67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,497 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Akron, OH (2026)
101 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Akron: Orkin, CR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 3,497 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 101.
- 23
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 7,061 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 101 ranked; ranked #23.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
101 Akron pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 73 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 101 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Akron at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 67 | 4.8★ (3,497) | Akron | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Greenix Pest Control Experts | 63 | 4.7★ (1,025) | Akron | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Insight Pest Solutions | 62 | 5.0★ (465) | Akron | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Unity Property & Pest | 61 | 5.0★ (530) | Akron | Sat | — |
| 5 | Terminix | 61 | 4.9★ (67) | Akron | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Bugbountyhuntersllc | 60 | 4.8★ (141) | Akron | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Orkin | 60 | 4.9★ (427) | Brecksville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pierce Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (39) | Akron | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Greenix Pest Control | 60 | 4.8★ (1,266) | North Canton, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Greenix Pest Control | 60 | 4.8★ (3,929) | Bedford Heights, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 101 best pest control companies in Akron, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Akron
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,025 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 465 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#5 Terminix
Based in Akron
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#7 Orkin
Based in Brecksville, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 427 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Canton, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,266 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Bedford Heights, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,929 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#12 Orkin
Based in Strongsville, 24 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,509 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Canton, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Epcon Lane
Based in Akron
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 549 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tallmadge, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 329 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Streetsboro, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in New Franklin, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 368 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Akron
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#22 Terminix
Based in Brecksville, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 457 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Broadview Heights, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 7,061 Google reviews, the most in Akron.
Based in Twinsburg, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 902 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#25 Terminix
Based in Canton, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 1,090 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Pest control companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 101 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Akron
20 more pest control companies within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Response Pest Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Akron |
| AAA Termite & Pest Control Service | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Akron Exterminating | In Akron | |
| All Creatures Big & Small | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Bed Bug Heat Boss | In Akron | |
| bugbountyhuntersllc | In Akron | |
| Chagrin Valley Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Akron | 5.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Mr.Heat Miser Bed Bug Removal Specialist | In Akron | |
| Mr.HeatMiser | In Akron | |
| Ohio's Best Pest Control | In Akron | |
| Ohio’s Best Pest Control LLC | In Akron | |
| Olds Pest Control, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Pest Control Technologies | In Akron | |
| Prevention Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Promise Pest Control LLC | In Akron | |
| Squatch Away! | 5.0★ (1) | In Akron |
| Summit County Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | In Akron |
| Trees and Gardens Consulting, LLC | In Akron | |
| Whitaker Pest Services Akron | In Akron |
How we ranked Akron pest control companies
We scored 101 Akron pest control companies on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Akron data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Pest control companies in Akron: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Akron?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Akron, OH is Orkin with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,497 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Greenix Pest Control Experts (#2) and Insight Pest Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 101 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Akron?
ContractorsRanked ranks 101 pest control companies serving Akron, OH. 23 of them are based in Akron; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Akron are open 24/7?
22 ranked pest control companies in Akron post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#5) and Orkin (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Akron work on weekends?
73 of 101 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Greenix Pest Control Experts (#2) and Insight Pest Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Akron pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 101 rated pest control companies in Akron is 4.9★, with a median of 63 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 7,061 reviews, and ranks #23. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank pest control companies?
Each pest control company gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do pest control companies outside Akron count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Akron city center, our service radius for pest control companies. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can pest control companies pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Akron
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 101 pest control companies serving Akron.
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