66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, the most in Pottsville.
Best Pest Control Companies in Pottsville, PA (2026)
7 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 Pottsville: First Choice Exterminating, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exterminador de chinches, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.
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Most-reviewed: Exterminador de chinches, 76 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 7 ranked after First Choice Exterminating; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Pottsville pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 pest control companies in Pottsville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Choice Exterminating | 66 | 5.0★ (107) | Flatbush, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Exterminador de chinches | 66 | 4.7★ (76) | Newark, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Tristate Bedbug Dogs LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (58) | Hoboken, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Pests On The Run | 60 | 5.0★ (30) | Reading, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | EXTERMINADOR DE CHINCHE / BED BUG EXTERMINATION | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Allentown, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Viking Pest Control | 54 | 4.3★ (12) | White Plains, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Total Package Landscape, LLC | 52 | 4.2★ (30) | Ephrata, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 7 best pest control companies in Pottsville, 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 Newark, 3 mi away
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hoboken, 3 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Reading, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Allentown, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in White Plains, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ephrata, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews.
How we ranked Pottsville pest control companies
We scored 7 Pottsville 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 Pottsville 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 Pottsville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Pottsville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Pottsville, PA is First Choice Exterminating with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Exterminador de chinches (#2) and Tristate Bedbug Dogs LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 7 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Pottsville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 pest control companies serving Pottsville, PA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Pottsville are open 24/7?
3 ranked pest control companies in Pottsville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are First Choice Exterminating (#1), Exterminador de chinches (#2) and EXTERMINADOR DE CHINCHE / BED BUG EXTERMINATION (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Pottsville work on weekends?
6 of 7 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Exterminador de chinches (#2), Tristate Bedbug Dogs LLC (#3) and Pests On The Run (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pottsville pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated pest control companies in Pottsville is 5.0★, with a median of 30 reviews. First Choice Exterminating has the most, 107 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 Pottsville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pottsville 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 Pottsville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 pest control companies serving Pottsville.
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