Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 829 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
33 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cedar Lake: Guardian Pest Control, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 829 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Orkin, 4,390 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.
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33 Cedar Lake pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (829) | Griffith, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 60 | 4.6★ (4,390) | Crestwood, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Lawn Doctor of West Lake County | 59 | 4.9★ (434) | Griffith, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Terminix | 59 | 4.6★ (1,297) | Mokena, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Guardian Pest Control | 58 | 4.9★ (305) | Orland Park, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Chicago Pests, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (277) | Park Forest, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Green Pest Management | 56 | 5.0★ (74) | Schererville, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Orkin | 56 | 4.5★ (370) | Crestwood, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Zaptecs pest control | 56 | 4.9★ (26) | Dyer, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Ace Exterminating Co., INC. | 56 | 5.0★ (104) | Highland, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 829 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestwood, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews, the most in Cedar Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffith, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mokena, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 305 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park Forest, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestwood, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dyer, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Munster, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mokena, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,662 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 315 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calumet City, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Island, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | South Suburban Maintenance Inc. | 49 | 4.6★ (59) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Mosquito Joe | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Strickall Pest Control | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 29 | ExperiGreen Lawn Care | 49 | 4.6★ (3,226) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Proper Pest Control | 49 | 4.8★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Ricci's Landscape Management, Inc. | 48 | 4.7★ (200) | 13 mi |
| 32 | Groen's Wildlife Services | 47 | 4.0★ (8) | In Cedar Lake |
| 33 | Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care | 44 | 4.1★ (44) | 10 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brevix Pest Management | 14 mi | |
| Bug Brain Pest Solutions | 25 mi | |
| Fleming Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Intact Pest Control | 12 mi | |
| Local Pest Control Services in Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| McCloud Services | 24 mi | |
| Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care | 23 mi | |
| Sentry Pest Solutions | 24 mi | |
| Tree Hugger Pest Control - Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Wildlife Trapper Pro | 14 mi |
We scored 33 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake 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 |