Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
49 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lincolnton: MCPR Wildlife and Animal Removal LLC, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 49.
Most-reviewed: Aruza Pest Control, 6,062 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #2.
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49 Lincolnton pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 49 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCPR Wildlife and Animal Removal LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (260) | Gastonia, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Aruza Pest Control | 59 | 4.8★ (6,062) | Charlotte, 23 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Lake Norman Pest Control | 58 | 4.9★ (3,047) | Mooresville, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Bug Busters LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (198) | Lincolnton | — | — |
| 5 | Orkin | 57 | 4.7★ (302) | Charlotte, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Aptive Pest Control - Charlotte | 56 | 4.9★ (692) | Lehi, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Varmint Gone Cornelius | 56 | 4.9★ (177) | Cornelius, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Mosquito Squad of Gastonia | 56 | 5.0★ (77) | Gastonia, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ledwell Wildlife Control And Removal | 56 | 4.9★ (55) | Gastonia, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lawn Doctor of Gastonia-Hickory-Lincolnton | 55 | 4.9★ (13) | Gastonia, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6,062 Google reviews, the most in Lincolnton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 23 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,047 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lehi, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 692 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornelius, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 381 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornelius, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mooresville, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 430 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 350 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntersville, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cornelius, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe Design | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Earthwise Landscaping LLC | 25 mi | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Gastonia | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Gastonia Pest Control service | 15 mi | |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Gastonia | 15 mi | |
| Skeeter Gone Guy | 22 mi | |
| USA Bug Busters | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Veto Squito Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
We scored 49 Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton 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 |