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

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Maria: Orkin, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 595 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Terminix, 488 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 23 ranked after Orkin; ranked #2.

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

23 Santa Maria pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 23 rated businesses.

Top 10 pest control companies in Santa Maria at a glance

Top 10 pest control companies in Santa Maria at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Orkin684.9★ (595)Santa Maria24/7Overall
2Terminix674.7★ (488)Santa Maria24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Dewey Pest & Termite Control654.7★ (230)Santa Maria24/7—
4Clark Pest Control634.7★ (417)Santa MariaSat · Evenings—
5O'Connor Pest Control Central Coast624.6★ (431)Nipomo, 3 mi awaySat—
6Zen-Cal Termite & Pest Control605.0★ (52)Santa MariaSun—
7Gopher Guy Brian595.0★ (14)Santa MariaSat · Sun—
8Ecola Termite and Pest Control Services584.4★ (124)Orcutt, 4 mi awaySat—
9Pest Control Santa Maria CA585.0★ (5)Santa Maria24/7—
10Star Pest Control574.9★ (28)Santa Maria——

The 23 best pest control companies in Santa Maria, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Santa Maria

    #1 Orkin

    Based in Santa Maria

    68/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 595 Google reviews, the most in Santa Maria.

    • 4.9★ from 595 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2369 A St, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    View profile for Orkin(877) 250-1652

  2. #2 Terminix

    Based in Santa Maria

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.7★ from 488 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2315 Meredith Ln Suite P, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    View profile for Terminix(805) 221-8602

  4. #4 Clark Pest Control

    Based in Santa Maria

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.7★ from 417 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1220 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    View profile for Clark Pest Control(805) 200-3926

  7. #7 Gopher Guy Brian

    Based in Santa Maria

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    View profile for Gopher Guy Brian(805) 266-2112

  14. #14 Evans exterminator

    Based in Lompoc, 22 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 N H St, Lompoc, CA 93436
    View profile for Evans exterminator(805) 291-0626

  16. #16 Brezden Pest Control

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 25 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.7★ from 169 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3261 S Higuera St Ste 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Brezden Pest Control(805) 549-5731

Also serving Santa Maria

11 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 Maria
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amaral Family Pest Control4.0★ (1)In Santa Maria
Becerra Pest Control5.0★ (2)In Santa Maria
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FloodReady Recovery5.0★ (2)6 mi
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VALLEY SHIELD Termite & Pest Solutions, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Santa Maria
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How we ranked Santa Maria pest control companies

We scored 23 Santa Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pest control company in Santa Maria?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Santa Maria, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 595 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Terminix (#2) and Dewey Pest & Termite Control (#3) follow. We ranked 23 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pest control companies are there in Santa Maria?

ContractorsRanked ranks 23 pest control companies serving Santa Maria, CA. 17 of them are based in Santa Maria; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

4 ranked pest control companies in Santa Maria post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#2) and Dewey Pest & Termite Control (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pest control companies in Santa Maria work on weekends?

10 of 23 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#2) and Dewey Pest & Termite Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Santa Maria pest control companies have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated pest control companies in Santa Maria is 4.7★, with a median of 15 reviews. Orkin has the most, 595 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 Maria count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 pest control companies serving Santa Maria.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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