63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews, the most in South Shore.
Best Pest Control Companies in South Shore, IL (2026)
187 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 Shore: Orkin, CR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eco Tech Pest Control, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 187.
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Most-reviewed: Eco Tech Pest Control, 3,460 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 187 ranked after Orkin; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
187 South Shore pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 149 open Saturdays and 69 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 187 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in West Town ranking. See Pest control companies in West Town
Top 10 pest control companies in South Shore at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 63 | 4.6★ (4,390) | Crestwood, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Eco Tech Pest Control | 63 | 5.0★ (3,460) | Niles, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mr. Critter | 62 | 5.0★ (218) | Naperville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Guardian Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (829) | Griffith, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Orkin | 61 | 4.6★ (2,484) | Broadview, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Terminix | 61 | 4.9★ (331) | Chicago, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Easy Way Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (297) | Chicago, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | EXtreme bed bug solutions | 60 | 5.0★ (126) | Chicago, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Orkin | 60 | 4.7★ (2,164) | Des Plaines, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Orkin | 59 | 4.6★ (1,344) | Skokie, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 187 best pest control companies in South Shore, 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 Niles, 21 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3,460 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Mr. Critter
Based in Naperville, 7 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Griffith, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 829 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#5 Orkin
Based in Broadview, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,484 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#6 Terminix
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#9 Orkin
Based in Des Plaines, 25 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#10 Orkin
Based in Skokie, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#11 Terminix
Based in Mokena, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lisle, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#13 Orkin
Based in Crestwood, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#18 Terminix
Based in Des Plaines, 25 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,311 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Berwyn, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 867 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 516 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 581 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 502 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chicago, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked South Shore pest control companies
We scored 187 South Shore 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 Shore 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 Shore: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in South Shore?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in South Shore, IL is Orkin with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 4,390 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Eco Tech Pest Control (#2) and Mr. Critter (#3) follow. We ranked 187 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in South Shore?
ContractorsRanked ranks 187 pest control companies serving South Shore, IL. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in South Shore are open 24/7?
48 ranked pest control companies in South Shore post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Eco Tech Pest Control (#2) and Mr. Critter (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in South Shore work on weekends?
149 of 187 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 69 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Eco Tech Pest Control (#2) and Mr. Critter (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Shore pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 187 rated pest control companies in South Shore is 4.9★, with a median of 56 reviews. Orkin has the most, 4,390 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 Shore count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Shore 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 Shore
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 187 pest control companies serving South Shore.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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