64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 829 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in East Chicago, IN (2026)
105 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in East Chicago: Guardian Pest Control, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 829 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 105.
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Most-reviewed: Orkin, 4,390 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 105 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
105 East Chicago pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 79 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 105 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in East Chicago at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian Pest Control | 64 | 4.9★ (829) | Griffith, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 63 | 4.6★ (4,390) | Crestwood, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mr. Critter | 60 | 5.0★ (218) | Naperville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Terminix | 59 | 4.6★ (1,297) | Mokena, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Franklin Pest Solutions | 59 | 4.7★ (325) | Hammond, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Orkin | 59 | 4.5★ (370) | Crestwood, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Terminix | 59 | 4.9★ (331) | Chicago, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lawn Doctor of West Lake County | 58 | 4.9★ (434) | Griffith, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Rose Pest Solutions | 58 | 4.8★ (488) | Chicago, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Ace Exterminating Co., INC. | 58 | 5.0★ (104) | Highland, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
The 105 best pest control companies in East Chicago, 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 Crestwood, 15 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews, the most in East Chicago.
#3 Mr. Critter
Based in Naperville, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 Terminix
Based in Mokena, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hammond, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#6 Orkin
Based in Crestwood, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#7 Terminix
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Griffith, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Highland, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Munster, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Berwyn, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 867 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Park Forest, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 516 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gary, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Schererville, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 502 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#25 Spring Green
Based in Mokena, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,662 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 105 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving East Chicago
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) | 16 mi |
| All Suburban Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Alpha Pest Control, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Bed Bug Extermination - Bed Bug Removal, Bugs Heat, Steam and Chemical Treatment | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Brevix Pest Management | 6 mi | |
| Chicago Pest Control Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Cicero Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Fleming Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Four Seasons Pest Control | 10 mi | |
| GoldenRidge Bridge Pest Control | 10 mi | |
| Illinois Poison Center | 2.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| MEP Exterminating | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Professional Pest Control Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Rent a Cat Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| RentokilTropicalPlants | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Skyline Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Tree Hugger Pest Control - Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Verminator Pest Eliminator | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Wildlife Trapper Pro | 5 mi |
How we ranked East Chicago pest control companies
We scored 105 East Chicago 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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in East Chicago?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in East Chicago, IN is Guardian Pest Control with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 829 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and Mr. Critter (#3) follow. We ranked 105 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in East Chicago?
ContractorsRanked ranks 105 pest control companies serving East Chicago, IN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in East Chicago are open 24/7?
29 ranked pest control companies in East Chicago post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Guardian Pest Control (#1), Orkin (#2) and Mr. Critter (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in East Chicago work on weekends?
79 of 105 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Guardian Pest Control (#1), Orkin (#2) and Mr. Critter (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do East Chicago pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 105 rated pest control companies in East Chicago is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Orkin has the most, 4,390 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 East Chicago count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Chicago 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 East Chicago
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 105 pest control companies serving East Chicago.
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