CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for exterminating and pest control services in Montana
45 exterminating and pest control services operated in Montana in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 45CBP 2023
- Employees
- 121mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 4.0U.S. 4.9
- State rank
- 45th of 51by count
How many exterminating and pest control services operate in Montana
The Census Bureau counted 45 exterminating and pest control services in Montana in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 561710). They employed 121 people in mid-March and reported $5,792,000 in annual payroll. That is the 45th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Exterminating and pest control services make up 0.11% of the 42,566 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Montana has 4.0 exterminating and pest control services, 18.6% below the national rate of 4.9. The average establishment has 2.7 employees against 8.4 nationally. Payroll per employee is $47,868, 10.5% below the U.S. figure of $53,466.
| Measure | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 45 | 16,535 |
| Mid-March employees | 121 | 139,150 |
| Annual payroll | $5,792,000 | $7,439,859,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 2.7 | 8.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $47,868 | $53,466 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 4.0 | 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 Montana
Census published pest control company counts for 5 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Montana. The largest is Billings, MT, with 8 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 58% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 8 | — | 4.2 |
| Missoula, MT | 5 | 24 | 3.9 |
| Bozeman, MT | 5 | — | 3.9 |
| Kalispell, MT | 4 | 10 | 3.5 |
| Great Falls, MT | 4 | 27 | 4.7 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at exterminating and pest control services in Montana
88.4% of Montana's exterminating and pest control services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 56.9% nationally. 100.0% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 38 | 88.4% | 56.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 5 | 11.6% | 17.3% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 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.
What exterminating and pest control services in Montana 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 Montana might handle in a typical week include:
- The company calls customers the day before service.
- A customer calls to reschedule a quarterly treatment.
- A restaurant calls about a pest issue before an inspection.
What exterminating and pest control services text about
Pest control companies text service reminders and technician arrival notices.
Texting from a local number in Montana requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 3-person pest control company
Exterminating and pest control services in Montana average 2.7 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. Priced per seat, 3 users would run $90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata costs $99.00 a month ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), so at this team size both per-seat plans are cheaper; Callata drops below them from 4 users.
At this team size the per-seat plans cost less than Callata's $99 base price, which already covers 5 users; Callata becomes the lower price from 4 users.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $57.00 | $684.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $69.00 | $828.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $74.85 | $898.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $81.00 | $972.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $90.00 | $1,080.00 |
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 Montana
Montana has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a pest control company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 754 | Mountain | 1947 | none |
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 Montana
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 Montana 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 in Montana?
45 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 121 people in mid-March.
Which Montana metro area has the most exterminating and pest control services?
Billings, MT, with 8 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person pest control company?
$90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Montana 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.