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 Johnston, IA (2026)
65 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 Johnston: Miller Pest Solutions, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 1,727 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 65.
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Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 2,459 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Johnston pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 65 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 Johnston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Pest Solutions | 66 | 4.9★ (1,727) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Greenix Pest Control | 65 | 4.8★ (2,116) | Grimes, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Orkin | 64 | 4.6★ (1,436) | Urbandale, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Midwest Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (1,189) | Ankeny, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Fenix Pest Control, Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (1,380) | West Des Moines, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Spidexx Pest Control & Termite - Iowa | 62 | 4.8★ (1,496) | Urbandale, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Presto-X Pest Control | 62 | 4.8★ (177) | Des Moines, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Aptive Pest Control | 62 | 4.6★ (2,459) | Ankeny, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Fenix Pest Control, Inc. | 62 | 4.8★ (1,317) | Ankeny, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control of The Midwest, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (670) | Des Moines, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
The 65 best pest control companies in Johnston, 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, 4 mi away
65/100CR 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 Ankeny, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in West Des Moines, 6 mi away
63/100CR 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 Urbandale, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,496 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 2,459 Google reviews, the most in Johnston.
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Urbandale, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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, 5 mi away
61/100CR 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, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Evo Pest Control
Based in Ankeny, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Urbandale, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 851 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in West Des Moines, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ames, 8 mi away
59/100CR 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 Urbandale, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#21 Terminix
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Grimes, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 113 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 Des Moines, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked Johnston pest control companies
We scored 65 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Johnston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Johnston, 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 65 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Johnston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 pest control companies serving Johnston, IA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Johnston are open 24/7?
9 ranked pest control companies in Johnston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Miller Pest Solutions (#1), Orkin (#3) and Presto-X Pest Control (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Johnston work on weekends?
28 of 65 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 14 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 Johnston pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated pest control companies in Johnston is 4.9★, with a median of 82 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 2,459 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 Johnston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Johnston 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 Johnston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 pest control companies serving Johnston.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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