62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Ames, IA (2026)
24 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ames: Greenix Pest Control, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 228 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Iowa Wildlife Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 24.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 2,459 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Ames pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Ames at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenix Pest Control | 62 | 4.7★ (228) | Ames | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Aptive Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (209) | Ames | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Midwest Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (1,189) | Ankeny, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Iowa Wildlife Control | 58 | 3.8★ (29) | Ames | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Fenix Pest Control, Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (1,317) | Ankeny, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Creed Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (86) | Ames | — | — |
| 7 | KIWF Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (34) | Ankeny, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | D & D Pest Control | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Ames | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Aptive Pest Control | 57 | 4.6★ (2,459) | Ankeny, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | Fox Pest Control Ankeny | 57 | 4.5★ (330) | Ankeny, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 24 best pest control companies in Ames, 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 Ames
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,317 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 2,459 Google reviews, the most in Ames.
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#12 Evo Pest Control
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#15 Pest Pro
Based in Ankeny, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bee relocation service”.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Des Moines, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#23 Sutter Lawns
Based in Ankeny, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Also serving Ames
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Removal Solutions | 25 mi | |
| Phalanx Pest Defense | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Wildlife Gilbert | In Ames |
How we ranked Ames pest control companies
We scored 24 Ames 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 Ames 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 Ames: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Ames?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Ames, IA is Greenix Pest Control with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 228 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Aptive Pest Control (#2) and Midwest Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 24 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Ames?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 pest control companies serving Ames, IA. 9 of them are based in Ames; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 3 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Ames are open 24/7?
3 ranked pest control companies in Ames post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Iowa Wildlife Control (#4), D & D Pest Control (#8) and Fox Pest Control Ankeny (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Ames work on weekends?
13 of 24 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Greenix Pest Control (#1), Aptive Pest Control (#2) and Midwest Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ames pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated pest control companies in Ames is 5.0★, with a median of 69 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 2,459 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Ames count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ames 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 Ames
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 pest control companies serving Ames.
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