62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,855 Google reviews, the most in Kinston.
Best Pest Control Companies in Kinston, NC (2026)
13 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 Kinston: Terminix, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 2,855 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bug Out, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control - Greenville, 503 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 13 ranked after Terminix; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Kinston pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Kinston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 62 | 4.9★ (2,855) | Greenville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pest Badger Greenville | 55 | 4.8★ (90) | Winterville, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Bug Out | 55 | 4.6★ (37) | Greenville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control - Greenville | 55 | 4.6★ (503) | Greenville, 23 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Jarman's Pest Control | 54 | 4.7★ (52) | Jacksonville, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Jax Pest and Home Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (87) | Winterville, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | DunnRite Pest Control | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Greenville, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Mosquito Free Yards | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Greenville, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Quality Termite & Pest Control | 50 | 4.5★ (67) | Winterville, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Doc Moore & Son Termite & Pest. | 50 | 4.6★ (26) | Winterville, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best pest control companies in Kinston, 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 Winterville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Bug Out
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 503 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Jacksonville, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Winterville, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Greenville, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Winterville, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Winterville, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Winterville, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Jacksonville, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Greenville, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
How we ranked Kinston pest control companies
We scored 13 Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Kinston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Kinston, NC is Terminix with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,855 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pest Badger Greenville (#2) and Bug Out (#3) follow. We ranked 13 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Kinston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 pest control companies serving Kinston, NC. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Kinston are open 24/7?
3 ranked pest control companies in Kinston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Bug Out (#3) and U.S. Lawns - Greenville NC (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Kinston work on weekends?
8 of 13 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Pest Badger Greenville (#2) and Bug Out (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kinston pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated pest control companies in Kinston is 4.7★, with a median of 40 reviews. Terminix has the most, 2,855 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Kinston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kinston 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 Kinston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 pest control companies serving Kinston.
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