61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in DeKalb, IL (2026)
24 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in DeKalb: Terminix, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
- 13
Most-reviewed: EcoShield Pest Solutions, 4,792 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 DeKalb pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in DeKalb at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 61 | 4.8★ (121) | Sycamore, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 59 | 4.8★ (1,352) | Rockford, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | GreenShield pest control | 57 | 5.0★ (238) | Saint Charles, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Spring Green | 57 | 4.9★ (1,687) | Rockford, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Mosquito Hero | 55 | 5.0★ (137) | Hoffman Estates, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Greenix Pest Control | 55 | 4.8★ (156) | Elgin, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Mice Pro Solution | 53 | 4.9★ (78) | Elgin, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Able Pest Control, Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (16) | Saint Charles, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mice Masters | 52 | 4.9★ (48) | Saint Charles, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Huntley Pest Control | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Huntley, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 24 best pest control companies in DeKalb, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Orkin
Based in Rockford, 25 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Spring Green
Based in Rockford, 25 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,687 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Mice Masters
Based in Saint Charles, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntley, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Lawn Doctor
Based in Elgin, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 AquaText Inc.
Based in Elgin, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Geneva, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 4,792 Google reviews, the most in DeKalb.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 DOA Pest Control
Based in Yorkville, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 DTG Pest Control
Based in North Aurora, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Belvidere, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 890 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Batavia, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elburn, 20 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 19 mi away
39/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving DeKalb
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aarons Greenscape Lawn Care Treatment Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| All Pest Control Montgomery | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Calico Creek | 12 mi | |
| Greenlink Energy Solutions | 19 mi | |
| Kritter Getters/ | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Mug A Bug | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| PCEO Pest Control Elgin | 22 mi | |
| Pest Control Consultants | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Wildlife Animal & Bee Removal Guys | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
How we ranked DeKalb pest control companies
We scored 24 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in DeKalb?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in DeKalb, IL is Terminix with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and GreenShield pest control (#3) follow. We ranked 24 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in DeKalb?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 pest control companies serving DeKalb, IL. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in DeKalb are open 24/7?
4 ranked pest control companies in DeKalb post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#2) and Able Pest Control, Inc. (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in DeKalb work on weekends?
18 of 24 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#2) and GreenShield pest control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do DeKalb pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated pest control companies in DeKalb is 5.0★, with a median of 37 reviews. EcoShield Pest Solutions has the most, 4,792 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 DeKalb count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the DeKalb 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 DeKalb
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 pest control companies serving DeKalb.
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