63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 660 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
176 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santa Clara: Terminix, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 660 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 176.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 3,943 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 176 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
176 Santa Clara pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 104 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 176 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in San Jose ranking. See Pest control companies in San Jose
Top 10 pest control companies in Santa Clara at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 63 | 4.8★ (660) | San Jose, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pro Active Pest Control | 63 | 4.9★ (934) | San Jose, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Orkin | 63 | 4.6★ (865) | San Jose, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Banner Pest Services | 63 | 4.9★ (2,749) | San Jose, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | EcoGuard Pest Management | 62 | 4.8★ (570) | Santa Clara | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Brooks Pest Control | 62 | 4.7★ (1,034) | San Jose, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Western Exterminator | 62 | 4.6★ (458) | San Jose, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Orkin | 62 | 4.7★ (1,542) | San Jose, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Critter Control of San Jose | 60 | 4.9★ (121) | San Jose, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Terminix Commercial | 60 | 4.8★ (652) | Union City, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 176 best pest control companies in Santa Clara, 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 Jose, 3 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 934 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Orkin
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 865 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 5 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,749 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Santa Clara
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 570 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,034 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 458 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#8 Orkin
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Union City, 17 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Fremont, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 3,943 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#12 Terminix
Based in Pleasanton, 24 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,830 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hayward, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 561 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#15 Orkin
Based in Hayward, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,858 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Santa Clara
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 548 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#21 Terminix
Based in San Jose, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#22 Simply Rodents
Based in San Jose, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Gilroy, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in San Jose, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Pleasanton, 24 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 617 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked Santa Clara pest control companies
We scored 176 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Santa Clara?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Santa Clara, CA is Terminix with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 660 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pro Active Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3) follow. We ranked 176 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Santa Clara?
ContractorsRanked ranks 176 pest control companies serving Santa Clara, CA. 2 of them are based in Santa Clara; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Santa Clara are open 24/7?
35 ranked pest control companies in Santa Clara post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#3) and Western Exterminator (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Santa Clara work on weekends?
104 of 176 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 64 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Pro Active Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Santa Clara pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 176 rated pest control companies in Santa Clara is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 3,943 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Clara count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Clara 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 Clara
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 176 pest control companies serving Santa Clara.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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