62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,858 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Palo Alto, CA (2026)
198 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Palo Alto: Orkin, CR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 2,858 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PURCOR Pest Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 198.
- 16
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 3,943 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 198 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
198 Palo Alto pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 46 are open 24/7, 127 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 197 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Palo Alto at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 62 | 4.6★ (2,858) | Hayward, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | PURCOR Pest Solutions | 62 | 4.9★ (561) | Hayward, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Terminix Commercial | 62 | 4.8★ (652) | Union City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Terminix | 61 | 4.8★ (660) | San Jose, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bills Trapping & Pest Removal | 61 | 4.9★ (145) | Gilroy, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Pro Active Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (934) | San Jose, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Terminix | 61 | 4.7★ (2,830) | Pleasanton, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Banner Pest Services | 61 | 4.9★ (2,749) | San Jose, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Orkin | 61 | 4.7★ (1,071) | Burlingame, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Orkin | 61 | 4.6★ (865) | San Jose, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 198 best pest control companies in Palo Alto, 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 Hayward, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 561 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Union City, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 Terminix
Based in San Jose, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 660 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gilroy, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 934 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#7 Terminix
Based in Pleasanton, 22 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,830 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#9 Orkin
Based in Burlingame, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,071 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#10 Orkin
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 865 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Redwood City, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Santa Clara, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 570 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#13 Terminix
Based in Menlo Park, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 458 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,034 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Fremont, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 3,943 Google reviews, the most in Palo Alto.
#17 Orkin
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Union City, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 711 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Pleasanton, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 617 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hayward, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Palo Alto
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Half Moon Bay, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Oakland, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Belmont, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 408 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Pest control companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 198 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Terminix | 58 | 4.3★ (236) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Pest Control Palo Alto CA | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | In Palo Alto |
| 28 | Dewey Pest & Termite Control | 57 | 4.5★ (154) | 15 mi |
| 29 | PURCOR Pest Solutions | 57 | 4.9★ (48) | 15 mi |
| 30 | Clark Pest Control | 57 | 4.7★ (548) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Terminix | 57 | 4.7★ (102) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Chang An Termite Control 长安白蚁防治 | 57 | 5.0★ (83) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Advanced Integrated Pest Management | 57 | 4.9★ (274) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Vanguard Termite Control Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (197) | 4 mi |
| 35 | All About Termite Solutions | 57 | 4.9★ (63) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Trap N Rodents Rodent Proofers | 57 | 5.0★ (82) | 16 mi |
| 37 | Citra Pest Control | 57 | 4.8★ (378) | 15 mi |
| 38 | Terminix | 56 | 4.8★ (112) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Simply Rodents | 56 | 4.9★ (55) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Pacific Coast Termite Inc. | 56 | 4.6★ (171) | 10 mi |
| 41 | Pest Control Mountain View CA | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 42 | Attic Pros | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 43 | HomeShield Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (228) | 22 mi |
| 44 | Hayward Pest Control | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 45 | Pest Control Sunnyvale CA | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 46 | Humble Bee Removal | 55 | 4.9★ (43) | 3 mi |
| 47 | Frank Pest Control Co.,Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | 10 mi |
| 48 | Ratting On Rodents Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | 18 mi |
| 49 | HomeShield Pest Control | 55 | 4.9★ (101) | 16 mi |
| 50 | Great Wall Termite Control | 55 | 4.9★ (74) | 14 mi |
Also serving Palo Alto
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & R Termite Control | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Able Pest Control | In Palo Alto | |
| All American Pest Control Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Brandon's Attic Control | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Clean Fremont Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Coastal Termite and Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Danville Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Evans West Valley Spray Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Exquisite Pest Control San Francisco CA | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Franz Termite Control | In Palo Alto | |
| Iron Shield Pest Control Solutions | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Logic Wave Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Panda Heating & Cooling | 3.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| PestStop Experts | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Pure Guard Pest Control Experts | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Rodent Relief | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| San Mateo Termite And Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Sky Ox Fumigation | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Vector Guard Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Zetino Tree Service | In Palo Alto |
How we ranked Palo Alto pest control companies
We scored 198 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Palo Alto?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Palo Alto, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.6★ from 2,858 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. PURCOR Pest Solutions (#2) and Terminix Commercial (#3) follow. We ranked 198 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Palo Alto?
ContractorsRanked ranks 198 pest control companies serving Palo Alto, CA. 2 of them are based in Palo Alto; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Palo Alto are open 24/7?
46 ranked pest control companies in Palo Alto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), PURCOR Pest Solutions (#2) and Terminix Commercial (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Palo Alto work on weekends?
127 of 198 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 85 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), PURCOR Pest Solutions (#2) and Terminix Commercial (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Palo Alto pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 197 rated pest control companies in Palo Alto is 4.8★, with a median of 24 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 Palo Alto count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 198 pest control companies serving Palo Alto.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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