62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in El Cerrito, CA (2026)
174 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 El Cerrito: Banner Pest Services, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 1,206 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 174.
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Most-reviewed: Orkin, 2,858 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 174 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
174 El Cerrito pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 117 open Saturdays and 81 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 173 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in El Cerrito at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banner Pest Services | 62 | 5.0★ (1,206) | Oakland, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 61 | 4.6★ (2,858) | Hayward, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | HomeShield Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (1,832) | Walnut Creek, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | North Point Pest Solutions Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (520) | Novato, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Orkin | 60 | 4.7★ (1,071) | Burlingame, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | HomeShield Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (549) | San Francisco, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | PURCOR Pest Solutions | 60 | 4.9★ (561) | Hayward, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Aptive Pest Control | 60 | 4.7★ (2,834) | Concord, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Bed Bug Exterminator San Francisco | 60 | 5.0★ (77) | San Francisco, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Banner Pest Services | 59 | 5.0★ (716) | Walnut Creek, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 174 best pest control companies in El Cerrito, 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 Hayward, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 2,858 Google reviews, the most in El Cerrito.
Based in Walnut Creek, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,832 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Novato, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 520 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#5 Orkin
Based in Burlingame, 22 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,071 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 549 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hayward, 24 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 561 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Concord, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,834 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Francisco, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Walnut Creek, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 716 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Concord, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 910 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Los Gatos, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Novato, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 775 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Orkin
Based in Fairfield, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 447 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lafayette, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Alameda, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 615 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Alameda, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Martinez, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Walnut Creek, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Rafael, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Concord, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Concord, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 786 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Walnut Creek, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Pinole, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Alameda, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 225 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 174 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bio Hazard Plus Crime Scene Cleanup (San Francisco Bay Area) | 57 | 4.6★ (35) | 11 mi |
| 27 | Barr Pest Control | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | 4 mi |
| 28 | California Exterminating Service | 57 | 5.0★ (429) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Lawn Doctor of Walnut Creek-Concord | 57 | 5.0★ (174) | 15 mi |
| 30 | Dewey Pest & Termite Control | 57 | 4.4★ (107) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Attic Pros | 57 | 4.8★ (1,938) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Lafayette Pest Control | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Pest Control Berkeley CA | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | 4 mi |
| 34 | Fast gopher service | 57 | 4.9★ (60) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Terminix | 57 | 3.7★ (30) | 4 mi |
| 36 | Marichals Pest Control | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | 11 mi |
| 37 | Banner Pest Services | 57 | 5.0★ (157) | 17 mi |
| 38 | Shield insulation & pest L&D LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | 8 mi |
| 39 | PURCOR Pest Solutions | 56 | 4.9★ (48) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Luke's Pest Control | 56 | 4.0★ (16) | 8 mi |
| 41 | Terminix | 56 | 4.7★ (102) | 23 mi |
| 42 | Western Exterminator | 56 | 4.4★ (325) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Pest Control Oakland CA | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 44 | Crossfire Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | 11 mi |
| 45 | Xpedite Pest Elimination | 56 | 4.6★ (11) | 5 mi |
| 46 | Aptive Pest Control | 56 | 4.8★ (575) | 24 mi |
| 47 | Bay Area Bed Bug | 56 | 4.9★ (229) | 20 mi |
| 48 | HeatRx | 56 | 4.8★ (128) | 15 mi |
| 49 | Clark Pest Control | 56 | 4.7★ (191) | 16 mi |
| 50 | Gopher World | 56 | 4.3★ (10) | 11 mi |
Also serving El Cerrito
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attic Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Bayou Shield Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Brandon's Attic Control | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Brick & Hammer | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Eco Francisco Pest Control Experts | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Emeryville Pest & Termite Control | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Exquisite Pest Control San Francisco CA | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Fortis Pest Control Team | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Guardian Nex Pest Care | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Gulf Coast Pest Solutions | 4.5★ (2) | In El Cerrito |
| Mighty Men Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Nova Shield Pest Solutions | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Panda Heating & Cooling | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pro Pest Control Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Quality Pro Guard | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Richmond Pest Control | 1.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| SERVICE PLUS | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Shield Tech Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Tim's Pest & Weed Control | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Urban Nest Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked El Cerrito pest control companies
We scored 174 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in El Cerrito?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in El Cerrito, CA is Banner Pest Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,206 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Orkin (#2) and HomeShield Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 174 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in El Cerrito?
ContractorsRanked ranks 174 pest control companies serving El Cerrito, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in El Cerrito are open 24/7?
40 ranked pest control companies in El Cerrito post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#2), Orkin (#5) and PURCOR Pest Solutions (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in El Cerrito work on weekends?
117 of 174 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 81 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Banner Pest Services (#1), Orkin (#2) and HomeShield Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do El Cerrito pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 173 rated pest control companies in El Cerrito is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Orkin has the most, 2,858 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 El Cerrito count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 174 pest control companies serving El Cerrito.
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