What's the NAICS and SIC code for a pest control business?
For a pest control business, use NAICS 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services) in the US and SIC 81291 (Disinfecting and exterminating services) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
Exterminating and Pest Control Services.
SBA small business limit: $17.5 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
81291 Disinfecting and exterminating services
Disinfecting and exterminating services.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 115112 | Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating | you treat crops on farms |
| SIC 01610 | Support activities for crop production | you do agricultural pest control |
Good to know
Agricultural pest control is classed with farm support services in both countries.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.