61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,086 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Athens, AL (2026)
77 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Athens: Terminix, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 1,086 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 77.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Prime Pest Control, 3,469 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Athens pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 77 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 61 | 4.6★ (1,086) | Madison, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Atlus Pest Solutions Huntsville | 61 | 4.9★ (1,702) | Madison, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Orkin | 60 | 4.6★ (1,447) | Huntsville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Scout Pest Control | 59 | 4.9★ (2,201) | Huntsville, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Mosquito Squad Plus of Huntsville | 59 | 4.9★ (376) | Huntsville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Palisade Pest Control | 59 | 4.9★ (1,492) | Huntsville, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | White Knight Pest Control | 59 | 4.7★ (1,677) | Madison, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (1,494) | Huntsville, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Alder Pest Control | 59 | 4.9★ (1,739) | Huntsville, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Prime Pest Control | 59 | 4.9★ (3,469) | Huntsville, 18 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
The 77 best pest control companies in Athens, 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 Madison, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,702 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Orkin
Based in Huntsville, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,447 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 376 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,492 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,677 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,494 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,739 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,469 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 690 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,512 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Decatur, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 997 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,050 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Auburn, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 830 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 563 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 431 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 575 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Huntsville, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 595 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 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 77 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Athens
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Pest Management | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Atec Pest Control | 13 mi | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Madison | 14 mi | |
| Eco Pest Control of Huntsville | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Ed's Best | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| HomeSafe Pest Defense LLC | 22 mi | |
| Integrity Pest Management | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| J'M Pest Nova Control LLC | 15 mi | |
| Local Pest Control Services in Decatur | 14 mi | |
| Magic City Pest Control | 12 mi | |
| Modern concepts | 10 mi | |
| ProTech Pest Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Puckett’s Pest Control Inc. | 15 mi | |
| Sand Mountain Pest Management | 15 mi | |
| Sandlin's Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| The Huntsville Pest Control Helpers | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Athens pest control companies
We scored 77 Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Athens?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Athens, AL is Terminix with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 1,086 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Atlus Pest Solutions Huntsville (#2) and Orkin (#3) follow. We ranked 77 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 77 pest control companies serving Athens, AL. 4 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Athens are open 24/7?
8 ranked pest control companies in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#3) and Mosquito Squad Plus of Huntsville (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Athens work on weekends?
29 of 77 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Atlus Pest Solutions Huntsville (#2) and Orkin (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Athens pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated pest control companies in Athens is 4.8★, with a median of 72 reviews. Prime Pest Control has the most, 3,469 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Athens count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Athens 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 Athens
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 77 pest control companies serving Athens.
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