63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews, the most in Crete.
Best Pest Control Companies in Crete, IL (2026)
73 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Crete: Orkin, CR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Guardian Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 73.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Spring Green, 1,662 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 73 ranked after Orkin; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Crete pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 58 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Crete at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 63 | 4.6★ (4,390) | Crestwood, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Guardian Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (829) | Griffith, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Terminix | 61 | 4.6★ (1,297) | Mokena, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Guardian Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (305) | Orland Park, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A.N.T. Pest Control | 60 | 5.0★ (679) | New Lenox, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Chicago Pests, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (277) | Park Forest, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Frontline Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (161) | Naperville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Orkin | 58 | 4.5★ (370) | Crestwood, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ABC Humane Wildlife Control and Prevention Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (309) | Lisle, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lawn Doctor of West Lake County | 58 | 4.9★ (434) | Griffith, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
The 73 best pest control companies in Crete, 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 Griffith, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 829 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Terminix
Based in Mokena, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Orland Park, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 305 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in New Lenox, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 679 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Park Forest, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Naperville, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#8 Orkin
Based in Crestwood, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lisle, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Griffith, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#11 Spring Green
Based in Mokena, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,662 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Joliet, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in New Lenox, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 844 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dyer, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hammond, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Schererville, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Munster, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Joliet, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Highland, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#22 US Pest Control
Based in Joliet, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 269 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Joliet, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#25 EZ Extermination
Based in Evanston, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 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 73 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Crete
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Action Exterminating Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Aegis Pest Management | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Alpha Pest Control, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Brevix Pest Management | 10 mi | |
| Bug Brain Pest Solutions | 14 mi | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Management in Joliet | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Fleming Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Green Effects Landscaping | 19 mi | |
| Just Pest Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| McCloud Services | 12 mi | |
| MEP Exterminating | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care | 12 mi | |
| Pest Control Chicago | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Private Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Professional Clean Cut Guy, LLC and Nell Endustries,DBA | 17 mi | |
| Sentry pest solutions | 18 mi | |
| Tree Hugger Pest Control - Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Verminator Pest Eliminator | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Wildlife Trapper Pro | 13 mi |
How we ranked Crete pest control companies
We scored 73 Crete 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 2, 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 Crete 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 Crete: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Crete?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Crete, IL is Orkin with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Guardian Pest Control (#2) and Terminix (#3) follow. We ranked 73 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Crete?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 pest control companies serving Crete, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Crete are open 24/7?
23 ranked pest control companies in Crete post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Guardian Pest Control (#2) and Terminix (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Crete work on weekends?
58 of 73 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Guardian Pest Control (#2) and Terminix (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Crete pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated pest control companies in Crete is 4.9★, with a median of 73 reviews. Orkin has the most, 4,390 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 Crete count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Crete 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 Crete
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 pest control companies serving Crete.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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