# Google Ads for Pest Control: Stop Wasting Money

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Podcast: [Pest Control Marketing That Actually Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pest-control-marketing-that-actually-works-7647545)
Published: 2026-04-21T12:03:51+00:00
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## Resource

Google Ads for Pest Control: Stop Wasting Money Most pest control companies running Google Ads are paying for clicks they'll never convert. In this episode, Adam Bennett and Elisabeth Pallante from Cube Creative Design break down exactly where that budget is going — and how to stop the bleeding. Elisabeth walks through the three most common waste patterns: broad match keywords that serve your ad to people searching for pest control jobs and DIY products, a missing negative keyword list that lets Google match you to searches you'd never want to pay for, and running ads 24/7 with no schedule when your phones are only covered during business hours. Fixing all three can cut wasted spend by 20–30% without touching your budget. From there, they cover the keywords that actually produce calls — high-intent, city-specific terms like "termite treatment [your city]" and "exterminator [your city]" — and why service-specific keywords often outperform generic ones at a lower cost per click. They also break down how to adjust bids seasonally so you're spending more during peak pest seasons and less when demand is slow. The second half of the episode focuses on landing pages — the part of a Google Ads campaign most operators overlook. Sending ad clicks to your homepage is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make. Elisabeth explains why dedicated landing pages matter, what five elements every converting pest control page needs, and how Google's Quality Score rewards a strong landing page with a lower cost per click. The episode closes with practical budget guidance: $500–$800/month as a realistic floor for smaller markets, why Manual CPC bidding is the right starting point, and why conversion tracking is non-negotiable before spending a single dollar on ads. Key Takeaways: Most…

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