66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,683 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Charlotte, NC (2026)
180 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Charlotte: Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management, CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 2,683 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Hawx Pest Control, 6,438 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
180 Charlotte pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 180 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Charlotte at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management | 66 | 4.8★ (2,683) | Charlotte | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 66 | 4.8★ (1,704) | Charlotte | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 66 | 5.0★ (6,379) | Charlotte | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Orkin | 66 | 4.7★ (2,470) | Charlotte | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | PCA Wildlife LLC | 65 | 4.9★ (690) | Charlotte | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Proforce Pest Control - Charlotte | 65 | 4.7★ (1,352) | Charlotte | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Go-Forth Pest Control | 64 | 4.9★ (3,524) | Charlotte | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Aruza Pest Control | 64 | 4.8★ (6,062) | Charlotte | Sat | — |
| 9 | Charlotte Exterminating inc | 64 | 4.9★ (276) | Charlotte | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hawx Pest Control | 63 | 4.6★ (6,438) | Charlotte | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
The 180 best pest control companies in Charlotte, 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.
#2 Orkin
Based in Charlotte
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,704 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
66/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6,379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 Orkin
Based in Charlotte
66/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,470 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
65/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 690 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
65/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
64/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6,062 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
64/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 276 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 6,438 Google reviews, the most in Charlotte.
Based in Charlotte
63/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,682 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
63/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
63/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Orkin
Based in Charlotte
63/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,004 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#18 Alta
Based in Charlotte
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,988 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
62/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
62/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
62/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Matthews, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,729 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
62/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 3,274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#24 Bug Out
Based in Charlotte
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte
61/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 2,591 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 180 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Polo Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (56) | In Charlotte |
| 27 | City Wide Exterminating | 61 | 5.0★ (989) | In Charlotte |
| 28 | Legion Pest Control | 61 | 4.7★ (1,070) | In Charlotte |
| 29 | HomeTeam Pest Defense | 61 | 4.8★ (1,655) | In Charlotte |
| 30 | Sage Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (1,893) | In Charlotte |
| 31 | HMO Home Inspections | 60 | 4.8★ (131) | In Charlotte |
| 32 | Killingsworth Environmental | 60 | 4.9★ (1,789) | 10 mi |
| 33 | Black Pest Prevention | 60 | 4.8★ (1,160) | In Charlotte |
| 34 | Killingsworth Environmental | 60 | 4.8★ (309) | In Charlotte |
| 35 | Clegg’s - Charlotte Pest Control | 60 | 4.7★ (454) | In Charlotte |
| 36 | Killingsworth Environmental | 60 | 4.7★ (439) | In Charlotte |
| 37 | Palmetto Exterminators | 60 | 4.9★ (643) | In Charlotte |
| 38 | Mosquito & Pest Authority of Charlotte | 60 | 4.9★ (528) | In Charlotte |
| 39 | Mosquito Shield of East Charlotte | 59 | 4.9★ (49) | In Charlotte |
| 40 | Oneway Service Bird & Wildlife Management | 59 | 4.9★ (171) | In Charlotte |
| 41 | Ledwell Wildlife Control And Removal | 59 | 4.9★ (55) | 7 mi |
| 42 | Remedy Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (270) | In Charlotte |
| 43 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (2,578) | 21 mi |
| 44 | A-1 Wildlife Control | 59 | 4.7★ (210) | In Charlotte |
| 45 | Dodson Pest Control | 59 | 4.9★ (389) | In Charlotte |
| 46 | All About Animals NC - Squirrel Removal & Wildlife Removal | 59 | 4.3★ (35) | In Charlotte |
| 47 | Terminix | 59 | 4.9★ (343) | In Charlotte |
| 48 | Terminix | 59 | 4.9★ (329) | In Charlotte |
| 49 | Goose Busters | 59 | 4.9★ (11) | In Charlotte |
| 50 | MCPR Wildlife and Animal Removal LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (260) | 22 mi |
Also serving Charlotte
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aries Pest & Wildlife | In Charlotte | |
| Armando’s Pest Control | In Charlotte | |
| Bed Bug Extermination | In Charlotte | |
| Bledsoe Design | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Care Pest Management | In Charlotte | |
| Charlotte Pest Control service | In Charlotte | |
| Charlotte Pest Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Charlotte |
| ClearZone Pest Control | In Charlotte | |
| Critter & Pest Defense & Bed Bugs | In Charlotte | |
| Earwig Control Rock Hill SC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Flyaway Geese Charlotte | 5.0★ (1) | In Charlotte |
| Gens Pest & Wildlife Control | In Charlotte | |
| North Star Pest Control | In Charlotte | |
| Organic Exterminator in Concord | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pasha Exterminating Services Inc | In Charlotte | |
| Pest Free Living Services | In Charlotte | |
| Prime Pest Control | In Charlotte | |
| S & S Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Charlotte |
| The Pest & Wildlife Control | In Charlotte | |
| Trustworthy Pest Control Charlotte | In Charlotte |
How we ranked Charlotte pest control companies
We scored 180 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Charlotte?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Charlotte, NC is Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,683 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and ClearDefense Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 180 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Charlotte?
ContractorsRanked ranks 180 pest control companies serving Charlotte, NC. 45 of them are based in Charlotte; 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 Charlotte are open 24/7?
24 ranked pest control companies in Charlotte post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management (#1), Orkin (#2) and Orkin (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Charlotte work on weekends?
93 of 180 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management (#1), Orkin (#2) and ClearDefense Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Charlotte pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 180 rated pest control companies in Charlotte is 4.9★, with a median of 132 reviews. Hawx Pest Control has the most, 6,438 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Charlotte count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Charlotte 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 Charlotte
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 180 pest control companies serving Charlotte.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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