60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 3,002 Google reviews, the most in Central.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Central, SC (2026)
32 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Central: ClearDefense Pest Control, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 3,002 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
- 12
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tango Pest Control + Property Maintenance, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 32.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Evergreen Pest Solutions, 1,852 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 32 ranked after ClearDefense Pest Control; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Central pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 32 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Central at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 60 | 5.0★ (3,002) | Greenville, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (1,301) | Greenville, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Bulwark Exterminating | 58 | 4.9★ (1,151) | Greenville, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Mack Pest Solutions | 57 | 4.8★ (555) | Greenville, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Evergreen Pest Solutions | 56 | 4.6★ (1,852) | Easley, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Pest Rx | 56 | 4.9★ (64) | Greenville, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Walker Pest Management | 56 | 4.9★ (1,601) | Greenville, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | ProCore Pest Control | 56 | 4.9★ (375) | Greenville, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Compass Pest Management | 55 | 5.0★ (807) | Greenville, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Foothills Pest Control | 55 | 4.9★ (196) | Easley, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 32 best pest control companies in Central, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 555 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,852 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Pest Rx
Based in Greenville, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Greenville, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,601 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 807 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 348 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Terminix
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 419 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Greenville, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gantt, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 477 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easley, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 32 pest control companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Carolina Pest Control Services LLC | 48 | 3.8★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Ultimate Mosquito Defense | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Grass Nerds | 47 | 4.9★ (380) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Rush Lawn Care | 47 | 5.0★ (56) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Plant and Tree Solutions LLC | 46 | 4.4★ (27) | 13 mi |
| 31 | Sleep Tight Bed Bug and Pest Solutions | 45 | 5.0★ (31) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Cross Home Improvements | 41 | 4.3★ (3) | 25 mi |
Also serving Central
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dodson Pest Control | 22 mi | |
| Exclusion Plus | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Fairway Lawns of Greenville | 22 mi | |
| Jeffcoat Pest and Home Services, LLC | 21 mi | |
| PCA Bat Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Southern Storm Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| U.S. Lawns - Anderson SC | 18 mi |
How we ranked Central pest control companies
We scored 32 Central 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 Central 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 Central: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Central?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Central, SC is ClearDefense Pest Control with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 3,002 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. ClearDefense Pest Control (#2) and Bulwark Exterminating (#3) follow. We ranked 32 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Central?
ContractorsRanked ranks 32 pest control companies serving Central, SC. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Central are open 24/7?
2 ranked pest control companies in Central post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tango Pest Control + Property Maintenance (#12) and Pest Control Greenville SC (#19). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Central work on weekends?
13 of 32 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ClearDefense Pest Control (#1), ClearDefense Pest Control (#2) and Bulwark Exterminating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Central pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 32 rated pest control companies in Central is 5.0★, with a median of 79 reviews. ClearDefense Pest Control has the most, 3,002 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 Central count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Central 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 Central
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 pest control companies serving Central.
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