66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,002 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Charleston, SC (2026)
120 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Charleston: Orkin, CR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 1,002 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Proforce Pest Control - Charleston, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 120.
- 40
Most-reviewed: RIDD Pest Control, 2,311 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 120 ranked; ranked #40.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
120 Charleston pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 120 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Charleston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 66 | 4.7★ (1,002) | Charleston | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Reif Environmental | 65 | 5.0★ (638) | Charleston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Proforce Pest Control - Charleston | 65 | 4.6★ (849) | Charleston | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | All U Need Pest Control | 64 | 4.9★ (469) | North Charleston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Alpha Wildlife Charleston | 64 | 4.9★ (349) | Charleston | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 63 | 4.8★ (466) | North Charleston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Reif Environmental | 63 | 5.0★ (173) | Charleston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Team Veterans Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (488) | Charleston | Sat | — |
| 9 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (419) | Charleston | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Palmetto Exterminators | 62 | 4.8★ (1,905) | Charleston | — | — |
The 120 best pest control companies in Charleston, 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.
Based in Charleston
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 638 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 849 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Charleston, 7 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 349 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Charleston, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 466 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 419 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,905 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 768 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 605 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Charleston, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,043 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 490 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 422 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#20 Terminix
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 322 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Charleston, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 627 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#24 Terminix
Based in Charleston
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 276 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Charleston, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
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 120 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | HomeTeam Pest Defense | 59 | 4.8★ (1,407) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Twin Home Rodent Control - North Charleston | 59 | 5.0★ (37) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Terminix | 59 | 4.8★ (288) | In Charleston |
| 29 | Cingo | 59 | 4.9★ (221) | In Charleston |
| 30 | Vinx Pest Control - Charleston | 59 | 4.8★ (729) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Cyclone Pest Control Services | 59 | 5.0★ (82) | 16 mi |
| 32 | Topline Charleston SC Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | In Charleston |
| 33 | Trusted Charleston Pest Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | In Charleston |
| 34 | Mosquito Joe of Charleston | 59 | 4.8★ (257) | In Charleston |
| 35 | Stark Exterminators | 59 | 4.8★ (256) | In Charleston |
| 36 | ProCore Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (51) | In Charleston |
| 37 | Ecogreen Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | 1 mi |
| 38 | Lowcountry Pest Management and Rodent Control | 58 | 5.0★ (101) | In Charleston |
| 39 | Atlantic Pest and Termite Management, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (143) | In Charleston |
| 40 | RIDD Pest Control | 58 | 4.7★ (2,311) | 13 mi |
| 41 | Team Veterans Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (105) | 7 mi |
| 42 | Precision Pest & Home Services | 58 | 4.9★ (137) | In Charleston |
| 43 | Harmony Shield Pest Control | 58 | 4.4★ (7) | In Charleston |
| 44 | Torpedo Mosquito + Gnat of Charleston | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | In Charleston |
| 45 | Walker Pest Management | 58 | 4.9★ (265) | 6 mi |
| 46 | Ledford's Termite & Pest Control | 58 | 4.8★ (128) | In Charleston |
| 47 | Allpro Pest Management Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (124) | In Charleston |
| 48 | Hybrid Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | In Charleston |
| 49 | RDC Pest Management | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | In Charleston |
| 50 | Trust Guard Pest Charleston SC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | In Charleston |
Also serving Charleston
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Pest Management, LLC | In Charleston | |
| Black Pest Prevention Inc | In Charleston | |
| Carolina Coastal Pest Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Clark's Waterproofing | In Charleston | |
| CMAC Pest Control LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| Eco Clean Defense | In Charleston | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Charleston | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Mount Pleasant | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Eco Mosquito Plus | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Eco Pest Control of Charleston | In Charleston | |
| Elites Wildlife Control Charleston | In Charleston | |
| Mac Pest Management | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| New-Tec Pest Management Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| North Charleston Wildlife | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Pacheco’s pest management Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Paws, Claws & Wings Wildlife Removal | In Charleston | |
| Prime Charleston Pest Control | In Charleston | |
| Titan Termite & Pest Control | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Wallace Wildlife Charleston | In Charleston | |
| Zaps Pest and Bug Control Service | In Charleston |
How we ranked Charleston pest control companies
We scored 120 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Charleston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Charleston, SC is Orkin with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,002 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Reif Environmental (#2) and Proforce Pest Control - Charleston (#3) follow. We ranked 120 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Charleston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 120 pest control companies serving Charleston, SC. 37 of them are based in Charleston; 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 Charleston are open 24/7?
24 ranked pest control companies in Charleston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Proforce Pest Control - Charleston (#3) and All U Need Pest Control (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Charleston work on weekends?
59 of 120 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Reif Environmental (#2) and Proforce Pest Control - Charleston (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Charleston pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 120 rated pest control companies in Charleston is 4.9★, with a median of 76 reviews. RIDD Pest Control has the most, 2,311 reviews, and ranks #40. 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 Charleston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Charleston 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 Charleston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 120 pest control companies serving Charleston.
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