64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Universal City, CA (2026)
545 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Universal City: Orkin, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 2,158 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 545.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 7,805 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 545 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
545 Universal City pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 142 are open 24/7, 372 open Saturdays and 235 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 545 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Universal City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 64 | 4.7★ (2,158) | Los Angeles, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 62 | 4.8★ (490) | North Hollywood, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | LA pest control Los Angeles | 62 | 5.0★ (100) | Los Angeles, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Orkin | 62 | 4.8★ (916) | North Hills, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Twin Home Rodent Control | 62 | 4.8★ (311) | North Hollywood, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Western Exterminator | 62 | 4.7★ (602) | Van Nuys, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Aptive Pest Control | 61 | 4.7★ (7,805) | Van Nuys, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Rodent Expertz Inc | 61 | 4.9★ (170) | Los Angeles, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Brooks Pest Control | 61 | 4.7★ (1,897) | Van Nuys, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Terminix | 61 | 4.7★ (1,778) | Chatsworth, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 545 best pest control companies in Universal City, 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 Orkin
Based in North Hollywood, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 490 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Los Angeles, 1 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#4 Orkin
Based in North Hills, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 916 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in North Hollywood, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 311 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Van Nuys, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 602 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Van Nuys, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 7,805 Google reviews, the most in Universal City.
Based in Los Angeles, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Van Nuys, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,897 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#10 Terminix
Based in Chatsworth, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,778 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Beverly Hills, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Van Nuys, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 363 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Los Angeles, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Orkin
Based in Long Beach, 23 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Glendale, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Los Angeles, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 625 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lynwood, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Los Angeles, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#19 Terminix
Based in Santa Fe Springs, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,287 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Van Nuys, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Van Nuys, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Burbank, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#24 Orkin
Based in Gardena, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 528 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Chatsworth, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 477 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 545 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Universal City
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 Service Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| ClearNest Pest Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Control | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cornerstone Termite Damage Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Eary Termite & Pest Service | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Easy Termite | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Economy Termite Inspections | 1.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Emerald Pest Control Management | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Exos Pest Control Huntington Park | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| FUMEPRO, INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Fumigacion actiba | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Los Angeles Pest Control 2 Day | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Montrose Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Pest Cleaner | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| PEST ZAPP | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Quality Pest & Rodent Exterminators | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| R&A Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Strategic Termite & Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Team A Mite | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Termike Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
How we ranked Universal City pest control companies
We scored 545 Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Universal City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Universal City, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 2,158 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and LA pest control Los Angeles (#3) follow. We ranked 545 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Universal City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 545 pest control companies serving Universal City, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Universal City are open 24/7?
142 ranked pest control companies in Universal City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#2) and LA pest control Los Angeles (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Universal City work on weekends?
372 of 545 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 235 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#2) and LA pest control Los Angeles (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Universal City pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 545 rated pest control companies in Universal City is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 7,805 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Universal City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Universal City 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 Universal City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 545 pest control companies serving Universal City.
- November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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