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Best Pest Control Companies in Santa Barbara, CA (2026)

25 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Barbara: Super Bee Rescue and Removal, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 7

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Secure Pest Control Santa Barbara, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 25.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Lenz Pest Control, 155 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

25 Santa Barbara pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 25 rated businesses.

Top 10 pest control companies in Santa Barbara at a glance

Top 10 pest control companies in Santa Barbara at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Super Bee Rescue and Removal675.0★ (104)Santa Barbara24/7Overall
2Donahue Pest Control644.9★ (106)Santa BarbaraSat—
3Lenz Pest Control624.7★ (155)Santa Barbara—Most reviews
4So Cal Pest Control624.9★ (91)Santa Barbara——
5Jhonny's Pest Control, Inc.614.8★ (100)Santa Barbara——
6Central Coast Termite & Pest614.6★ (71)Santa BarbaraSat—
7Secure Pest Control Santa Barbara605.0★ (7)Santa Barbara24/7Emergencies
8Cal Termite & Pest Control605.0★ (45)Santa Barbara——
9Pest Control Santa Barbara CA595.0★ (4)Santa Barbara24/7—
10Escalera Pest Control594.5★ (57)Santa Barbara——

The 25 best pest control companies in Santa Barbara, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Santa Barbara

    #1 Super Bee Rescue and Removal

    Based in Santa Barbara

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    25 Northridge Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    View profile for Super Bee Rescue and Removal(805) 881-3031

  2. #2 Donahue Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    130 Garden St #1B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Donahue Pest Control(805) 616-1270

  3. #3 Lenz Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews, the most in Santa Barbara.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    613 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    View profile for Lenz Pest Control(805) 456-0375

  4. #4 So Cal Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for So Cal Pest Control(805) 965-9185

  8. #8 Cal Termite & Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 W Figueroa St Ste 318, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Cal Termite & Pest Control(805) 507-3308

  10. #10 Escalera Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 S La Cumbre Rd #3, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    View profile for Escalera Pest Control(805) 964-4651

  11. #11 BugAway Pro

    Based in Santa Barbara

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1972 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    View profile for BugAway Pro(805) 516-5928

  12. #12 TotalGuard Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    118 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for TotalGuard Pest Control(805) 516-5929

  13. #13 Santa Barbara Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    719 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    View profile for Santa Barbara Pest Control(805) 563-8888

  14. #14 RapidPest Solutions

    Based in Santa Barbara

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    832 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    View profile for RapidPest Solutions(805) 516-5927

  16. #16 Green Rodent Restoration

    Based in Santa Barbara

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    827 State St #21, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Green Rodent Restoration(805) 880-5005

  17. #17 Geopest

    Based in Oxnard, 20 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Geopest(805) 535-9978

  18. #18 Paradise Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    351 PASEO NUEVO Fl 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    View profile for Paradise Pest Control(805) 765-1441

  19. #19 Ventura Pest Control Pros

    Based in Ventura, 25 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    115 W Main St suite f, Ventura, CA 93001
    View profile for Ventura Pest Control Pros(805) 626-0649

  21. #21 Cordero Pest Control

    Based in Santa Barbara

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Cordero Pest Control(805) 696-5627

  22. #22 Inside Out Pest Control

    Based in Oxnard, 11 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Inside Out Pest Control(805) 658-2994

  24. #24 Nex Critter Control LLC

    Based in Ventura, 25 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Nex Critter Control LLC(805) 727-0373

  25. #25 Ecotone

    Based in Ventura, 25 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    334 El Medio St, Ventura, CA 93001
    View profile for Ecotone(805) 223-0653

Also serving Santa Barbara

12 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.

Unranked pest control companies serving Santa Barbara
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abbott Pest ControlIn Santa Barbara
GreenLeaf Pro3 mi
Payne Pest Management22 mi
Santa Barbara Lice RemovalIn Santa Barbara
South Coast Fumigators5.0★ (2)In Santa Barbara
Terminix1.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
ThermaPure24 mi
Trapper Joe20 mi
VC Pest Control1.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Ventura Rodent Exterminator5.0★ (1)25 mi
Vital Pest Solutions5.0★ (1)22 mi
World Wide Pest Elimination5.0★ (1)25 mi

How we ranked Santa Barbara pest control companies

We scored 25 Santa Barbara 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Santa Barbara data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pest control companies in Santa Barbara: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pest control company in Santa Barbara?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Santa Barbara, CA is Super Bee Rescue and Removal with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Donahue Pest Control (#2) and Lenz Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 25 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pest control companies are there in Santa Barbara?

ContractorsRanked ranks 25 pest control companies serving Santa Barbara, CA. 17 of them are based in Santa Barbara; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which pest control companies in Santa Barbara are open 24/7?

6 ranked pest control companies in Santa Barbara post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Super Bee Rescue and Removal (#1), Secure Pest Control Santa Barbara (#7) and Pest Control Santa Barbara CA (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pest control companies in Santa Barbara work on weekends?

10 of 25 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Super Bee Rescue and Removal (#1), Donahue Pest Control (#2) and Central Coast Termite & Pest (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Santa Barbara pest control companies have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated pest control companies in Santa Barbara is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Lenz Pest Control has the most, 155 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 Santa Barbara count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 pest control companies serving Santa Barbara.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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