68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,249 Google reviews, the most in Gainesville.
Best Pest Control Companies in Gainesville, FL (2026)
31 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 Gainesville: Orkin, CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 1,249 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Florida Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
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Most-reviewed: Florida Pest Control, 1,184 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 31 ranked after Orkin; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Gainesville pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Gainesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 68 | 4.8★ (1,249) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Florida Pest Control | 66 | 4.6★ (1,184) | Gainesville | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mosquito Joe of North Central Florida | 65 | 4.9★ (249) | Gainesville | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Turner Pest Control | 63 | 4.8★ (745) | Gainesville | Sat | — |
| 5 | Arrow Exterminators | 60 | 4.8★ (407) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 6 | Critter Control of Gainesville | 60 | 4.8★ (120) | Gainesville | Sat | — |
| 7 | Gainesvlle Pest Control LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (166) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 8 | Premier Pest & Wildlife Control | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Gainesville | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Arrow Exterminators | 59 | 4.9★ (144) | Gainesville | — | — |
| 10 | Newberry Pest Control Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (91) | Gainesville | — | — |
The 31 best pest control companies in Gainesville, 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.
Based in Gainesville
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 745 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 407 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
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Based in Miramar, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 789 Google reviews.
Based in Gainesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Newberry, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Alachua, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gainesville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
All 31 pest control companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | RIESS Pest Prevention | 52 | 3.8★ (5) | In Gainesville |
| 27 | Allegiance Landscaping | 50 | 5.0★ (43) | In Gainesville |
| 28 | U.S. Lawns - Sanford | 47 | 4.6★ (9) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Lawn Enforcement Agency | 47 | 3.6★ (162) | In Gainesville |
| 30 | ONCT Pest Control Services and Dryer Vent & Air Duct Cleaning Services LLC Of FL , | 47 | 4.2★ (13) | 20 mi |
| 31 | General Projects and Maintenance LLC | 40 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
Also serving Gainesville
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Basic Control | In Gainesville | |
| B M Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning And Pest Control Services Of Gainesville, FL | 4.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
| Eco Friendly Pest Management in Gainesville | In Gainesville | |
| Gainesville Rodent Exterminator | 5.0★ (2) | In Gainesville |
| Infinite Botanical Solutions | In Gainesville | |
| J.W. Lawncare Inc | 4.9★ (118) | In Gainesville |
| McCall Pest & Wildlife - Gainesville | 17 mi | |
| NextGen Pest Control in Gainesville | In Gainesville | |
| Peak Pest Control | In Gainesville | |
| Reddish Pest Control | In Gainesville | |
| Rental Property Pest Control FL | In Gainesville | |
| Ridgeline Pest Control | In Gainesville | |
| SafeHome Pest Solutions | In Gainesville | |
| Total Pest Solutions | In Gainesville |
How we ranked Gainesville pest control companies
We scored 31 Gainesville 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 2, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Gainesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Gainesville, FL is Orkin with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,249 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Florida Pest Control (#2) and Mosquito Joe of North Central Florida (#3) follow. We ranked 31 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Gainesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 pest control companies serving Gainesville, FL. 25 of them are based in Gainesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Gainesville are open 24/7?
7 ranked pest control companies in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Florida Pest Control (#2) and Mosquito Joe of North Central Florida (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Gainesville work on weekends?
15 of 31 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Florida Pest Control (#2) and Mosquito Joe of North Central Florida (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gainesville pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated pest control companies in Gainesville is 4.9★, with a median of 43 reviews. Orkin has the most, 1,249 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Gainesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 pest control companies serving Gainesville.
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