64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,483 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Best Pest Control Companies in Salem, VA (2026)
26 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 Salem: Orkin, CR Score 64/100; 4.5★ from 1,483 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 26.
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Most-reviewed: Ninefold Pest, 1,408 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked after Orkin; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Salem pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 26 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in Roanoke ranking. See Pest control companies in Roanoke
Top 10 pest control companies in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 64 | 4.5★ (1,483) | Roanoke, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Go-Forth Pest Control | 64 | 4.9★ (1,058) | Roanoke, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Bug Man Exterminating | 62 | 4.8★ (1,124) | Roanoke, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Ninefold Pest | 61 | 4.8★ (1,408) | Roanoke, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Star City Pest and Wildlife | 60 | 4.9★ (870) | Roanoke, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | All Pest Control Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (332) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Terminix | 59 | 4.0★ (258) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Maricopa Pest Control | 58 | 4.8★ (12) | Roanoke, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Home Defense Pest Management | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | Roanoke, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | B&C Exterminating | 58 | 4.9★ (290) | Vinton, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 26 best pest control companies in Salem, 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 Roanoke, 3 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,058 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,408 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 870 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#7 Terminix
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Vinton, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
#17 TruMosquito
Based in Roanoke, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#24 Critter Control
Based in Roanoke, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Roanoke, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked Salem pest control companies
We scored 26 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Salem, VA is Orkin with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.5★ from 1,483 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Go-Forth Pest Control (#2) and Bug Man Exterminating (#3) follow. We ranked 26 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 pest control companies serving Salem, VA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Salem are open 24/7?
7 ranked pest control companies in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#7) and Maricopa Pest Control (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Salem work on weekends?
13 of 26 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Go-Forth Pest Control (#2) and Bug Man Exterminating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salem pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated pest control companies in Salem is 4.9★, with a median of 34 reviews. Orkin has the most, 1,483 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 Salem count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salem 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 Salem
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 pest control companies serving Salem.
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