65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Moorhead, MN (2026)
12 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 Moorhead: Midwest Pest Control, CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Red River Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: Defend Pest Solutions- Fargo, 502 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Moorhead pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Moorhead at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midwest Pest Control | 65 | 4.8★ (163) | Fargo, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Defend Pest Solutions- Fargo | 63 | 4.9★ (502) | Fargo, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Red River Pest Control | 60 | 5.0★ (26) | Fargo, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Advantage Pest Control | 59 | 4.6★ (12) | Fargo, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Veterans Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | West Fargo, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Prairie Pest Control | 58 | 4.7★ (103) | Fargo, 7 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Insight Pest Solutions | 57 | 4.8★ (56) | Fargo, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | SafeYard Mosquito Control | 56 | 4.9★ (75) | Fargo, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Johnsons Pest Control, LLC | 54 | 4.5★ (15) | West Fargo, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Larry's Pest Control | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | West Fargo, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best pest control companies in Moorhead, 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 Fargo, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 502 Google reviews, the most in Moorhead.
Based in Fargo, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Fargo, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in West Fargo, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Fargo, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Fargo, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Fargo, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in West Fargo, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in West Fargo, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Moorhead
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews.
#12 Mosquito Man Inc
Based in Fargo, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Also serving Moorhead
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Friendly Pest Management in West Fargo | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Greensward Lawn Spraying Tree Care & Pest Control | 3 mi | |
| Guardian Pest Solutions | 4 mi | |
| Organic Exterminator in Fargo | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Rapid Exterminator Services | 3 mi | |
| Trivano Bug Response | 3 mi |
How we ranked Moorhead pest control companies
We scored 12 Moorhead 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 Moorhead 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 Moorhead: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Moorhead?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Moorhead, MN is Midwest Pest Control with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Defend Pest Solutions- Fargo (#2) and Red River Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 12 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Moorhead?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 pest control companies serving Moorhead, MN. 1 of them is based in Moorhead; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Moorhead are open 24/7?
3 ranked pest control companies in Moorhead post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Midwest Pest Control (#1), Red River Pest Control (#3) and Advantage Pest Control (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Moorhead work on weekends?
6 of 12 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Midwest Pest Control (#1), Defend Pest Solutions- Fargo (#2) and Red River Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Moorhead pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated pest control companies in Moorhead is 4.8★, with a median of 37 reviews. Defend Pest Solutions- Fargo has the most, 502 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 Moorhead count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Moorhead 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 Moorhead
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 pest control companies serving Moorhead.
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