61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 199 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Shelby, NC (2026)
18 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shelby: Nelon-Cole Termite & Pest Control, CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 199 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Freedom Wildlife Experts LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 18.
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Most-reviewed: Terminix, 381 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Shelby pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Shelby at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelon-Cole Termite & Pest Control | 61 | 4.5★ (199) | Shelby | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Terminix | 57 | 4.8★ (381) | Gastonia, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bug Busters LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (198) | Lincolnton, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Mosquito Squad of Gastonia | 55 | 5.0★ (77) | Gastonia, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Thompson Brothers Exterminating and Waterproofing | 55 | 4.9★ (76) | Forest City, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Freedom Wildlife Experts LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (34) | Gastonia, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | The Gastonia Pest Control Guys | 54 | 3.9★ (7) | Gastonia, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Grant Exterminating | 53 | 4.6★ (74) | Gastonia, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | All-Good Pest Control Co | 53 | 4.4★ (8) | Kings Mountain, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Envirosafe Termite and Pest | 53 | 4.3★ (38) | Gastonia, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 18 best pest control companies in Shelby, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Terminix
Based in Gastonia, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 381 Google reviews, the most in Shelby.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest City, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cherryville, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Shelby
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe Design | 5.0★ (2) | In Shelby |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Gastonia | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Gastonia Pest Control service | 20 mi | |
| Shield Control Exterminators of Gastonia | 20 mi |
How we ranked Shelby pest control companies
We scored 18 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Shelby?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Shelby, NC is Nelon-Cole Termite & Pest Control with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.5★ from 199 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Terminix (#2) and Bug Busters LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 18 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Shelby?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 pest control companies serving Shelby, NC. 1 of them is based in Shelby; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 4 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Shelby are open 24/7?
2 ranked pest control companies in Shelby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Freedom Wildlife Experts LLC (#6) and The Gastonia Pest Control Guys (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Shelby work on weekends?
8 of 18 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nelon-Cole Termite & Pest Control (#1), The Gastonia Pest Control Guys (#7) and Envirosafe Termite and Pest (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shelby pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated pest control companies in Shelby is 4.9★, with a median of 34 reviews. Terminix has the most, 381 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Shelby count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shelby 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 Shelby
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 pest control companies serving Shelby.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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