66/100CR 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 San Diego, CA (2026)
195 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in San Diego: Orkin, CR Score 66/100; 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 195.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 5,817 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 195 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
195 San Diego pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 123 open Saturdays and 70 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 195 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in San Diego at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 66 | 4.8★ (1,862) | San Diego | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | PURCOR Pest Solutions | 65 | 4.9★ (638) | San Diego | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mission Pest Control | 65 | 4.9★ (5,706) | San Diego | Sat | — |
| 4 | QueenB Live Bee Removal | 64 | 5.0★ (304) | San Diego | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Terminix | 64 | 4.7★ (968) | San Diego | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Joshua's Pest Control | 64 | 4.8★ (5,362) | San Diego | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | HomeShield Pest Control | 64 | 5.0★ (1,557) | San Diego | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Aptive Pest Control | 63 | 4.6★ (5,817) | San Diego | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control | 63 | 4.8★ (694) | San Diego | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Thrasher Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (3,227) | San Diego | — | — |
The 195 best pest control companies in San Diego, 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
65/100CR 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
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 5,706 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#5 Terminix
Based in San Diego
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 968 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5,362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
64/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 5,817 Google reviews, the most in San Diego.
Based in San Diego
63/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 694 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
63/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3,227 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#11 Orkin
Based in San Diego
63/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chula Vista, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,217 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Orkin
Based in Chula Vista, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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
62/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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
62/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#18 Terminix
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
62/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#20 Clear Termite
Based in San Diego
61/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
61/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 670 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
61/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
61/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
61/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 298 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Diego
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 933 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 195 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving San Diego
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&M Pest Control | In San Diego | |
| Acevez Pest Control Services LLC | In San Diego | |
| ADA Termite and Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | In San Diego |
| ALPHA PEST PROTECTION | 5.0★ (2) | In San Diego |
| Bee Friendly Bee Removal | In San Diego | |
| Bravion Bug Solutions | In San Diego | |
| EcoGuard Extermination | In San Diego | |
| Elite Pest Control | In San Diego | |
| Father & Son | 5.0★ (2) | In San Diego |
| Frontier Pest Management | In San Diego | |
| Green Monster Pest | In San Diego | |
| Greenway Insect Control | In San Diego | |
| HomeSafe Pest Removal | In San Diego | |
| One Call Pest Control & Bed Bugs | 4.0★ (2) | In San Diego |
| Pest Control Pros San Diego | In San Diego | |
| PestSecure Services | In San Diego | |
| Spiderban Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| Top Tier Termite Control | 5.0★ (1) | In San Diego |
| Tree Doctor USA - Tree Care Services | 5.0★ (2) | In San Diego |
| Wildlife Control San Diego | In San Diego |
How we ranked San Diego pest control companies
We scored 195 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in San Diego?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in San Diego, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 66/100. 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 195 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in San Diego?
ContractorsRanked ranks 195 pest control companies serving San Diego, CA. 40 of them are based in San Diego; 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 San Diego are open 24/7?
41 ranked pest control companies in San Diego post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), PURCOR Pest Solutions (#2) and QueenB Live Bee Removal (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in San Diego work on weekends?
123 of 195 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 70 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 San Diego pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 195 rated pest control companies in San Diego is 4.9★, with a median of 34 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 5,817 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 San Diego count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the San Diego 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 San Diego
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 195 pest control companies serving San Diego.
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