64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Arlington, MA (2026)
188 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Arlington: Critter Control of Greater Boston, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 188.
- 44
Most-reviewed: EcoShield Pest Solutions, 3,069 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 188 ranked; ranked #44.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
188 Arlington pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 136 open Saturdays and 77 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 188 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Arlington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critter Control of Greater Boston | 64 | 4.9★ (334) | Waltham, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Terminix | 63 | 4.6★ (1,110) | Woburn, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Clancy Brothers Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (2,565) | Quincy, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Yankee Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (721) | Malden, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | F&W Pest Control | 60 | 4.7★ (550) | Framingham, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rove Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (1,440) | Southborough, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Catseye Pest Control - Boston, MA | 60 | 4.7★ (784) | Boston, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Ultra Safe Pest Management | 60 | 4.5★ (156) | Boston, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mosquito Squad of North Shore | 60 | 4.9★ (1,186) | Haverhill, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Modern Pest Services | 60 | 4.7★ (769) | Woburn, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
The 188 best pest control companies in Arlington, 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.
#2 Terminix
Based in Woburn, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Quincy, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,565 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Malden, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 721 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Framingham, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 550 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Southborough, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,440 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 784 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Haverhill, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Woburn, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 769 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ashland, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 839 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Andover, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lowell, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lynn, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Malden, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#17 GreenHow, Inc
Based in Framingham, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Saugus, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Waltham, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Cambridge, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Peabody, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 447 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#23 Pest Assassins
Based in Newton, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#24 Mosquito Mike
Based in Holliston, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#25 A1 Exterminators
Based in Lynn, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 603 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 188 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Arlington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Star Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Boston Pest Control Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Boz Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| CCC Air duct & Dryer vent cleaning and Pest control Service of Dedham MA | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Dragonfly Tree & Shrub Care | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Eako Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Quincy | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Eco Friendly Pest Management in Cambridge.. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Essex Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Expert Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hustlers Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Lynn | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Master miceproofing Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Minuteman Landscaping Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Organic Exterminator in Lowell | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Organic Exterminator in Newton | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| PestGuard | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Secured Environments LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Sniff K9s | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Ultra Safe Pest Management | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
How we ranked Arlington pest control companies
We scored 188 Arlington 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 2, 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 Arlington 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 Arlington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Arlington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Arlington, MA is Critter Control of Greater Boston with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Terminix (#2) and Clancy Brothers Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 188 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Arlington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 188 pest control companies serving Arlington, MA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Arlington are open 24/7?
44 ranked pest control companies in Arlington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Critter Control of Greater Boston (#1), Terminix (#2) and F&W Pest Control (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Arlington work on weekends?
136 of 188 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 77 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Critter Control of Greater Boston (#1), Terminix (#2) and Clancy Brothers Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Arlington pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 188 rated pest control companies in Arlington is 4.9★, with a median of 39 reviews. EcoShield Pest Solutions has the most, 3,069 reviews, and ranks #44. 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 Arlington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Arlington 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 Arlington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 188 pest control companies serving Arlington.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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