Ranked #1 in Back Mountain
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 10 mi away
63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,856 Google reviews, the most in Back Mountain.
Best Pest Control Companies in Back Mountain, PA (2026)
16 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Back Mountain: The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 1,856 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Purple Monkey Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Ninefold Pest, 923 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked after The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Back Mountain pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Back Mountain at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (1,856) | Wilkes-Barre, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Purple Monkey Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (86) | Scranton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Terminix | 59 | 4.6★ (530) | Olyphant, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Aaliant Pest Control (NEPA) | 58 | 4.9★ (36) | Scranton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ninefold Pest | 58 | 4.8★ (923) | Pittston, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Bugs Bee Gone Pest Control LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (97) | Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Nepa Exterminators | 57 | 5.0★ (53) | Scranton, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | PestPractice | 54 | 4.1★ (23) | Dunmore, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Buzzkill Pest Solutions, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Dunmore, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | EXTERMINADOR DE CHINCHE / BED BUG EXTERMINATION | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Allentown, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 16 best pest control companies in Back Mountain, 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 Scranton, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Terminix
Based in Olyphant, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Pittston, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 923 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#8 PestPractice
Based in Dunmore, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dunmore, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Allentown, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Kingston, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based in Kingston, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based in Dunmore, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Also serving Back Mountain
2 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 Arrest | 21 mi | |
| Organic Exterminator in Scranton | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Back Mountain pest control companies
We scored 16 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Back Mountain?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Back Mountain, PA is The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,856 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Purple Monkey Pest Control (#2) and Terminix (#3) follow. We ranked 16 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Back Mountain?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 pest control companies serving Back Mountain, PA. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Back Mountain are open 24/7?
7 ranked pest control companies in Back Mountain post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Purple Monkey Pest Control (#2), Terminix (#3) and Aaliant Pest Control (NEPA) (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Back Mountain work on weekends?
14 of 16 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control (#1), Purple Monkey Pest Control (#2) and Terminix (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Back Mountain pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated pest control companies in Back Mountain is 5.0★, with a median of 32 reviews. The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control has the most, 1,856 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 Back Mountain count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 pest control companies serving Back Mountain.
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