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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Cruz: Orkin, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 64.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 780 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 64 ranked after Orkin; ranked #5.

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

64 Santa Cruz pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 64 rated businesses.

Top 10 pest control companies in Santa Cruz at a glance

Top 10 pest control companies in Santa Cruz at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Orkin614.7★ (1,542)San Jose, 23 mi away24/7Overall
2Orkin614.7★ (307)Watsonville, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Banner Pest Services605.0★ (89)Santa CruzSat · Evenings—
4Pied Piper Exterminators Inc604.9★ (531)Scotts Valley, 6 mi away——
5Aptive Pest Control594.8★ (780)Gilroy, 18 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
6West Pest Co585.0★ (25)Watsonville, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Terminix574.8★ (112)San Jose, 23 mi away24/7—
8Haderle Pest Control574.9★ (78)Aptos, 8 mi awaySat—
9Presto Pest Control, Inc.564.8★ (41)San Jose, 22 mi away24/7—
10O2 Termite Inc555.0★ (20)Santa Cruz——

The 64 best pest control companies in Santa Cruz, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Santa Cruz

    #1 Orkin

    Based in San Jose, 23 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.

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

    • 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    90 Great Oaks Blvd #105, San Jose, CA 95119
    View profile for Orkin(669) 233-7001

  2. #2 Orkin

    Based in Watsonville, 14 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6 Hangar Way Ste J, Watsonville, CA 95076
    View profile for Orkin(877) 250-1652

  3. Based in Santa Cruz

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    542 Ocean St I, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    View profile for Banner Pest Services(831) 480-3128

  4. #4 Pied Piper Exterminators Inc

    Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Enterprise Way suite 105 c, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
    View profile for Pied Piper Exterminators Inc(800) 834-4034

  5. #5 Aptive Pest Control

    Based in Gilroy, 18 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 780 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 780 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Aptive Pest Control(669) 500-7030

  6. #6 West Pest Co

    Based in Watsonville, 6 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    View profile for West Pest Co(831) 218-9504

  7. #7 Terminix

    Based in San Jose, 23 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    155 Blossom Hill Rd E, San Jose, CA 95123
    View profile for Terminix(408) 740-5519

  8. #8 Haderle Pest Control

    Based in Aptos, 8 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    219 Lamanda Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
    View profile for Haderle Pest Control(831) 428-2757

  9. #9 Presto Pest Control, Inc.

    Based in San Jose, 22 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    175 Bernal Rd #100-16, San Jose, CA 95119
    View profile for Presto Pest Control, Inc.(408) 966-8600

  10. #10 O2 Termite Inc

    Based in Santa Cruz

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1870 Pound Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for O2 Termite Inc(831) 359-4627

  12. #12 Ratting On Rodents Inc

    Based in Santa Clara, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Ratting On Rodents Inc(408) 679-5193

  13. #13 Xceptional Pest Control

    Based in San Jose, 20 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Xceptional Pest Control(408) 690-1200

  14. #14 Cardiff Pest Control Inc

    Based in Santa Cruz

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2701 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for Cardiff Pest Control Inc(831) 475-4214

  15. #15 Aptive Pest Control

    Based in Sunnyvale, 24 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Aptive Pest Control(408) 547-2190

  16. #16 MightyMite Termite Services

    Based in Campbell, 21 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 E Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    View profile for MightyMite Termite Services(408) 377-3761

  19. #19 Gophers Limited Inc

    Based in Santa Cruz

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    303 Potrero St Spc 39, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    View profile for Gophers Limited Inc(831) 335-2400

  20. #20 4 Less Termite

    Based in Santa Cruz

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3560 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    View profile for 4 Less Termite(831) 465-1699

  21. #21 Planet Orange

    Based in San Jose, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 192 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3150 Almaden Expy #145, San Jose, CA 95118
    View profile for Planet Orange(408) 963-6868

  24. #24 German Rodent Control

    Based in San Jose, 23 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3215 Impala Dr #3, San Jose, CA 95117
    View profile for German Rodent Control(408) 477-6851

  25. #25 Budget Pest Control

    Based in Santa Clara, 23 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    View profile for Budget Pest Control(408) 440-1658

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 64 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

pest control companies in Santa Cruz, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26TrueMite515.0★ (8)25 mi
27South Bay Termite Control513.8★ (30)24 mi
28Exo Pest Solutions505.0★ (34)23 mi
29Vanguard Termite Control Inc505.0★ (13)16 mi
30Animal Abatement Specialists505.0★ (43)24 mi
31NoBug Zone505.0★ (3)14 mi
32Best Pest Control Service504.4★ (13)21 mi
33O'Connor Pest Control503.0★ (6)14 mi
34TAPS Termite, Inc.504.7★ (45)23 mi
35ProPest Solutions504.2★ (6)24 mi
36Z-Pro Pest Control504.6★ (10)22 mi
37Prime Pest Control San Jose503.0★ (4)21 mi
38CimexTek Inc.504.9★ (10)23 mi
39Terra X Pest Services503.9★ (15)14 mi
40Sargent's Pest Control494.0★ (4)24 mi
41Dynamic Pest Defense493.7★ (3)23 mi
42Victor Integrated Pest Services495.0★ (6)23 mi
43Van Hooser Enterprises, Inc.495.0★ (17)22 mi
44Gopher & Mole Exterminator494.6★ (9)25 mi
45Sandman Termite Co Inc493.7★ (3)24 mi
46Delta Pest Control493.0★ (33)24 mi
47A-Pro Pest Control Inc482.8★ (10)21 mi
48Expel Exterminators LLC485.0★ (3)23 mi
49Animal Damage Management484.4★ (13)24 mi
50Hitmen Termite and Pest Control473.0★ (3)22 mi

Also serving Santa Cruz

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.

Unranked pest control companies serving Santa Cruz
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bee and Wasp Removal/5.0★ (2)In Santa Cruz
Bio Trax Pest Control4.5★ (2)25 mi
Cowell Beach Termite Removal Expert5.0★ (1)In Santa Cruz
Crest Pest Solutions Corp4.5★ (2)25 mi
Dewey Pest Control CoIn Santa Cruz
Eco Armor Pest Defense4.5★ (2)14 mi
Evans West Valley Spray Co Inc5.0★ (2)21 mi
Fremont Pest Control5.0★ (1)22 mi
Prime Guard Pest Control4.5★ (2)24 mi
Pristine Bin Dumpster Rental ArlingtonIn Santa Cruz
Sentinel Pest Control Defense4.5★ (2)21 mi
Shield Control Exterminators of Santa CruzIn Santa Cruz
Sky Ox Fumigation5.0★ (2)25 mi
Three Brothers Bee Removal4.5★ (2)In Santa Cruz
TideGuard ManagementIn Santa Cruz
Titan Pest Solutions Exp4.5★ (2)22 mi
Vector Guard Pest Control4.5★ (2)24 mi
VenoShield Property Protection5.0★ (1)25 mi
Wildlife Control Santa CruzIn Santa Cruz
Zachary Smith ArboricultureIn Santa Cruz

How we ranked Santa Cruz pest control companies

We scored 64 Santa Cruz 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 Cruz 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 Cruz: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pest control company in Santa Cruz?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Santa Cruz, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and Banner Pest Services (#3) follow. We ranked 64 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pest control companies are there in Santa Cruz?

ContractorsRanked ranks 64 pest control companies serving Santa Cruz, CA. 6 of them are based in Santa Cruz; 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 Santa Cruz are open 24/7?

5 ranked pest control companies in Santa Cruz post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#2) and Terminix (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pest control companies in Santa Cruz work on weekends?

30 of 64 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#2) and Banner Pest Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Santa Cruz pest control companies have?

The median Google rating among 64 rated pest control companies in Santa Cruz is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Orkin has the most, 1,542 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 Santa Cruz count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 64 pest control companies serving Santa Cruz.

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