65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Lakeside, VA (2026)
79 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 Lakeside: Mosquito Authority of West Richmond, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Mosquito Authority of Richmond, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 79.
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Most-reviewed: ClearDefense Pest Control, 5,449 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 79 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
79 Lakeside pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 79 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in Short Pump ranking. See Pest control companies in Short Pump
Top 10 pest control companies in Lakeside at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mosquito Authority of West Richmond | 65 | 5.0★ (484) | Richmond, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 64 | 5.0★ (5,449) | Richmond, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | The Mosquito Authority of Richmond | 64 | 5.0★ (1,558) | Richmond, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | U.S. Pest Control | 64 | 4.9★ (918) | Richmond, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mosquito Squad of Central VA | 63 | 4.9★ (1,517) | Richmond, 1 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Pest Authority | 63 | 5.0★ (722) | Richmond, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | American Pest | 62 | 4.8★ (653) | Richmond, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Frontline Pest and Termite of Richmond | 62 | 4.9★ (623) | Richmond, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Terminix | 61 | 4.8★ (256) | Richmond, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Optimal Termite & Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (125) | Richmond, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 79 best pest control companies in Lakeside, 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 Richmond, 5 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5,449 Google reviews, the most in Lakeside.
Based in Richmond, 11 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,558 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 918 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 1 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,517 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 12 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 722 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 653 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 623 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#9 Terminix
Based in Richmond, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#11 Solve Pest Pros
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 799 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Ninefold Pest
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,363 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 815 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 737 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 559 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 472 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Glen Allen, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 466 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 1,831 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 544 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 444 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked Lakeside pest control companies
We scored 79 Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Lakeside?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Lakeside, VA is Mosquito Authority of West Richmond with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ClearDefense Pest Control (#2) and The Mosquito Authority of Richmond (#3) follow. We ranked 79 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Lakeside?
ContractorsRanked ranks 79 pest control companies serving Lakeside, VA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Lakeside are open 24/7?
17 ranked pest control companies in Lakeside post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mosquito Authority of West Richmond (#1), The Mosquito Authority of Richmond (#3) and U.S. Pest Control (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Lakeside work on weekends?
43 of 79 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mosquito Authority of West Richmond (#1), ClearDefense Pest Control (#2) and The Mosquito Authority of Richmond (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lakeside pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 79 rated pest control companies in Lakeside is 4.9★, with a median of 71 reviews. ClearDefense Pest Control has the most, 5,449 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Lakeside count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lakeside 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 Lakeside
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 79 pest control companies serving Lakeside.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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