62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews, the most in Capitola.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Capitola, CA (2026)
77 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Capitola: Orkin, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 77.
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Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 780 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 77 ranked after Orkin; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Capitola pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 77 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Capitola at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 62 | 4.7★ (1,542) | San Jose, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 62 | 4.7★ (307) | Watsonville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Aptive Pest Control | 60 | 4.8★ (780) | Gilroy, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Pied Piper Exterminators Inc | 60 | 4.9★ (531) | Scotts Valley, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Banner Pest Services | 59 | 5.0★ (89) | Santa Cruz, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | West Pest Co | 59 | 5.0★ (25) | Watsonville, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Haderle Pest Control | 58 | 4.9★ (78) | Aptos, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Terminix | 58 | 4.8★ (112) | San Jose, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Clark Pest Control | 57 | 4.8★ (519) | Salinas, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Presto Pest Control, Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (41) | San Jose, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 77 best pest control companies in Capitola, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Orkin
Based in Watsonville, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 780 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 West Pest Co
Based in Watsonville, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Terminix
Based in San Jose, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 519 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Simply Rodents
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 284 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunnyvale, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 O2 Termite Inc
Based in Santa Cruz, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Planet Orange
Based in San Jose, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmdale, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 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 77 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 4 Less Termite | 52 | 3.5★ (29) | 2 mi |
| 27 | Got Gophers | 52 | 4.9★ (102) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Gophers Limited Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 4 mi |
| 29 | Budget Pest Control | 52 | 4.8★ (20) | 20 mi |
| 30 | NoBug Zone | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 31 | German Rodent Control | 52 | 5.0★ (50) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Vanguard Termite Control Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 33 | TrueMite | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Exo Pest Solutions | 51 | 5.0★ (34) | 20 mi |
| 35 | O'Connor Pest Control | 51 | 3.0★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 36 | South Bay Termite Control | 51 | 3.8★ (30) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Best Pest Control Service | 51 | 4.4★ (13) | 19 mi |
| 38 | Z-Pro Pest Control | 51 | 4.6★ (10) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Animal Abatement Specialists | 51 | 5.0★ (43) | 23 mi |
| 40 | Terra X Pest Services | 51 | 3.9★ (15) | 10 mi |
| 41 | TAPS Termite, Inc. | 50 | 4.7★ (45) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Prime Pest Control San Jose | 50 | 3.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 43 | CimexTek Inc. | 50 | 4.9★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 44 | Critter Getter, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (33) | 24 mi |
| 45 | ProPest Solutions | 50 | 4.2★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 46 | Victor Integrated Pest Services | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 47 | Premier Bed Bug Solutions | 50 | 5.0★ (28) | 25 mi |
| 48 | Sargent's Pest Control | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 49 | Dynamic Pest Defense | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 50 | Sandman Termite Co Inc | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
Also serving Capitola
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bee and Wasp Removal/ | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Bio Trax Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Cowell Beach Termite Removal Expert | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Crest Pest Solutions Corp | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Eco Armor Pest Defense | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Evans West Valley Spray Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Fremont Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Orkin Pest Control | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Prime Guard Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Pristine Bin Dumpster Rental Arlington | 4 mi | |
| Sentinel Pest Control Defense | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Santa Cruz | 4 mi | |
| Sky Ox Fumigation | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Three Brothers Bee Removal | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| TideGuard Management | 2 mi | |
| Titan Pest Solutions Exp | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Vector Guard Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| VenoShield Property Protection | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Wildlife Control San Jose | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Wildlife Control Santa Cruz | 3 mi |
How we ranked Capitola pest control companies
We scored 77 Capitola 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 Capitola 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 Capitola: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Capitola?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Capitola, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and Aptive Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 77 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Capitola?
ContractorsRanked ranks 77 pest control companies serving Capitola, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Capitola are open 24/7?
6 ranked pest control companies in Capitola post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#2) and Terminix (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Capitola work on weekends?
34 of 77 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#2) and Aptive Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Capitola pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated pest control companies in Capitola is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Orkin has the most, 1,542 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 Capitola count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Capitola 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 Capitola
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 77 pest control companies serving Capitola.
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