63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,517 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Knightdale, NC (2026)
125 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Knightdale: Terminix, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 1,517 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 125.
- 16
Most-reviewed: Aruza Pest Control, 6,349 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 125 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
125 Knightdale pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 125 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Knightdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 63 | 4.8★ (1,517) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 63 | 4.8★ (1,777) | Raleigh, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Orkin | 63 | 4.8★ (1,247) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kind Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (2,326) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Pest & Termite Consultants | 62 | 4.9★ (848) | Raleigh, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Barnhill Bed Bug & Termite Exterminating | 61 | 5.0★ (69) | Raleigh, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bug Out | 61 | 4.6★ (1,610) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rise Pest & Wildlife Management | 61 | 4.9★ (110) | Raleigh, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (3,946) | Raleigh, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Mosquito Authority | 60 | 4.9★ (1,181) | Cary, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 125 best pest control companies in Knightdale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Orkin
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Orkin
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 848 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Bug Out
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,610 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3,946 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,067 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 425 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,224 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 985 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 6,349 Google reviews, the most in Knightdale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 636 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Solve Pest Pros
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 718 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,623 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 4,548 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 483 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Pest control companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 125 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Knightdale
20 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Mosquito Control | 10 mi | |
| Bening Pest Management | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Cat Daddy's Wildlife Service | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Eco Friendly Pest Management in Cary | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| EZ Pest Control Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| GetLocal Services - Pest Control | 10 mi | |
| McMosquito NC | 8 mi | |
| Pest Control of Raleigh | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Priority Pest Control | 17 mi | |
| R & R Exterminating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Raleigh Pest Control Pros | 10 mi | |
| Raleigh Pest Control service | 9 mi | |
| SafeHome Pest Solutions | 9 mi | |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Cary | 19 mi | |
| Shielded Habitat | 4.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Sullivan Pest Control Service | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Superior Pest Control Cary NC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| The Mosquito Man | 13 mi | |
| Urban Desert Pest Control | 10 mi | |
| Wildlife Control Raleigh | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
How we ranked Knightdale pest control companies
We scored 125 Knightdale 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 Knightdale 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 Knightdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Knightdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Knightdale, NC is Terminix with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,517 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and Orkin (#3) follow. We ranked 125 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Knightdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 125 pest control companies serving Knightdale, NC. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Knightdale are open 24/7?
20 ranked pest control companies in Knightdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#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 Knightdale work on weekends?
66 of 125 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#2) and Orkin (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Knightdale pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 125 rated pest control companies in Knightdale is 4.9★, with a median of 146 reviews. Aruza Pest Control has the most, 6,349 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Knightdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Knightdale 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 Knightdale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 125 pest control companies serving Knightdale.
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