66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,351 Google reviews, the most in Schenectady.
Best Pest Control Companies in Schenectady, NY (2026)
31 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Schenectady: Meerkat Pest Control, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 4,351 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fox Pest Control Albany, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Thomas Pest Services, 3,394 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked after Meerkat Pest Control; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Schenectady pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Schenectady at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meerkat Pest Control | 66 | 4.9★ (4,351) | Albany, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Fox Pest Control Albany | 64 | 4.7★ (2,124) | Albany, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Safeguard Pest Management | 64 | 5.0★ (173) | Schenectady | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | 1 Stop Pest Control, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (161) | Albany, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Nature's Way Pest Control - Albany NY | 61 | 4.8★ (2,013) | Albany, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Terminix | 61 | 4.9★ (163) | Colonie, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Terminix | 61 | 4.5★ (842) | Albany, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Thomas Pest Services | 61 | 4.9★ (3,394) | Albany, 14 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 60 | 4.7★ (175) | Albany, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Upstate Pest & Wildlife Control | 60 | 4.9★ (376) | Schenectady | Evenings | — |
The 31 best pest control companies in Schenectady, 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 Albany, 7 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Schenectady
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,013 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#6 Terminix
Based in Colonie, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#7 Terminix
Based in Albany, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 842 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Schenectady
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 376 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Latham, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,858 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Latham, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#15 Orkin
Based in Albany, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 930 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Schenectady
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Schenectady
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in West Albany, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Colonie, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 358 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Schenectady
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Albany, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#25 Empire Organics
Based in Albany, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
All 31 pest control companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | All Star Pest Solutions | 54 | 4.5★ (66) | 14 mi |
| 27 | C&C Wildlife Management | 54 | 4.3★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Cedar Tree Turf & Pest Solutions | 53 | 4.6★ (33) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Albany Pest Control | 53 | 4.8★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Smallbany Termite Removal Experts | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
| 31 | Hudson Valley Organic Pest Control | 52 | 5.0★ (16) | 12 mi |
Also serving Schenectady
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Pest Solutions Services | 11 mi | |
| Bigs Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Clifton Park Lawn Maintenance | 6 mi | |
| Eco Pest Control of Albany | 15 mi | |
| Forever Green Lawn Fertilization | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Fortress Pest Control | 13 mi | |
| Green Edge Organic Tick & Mosquito Control | 21 mi | |
| Jay's pest arrest | 7 mi | |
| Local Pest Control Services in Schenectady | 5.0★ (1) | In Schenectady |
| Nature's Defense All Natural Tick & Flea Solutions | 7 mi | |
| Organic Exterminator in Albany | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Pest & Wildlife Albany, NY | 15 mi | |
| Wildlife Trapper Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Schenectady pest control companies
We scored 31 Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Schenectady?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Schenectady, NY is Meerkat Pest Control with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,351 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fox Pest Control Albany (#2) and Safeguard Pest Management (#3) follow. We ranked 31 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Schenectady?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 pest control companies serving Schenectady, NY. 5 of them are based in Schenectady; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Schenectady are open 24/7?
11 ranked pest control companies in Schenectady post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Meerkat Pest Control (#1), Fox Pest Control Albany (#2) and Safeguard Pest Management (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Schenectady work on weekends?
27 of 31 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Meerkat Pest Control (#1), Fox Pest Control Albany (#2) and Safeguard Pest Management (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Schenectady pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated pest control companies in Schenectady is 4.9★, with a median of 161 reviews. Meerkat Pest Control has the most, 4,351 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 Schenectady count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Schenectady 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 Schenectady
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 pest control companies serving Schenectady.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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