64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,565 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in South Boston, MA (2026)
188 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 South Boston: Clancy Brothers Pest Control, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 2,565 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Critter Control of Greater Boston, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 188.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Moxie Pest Control, 1,706 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 188 ranked after Clancy Brothers Pest Control; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
188 South Boston pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 43 are open 24/7, 134 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 188 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in Boston ranking. See Pest control companies in Boston
Top 10 pest control companies in South Boston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clancy Brothers Pest Control | 64 | 5.0★ (2,565) | Quincy, 6 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Critter Control of Greater Boston | 63 | 4.9★ (334) | Waltham, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Terminix | 62 | 4.6★ (1,110) | Woburn, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Catseye Pest Control - Boston, MA | 61 | 4.7★ (784) | Boston, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Ultra Safe Pest Management | 61 | 4.5★ (156) | Boston, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Johnny B's Pest Control | 61 | 5.0★ (82) | Boston, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Yankee Pest Control | 60 | 4.8★ (721) | Malden, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Pest Control Boston King | 60 | 5.0★ (62) | Boston, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Mosquito Joe of Braintree-Weymouth | 60 | 4.9★ (194) | Weymouth, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Moxie Pest Control | 60 | 4.7★ (1,706) | Canton, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
The 188 best pest control companies in South Boston, 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 Waltham, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Terminix
Based in Woburn, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 1 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 784 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 1 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Malden, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 721 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 1 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Weymouth, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Canton, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,706 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lynn, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#13 F&W Pest Control
Based in Framingham, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 550 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Ashland, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 839 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Southborough, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,440 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Haverhill, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Brockton, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Cambridge, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Saugus, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#21 A1 Exterminators
Based in Lynn, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 603 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Weymouth, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 391 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Boston, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Cambridge, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Andover, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked South Boston pest control companies
We scored 188 South Boston 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 South Boston 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 South Boston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in South Boston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in South Boston, MA is Clancy Brothers Pest Control with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 2,565 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Critter Control of Greater Boston (#2) and Terminix (#3) follow. We ranked 188 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in South Boston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 188 pest control companies serving South Boston, MA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in South Boston are open 24/7?
43 ranked pest control companies in South Boston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Critter Control of Greater Boston (#2), Terminix (#3) and Ultra Safe Pest Management (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in South Boston work on weekends?
134 of 188 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clancy Brothers Pest Control (#1), Critter Control of Greater Boston (#2) and Terminix (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Boston pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 188 rated pest control companies in South Boston is 4.9★, with a median of 37 reviews. Clancy Brothers Pest Control has the most, 2,565 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 South Boston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Boston 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 South Boston
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 188 pest control companies serving South Boston.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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