64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Lakewood, NJ (2026)
123 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 Lakewood: Families Exterminators, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 290 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Anchor Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 123.
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Most-reviewed: Anchor Pest Control, 8,518 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 123 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
123 Lakewood pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 77 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 123 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Lakewood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Families Exterminators | 64 | 5.0★ (290) | Lakewood | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Anchor Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (8,518) | East Brunswick, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Joe's Mosquito Control - Point Pleasant | 62 | 5.0★ (257) | Toms River, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Centralized Exterminating Co. | 62 | 5.0★ (524) | Lakewood | Sat | — |
| 5 | Resolve Pest Management | 61 | 5.0★ (442) | Bayville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Excel Pest Services | 61 | 5.0★ (300) | Lakewood | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Bee-Gone Termite & Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (273) | Asbury Park, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mosquito Joe of Mid-Coast NJ | 60 | 5.0★ (715) | Toms River, 3 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Cooper Pest Solutions | 60 | 4.8★ (2,040) | Trenton, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Terminix | 60 | 4.8★ (19) | Lakewood | 24/7 | — |
The 123 best pest control companies in Lakewood, 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 East Brunswick, 25 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8,518 Google reviews, the most in Lakewood.
Based in Toms River, 2 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 257 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakewood
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Bayville, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakewood
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 300 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Asbury Park, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Toms River, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 715 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Trenton, 23 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,040 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#10 Terminix
Based in Lakewood
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Toms River, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 432 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#12 Ecoguard
Based in Toms River, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Edison, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakewood
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakewood
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Toms River, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 630 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Toms River, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Toms River, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 392 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Toms River, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#20 Pest Plus
Based in Lakewood
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakewood
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakewood
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakewood
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Toms River, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakewood
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
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 123 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Elite Lakewood Exterminators | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | In Lakewood |
| 27 | Pest Control Lakewood NJ | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | In Lakewood |
| 28 | Premier Lakewood Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | In Lakewood |
| 29 | Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement | 58 | 4.5★ (153) | In Lakewood |
| 30 | Ocean Pest Consultants | 57 | 5.0★ (64) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Coastal Fertilization and Weed Control | 57 | 4.8★ (180) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Thorough Pest Solutions | 57 | 4.8★ (41) | In Lakewood |
| 33 | Liberty Pest Management Services | 57 | 4.9★ (28) | In Lakewood |
| 34 | All Natural Plus Termite & Pest Control | 57 | 5.0★ (100) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Animal-X | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | In Lakewood |
| 36 | Total Pest Solutions, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | In Lakewood |
| 37 | Excel Pest Services | 57 | 5.0★ (676) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Squan Pest Control LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | In Lakewood |
| 39 | Allison Pest Control LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (194) | In Lakewood |
| 40 | A to Z Pest Control | 57 | 4.8★ (132) | In Lakewood |
| 41 | Mosquito Authority | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | In Lakewood |
| 42 | All National Termite and Pest Control | 56 | 4.8★ (131) | 22 mi |
| 43 | All American Termite & Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (233) | 16 mi |
| 44 | My Favorite Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | In Lakewood |
| 45 | Mosquito Joe of Yardley-Jackson | 56 | 4.9★ (279) | 23 mi |
| 46 | T3 Pest Services | 56 | 4.9★ (16) | In Lakewood |
| 47 | Mosquito Giant | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | In Lakewood |
| 48 | Bugaboo Pest Control | 56 | 4.6★ (160) | In Lakewood |
| 49 | EliteGuard Pest Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | In Lakewood |
| 50 | Randy & Bills Wildlife Control LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (76) | In Lakewood |
Also serving Lakewood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Bug Stop | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| A-Academy Construction. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakewood |
| Cridders Exterminating | 4.5★ (2) | In Lakewood |
| EcoFlow Systems | 4.9★ (31) | In Lakewood |
| Effective Pest Elimination | In Lakewood | |
| Effective Pest Elimination Inc | In Lakewood | |
| Hale Restoration | 5.0★ (5) | In Lakewood |
| Home Sale Resource | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Lakewood | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakewood |
| Mogz Lawn and Landscape | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| My Favorite Handyman & Pest Control | In Lakewood | |
| No No Mosquitoes | In Lakewood | |
| Palm Pest Control | In Lakewood | |
| Performance Unlimited Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Pest Control of Jackson | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakewood |
| Pest-Gon, Inc. Termite and Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Western Pest Services - Pest Control, Brick, NJ | 5.0★ (2) | In Lakewood |
| Western Pest Services Ocean County Branch | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| world class pest control LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Yes Pest Control Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Lakewood pest control companies
We scored 123 Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Lakewood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Lakewood, NJ is Families Exterminators with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 290 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Anchor Pest Control (#2) and Joe's Mosquito Control - Point Pleasant (#3) follow. We ranked 123 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Lakewood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 123 pest control companies serving Lakewood, NJ. 29 of them are based in Lakewood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Lakewood are open 24/7?
29 ranked pest control companies in Lakewood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Families Exterminators (#1), Anchor Pest Control (#2) and Resolve Pest Management (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Lakewood work on weekends?
77 of 123 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 49 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Families Exterminators (#1), Anchor Pest Control (#2) and Joe's Mosquito Control - Point Pleasant (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lakewood pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 123 rated pest control companies in Lakewood is 4.9★, with a median of 49 reviews. Anchor Pest Control has the most, 8,518 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 Lakewood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lakewood 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 Lakewood
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 123 pest control companies serving Lakewood.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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