62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 806 Google reviews, the most in Southside.
Best Pest Control Companies in Southside, AL (2026)
5 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 Southside: Orkin, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 806 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mosquito Joe of Birmingham, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 5.
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Most-reviewed: Northwest Exterminating - Anniston, 194 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 5 ranked after Orkin; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Southside pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 pest control companies in Southside at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 62 | 4.9★ (806) | Anniston, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mosquito Joe of Birmingham | 59 | 4.9★ (145) | Birmingham, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rogue Pest Solutions - Gadsden | 58 | 5.0★ (59) | Rainbow City, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Northwest Exterminating - Anniston | 51 | 4.7★ (194) | Anniston, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Neil Summers Outdoors | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | Vestavia Hills, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 5 best pest control companies in Southside, 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 Birmingham, 23 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Rainbow City, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Anniston, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 194 Google reviews.
Based in Vestavia Hills, 6 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn sprinkler system contractor”.
How we ranked Southside pest control companies
We scored 5 Southside 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 October 28, 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 Southside 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 Southside: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Southside?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Southside, AL is Orkin with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 806 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mosquito Joe of Birmingham (#2) and Rogue Pest Solutions - Gadsden (#3) follow. We ranked 5 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated October 28, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Southside?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 pest control companies serving Southside, AL. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which pest control companies in Southside are open 24/7?
2 ranked pest control companies in Southside post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1) and Mosquito Joe of Birmingham (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Southside work on weekends?
2 of 5 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1) and Mosquito Joe of Birmingham (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Southside pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated pest control companies in Southside is 4.9★, with a median of 145 reviews. Orkin has the most, 806 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 Southside count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Southside 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 Southside
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 pest control companies serving Southside.
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