68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 800 Google reviews, the most in Lake Charles.
Best Pest Control Companies in Lake Charles, LA (2026)
19 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Charles: Orkin, CR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 800 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 7
Most-reviewed: J&J Exterminating Lake Charles, 440 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked after Orkin; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Lake Charles pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Lake Charles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 68 | 4.8★ (800) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Terminix | 65 | 4.5★ (387) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mosquito Joe of Lake Charles - Lafayette | 64 | 5.0★ (72) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mosquito Authority | 63 | 5.0★ (241) | Lake Charles | Sat | — |
| 5 | Extermatrim Exterminating, Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (307) | Lake Charles | — | — |
| 6 | Cal-Cam Termite & Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (260) | Lake Charles | — | — |
| 7 | J&J Exterminating Lake Charles | 61 | 4.8★ (440) | Lake Charles | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Mosquito Mitigators | 60 | 5.0★ (59) | Lake Charles | Sat | — |
| 9 | Extermatrim Exterminating, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (152) | Lake Charles | — | — |
| 10 | TruGreen of Lake Charles | 59 | 4.9★ (128) | Lake Charles | — | — |
The 19 best pest control companies in Lake Charles, 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.
#2 Terminix
Based in Lake Charles
65/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 440 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#11 Mosquito Elite
Based in Lake Charles
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Sulphur, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#18 BugFree Living
Based in Lake Charles
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lake Charles
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Also serving Lake Charles
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Cajun Pest Services Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Charles |
| Durham Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Charles |
| Elite Pest & Wildlife Control of Lake Charles | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Charles |
| Local Pest Control Services in Lake Charles | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Charles |
| Miller’s Ground Control, LLC | 4.7★ (15) | In Lake Charles |
| Mosquito Control Inc | In Lake Charles | |
| Will's Pest Control Services - Professional Pest Control Exterminator Service Westlake LA | In Lake Charles |
How we ranked Lake Charles pest control companies
We scored 19 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Lake Charles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Lake Charles, LA is Orkin with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 800 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Terminix (#2) and Mosquito Joe of Lake Charles - Lafayette (#3) follow. We ranked 19 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Lake Charles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 pest control companies serving Lake Charles, LA. 18 of them are based in Lake Charles; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Lake Charles are open 24/7?
3 ranked pest control companies in Lake Charles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#2) and Mosquito Joe of Lake Charles - Lafayette (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Lake Charles work on weekends?
6 of 19 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#2) and Mosquito Joe of Lake Charles - Lafayette (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Charles pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated pest control companies in Lake Charles is 5.0★, with a median of 59 reviews. Orkin has the most, 800 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 Lake Charles count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 pest control companies serving Lake Charles.
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