63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Essex, MD (2026)
162 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Essex: Mosquito Squad of Baltimore, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 162.
- 33
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 5,826 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 162 ranked; ranked #33.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
162 Essex pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 106 open Saturdays and 66 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 162 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Essex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mosquito Squad of Baltimore | 63 | 5.0★ (134) | Essex | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 61 | 4.8★ (2,022) | Hanover, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Peak Pest Management | 61 | 5.0★ (590) | White Marsh, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Frontline Pest and Termite of Baltimore | 61 | 4.7★ (3,302) | Baltimore, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (360) | Baltimore, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mosquito Joe of Baltimore | 61 | 4.9★ (693) | Dundalk, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Raven Termite and Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (644) | Dundalk, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Mosquito Joe of Annapolis | 60 | 4.9★ (621) | Glen Burnie, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | MD Pest Patrol | 60 | 5.0★ (180) | Baltimore, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | A to B Pest Control LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (84) | Baltimore, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 162 best pest control companies in Essex, 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 Hanover, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in White Marsh, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 590 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dundalk, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 693 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dundalk, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 644 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#12 Terminix
Based in Glen Burnie, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 1,277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hanover, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 The Bug Man
Based in Pasadena, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hunt Valley, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 758 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#16 Pest Czar
Based in Towson, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 737 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Vineland, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dundalk, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 999 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#20 American Pest
Based in Columbia, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,930 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Pikesville, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 766 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Savage, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#25 H R Pest Control
Based in Columbia, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 671 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 162 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Essex
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Construction Services | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Armor Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Arnold's Exterminating | 4.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| AWorldWide Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Baltimore Rodent Control | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Bio-Logic Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Bug Crain Pest Control Co | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Cybera Drift Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Elite Pest Control LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| First Call Pest Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Global Pest Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Global Pest Tech | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Home Guard Termite, Pest, and Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Lawn Doctor | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Laurel | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Maryland State Pest Control Association | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Origin Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Pest Control 4 You | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| ProRest Pest | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| S.W.A.T. Authority LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
How we ranked Essex pest control companies
We scored 162 Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Essex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Essex, MD is Mosquito Squad of Baltimore with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and Peak Pest Management (#3) follow. We ranked 162 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Essex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 162 pest control companies serving Essex, MD. 1 of them is based in Essex; 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 Essex are open 24/7?
42 ranked pest control companies in Essex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mosquito Squad of Baltimore (#1), Orkin (#2) and Ehrlich Pest Control (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Essex work on weekends?
106 of 162 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 66 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mosquito Squad of Baltimore (#1), Orkin (#2) and Peak Pest Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Essex pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 162 rated pest control companies in Essex is 4.9★, with a median of 36 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 5,826 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 Essex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Essex 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 Essex
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 162 pest control companies serving Essex.
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