63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Scranton, PA (2026)
16 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Scranton: Purple Monkey Pest Control, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
- 5
Most-reviewed: The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control, 1,856 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Scranton pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Scranton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purple Monkey Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (86) | Scranton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Terminix | 63 | 4.6★ (530) | Olyphant, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Nepa Exterminators | 63 | 5.0★ (53) | Scranton | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Aaliant Pest Control (NEPA) | 62 | 4.9★ (36) | Scranton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control | 60 | 5.0★ (1,856) | Wilkes-Barre, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | PestPractice | 59 | 4.1★ (23) | Dunmore, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ninefold Pest | 59 | 4.8★ (923) | Pittston, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Buzzkill Pest Solutions, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Dunmore, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Clean Pest Control Co | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Scranton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Eco Pest Control of Scranton | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Scranton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 16 best pest control companies in Scranton, 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.
#2 Terminix
Based in Olyphant, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 530 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 21 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,856 Google reviews, the most in Scranton.
#6 PestPractice
Based in Dunmore, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Pittston, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 923 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dunmore, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Scranton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dunmore, 2 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Kingston, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based in Kingston, 15 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington Heights, 16 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Also serving Scranton
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Arrest | 4 mi | |
| Organic Exterminator in Scranton | 5.0★ (2) | In Scranton |
| Peguero Landscaping | 5.0★ (16) | In Scranton |
How we ranked Scranton pest control companies
We scored 16 Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Scranton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Scranton, PA is Purple Monkey Pest Control with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Terminix (#2) and Nepa Exterminators (#3) follow. We ranked 16 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Scranton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 pest control companies serving Scranton, PA. 6 of them are based in Scranton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 3 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Scranton are open 24/7?
6 ranked pest control companies in Scranton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Purple Monkey Pest Control (#1), Terminix (#2) and Nepa Exterminators (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Scranton work on weekends?
13 of 16 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Purple Monkey Pest Control (#1), Terminix (#2) and Nepa Exterminators (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Scranton pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated pest control companies in Scranton is 5.0★, with a median of 32 reviews. The Pest Rangers Wilkes-Barre: Termite and Pest Control has the most, 1,856 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Scranton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Scranton 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 Scranton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 pest control companies serving Scranton.
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