64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Gastonia, NC (2026)
133 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gastonia: MCPR Wildlife and Animal Removal LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 133.
- 17
Most-reviewed: Hawx Pest Control, 6,438 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 133 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
133 Gastonia pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 70 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 133 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Gastonia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCPR Wildlife and Animal Removal LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (260) | Gastonia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management | 61 | 4.8★ (2,683) | Charlotte, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Aruza Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (6,062) | Charlotte, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Ledwell Wildlife Control And Removal | 61 | 4.9★ (55) | Gastonia | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Proforce Pest Control - Charlotte | 61 | 4.7★ (1,352) | Charlotte, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (6,379) | Charlotte, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Orkin | 60 | 4.7★ (2,470) | Charlotte, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | PCA Wildlife LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (690) | Charlotte, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mosquito Cowboy | 59 | 5.0★ (79) | Gastonia | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Charlotte Exterminating inc | 59 | 4.9★ (276) | Charlotte, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 133 best pest control companies in Gastonia, 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 Charlotte, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,683 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6,062 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gastonia
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6,379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#7 Orkin
Based in Charlotte, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,470 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 690 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gastonia
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 276 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#12 Terminix
Based in Gastonia
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 381 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,682 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 6,438 Google reviews, the most in Gastonia.
#18 Orkin
Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gastonia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gastonia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gastonia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Charlotte, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 3,274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#23 Alta
Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,988 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Fort Mill, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 767 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gastonia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 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 133 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gastonia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Turf Care | 5.0★ (162) | In Gastonia |
| Bledsoe Design | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Canaan Insect Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Gastonia |
| Charlotte Pest Management | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| ClearZone Pest Control | 19 mi | |
| Earthwise Landscaping LLC | 11 mi | |
| Earwig Control Rock Hill SC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Gastonia | 1.0★ (1) | In Gastonia |
| Flyaway Geese Charlotte | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Gastonia Pest Control service | In Gastonia | |
| Greenify Landscaping Solutions | 19 mi | |
| Home Bound Inspections LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Lovelace Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Gastonia |
| NODOCKSPIDERS.COM | 19 mi | |
| Remedy Pest Control | 20 mi | |
| S & S Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Gastonia | In Gastonia | |
| Skeeter Gone Guy | In Gastonia | |
| USA Bug Busters | 1.0★ (1) | In Gastonia |
| Veto Squito Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Gastonia pest control companies
We scored 133 Gastonia 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 Gastonia 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 Gastonia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Gastonia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Gastonia, NC is MCPR Wildlife and Animal Removal LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management (#2) and Aruza Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 133 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Gastonia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 133 pest control companies serving Gastonia, NC. 12 of them are based in Gastonia; 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 Gastonia are open 24/7?
15 ranked pest control companies in Gastonia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are MCPR Wildlife and Animal Removal LLC (#1), Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management (#2) and Ledwell Wildlife Control And Removal (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Gastonia work on weekends?
70 of 133 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are MCPR Wildlife and Animal Removal LLC (#1), Top Turf Lawn Care and Pest Management (#2) and Aruza Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gastonia pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 133 rated pest control companies in Gastonia is 4.9★, with a median of 131 reviews. Hawx Pest Control has the most, 6,438 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Gastonia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gastonia 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 Gastonia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 133 pest control companies serving Gastonia.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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