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Best Pest Control Companies in Carlsbad, CA (2026)

142 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Carlsbad: Orkin, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 2,254 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Adios Pest Control, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 142.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Mission Pest Control, 5,706 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 142 ranked; ranked #14.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

142 Carlsbad pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 86 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 142 rated businesses.

Top 10 pest control companies in Carlsbad at a glance

Top 10 pest control companies in Carlsbad at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Orkin644.8★ (2,254)Vista, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Mission Pest Control644.9★ (1,102)CarlsbadSat · Sun—
3Adios Pest Control, Inc.624.9★ (86)Carlsbad24/7Emergencies
4Western Exterminator614.7★ (509)San Marcos, 10 mi away24/7—
5WedoCreepy.com614.9★ (4,194)Escondido, 14 mi awaySat—
6Terminix614.7★ (996)Escondido, 15 mi away24/7—
7Bull's Eye Pest Control615.0★ (611)Vista, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Brooks Pest Control614.7★ (2,371)Escondido, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Verde Environmental & Pest Management615.0★ (197)CarlsbadSat—
10White Knight Pest Services604.7★ (718)CarlsbadSat—

The 142 best pest control companies in Carlsbad, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Carlsbad

    #1 Orkin

    Based in Vista, 7 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,254 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.8★ from 2,254 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2420 Grand Ave Suite j, Vista, CA 92081
    View profile for Orkin(760) 691-7026

  2. #2 Mission Pest Control

    Based in Carlsbad

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2870 Whiptail Loop E Ste 216 B, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    View profile for Mission Pest Control(760) 301-5808

  4. #4 Western Exterminator

    Based in San Marcos, 10 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 509 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.7★ from 509 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    165 Vallecitos De Oro, San Marcos, CA 92069
    View profile for Western Exterminator(858) 465-4490

  5. #5 WedoCreepy.com

    Based in Escondido, 14 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 4,194 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    305 Enterprise St #2, Escondido, CA 92029
    View profile for WedoCreepy.com(760) 690-2260

  6. #6 Terminix

    Based in Escondido, 15 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 996 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.7★ from 996 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1234B Simpson Way, Escondido, CA 92029
    View profile for Terminix(760) 582-5964

  7. #7 Bull's Eye Pest Control

    Based in Vista, 6 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 611 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 611 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    380 S Melrose Dr Ste 354, Vista, CA 92081
    View profile for Bull's Eye Pest Control(760) 502-0236

  8. #8 Brooks Pest Control

    Based in Escondido, 14 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.7★ from 2,371 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    934 S Andreasen Dr Ste A, Escondido, CA 92029
    View profile for Brooks Pest Control(951) 808-3689

  12. #12 Thrasher Pest Control

    Based in Carlsbad

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 466 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 466 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2888 Loker Ave E Ste 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    View profile for Thrasher Pest Control(760) 691-2622

  14. #14 Mission Pest Control

    Based in San Diego, 20 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,706 Google reviews, the most in Carlsbad.

    • 4.9★ from 5,706 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9863 Pacific Heights Blvd B, San Diego, CA 92121
    View profile for Mission Pest Control(858) 345-9990

  15. #15 PURCOR Pest Solutions

    Based in San Diego, 22 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 638 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 638 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8930 Activity Rd Ste: 1, San Diego, CA 92126
    View profile for PURCOR Pest Solutions(858) 867-4955

  16. #16 Joshua's Pest Control

    Based in San Diego, 21 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5,362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.8★ from 5,362 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6867 Nancy Ridge Dr Ste E, San Diego, CA 92121
    View profile for Joshua's Pest Control(858) 547-9900

  17. #17 Major League Pest

    Based in Oceanside, 6 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 893 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 893 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1656 Ord Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
    View profile for Major League Pest(760) 737-6810

  20. #20 Brave Pest Solutions

    Based in Oceanside, 2 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 250 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1605 California St, Oceanside, CA 92054
    View profile for Brave Pest Solutions(760) 500-6386

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 142 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

pest control companies in Carlsbad, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bull's Eye Pest Control585.0★ (581)18 mi
27Escondido Pest Control Company585.0★ (4)In Carlsbad
28Orkin584.8★ (54)13 mi
29Archer Termite & Pest Control585.0★ (88)6 mi
30Vista Pest Control Company583.9★ (7)In Carlsbad
31Best Pest & Wildlife Control California584.9★ (324)13 mi
32EcoGuard Pest Management574.9★ (637)9 mi
33Green Flash Pest Control574.8★ (203)8 mi
34Carlsbad Pest Control Company573.7★ (6)In Carlsbad
35Bugs Bee Dead574.7★ (13)In Carlsbad
36Aloha Pest Co.575.0★ (85)In Carlsbad
37HomeShield Pest Control - Carlsbad575.0★ (235)In Carlsbad
38SpraySafe Pest Control575.0★ (120)3 mi
39Pacific Shore Pest Control574.9★ (219)19 mi
40Pest Control Oceanside CA575.0★ (5)4 mi
41Hurst Exterminators and Gopher Control574.8★ (16)4 mi
42Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control564.5★ (187)13 mi
43Bee Free Bee Removal564.9★ (62)14 mi
44Kilter Termite and Pest Control564.8★ (206)14 mi
45Terminix564.8★ (91)22 mi
46Corky's Pest Control564.5★ (1,718)12 mi
47Plateau Pest Solutions Inc.564.8★ (239)7 mi
48All Pest Pros564.9★ (151)14 mi
49Harper Pest Control565.0★ (13)7 mi
50HomeTeam Pest Defense564.8★ (598)14 mi

Also serving Carlsbad

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.

Unranked pest control companies serving Carlsbad
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Absolute Termite Control Inc5.0★ (1)20 mi
Barlows Pest Control5.0★ (1)8 mi
Bonsall Pest control5.0★ (1)17 mi
Bradley's Pest & Termite5.0★ (1)In Carlsbad
Bravo Termite Control5.0★ (1)7 mi
BugMizer Termite and Pest5.0★ (1)17 mi
Calterm ExterminatorsIn Carlsbad
Eynon Management Inc3.0★ (2)4 mi
Farmer Termite & Pest Control1.0★ (1)9 mi
Finest City Termite Removal Experts​5.0★ (2)22 mi
Kennedy Pest Control Inc1.0★ (1)8 mi
Mr. Exterminator1.0★ (1)5 mi
My Guys Pest Control, IncIn Carlsbad
Renowned Pest Management5.0★ (1)In Carlsbad
San Marcos CA Lice Removal Stars Head Lice Removal Service5.0★ (2)11 mi
ShieldPro Pest Control5.0★ (2)7 mi
South Coast Pest Management5.0★ (2)6 mi
Spektor Pest Control5.0★ (2)15 mi
Statewide Fumigation San Diego3.0★ (2)14 mi
SureGuard Pest Management3.0★ (2)9 mi

How we ranked Carlsbad pest control companies

We scored 142 Carlsbad 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Carlsbad data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pest control companies in Carlsbad: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pest control company in Carlsbad?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Carlsbad, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,254 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mission Pest Control (#2) and Adios Pest Control, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 142 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pest control companies are there in Carlsbad?

ContractorsRanked ranks 142 pest control companies serving Carlsbad, CA. 16 of them are based in Carlsbad; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which pest control companies in Carlsbad are open 24/7?

24 ranked pest control companies in Carlsbad post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Adios Pest Control, Inc. (#3) and Western Exterminator (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pest control companies in Carlsbad work on weekends?

86 of 142 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Mission Pest Control (#2) and Adios Pest Control, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Carlsbad pest control companies have?

The median Google rating among 142 rated pest control companies in Carlsbad is 4.9★, with a median of 49 reviews. Mission Pest Control has the most, 5,706 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Carlsbad count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 142 pest control companies serving Carlsbad.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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