64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Cary, NC (2026)
149 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cary: Orkin, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 1,777 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bug Out, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 149.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Aruza Pest Control, 6,349 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 149 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
149 Cary pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 81 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 149 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Cary at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 64 | 4.8★ (1,777) | Raleigh, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kind Pest Control | 64 | 5.0★ (1,623) | Cary | Sat | — |
| 3 | Bug Out | 64 | 4.6★ (1,610) | Raleigh, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Aruza Pest Control | 63 | 4.9★ (6,349) | Apex, 6 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Mosquito Authority | 63 | 4.9★ (1,181) | Cary | — | — |
| 6 | Go-Forth Pest Control | 63 | 4.9★ (2,303) | Raleigh, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (3,946) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Orkin | 63 | 4.8★ (1,444) | Durham, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Terminix | 63 | 4.8★ (1,517) | Raleigh, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Aptive Pest Control | 62 | 4.5★ (5,740) | Cary | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 149 best pest control companies in Cary, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cary
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,623 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Bug Out
Based in Raleigh, 3 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,610 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 6,349 Google reviews, the most in Cary.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 2 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3,946 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Orkin
Based in Durham, 11 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,444 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Terminix
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,517 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 5,740 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,676 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Orkin
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morrisville, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 4,548 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
62/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Terminix
Based in Durham, 19 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 NC Snake Catcher
Based in Cary
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holly Springs, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Orkin
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 133 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 149 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cary
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bening Pest Management | 5.0★ (2) | In Cary |
| Booth Exterminating | In Cary | |
| Booth Exterminating Co | In Cary | |
| Cary Mosquito Control | In Cary | |
| Cat Daddy's Wildlife Service | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Clear Pest Control | In Cary | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Management in Cary | 5.0★ (2) | In Cary |
| Eco Pest Control of Durham | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| EZ Pest Control Services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Kern County Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Durham | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Pest Control of Raleigh | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Priority Pest Control | In Cary | |
| R & R Exterminating | 5.0★ (2) | In Cary |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Cary | In Cary | |
| Shielded Habitat | 4.0★ (1) | In Cary |
| Sullivan Pest Control Service | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Superior Pest Control Cary NC | 5.0★ (1) | In Cary |
| The Mosquito Man | In Cary | |
| Wildlife Control Raleigh | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Cary pest control companies
We scored 149 Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Cary?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Cary, NC is Orkin with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,777 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kind Pest Control (#2) and Bug Out (#3) follow. We ranked 149 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Cary?
ContractorsRanked ranks 149 pest control companies serving Cary, NC. 15 of them are based in Cary; 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 Cary are open 24/7?
25 ranked pest control companies in Cary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Bug Out (#3) and Orkin (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Cary work on weekends?
81 of 149 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Kind Pest Control (#2) and Bug Out (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cary pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 149 rated pest control companies in Cary is 4.9★, with a median of 174 reviews. Aruza Pest Control has the most, 6,349 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 Cary count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cary 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 Cary
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 149 pest control companies serving Cary.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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