561710 — Exterminating and Pest Control Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in exterminating and controlling birds, mosquitoes, rodents, termites, and other insects and pests (except for crop production and forestry production). Establishments providing fumigation services are included in this industry (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing pest control for crop or forestry production are classified in
- Subsector 115, Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4959 - Sanitary Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4959→NAICS1997:56171→2002:561710→2007:561710→2012:561710→2017:561710→2022:561710)
- SIC 7342 - Disinfecting and Pest Control Services (via SIC1987:7342→NAICS1997:56171→2002:561710→2007:561710→2012:561710→2017:561710→2022:561710)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC F105 — Pesticides Support Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 561710 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 561710 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Exterminating and Pest Control Services' under Sector 56 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 561710? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $17,500,000 for NAICS code 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 561710? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4959 - Sanitary Services, NEC, 7342 - Disinfecting and Pest Control Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561710:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 561710 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Exterminating and Pest Control Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Pest Control — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.