66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews, the most in Merced.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Merced, CA (2026)
23 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Merced: Terminix, CR Score 66/100; 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Quickstrike Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 23.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Clark Pest Control, 458 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 23 ranked after Terminix; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Merced pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Merced at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 66 | 4.6★ (554) | Merced | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Advanced Integrated Pest Management | 64 | 5.0★ (351) | Merced | Sat | — |
| 3 | Clark Pest Control | 64 | 4.8★ (458) | Merced | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Quickstrike Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (16) | Merced | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Dusk Til Dawn Pest Elimination | 60 | 4.9★ (105) | Atwater, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dustin Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (108) | Merced | — | — |
| 7 | Next Generation Pest Control | 58 | 4.9★ (170) | Turlock, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Silencer Pest Management | 57 | 4.8★ (34) | Merced | — | — |
| 9 | Hot Rod's Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | Merced | — | — |
| 10 | Gecko Pest and Landscape Management | 56 | 4.9★ (16) | Merced | — | — |
The 23 best pest control companies in Merced, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Merced
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 351 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 458 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Merced
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Merced
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Modesto, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Turlock, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Modesto, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Modesto, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Merced
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agrecom, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Merced |
| Bengie's Pest Management | 8 mi | |
| Exodus Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| Sequoia Bug Queen | In Merced | |
| Speed no pest | 5.0★ (1) | In Merced |
| Torpedo Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| Total Pest Management | 24 mi |
How we ranked Merced pest control companies
We scored 23 Merced 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 2, 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 Merced 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 Merced: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Merced?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Merced, CA is Terminix with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.6★ from 554 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Advanced Integrated Pest Management (#2) and Clark Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 23 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Merced?
ContractorsRanked ranks 23 pest control companies serving Merced, CA. 13 of them are based in Merced; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Merced are open 24/7?
3 ranked pest control companies in Merced post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Quickstrike Pest Control (#4) and Dusk Til Dawn Pest Elimination (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Merced work on weekends?
9 of 23 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Advanced Integrated Pest Management (#2) and Clark Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Merced pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated pest control companies in Merced is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Terminix has the most, 554 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Merced count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Merced 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 Merced
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 pest control companies serving Merced.
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