66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,317 Google reviews, the most in Waterloo.
Best Pest Control Companies in Waterloo, IA (2026)
11 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 Waterloo: Orkin, CR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 1,317 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Enviro-pest Solutions LLC, 110 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked after Orkin; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Waterloo pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Waterloo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 66 | 4.7★ (1,317) | Cedar Falls, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Enviro-pest Solutions LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (110) | Waterloo | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Hawkeye Exterminating, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (52) | Cedar Falls, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Bobcat Wildlife & Pest Management | 58 | 4.9★ (101) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 5 | Box Pest Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (65) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 6 | Bugsy's Pest Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (37) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 7 | Platinum Pest Services | 56 | 4.6★ (39) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 8 | Ryan Exterminating | 54 | 4.4★ (25) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 9 | Aable Pest Control, Inc. | 53 | 3.8★ (24) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 10 | Cut and Go Landscaping | 50 | 4.1★ (8) | Waterloo | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 11 best pest control companies in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Cedar Falls, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Waterloo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Waterloo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Waterloo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Waterloo
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Waterloo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Waterloo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Waterloo
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Waterloo
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Also serving Waterloo
1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Local Pest Control Services in Waterloo | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
How we ranked Waterloo pest control companies
We scored 11 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Waterloo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Waterloo, IA is Orkin with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,317 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Enviro-pest Solutions LLC (#2) and Hawkeye Exterminating, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 11 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Waterloo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 pest control companies serving Waterloo, IA. 9 of them are based in Waterloo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 1 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Waterloo are open 24/7?
1 ranked pest control company in Waterloo posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Orkin (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Waterloo work on weekends?
3 of 11 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Hawkeye Exterminating, LLC (#3) and Cut and Go Landscaping (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waterloo pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated pest control companies in Waterloo is 4.7★, with a median of 39 reviews. Orkin has the most, 1,317 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 Waterloo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waterloo 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 Waterloo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 pest control companies serving Waterloo.
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