63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,832 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Walnut Creek, CA (2026)
211 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 Walnut Creek: HomeShield Pest Control, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 1,832 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Terminix, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 211.
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Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 6,419 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 211 ranked; ranked #24.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
211 Walnut Creek pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 141 open Saturdays and 94 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 211 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Walnut Creek at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HomeShield Pest Control | 63 | 4.9★ (1,832) | Walnut Creek | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Banner Pest Services | 62 | 5.0★ (716) | Walnut Creek | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Terminix | 62 | 4.7★ (2,830) | Pleasanton, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Honest Rodent Proofing Inc | 61 | 4.9★ (448) | Walnut Creek | Sat | — |
| 5 | Aptive Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (575) | Walnut Creek | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | The Original Rodent Proofers | 61 | 5.0★ (615) | Alameda, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Orkin | 61 | 4.8★ (2,112) | Brentwood, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Certech Environmental Services | 61 | 5.0★ (96) | Walnut Creek | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Orkin | 61 | 4.6★ (2,858) | Hayward, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Aptive Pest Control | 61 | 4.7★ (2,834) | Concord, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 211 best pest control companies in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 716 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Terminix
Based in Pleasanton, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,830 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Walnut Creek
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Walnut Creek
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 575 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Alameda, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 615 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#7 Orkin
Based in Brentwood, 21 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Walnut Creek
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#9 Orkin
Based in Hayward, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,858 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Concord, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 2,834 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Concord, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 910 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Walnut Creek
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Oakland, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lafayette, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Walnut Creek
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 429 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Hayward, 20 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 561 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Pleasanton, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 617 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Martinez, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Concord, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Concord, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 786 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Union City, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 652 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Lafayette, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Alameda, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Livermore, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 6,419 Google reviews, the most in Walnut Creek.
#25 Orkin
Based in Livermore, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 496 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 211 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Aantex Pest Control | 58 | 4.9★ (688) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Banner Pest Services | 58 | 5.0★ (157) | 8 mi |
| 28 | Norcal Rodent Proofing | 58 | 4.0★ (26) | In Walnut Creek |
| 29 | Orkin | 58 | 4.7★ (447) | 21 mi |
| 30 | HeatRx | 58 | 4.8★ (128) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Bay Area Bed Bug | 58 | 4.9★ (229) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Bay Quality Comfort | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | In Walnut Creek |
| 33 | Blackburn Pest Solution | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | In Walnut Creek |
| 34 | Gopher Team | 57 | 4.9★ (278) | 5 mi |
| 35 | Longeway Pest Control | 57 | 4.2★ (5) | In Walnut Creek |
| 36 | Gopher World | 57 | 4.3★ (10) | 3 mi |
| 37 | Golden State Critter Control Company | 57 | 5.0★ (45) | 4 mi |
| 38 | EcoGuard Pest Management | 57 | 4.8★ (1,198) | 6 mi |
| 39 | Amerimax Pest Management | 57 | 5.0★ (65) | In Walnut Creek |
| 40 | Terminix | 56 | 4.9★ (150) | 25 mi |
| 41 | Mighty Men Pest Control | 56 | 4.5★ (39) | 6 mi |
| 42 | Bed Bug Exterminator San Francisco | 56 | 5.0★ (77) | 22 mi |
| 43 | PURCOR Pest Solutions | 56 | 4.9★ (48) | 18 mi |
| 44 | Attic Pros | 56 | 4.8★ (1,938) | 13 mi |
| 45 | Evans Exterminator | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | 13 mi |
| 46 | HomeShield Pest Control | 56 | 4.9★ (549) | 21 mi |
| 47 | HomeShield Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (228) | 18 mi |
| 48 | ATCO Pest Control | 56 | 4.9★ (711) | 22 mi |
| 49 | McCauley Agricultural & Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (1,308) | 21 mi |
| 50 | Western Exterminator | 56 | 4.4★ (325) | 20 mi |
Also serving Walnut Creek
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Almighty Pest Control of Danville | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Apex Rise Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Ascent Orbit | In Walnut Creek | |
| Ax Termite Control Inc | In Walnut Creek | |
| Brick & Hammer | 5.0★ (2) | In Walnut Creek |
| Danville Pest Control | 3.0★ (2) | In Walnut Creek |
| Diablo Valley Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Green's Lafayette Pest Control | In Walnut Creek | |
| Guardian Nex Pest Care | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Hme Heroes | In Walnut Creek | |
| Lafayette Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Lafayette Pest Control Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Martinez Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Mighty Men Orinda Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Neighborhood Spiderman Pest Control | In Walnut Creek | |
| Orinda Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| Pestfinders | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| RODD Pest Control | In Walnut Creek | |
| SafeZone Pest Control | In Walnut Creek | |
| Vanguard Peak Pest Control | In Walnut Creek |
How we ranked Walnut Creek pest control companies
We scored 211 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Walnut Creek?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Walnut Creek, CA is HomeShield Pest Control with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,832 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Banner Pest Services (#2) and Terminix (#3) follow. We ranked 211 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Walnut Creek?
ContractorsRanked ranks 211 pest control companies serving Walnut Creek, CA. 12 of them are based in Walnut Creek; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Walnut Creek are open 24/7?
48 ranked pest control companies in Walnut Creek post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#3), Orkin (#7) and Certech Environmental Services (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Walnut Creek work on weekends?
141 of 211 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 94 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HomeShield Pest Control (#1), Banner Pest Services (#2) and Terminix (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Walnut Creek pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 211 rated pest control companies in Walnut Creek is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 6,419 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Walnut Creek count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 211 pest control companies serving Walnut Creek.
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