63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,862 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Poway, CA (2026)
290 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Poway: Orkin, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 1,862 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PURCOR Pest Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 290.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 5,817 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 290 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
290 Poway pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 56 are open 24/7, 182 open Saturdays and 98 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 290 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in Encinitas ranking. See Pest control companies in Encinitas
Top 10 pest control companies in Poway at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 63 | 4.8★ (1,862) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | PURCOR Pest Solutions | 63 | 4.9★ (638) | San Diego, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mission Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (5,706) | San Diego, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Orkin | 62 | 4.8★ (2,254) | Vista, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Joshua's Pest Control | 62 | 4.8★ (5,362) | San Diego, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Terminix | 62 | 4.7★ (996) | Escondido, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | WedoCreepy.com | 61 | 4.9★ (4,194) | Escondido, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Brooks Pest Control | 61 | 4.7★ (2,371) | Escondido, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | HomeShield Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (1,557) | San Diego, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Bull's Eye Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (581) | San Diego, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 290 best pest control companies in Poway, 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 San Diego, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 638 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,706 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 Orkin
Based in Vista, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,254 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5,362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#6 Terminix
Based in Escondido, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 996 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Escondido, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Escondido, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,557 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 581 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 5,817 Google reviews, the most in Poway.
#12 Terminix
Based in San Diego, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 968 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in El Cajon, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3,227 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 694 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#17 Orkin
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Marcos, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 509 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Carlsbad, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#20 Terminix
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in El Cajon, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#22 Orkin
Based in Chula Vista, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 595 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 386 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lakeside, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 491 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in National City, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked Poway pest control companies
We scored 290 Poway 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 Poway 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 Poway: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Poway?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Poway, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,862 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. PURCOR Pest Solutions (#2) and Mission Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 290 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Poway?
ContractorsRanked ranks 290 pest control companies serving Poway, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Poway are open 24/7?
56 ranked pest control companies in Poway post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), PURCOR Pest Solutions (#2) and Orkin (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Poway work on weekends?
182 of 290 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 98 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), PURCOR Pest Solutions (#2) and Mission Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Poway pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 290 rated pest control companies in Poway is 4.9★, with a median of 37 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 5,817 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Poway count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Poway 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 Poway
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 290 pest control companies serving Poway.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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