.6 exterminating and pest control services, 34.8% above the national rate of 4.9. The average establishment has 11.6 employees against 8.4 nationally. Payroll per employee is $46,061, 13.8% below the U.S. figure of $53,466.
| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 338 | 16,535 |
| Mid-March employees | 3,909 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $180,054,000 | $7,439,859,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 11.6 | 8.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $46,061 | $53,466 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 6.6 | 4.9 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Alabama's largest markets for exterminating and pest control services
Census published pest control company counts for 21 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Alabama. The largest is Birmingham, AL, with 73 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 90% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 73 | 1,065 | 6.1 |
| Huntsville, AL | 35 | 414 | 6.5 |
| Mobile, AL | 29 | 295 | 7.0 |
| Montgomery, AL | 24 | 287 | 6.2 |
| Daphne, AL | 22 | 217 | 8.4 |
| Auburn, AL | 19 | 222 | 9.2 |
| Dothan, AL | 13 | 177 | 8.4 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 12 | 193 | 4.3 |
| Decatur, AL | 12 | 130 | 7.5 |
| Anniston, AL | 11 | 56 | 9.4 |
| Cullman, AL | 10 | — | 10.8 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 9 | 284 | 2.8 |
| Florence, AL | 7 | 133 | 4.5 |
| Albertville, AL | 7 | 136 | 6.9 |
| Talladega, AL | 6 | — | 6.5 |
| Enterprise, AL | 6 | — | 10.6 |
| Alexander City, AL | 6 | — | 14.7 |
| LaGrange, GA-AL | 5 | 50 | 4.7 |
| Fort Payne, AL | 5 | 57 | 6.8 |
| Gadsden, AL | 4 | 97 | 3.9 |
| Ozark, AL | 3 | 1 | 6.0 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at exterminating and pest control services in Alabama
48.4% of Alabama's exterminating and pest control services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 56.9% nationally. 65.6% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 163 | 48.4% | 56.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 58 | 17.2% | 17.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 66 | 19.6% | 14.2% |
| 20–49 employees | 37 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 13 | 3.9% | 1.6% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What exterminating and pest control services in Alabama use the phone for
Pest problems feel urgent to the caller, and people usually hire the first company that answers. Routes, follow-up treatments and recurring plans also generate steady scheduling calls.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for exterminating and pest control services in Alabama:
- A real estate agent calls about a termite inspection.
- The company calls customers the day before service.
- A restaurant calls about a pest issue before an inspection.
Calls after closing time
Evening calls about urgent infestations are common.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for exterminating and pest control services in Alabama
Exterminating and pest control services in Alabama average 11.6 employees, so the comparison uses a 12-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 12 people cost $239.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,452. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Alabama
Alabama has 7 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your customers know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 786 | Central | 1998 | 938 |
| 205 | 785 | Central | 1947 | 659 |
| 334 | 784 | Central | 1995 | 483 |
| 251 | 528 | Central | 2001 | none |
| 938 | 193 | Central | 2010 | 256 |
| 659 | 177 | Central | 2019 | 205 |
| 483 | 11 | Central | 2026 | 334 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for exterminating and pest control services in Alabama
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Alabama, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many exterminating and pest control services are in Alabama?
338 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 3,909 people in mid-March.
Which Alabama metro area has the most exterminating and pest control services?
Birmingham, AL, with 73 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 12-person pest control company?
$360.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $299.40 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $239.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Alabama number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.