66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,727 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Grimes, IA (2026)
63 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Grimes: Miller Pest Solutions, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,727 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 63.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 2,459 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 63 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
63 Grimes pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 63 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in Des Moines ranking. See Pest control companies in Des Moines
Top 10 pest control companies in Grimes at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Pest Solutions | 66 | 4.9★ (1,727) | Clive, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Greenix Pest Control | 66 | 4.8★ (2,116) | Grimes | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Orkin | 64 | 4.6★ (1,436) | Urbandale, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Spidexx Pest Control & Termite - Iowa | 63 | 4.8★ (1,496) | Urbandale, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Fenix Pest Control, Inc. | 62 | 4.9★ (1,380) | West Des Moines, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Midwest Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (1,189) | Ankeny, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Preferred Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (1,293) | Urbandale, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Fenix Pest Control, Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (1,317) | Ankeny, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control of The Midwest, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (670) | Des Moines, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Presto-X Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (177) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 63 best pest control companies in Grimes, 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 Grimes
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Orkin
Based in Urbandale, 5 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,436 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Urbandale, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,496 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in West Des Moines, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Urbandale, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,293 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,317 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 2,459 Google reviews, the most in Grimes.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Urbandale, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in West Des Moines, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Urbandale, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#17 Evo Pest Control
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Grimes
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 851 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#23 Terminix
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Urbandale, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked Grimes pest control companies
We scored 63 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Grimes?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Grimes, IA is Miller Pest Solutions with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,727 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Greenix Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3) follow. We ranked 63 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Grimes?
ContractorsRanked ranks 63 pest control companies serving Grimes, IA. 2 of them are based in Grimes; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Grimes are open 24/7?
9 ranked pest control companies in Grimes post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Miller Pest Solutions (#1), Orkin (#3) and Presto-X Pest Control (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Grimes work on weekends?
27 of 63 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Miller Pest Solutions (#1), Greenix Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grimes pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 63 rated pest control companies in Grimes is 4.9★, with a median of 79 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 2,459 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Grimes count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grimes 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 Grimes
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 63 pest control companies serving Grimes.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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