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AI receptionist for pest control: 6 options from $24.95 a month

Pest control calls spike when the weather turns. Ants and termites in spring, wasps in summer, mice in fall. The calls come while your techs are in crawl spaces, and a homeowner with a wasp nest by the door will not wait for a callback. An AI receptionist answers, asks what the pest is, and books the visit.

Below are 6 tools that mention pest control on their own sites. Prices come from our AI receptionist pricing table and pest control trade page, which quote each vendor.

6 options that name pest control

Tool	Starting price seen	Notes
Upfirst	$24.95/mo	Works with Zapier, ChatGPT, and Claude
Dialzara	$29/mo	Small business plans, books appointments
GorillaDesk	$49/mo	Pest control software with built-in AI agents for calls
My AI Front Desk	$99/mo	Voice, text, and chat, syncs your CRM
Sameday AI	$449/mo	Works with Housecall Pro and ServiceTitan
Avoca	No public price	Works with ServiceTitan

GorillaDesk is field service software first, so its AI call agents sit inside a scheduling and routing tool. The others are stand-alone receptionists that connect to your software. Prices change. Check the vendor page before you buy.

What a pest control call needs

Test each tool with a real call. A good intake gets:

The pest. Ants, roaches, rodents, termites, bed bugs, wasps, or wildlife. Some companies do not handle wildlife, so the AI should know your list.
Where it is. Inside, outside, attic, crawl space. This sets the tech and the gear.
Home or business. Restaurants and property managers need a different quote.
The address and a callback number. Spelled out to confirm.
New customer or plan holder. Plan holders may get a free re-service. The AI should route them, not quote them.
Urgency. A stinging insect near a door or a pest in a kitchen should go to the front of the line.

Plan for the spring rush

Most plans price by calls or minutes. Ask each vendor:

How many calls does the base plan include?
What is the cost per call past the limit?
Can I move up a plan for the busy months and down after?

Compare a slow winter month with your peak spring month. Our AI receptionist cost guide shows how to run the numbers.

Sell recurring plans on the call

Pest control lives on service plans every three months. Ask if the AI can explain your plan, quote your standard price, and book the first treatment. Give it your script and your FAQs, and listen to its first ten calls before you trust it with pricing.

FAQ

What is the best AI receptionist for pest control? It depends on your software. If you run GorillaDesk, its built-in agents keep calls and scheduling in one place. If you use another tool, pick a receptionist that connects to it. Test two or three with real calls.

How much does an AI receptionist cost for pest control? Starting prices in our table run from $24.95 a month to $449 a month. Call limits and overage rules change the real cost.

Can an AI receptionist book pest control service? Many can book on a connected calendar or field service tool. Check that the booking lands with the right service type.

Will customers know it is an AI? Many tools say so at the start of the call. Ask the vendor how theirs greets callers and whether you can change it.

Check your software first

Not sure if your pest control software works with AI tools? The free AI checker shows what each vendor says about ChatGPT, Claude, and Zapier.

Sell an AI tool for pest control?

Pest control owners compare tools on this page and on our pest control trade page. Claim your listing for free to send corrections. Paid plans are not open yet. A Verified tag will cost $49, paid one time: we re-check your pricing against your pricing page and show the check date. Featured will cost $99 a month for first place, labelled as paid. Join the waitlist on plans for vendors.

Checked 2026-10-23. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.