Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 880 Google reviews, the most in Marina.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
33 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Marina: Terminix, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 880 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 780 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 33 ranked after Terminix; ranked #4.
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33 Marina pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 64 | 4.7★ (880) | Salinas, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Clark Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (519) | Salinas, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Orkin | 61 | 4.7★ (307) | Watsonville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Aptive Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (780) | Gilroy, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | 101 Exterminators Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (478) | Salinas, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Western Exterminator | 59 | 4.5★ (59) | Salinas, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | IPM Specialist Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (106) | Salinas, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Critter Getter, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (33) | Salinas, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Salinas ProGuard Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Salinas, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | The Gopher Guys | 55 | 5.0★ (60) | Salinas, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 review volume: 4.7★ from 880 Google reviews, the most in Marina.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 519 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 780 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 478 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Castroville, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Salinas, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Salinas, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Gilroy, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Santa Cruz, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Terra X Pest Services | 50 | 3.9★ (15) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Hero Home and Pest Services | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Cardiff Pest Control Inc | 49 | 4.2★ (39) | 23 mi |
| 29 | 4 Less Termite | 47 | 3.5★ (29) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Gophers Limited Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Stillwater Landscaping | 47 | 4.8★ (21) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Tree Health Care - PPM Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 33 | Santa Cruz Healthy Roots | 42 | 5.0★ (13) | 25 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Salinas Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Affordable Salinas Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Bee and Wasp Removal/ | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| BugSecure Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cal-Risk Control Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Central Coast Exterminator | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Cowell Beach Termite Removal Expert | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Dewey Pest Control Co | 24 mi | |
| Eco Armor Pest Defense | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Flow Safe Experts | 10 mi | |
| Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Pristine Bin Dumpster Rental Arlington | 24 mi | |
| Sentinel Pest Control Defense | 4.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Salinas | 10 mi | |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Santa Cruz | 23 mi | |
| Three Brothers Bee Removal | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| TideGuard Management | 23 mi | |
| Titan Pest Solutions Exp | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Wildlife Control Santa Cruz | 23 mi | |
| Wildlife Removal Salinas | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
We scored 33 Marina 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 Marina 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 |