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Exterminating and pest control services in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area: 422 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 12-person team.
- Establishments
- 422CBP 2023
- Employees
- 5,108mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 6.6U.S. 4.9
- Rank
- 4th of 564areas by count
How many exterminating and pest control services are in Atlanta, GA?
There were 422 exterminating and pest control services in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services). They employed 5,108 people in mid-March and paid $293.9 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 4th out of 564 areas with published figures for exterminating and pest control services.
Measured against its 6.4 million residents (2024 estimate), the area has 6.6 exterminating and pest control services per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 4.9, so Atlanta, GA is 35.4% above the national figure. The average establishment here has 12.1 employees, compared with 8.4 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $57,541, 7.6% above the national $53,466.
| Measure | Atlanta, GA | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 422 | 723 | 16,535 |
| Mid-March employees | 5,108 (moderate noise) | 8,328 (moderate noise) | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $293,921,000 (moderate noise) | $447,454,000 (moderate noise) | $7,439,859,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 12.1 | 11.5 | 8.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $57,541 | $53,729 | $53,466 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 6.6 | 6.5 | 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.
How big exterminating and pest control services in Atlanta, GA are
Of the exterminating and pest control services in Atlanta, GA that had employees in March 2023, 44.9% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 56.9%). 59.1% had fewer than ten. Small teams usually share the phone: the person who answers is often also serving a customer or doing the job, which is when calls get missed.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 189 | 44.9% | 56.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 60 | 14.3% | 17.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 103 | 24.5% | 14.2% |
| 20–49 employees | 59 | 14.0% | 9.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 10 | 2.4% | 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 Atlanta, GA 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.
Calls a pest control company in Atlanta, GA might handle in a typical week include:
- A homeowner calls about wasps near the front door.
- A restaurant calls about a pest issue before an inspection.
- A real estate agent calls about a termite inspection.
Texting customers
Pest control companies text service reminders and technician arrival notices.
Team texting on Callata runs from your business number, so replies come from the practice or shop rather than someone's personal phone. It turns on after the one-time $49 carrier registration (10DLC) is approved.
What a phone system costs a pest control company in Atlanta, GA
The average pest control company in Atlanta, GA has 12.1 employees, so a 12-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 12 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $360.00 a month and 12 on Ooma Office Pro cost $299.40. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,452 less than RingCentral for a pest control company in Atlanta, GA of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| 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.
Local area codes for exterminating and pest control services in Atlanta, GA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 7 area codes. 404 has the most, with 781 of 1,776 exchanges (44%). A local number lets customers in Atlanta, GA call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 781 | Eastern | 1947 | 470, 678, 943 |
| 470 | 426 | Eastern | 2010 | 404, 678, 770, 943 |
| 678 | 246 | Eastern | 1998 | 404, 470, 770, 943 |
| 770 | 150 | Eastern | 1995 | 470, 678, 943 |
| 943 | 92 | Eastern | 2022 | 404, 470, 678, 470, 678, 770 |
| 706 | 53 | Eastern | 1992 | 762 |
| 762 | 28 | Eastern | 2006 | 706 |
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.
What exterminating and pest control services in Atlanta, GA get with Callata
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Atlanta, GA is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many exterminating and pest control services are there in Atlanta, GA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 422 exterminating and pest control services in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area in 2023. They employed 5,108 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 12-person pest control company?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 12 users cost $360.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $299.40 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $239.00.
What area code should a pest control company in Atlanta, GA use?
Area code 404 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 470 and 678. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a pest control company?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.