64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in South Gate, MD (2026)
218 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Gate: Orkin, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 218.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 5,826 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 218 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
218 South Gate pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 59 are open 24/7, 147 open Saturdays and 97 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 218 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in South Gate at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 64 | 4.8★ (2,022) | Hanover, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Terminix | 62 | 4.5★ (1,277) | Glen Burnie, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bug Squashers Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (194) | Hanover, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | The Bug Man | 62 | 5.0★ (152) | Pasadena, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rogers Pest Control, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (255) | Glen Burnie, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Frontline Pest and Termite of Baltimore | 62 | 4.7★ (3,302) | Baltimore, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Mosquito Joe of Annapolis | 62 | 4.9★ (621) | Glen Burnie, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (360) | Baltimore, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Terminix | 61 | 4.8★ (2,469) | Largo, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DMV Wildlife & Pest Solutions LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (160) | Columbia, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 218 best pest control companies in South Gate, 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 Glen Burnie, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 1,277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hanover, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 The Bug Man
Based in Pasadena, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 2 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#9 Terminix
Based in Largo, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#11 American Pest
Based in Columbia, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,930 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Savage, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5,826 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Orkin
Based in Bowie, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#15 American Pest
Based in Lanham, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 767 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Bowie, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,647 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Edgewater, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 905 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#18 My Pest Pros
Based in Bowie, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Dundalk, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 693 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#20 Orkin
Based in Lanham, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 1,718 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#21 Warrior Pest
Based in Glen Burnie, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#22 H R Pest Control
Based in Columbia, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 671 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lanham, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 862 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,025 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Pest control companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 218 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Gate
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Construction Services | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Armor Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Arnold's Exterminating | 4.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Baltimore Rodent Control | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Benware Termite Control | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Bug Crain Pest Control Co | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Cybera Drift Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Bowie | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Elite Pest Control LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| First Call Pest Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Global Pest Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Global Pest Tech | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Home Guard Termite, Pest, and Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Lawn Doctor | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Local Pest Control Services in Laurel | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Maryland State Pest Control Association | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Origin Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Pest Control 4 You | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| ProRest Pest | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Sierra Pest Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked South Gate pest control companies
We scored 218 South Gate 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 Gate 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 Gate: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in South Gate?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in South Gate, MD is Orkin with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Terminix (#2) and Bug Squashers Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 218 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in South Gate?
ContractorsRanked ranks 218 pest control companies serving South Gate, MD. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in South Gate are open 24/7?
59 ranked pest control companies in South Gate post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#2) and Bug Squashers Pest Control (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in South Gate work on weekends?
147 of 218 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 97 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Terminix (#2) and Bug Squashers Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Gate pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 218 rated pest control companies in South Gate is 4.9★, with a median of 33 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 5,826 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Gate count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Gate 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 Gate
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 218 pest control companies serving South Gate.
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