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Exterminating and pest control services in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area: 16 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 7-person team.
- Establishments
- 16CBP 2023
- Employees
- 105mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 4.2U.S. 4.9
- Rank
- 170th of 564areas by count
Exterminating and pest control services in Eugene, OR by the numbers
There were 16 exterminating and pest control services in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 561710, Exterminating and Pest Control Services). Together they reported 105 mid-March employees and $6,737,000 of payroll for the year. That ranks 170th of the 564 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 382,000 residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 4.2 exterminating and pest control services per 100,000 people, 13.9% below the national rate of 4.9. Establishments average 6.6 employees, 22.0% below the U.S. average of 8.4. Payroll per employee comes to $64,162, 20.0% above the national $53,466.
| Measure | Eugene, OR | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 16 | 158 | 16,535 |
| Mid-March employees | 105 | 933 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $6,737,000 (moderate noise) | $51,542,000 | $7,439,859,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.6 | 5.9 | 8.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $64,162 | $55,243 | $53,466 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 4.2 | 3.7 | 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.
Team sizes at exterminating and pest control services in Eugene, OR
Of the exterminating and pest control services in Eugene, OR that had employees in March 2023, 53.3% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 56.9%). 73.3% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 8 | 53.3% | 56.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 3 | 20.0% | 17.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 26.7% | 14.2% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 9.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 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.
Why the phone matters for exterminating and pest control services in Eugene, OR
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. That holds for exterminating and pest control services in Eugene, OR as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to exterminating and pest control services in Eugene, OR:
- The company calls customers the day before service.
- A real estate agent calls about a termite inspection.
- A homeowner calls about wasps near the front door.
After-hours calls
Evening calls about urgent infestations are common.
Callata transcribes voicemail and triages it for urgency, so the first callback in the morning can go to the caller who needs it most.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for exterminating and pest control services in Eugene, OR
The average pest control company in Eugene, OR has 6.6 employees, so a 7-person team is a reasonable benchmark. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $174.65 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $210.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 7 people cost $139.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $852. 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 | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
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.
Getting a local number in Eugene, OR
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 541 has the most, with 120 of 167 exchanges (72%). Callata's plan includes up to 3 local numbers; you can pick them in the area codes your customers recognize, subject to carrier inventory, or port the number you already have for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | 120 | Mountain and Pacific | 1995 | 458 |
| 458 | 47 | Mountain and Pacific | 2010 | 541 |
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.
Setting up Callata for a pest control company in Eugene, OR
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 Eugene, OR, 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 there in Eugene, OR?
Census County Business Patterns counted 16 exterminating and pest control services in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area in 2023. They employed 105 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 7-person pest control company?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 7 users cost $210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $139.00.
What area code should a pest control company in Eugene, OR use?
Area code 541 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 458. 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.