66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 974 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Independence, MO (2026)
180 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 Independence: Rottler Pest Solutions, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 974 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Saela Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.
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Most-reviewed: Saela Pest Control, 3,216 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
180 Independence pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 101 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 180 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in Kansas City ranking. See Pest control companies in Kansas City
Top 10 pest control companies in Independence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rottler Pest Solutions | 66 | 4.9★ (974) | Independence | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Saela Pest Control | 65 | 4.7★ (2,794) | Kansas City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Orkin | 64 | 4.7★ (2,923) | Lee's Summit, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Terminix | 63 | 4.7★ (1,000) | Kansas City, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Miller Pest Solutions | 63 | 4.8★ (635) | Kansas City, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Greenix Pest Control | 63 | 4.7★ (836) | Independence | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (2,624) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Saela Pest Control | 62 | 4.7★ (3,216) | Merriam, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Blue Beetle Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (980) | Kansas City, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Orkin | 61 | 4.7★ (1,284) | Overland Park, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 180 best pest control companies in Independence, 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 Kansas City, 6 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,794 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Orkin
Based in Lee's Summit, 9 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,923 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 Terminix
Based in Kansas City, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,000 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Kansas City, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 635 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Independence
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 836 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,624 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Merriam, 16 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Kansas City, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 980 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#10 Orkin
Based in Overland Park, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,284 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Independence
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Independence
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 642 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Overland Park, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,671 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Independence
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Independence
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 529 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#18 Terminix
Based in Independence
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 792 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Belton, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,680 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Overland Park, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 291 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Overland Park, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Leawood, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,475 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Grain Valley, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Kansas City, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked Independence pest control companies
We scored 180 Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Independence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Independence, MO is Rottler Pest Solutions with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 974 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Saela Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3) follow. We ranked 180 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Independence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 180 pest control companies serving Independence, MO. 7 of them are based in Independence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Independence are open 24/7?
28 ranked pest control companies in Independence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rottler Pest Solutions (#1), Saela Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Independence work on weekends?
101 of 180 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 64 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rottler Pest Solutions (#1), Saela Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Independence pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 180 rated pest control companies in Independence is 4.8★, with a median of 55 reviews. Saela Pest Control has the most, 3,216 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Independence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Independence 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 Independence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 180 pest control companies serving Independence.
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