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 Gary, IN (2026)
64 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 Gary: 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 64.
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Most-reviewed: Orkin, 4,390 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 64 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
64 Gary pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 64 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Gary at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian Pest Control | 64 | 4.9★ (829) | Griffith, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 61 | 4.6★ (4,390) | Crestwood, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Lawn Doctor of West Lake County | 59 | 4.9★ (434) | Griffith, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Mr. Critter | 58 | 5.0★ (218) | Naperville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Superior Pest Control Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Gary | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Franklin Pest Solutions | 58 | 4.7★ (325) | Hammond, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Ace Exterminating Co., INC. | 57 | 5.0★ (104) | Highland, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Pest Control Gary IN | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Gary | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Orkin | 57 | 4.5★ (370) | Crestwood, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Monroe Pest Control Inc | 57 | 4.6★ (129) | Hobart, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
The 64 best pest control companies in Gary, 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, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews, the most in Gary.
Based in Griffith, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 Mr. Critter
Based in Naperville, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gary
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hammond, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Highland, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gary
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#9 Orkin
Based in Crestwood, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hobart, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Munster, 9 mi away
56/100CR 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, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Schererville, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Portage, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 315 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Michigan City, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 829 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Park Forest, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dyer, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 516 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 502 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 64 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gary
19 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) | 23 mi |
| Bed Bug Extermination - Bed Bug Removal, Bugs Heat, Steam and Chemical Treatment | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Brevix Pest Management | 9 mi | |
| Bug Evictors Pest Control | 22 mi | |
| Fleming Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Four Seasons Pest Control | 16 mi | |
| GoldenRidge Bridge Pest Control | 17 mi | |
| Intact Pest Control | In Gary | |
| Ladybug Defense LLC | 24 mi | |
| Local Pest Control Services in Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| MEP Exterminating | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care | 24 mi | |
| PFREEZ | 23 mi | |
| Professional Clean Cut Guy, LLC and Nell Endustries,DBA | 20 mi | |
| Skyline Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| SummitHaven Peak Pest Control | 22 mi | |
| Tree Hugger Pest Control - Hammond | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Verminator Pest Eliminator | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Wildlife Trapper Pro | 6 mi |
How we ranked Gary pest control companies
We scored 64 Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Gary?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Gary, 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 Lawn Doctor of West Lake County (#3) follow. We ranked 64 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Gary?
ContractorsRanked ranks 64 pest control companies serving Gary, IN. 7 of them are based in Gary; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Gary are open 24/7?
14 ranked pest control companies in Gary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Guardian Pest Control (#1), Orkin (#2) and Mr. Critter (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Gary work on weekends?
48 of 64 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Guardian Pest Control (#1), Orkin (#2) and Lawn Doctor of West Lake County (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gary pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 64 rated pest control companies in Gary is 4.8★, with a median of 54 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 Gary count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gary 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 Gary
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 64 pest control companies serving Gary.
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