67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,558 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Richmond, VA (2026)
80 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Richmond: The Mosquito Authority of Richmond, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 1,558 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pest Authority, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 80.
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Most-reviewed: ClearDefense Pest Control, 5,449 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
80 Richmond pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 80 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Richmond at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mosquito Authority of Richmond | 67 | 5.0★ (1,558) | Richmond | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pest Authority | 66 | 5.0★ (722) | Richmond | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | ClearDefense Pest Control | 66 | 5.0★ (5,449) | Richmond | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | U.S. Pest Control | 66 | 4.9★ (918) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mosquito Authority of West Richmond | 65 | 5.0★ (484) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Frontline Pest and Termite of Richmond | 63 | 4.9★ (623) | Richmond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Terminix | 63 | 4.8★ (256) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mosquito Squad of Central VA | 63 | 4.9★ (1,517) | Richmond | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | American Pest | 63 | 4.8★ (653) | Richmond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Mosquito Scout Total Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (88) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
The 80 best pest control companies in Richmond, 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 Richmond
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 722 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
66/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5,449 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based in Richmond
66/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 918 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
65/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 484 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 623 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#7 Terminix
Based in Richmond
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,517 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 653 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#11 Solve Pest Pros
Based in Richmond
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 799 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#12 Ninefold Pest
Based in Richmond
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,363 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 737 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 444 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 1,831 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 544 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 250 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 815 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 403 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Richmond
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 559 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 80 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond | 59 | 4.9★ (472) | In Richmond |
| 27 | Piedmont Wildlife & Pest Management | 59 | 5.0★ (34) | In Richmond |
| 28 | Two Guys Wildlife Removal | 59 | 4.9★ (103) | In Richmond |
| 29 | Bee Busters Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (90) | In Richmond |
| 30 | Richmond Pest Control | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | In Richmond |
| 31 | ASAP Wildlife Control And Removal - Virginia | 58 | 3.9★ (30) | In Richmond |
| 32 | Mechanicsville Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | In Richmond |
| 33 | Mulberry Pest Control Service | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | In Richmond |
| 34 | Richmond Pest Control | 58 | 4.8★ (5) | In Richmond |
| 35 | HomeTeam Pest Defense | 58 | 4.9★ (505) | 7 mi |
| 36 | PestNow of Central Virginia | 58 | 5.0★ (286) | 6 mi |
| 37 | Lewis Pest Control & Wildlife Removal | 58 | 4.9★ (165) | In Richmond |
| 38 | Dodson Pest Control | 58 | 4.9★ (466) | 7 mi |
| 39 | Bat, Bee & Hornet Removal Service of Central Virginia | 58 | 4.4★ (32) | In Richmond |
| 40 | Seay's Termite & Pest Control | 58 | 4.8★ (15) | In Richmond |
| 41 | Green Velvet Lawn | 58 | 5.0★ (34) | In Richmond |
| 42 | Urbanex Pest Control | 58 | 4.6★ (338) | In Richmond |
| 43 | Trutech Wildlife Service | 57 | 4.6★ (54) | In Richmond |
| 44 | Bee Bat & Bird Men | 57 | 3.2★ (13) | In Richmond |
| 45 | Southern Pest Control | 57 | 4.7★ (29) | In Richmond |
| 46 | Fidelity Termite & Pest | 57 | 4.9★ (71) | In Richmond |
| 47 | Ready Glen Allen Pest Control | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | 8 mi |
| 48 | Clean Heat Defense | 57 | 4.8★ (86) | In Richmond |
| 49 | All-Stars Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (99) | 6 mi |
| 50 | Eco Pest Control of Richmond | 56 | 4.4★ (5) | In Richmond |
Also serving Richmond
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Control & Removal Of Richmond | In Richmond | |
| Brown's Lawn In Order | 4.3★ (52) | In Richmond |
| Colonial Greencare | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Degesch America Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Deltaro Pest Solutions | In Richmond | |
| Delvixa Pest Elimination | In Richmond | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Management in Richmond | In Richmond | |
| Obsidian Pest Control Service | 4.5★ (2) | In Richmond |
| One Call Property Consulting, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Paraghan Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Pestech Termite And Pest Control | In Richmond | |
| Pestoryx Pest Control | In Richmond | |
| Richmond Rodent Control | In Richmond | |
| Ridgewood Pest Management | In Richmond | |
| RVA Pest Elimination | In Richmond | |
| South Capital City Pest Control Co | In Richmond | |
| Wildlife Richmond VA | In Richmond |
How we ranked Richmond pest control companies
We scored 80 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Richmond?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Richmond, VA is The Mosquito Authority of Richmond with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,558 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pest Authority (#2) and ClearDefense Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 80 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Richmond?
ContractorsRanked ranks 80 pest control companies serving Richmond, VA. 45 of them are based in Richmond; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Richmond are open 24/7?
17 ranked pest control companies in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Mosquito Authority of Richmond (#1), Pest Authority (#2) and U.S. Pest Control (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Richmond work on weekends?
44 of 80 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Mosquito Authority of Richmond (#1), Pest Authority (#2) and ClearDefense Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Richmond pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 80 rated pest control companies in Richmond is 4.9★, with a median of 73 reviews. ClearDefense Pest Control has the most, 5,449 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Richmond count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Richmond 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 Richmond
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 80 pest control companies serving Richmond.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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