63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,022 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 Ellicott City, MD (2026)
254 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ellicott City: Orkin, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ehrlich Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 254.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 5,826 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 254 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
254 Ellicott City pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 71 are open 24/7, 168 open Saturdays and 112 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 254 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Ellicott City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 63 | 4.8★ (2,022) | Hanover, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Frontline Pest and Termite of Baltimore | 62 | 4.7★ (3,302) | Baltimore, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (360) | Baltimore, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | American Pest | 62 | 4.7★ (1,930) | Columbia, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Bug Squashers Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (194) | Hanover, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | H R Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (671) | Columbia, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Moxie Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (3,524) | Savage, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | My Pest Pros | 61 | 5.0★ (342) | Bowie, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Terminix | 60 | 4.5★ (1,277) | Glen Burnie, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mosquito Joe of Baltimore | 60 | 4.9★ (693) | Dundalk, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 254 best pest control companies in Ellicott City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,930 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 671 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savage, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 My Pest Pros
Based in Bowie, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Terminix
Based in Glen Burnie, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 1,277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 693 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Catonsville, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5,826 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,929 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Burnie, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Terminix
Based in Largo, 25 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pikesville, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 766 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Catonsville, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hunt Valley, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 758 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Burnie, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 MD Pest Patrol
Based in Baltimore, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 The Bug Man
Based in Pasadena, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owings Mills, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,507 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 254 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bug Geeks Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (151) | 5 mi |
| 27 | Crown Heat Bed Bug Eliminators | 58 | 4.9★ (41) | 8 mi |
| 28 | American Pest | 58 | 5.0★ (767) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Rosenbloom Pest Control, Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (731) | 8 mi |
| 30 | American Pest | 58 | 4.8★ (169) | 3 mi |
| 31 | Green Pest Services | 58 | 4.8★ (822) | 25 mi |
| 32 | Orkin | 58 | 4.5★ (1,718) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Pokharel Pest Control | 58 | 4.8★ (27) | In Ellicott City |
| 34 | Hawx Pest Control | 58 | 4.5★ (1,332) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Arterix Pest Control, LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (225) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Eco Bed Bug Exterminators Baltimore | 58 | 5.0★ (57) | 13 mi |
| 37 | Orkin | 58 | 4.8★ (420) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Green Pest Services | 58 | 4.9★ (1,136) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Orkin | 58 | 4.6★ (1,230) | 24 mi |
| 40 | A to B Pest Control LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (84) | 14 mi |
| 41 | American Pest | 58 | 4.9★ (759) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Critter Control | 58 | 4.7★ (170) | 4 mi |
| 43 | Home Advantage Pest | 58 | 4.8★ (162) | 5 mi |
| 44 | DMV Wildlife & Pest Solutions LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (160) | 18 mi |
| 45 | Bed Bug Exterminator Baltimore | 57 | 4.9★ (35) | 10 mi |
| 46 | Peak Pest Management | 57 | 5.0★ (590) | 23 mi |
| 47 | Pest Czar | 57 | 4.9★ (737) | 15 mi |
| 48 | Destroy Pest Control | 57 | 4.8★ (862) | 21 mi |
| 49 | American Pest | 57 | 5.0★ (119) | 7 mi |
| 50 | Frontline Pest and Termite of Rockville | 57 | 4.8★ (862) | 22 mi |
Also serving Ellicott City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Pikesville Insect Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Ellicott City |
| Armor Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Baltimore Rodent Control | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Benware Termite Control | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Bug Crain Pest Control Co | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Bugaboo Pest Control of Maryland | In Ellicott City | |
| Capitol Mosquito of Montgomery County | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Rockville | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Global Pest Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Granite Peak Pest Services | In Ellicott City | |
| Home Guard Termite, Pest, and Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Home Guru | In Ellicott City | |
| Lawn Doctor | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Gaithersburg | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Maryland State Pest Control Association | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Origin Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pest Control 4 You | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| ProRest Pest | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Secure Shield Works | In Ellicott City | |
| Sierra Pest Services | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Ellicott City pest control companies
We scored 254 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Ellicott City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Ellicott City, MD is Orkin with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Frontline Pest and Termite of Baltimore (#2) and Ehrlich Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 254 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Ellicott City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 254 pest control companies serving Ellicott City, MD. 2 of them are based in Ellicott City; 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 Ellicott City are open 24/7?
71 ranked pest control companies in Ellicott City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Ehrlich Pest Control (#3) and Bug Squashers Pest Control (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Ellicott City work on weekends?
168 of 254 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 112 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Frontline Pest and Termite of Baltimore (#2) and Ehrlich Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ellicott City pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 254 rated pest control companies in Ellicott City is 4.8★, with a median of 36 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 5,826 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 Ellicott City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 254 pest control companies serving Ellicott City.
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