60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 596 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Newark, OH (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 Newark: Scherzinger Pest Control, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 596 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Combat Pest Control Columbus Exterminator, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: Greenix Pest Control, 1,683 Google reviews at 4.8★, 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 Newark pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Newark at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scherzinger Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (596) | Columbus, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Greenix Pest Control | 60 | 4.8★ (1,683) | Gahanna, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Elite Pest and Termite Control, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (265) | Pataskala, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Combat Pest Control Columbus Exterminator | 56 | 5.0★ (35) | Columbus, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Champion Pest & Termite Control | 56 | 4.9★ (568) | Pickerington, 22 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Mint Pest Control Columbus | 54 | 4.8★ (416) | Gahanna, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Buckeye State Inspections | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Columbus, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Arbor Works, LTD | 48 | 4.8★ (12) | Zanesville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Crago's Pest Solutions and Home Inspections, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | Youngstown, 23 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Action Pest Control, Inc. | 48 | 3.8★ (42) | Columbus, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best pest control companies in Newark, 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 Gahanna, 24 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,683 Google reviews, the most in Newark.
Based in Pataskala, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbus, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Pickerington, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 568 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gahanna, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 416 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbus, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Zanesville, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Youngstown, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbus, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Canal Winchester, 14 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Mount Vernon, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Also serving Newark
1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Critter Control of Dayton | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Newark pest control companies
We scored 12 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Newark?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Newark, OH is Scherzinger Pest Control with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 596 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Greenix Pest Control (#2) and Elite Pest and Termite Control, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Newark?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 pest control companies serving Newark, OH. Another 1 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Newark are open 24/7?
3 ranked pest control companies in Newark post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Scherzinger Pest Control (#1), Combat Pest Control Columbus Exterminator (#4) and Arbor Works, LTD (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Newark work on weekends?
5 of 12 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Scherzinger Pest Control (#1), Greenix Pest Control (#2) and Combat Pest Control Columbus Exterminator (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Newark pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated pest control companies in Newark is 4.9★, with a median of 54 reviews. Greenix Pest Control has the most, 1,683 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 Newark count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newark 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 Newark
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 pest control companies serving Newark.
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