65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 880 Google reviews, the most in Prunedale.
Best Pest Control Companies in Prunedale, CA (2026)
41 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 Prunedale: Terminix, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 880 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 41.
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Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 780 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked after Terminix; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Prunedale pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Prunedale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 65 | 4.7★ (880) | Salinas, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Clark Pest Control | 63 | 4.8★ (519) | Salinas, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Aptive Pest Control | 62 | 4.8★ (780) | Gilroy, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Orkin | 62 | 4.7★ (307) | Watsonville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | 101 Exterminators Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (478) | Salinas, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Western Exterminator | 59 | 4.5★ (59) | Salinas, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | The Gopher Guys | 58 | 5.0★ (60) | Salinas, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | IPM Specialist Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (106) | Salinas, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Salinas ProGuard Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Salinas, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | FirstlassFumigation | 56 | 3.4★ (5) | Salinas, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 41 best pest control companies in Prunedale, 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 Salinas, 3 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 519 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gilroy, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 780 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 Orkin
Based in Watsonville, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 478 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 8 mi away
56/100CR 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 Salinas, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Aptos, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Castroville, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Santa Cruz, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#15 West Pest Co
Based in Watsonville, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#16 Gators Inc
Based in Salinas, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gilroy, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hollister, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Watsonville, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gilroy, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Salinas, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
All 41 pest control companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | NoBug Zone | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 27 | O'Connor Pest Control | 51 | 3.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Terra X Pest Services | 51 | 3.9★ (15) | 12 mi |
| 29 | O2 Termite Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (20) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Cardiff Pest Control Inc | 49 | 4.2★ (39) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Western Way Services | 49 | 4.7★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Animal Damage Management | 48 | 4.4★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 33 | 4 Less Termite | 48 | 3.5★ (29) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Gophers Limited Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Antique Termite | 47 | 4.8★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 36 | Gregg's Complete Gardening & Landscape | 47 | 5.0★ (37) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Morgan Hill Pest Control | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 38 | SureSafe Exterminators | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Tree Health Care - PPM Inc. | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | In Prunedale |
| 40 | Stillwater Landscaping | 45 | 4.8★ (21) | 18 mi |
| 41 | Santa Cruz Healthy Roots | 43 | 5.0★ (13) | 24 mi |
Also serving Prunedale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA PLUMBING & HVAC I HELP | 21 mi | |
| Affordable Salinas Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Affordable Salinas Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Bio Trax Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| BugSecure Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cal-Risk Control Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Central Coast Exterminator | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Cowell Beach Termite Removal Expert | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Crest Pest Solutions Corp | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Eco Armor Pest Defense | 4.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Flow Safe Experts | 8 mi | |
| Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Prime Guard Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Sentinel Pest Control Defense | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Salinas | 8 mi | |
| Tactical Extermination | 16 mi | |
| Three Brothers Bee Removal | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Titan Pest Solutions Exp | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Wheeler Termite Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Wildlife Removal Salinas | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Prunedale pest control companies
We scored 41 Prunedale 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 Prunedale 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 Prunedale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Prunedale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Prunedale, CA is Terminix with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 880 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Clark Pest Control (#2) and Aptive Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 41 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Prunedale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 pest control companies serving Prunedale, CA. 1 of them is based in Prunedale; 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 Prunedale are open 24/7?
6 ranked pest control companies in Prunedale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#4) and Western Exterminator (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Prunedale work on weekends?
17 of 41 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Clark Pest Control (#2) and Aptive Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Prunedale pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated pest control companies in Prunedale is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Terminix has the most, 880 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 Prunedale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Prunedale 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 Prunedale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 pest control companies serving Prunedale.
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