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Best Pest Control Companies in Iowa City, IA (2026)

22 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Iowa City: Fox Pest Control Iowa City, CR Score 65/100; 4.5★ from 909 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 22.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Orkin, 1,869 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

22 Iowa City pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 22 rated businesses.

Top 10 pest control companies in Iowa City at a glance

Top 10 pest control companies in Iowa City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Fox Pest Control Iowa City654.5★ (909)Iowa City24/7Overall
2Fenix Pest Control, Inc.634.8★ (905)Iowa CitySat · Evenings—
3Orkin624.7★ (1,869)Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
4D & R Pest Control625.0★ (591)Iowa City——
5Mosquito Hunters of Cedar Rapids-Iowa City615.0★ (55)Iowa CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Critter Control604.6★ (21)Iowa City24/7—
7Midwest Pest Control594.9★ (889)Cedar Rapids, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management574.8★ (78)Iowa City——
9Alias The Bugman574.9★ (46)Iowa City——
10A1 Bed Bug Exterminator Cedar Rapids565.0★ (116)Cedar Rapids, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 22 best pest control companies in Iowa City, 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.

  3. #3 Orkin

    Based in Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,869 Google reviews, the most in Iowa City.

    • 4.7★ from 1,869 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6105 7th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    View profile for Orkin(319) 249-7668

  4. #4 D & R Pest Control

    Based in Iowa City

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 591 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 591 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Greenfield Dr, Tiffin, IA 52340
    View profile for D & R Pest Control(319) 354-1606

  7. #7 Midwest Pest Control

    Based in Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 889 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 889 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1178 Capital Dr SW Ste A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    View profile for Midwest Pest Control(319) 900-5240

  11. #11 Mosquito Hero

    Based in Iowa City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2451 Naples Ave SW, Iowa City, IA 52240
    View profile for Mosquito Hero(319) 289-7574

  12. #12 Plunkett's Pest Control

    Based in Cedar Rapids, 18 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1150 Capital Dr SW # A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    View profile for Plunkett's Pest Control(641) 938-4642

  15. #15 D & R Pest Control

    Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    260 33rd Ave SW Ste, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
    View profile for D & R Pest Control(319) 354-1606

  20. #20 Wdi Pest Control

    Based in Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Wdi Pest Control

Also serving Iowa City

12 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.

Unranked pest control companies serving Iowa City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alias The BugmanIn Iowa City
Animal Control & Removal of Cedar Rapids5.0★ (2)25 mi
Bed Bugs Be Gone, LLC2.0★ (2)22 mi
Bugsy's Pest Solutions23 mi
CL.L.C.20 mi
Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Cedar Rapids5.0★ (2)23 mi
FSS, Inc.19 mi
Just Us Pest Control and Handyman Services22 mi
Organic Exterminator in Iowa City5.0★ (2)In Iowa City
Robert Pest Pro Of IowaIn Iowa City
Trendy Home Quotes23 mi
Wildlife Removal Cedar Rapids5.0★ (1)22 mi

How we ranked Iowa City pest control companies

We scored 22 Iowa City 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Iowa City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pest control companies in Iowa City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pest control company in Iowa City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Iowa City, IA is Fox Pest Control Iowa City with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.5★ from 909 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fenix Pest Control, Inc. (#2) and Orkin (#3) follow. We ranked 22 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pest control companies are there in Iowa City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 22 pest control companies serving Iowa City, IA. 9 of them are based in Iowa City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which pest control companies in Iowa City are open 24/7?

3 ranked pest control companies in Iowa City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fox Pest Control Iowa City (#1), Orkin (#3) and Critter Control (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pest control companies in Iowa City work on weekends?

9 of 22 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fox Pest Control Iowa City (#1), Fenix Pest Control, Inc. (#2) and Orkin (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Iowa City pest control companies have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated pest control companies in Iowa City is 4.9★, with a median of 62 reviews. Orkin has the most, 1,869 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Iowa City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Iowa City 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 Iowa City

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 pest control companies serving Iowa City.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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