65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 6,349 Google reviews, the most in Apex.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Apex, NC (2026)
145 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Apex: Aruza Pest Control, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 6,349 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 145.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 5,740 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 145 ranked after Aruza Pest Control; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
145 Apex pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 79 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 145 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Apex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aruza Pest Control | 65 | 4.9★ (6,349) | Apex | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Triangle Pest Control | 65 | 4.9★ (4,676) | Apex | Sat | — |
| 3 | Economy Exterminators | 63 | 4.9★ (2,206) | Apex | Sat | — |
| 4 | Orkin | 63 | 4.8★ (1,777) | Raleigh, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Kind Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (1,623) | Cary, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Bug Out | 62 | 4.6★ (1,610) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Orkin | 62 | 4.8★ (1,444) | Durham, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (1,177) | Holly Springs, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Go-Forth Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (2,303) | Raleigh, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (3,946) | Raleigh, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 145 best pest control companies in Apex, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Apex
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,676 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Orkin
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,623 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Bug Out
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,610 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Orkin
Based in Durham, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,444 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holly Springs, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3,946 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morrisville, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Terminix
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,517 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Terminix
Based in Durham, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Orkin
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 5,740 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holly Springs, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 951 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 4,548 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Solve Pest Pros
Based in Apex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 534 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 310 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,285 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Orkin
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 145 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Apex
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bening Pest Management | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Booth Exterminating | 3 mi | |
| Booth Exterminating Co | 3 mi | |
| Cary Mosquito Control | 8 mi | |
| Cat Daddy's Wildlife Service | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Clear Pest Control | 7 mi | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Management in Cary | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Eco Pest Control of Durham | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| EZ Pest Control Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Kern County Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Durham | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Pest Control of Raleigh | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Priority Pest Control | 6 mi | |
| R & R Exterminating | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Cary | 6 mi | |
| Shielded Habitat | 4.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Sullivan Pest Control Service | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Superior Pest Control Cary NC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| The Mosquito Man | 11 mi | |
| Wildlife Control Raleigh | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Apex pest control companies
We scored 145 Apex 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 Apex 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 Apex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Apex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Apex, NC is Aruza Pest Control with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 6,349 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Triangle Pest Control (#2) and Economy Exterminators (#3) follow. We ranked 145 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Apex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 145 pest control companies serving Apex, NC. 5 of them are based in Apex; 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 Apex are open 24/7?
25 ranked pest control companies in Apex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#4), Bug Out (#6) and Orkin (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Apex work on weekends?
79 of 145 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aruza Pest Control (#1), Triangle Pest Control (#2) and Economy Exterminators (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Apex pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 145 rated pest control companies in Apex is 4.9★, with a median of 181 reviews. Aruza Pest Control has the most, 6,349 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Apex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Apex 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 Apex
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 145 pest control companies serving Apex.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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