CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for exterminating and pest control services in Louisiana
304 exterminating and pest control services operated in Louisiana in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 304CBP 2023
- Employees
- 2,510mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 6.6U.S. 4.9
- State rank
- 16th of 51by count
Exterminating and pest control services in Louisiana by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 304 establishments in Louisiana classified as Exterminating and Pest Control Services (NAICS 561710) for 2023. They employed 2,510 people in mid-March and reported $122.7 million in annual payroll. That is the 16th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Exterminating and pest control services make up 0.28% of the 108,561 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Louisiana has 6.6 exterminating and pest control services, 36.0% above the national rate of 4.9. The average establishment has 8.3 employees against 8.4 nationally. Payroll per employee is $48,875, 8.6% below the U.S. figure of $53,466.
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 304 | 16,535 |
| Mid-March employees | 2,510 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $122,677,000 | $7,439,859,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $48,875 | $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.
Exterminating and pest control services by metro area in Louisiana
Census published pest control company counts for 14 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Louisiana. The largest is New Orleans, LA, with 58 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 95% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 58 | 511 | 6.0 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 49 | 483 | 5.6 |
| Lafayette, LA | 40 | 336 | 9.5 |
| Shreveport, LA | 23 | 157 | 6.0 |
| Slidell, LA | 23 | 181 | 8.3 |
| Houma, LA | 21 | 186 | 10.5 |
| Monroe, LA | 19 | 137 | 8.6 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 16 | 147 | 6.6 |
| Alexandria, LA | 16 | 116 | 10.8 |
| New Iberia, LA | 8 | 64 | 11.8 |
| Hammond, LA | 7 | 72 | 5.0 |
| Ruston, LA | 4 | — | 8.3 |
| Minden, LA | 4 | — | 11.4 |
| Natchez, MS-LA | 3 | — | 5.6 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at exterminating and pest control services in Louisiana
53.0% of Louisiana's exterminating and pest control services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 56.9% nationally. 74.0% 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 | 161 | 53.0% | 56.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 64 | 21.1% | 17.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 53 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| 20–49 employees | 21 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 5 | 1.6% | 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 Louisiana
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.
A few of the calls that come in to exterminating and pest control services in Louisiana:
- A real estate agent calls about a termite inspection.
- The company calls customers the day before service.
- A homeowner calls about wasps near the front door.
When nobody can pick up
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.
What a phone system costs a pest control company in Louisiana
Exterminating and pest control services in Louisiana average 8.3 employees, so the comparison uses an 8-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 8 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $240.00 a month and 8 on Ooma Office Pro cost $199.60. On Callata the same 8 people cost $159.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $972. 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 | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
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 Louisiana
Louisiana has 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 764 | Central | 1957 | 457 |
| 337 | 599 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 504 | 563 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 225 | 501 | Central | 1998 | none |
| 985 | 447 | Central | 2001 | none |
| 457 | 0 | Central | 2025 | 318 |
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 Louisiana
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.
If you already have a number in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana?
304 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 2,510 people in mid-March.
Which Louisiana metro area has the most exterminating and pest control services?
New Orleans, LA, with 58 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person pest control company?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Louisiana 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.