63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Los Gatos, CA (2026)
149 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Los Gatos: Orkin, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 149.
- 16
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 3,943 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 149 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
149 Los Gatos pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 82 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 149 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in San Jose ranking. See Pest control companies in San Jose
Top 10 pest control companies in Los Gatos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 63 | 4.7★ (1,542) | San Jose, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Terminix | 62 | 4.8★ (660) | San Jose, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pro Active Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (934) | San Jose, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Banner Pest Services | 61 | 4.9★ (2,749) | San Jose, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Orkin | 61 | 4.6★ (865) | San Jose, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Brooks Pest Control | 60 | 4.7★ (1,034) | San Jose, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Western Exterminator | 60 | 4.6★ (458) | San Jose, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | EcoGuard Pest Management | 60 | 4.8★ (570) | Santa Clara, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Rodent Control Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (201) | Los Gatos | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Terminix | 60 | 4.8★ (112) | San Jose, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 149 best pest control companies in Los Gatos, 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 San Jose, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 660 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 11 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 934 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#5 Orkin
Based in San Jose, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 865 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,034 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 458 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Santa Clara, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 570 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Los Gatos
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#10 Terminix
Based in San Jose, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#11 Simply Rodents
Based in San Jose, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Los Gatos
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 284 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Fremont, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 3,943 Google reviews, the most in Los Gatos.
Based in Santa Clara, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gilroy, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 548 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Campbell, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#24 Orkin
Based in Watsonville, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked Los Gatos pest control companies
We scored 149 Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Los Gatos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Los Gatos, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Terminix (#2) and Pro Active Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 149 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Los Gatos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 149 pest control companies serving Los Gatos, CA. 2 of them are based in Los Gatos; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Los Gatos are open 24/7?
23 ranked pest control companies in Los Gatos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#2) and Orkin (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Los Gatos work on weekends?
82 of 149 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 50 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#2) and Pro Active Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Los Gatos pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 149 rated pest control companies in Los Gatos is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 3,943 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 Los Gatos count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 149 pest control companies serving Los Gatos.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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