64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,039 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in University, FL (2026)
315 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in University: Orkin, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 2,039 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 315.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control, 5,654 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 315 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
315 University pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 61 are open 24/7, 166 open Saturdays and 89 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 315 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in Tampa ranking. See Pest control companies in Tampa
Top 10 pest control companies in University at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 64 | 4.8★ (2,039) | Tampa, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 64 | 4.8★ (2,113) | Tampa, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Terminix | 64 | 4.7★ (3,008) | Tampa, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | PURCOR Pest Solutions | 64 | 4.9★ (1,128) | Tampa, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Terminix Commercial | 63 | 5.0★ (444) | Tampa, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Proforce Pest Control - Tampa | 63 | 4.6★ (1,962) | Tampa, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control | 62 | 4.8★ (1,238) | Tampa, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | The Rodent Pros | 62 | 5.0★ (345) | Tampa, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (372) | Tampa, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (5,654) | Tampa, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 315 best pest control companies in University, 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 Tampa, 7 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Terminix
Based in Tampa, 7 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,008 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 6 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 7 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,962 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 345 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 6 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,654 Google reviews, the most in University.
Based in Clearwater, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 1 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 4,118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#13 Orkin
Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,791 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Clearwater, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Clearwater, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 421 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 959 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Brandon, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 431 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Brandon, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,556 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 990 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#22 Mira Home
Based in Tampa, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,762 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Tampa, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,878 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Brandon, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Clearwater, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 548 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
How we ranked University pest control companies
We scored 315 University 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 University 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 University: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in University?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in University, FL is Orkin with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,039 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and Terminix (#3) follow. We ranked 315 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in University?
ContractorsRanked ranks 315 pest control companies serving University, FL. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in University are open 24/7?
61 ranked pest control companies in University post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#2) and Terminix (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in University work on weekends?
166 of 315 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 89 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#2) and Terminix (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do University pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 315 rated pest control companies in University is 4.8★, with a median of 58 reviews. Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control has the most, 5,654 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 University count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the University 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 University
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 315 pest control companies serving University.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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