67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,004 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Athens, GA (2026)
42 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 67/100; 4.8★ from 1,004 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
- 4
Most-reviewed: American Pest Control, 1,881 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Athens pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 42 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 | 67 | 4.8★ (1,004) | Athens | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 65 | 4.7★ (515) | Athens | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Go-Forth Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (461) | Athens | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | American Pest Control | 63 | 4.9★ (1,881) | Athens | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Pete's Pest Patrol | 63 | 5.0★ (314) | Athens | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Aptive Pest Control | 62 | 4.8★ (521) | Athens | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Local Wildlife Experts of Athens | 62 | 5.0★ (43) | Athens | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lavender Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (721) | Athens | — | — |
| 9 | Houseman Services | 61 | 4.8★ (778) | Athens | — | — |
| 10 | Arrow Exterminators | 60 | 4.9★ (382) | Athens | — | — |
The 42 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.
#2 Orkin
Based in Athens
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 515 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 461 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,881 Google reviews, the most in Athens.
Based in Athens
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 521 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 721 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 778 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 382 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#19 Turf Rangers
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Athens
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
All 42 pest control companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Massey Services Pest Control | 56 | 4.8★ (200) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Elite Pest & Wildlife Control of Athens | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | In Athens |
| 28 | Pest Authority | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | In Athens |
| 29 | Pestmaster Services of Athens | 55 | 4.8★ (19) | In Athens |
| 30 | Athens Exterminating | 55 | 4.3★ (35) | In Athens |
| 31 | Lavender Pest Control | 55 | 5.0★ (103) | 16 mi |
| 32 | Homestar Pest Solutions | 54 | 4.4★ (22) | In Athens |
| 33 | Pest Force | 54 | 5.0★ (81) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Hawk Pest Solutions | 54 | 3.9★ (73) | In Athens |
| 35 | Every Season Pest Solutions | 54 | 4.8★ (9) | In Athens |
| 36 | Lodestar Pest Management | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | In Athens |
| 37 | Spray Squad Pest Control | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | In Athens |
| 38 | T & A Pest Control | 53 | 4.8★ (6) | In Athens |
| 39 | SafePest Masters | 53 | 3.0★ (49) | In Athens |
| 40 | Arbor-Nomics Turf, Inc. Lawn Care Services & Grass Treatment | 51 | 4.9★ (237) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Bug House Pest Control | 46 | 3.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Zone Home Solutions | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
Also serving Athens
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Scene Landscape, LLC | 4.9★ (45) | In Athens |
| GreenWorks Ecoscape | 4.7★ (20) | In Athens |
| Kaman Predator Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| Local Pest Control Services in Athens | 5.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| North Georgia Lawn Experts, Inc | 4.6★ (10) | In Athens |
| Oasis Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet | 4.2★ (1,225) | In Athens |
| Outta Sight Pest Control | In Athens | |
| Pestops | 4.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| Speciality Pest Control | In Athens |
How we ranked Athens pest control companies
We scored 42 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 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 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, GA is Terminix with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,004 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and Go-Forth Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 42 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 42 pest control companies serving Athens, GA. 36 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 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?
5 ranked pest control companies in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#2) and Local Wildlife Experts of Athens (#7). 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?
18 of 42 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#2) and Go-Forth Pest Control (#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 42 rated pest control companies in Athens is 4.9★, with a median of 62 reviews. American Pest Control has the most, 1,881 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 42 pest control companies serving Athens.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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