64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Watsonville, CA (2026)
55 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
55 Watsonville pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 55 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Watsonville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 64 | 4.7★ (307) | Watsonville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Aptive Pest Control | 63 | 4.8★ (780) | Gilroy, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Orkin | 61 | 4.7★ (1,542) | San Jose, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Terminix | 61 | 4.7★ (880) | Salinas, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Clark Pest Control | 59 | 4.8★ (519) | Salinas, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | West Pest Co | 59 | 5.0★ (25) | Watsonville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Terminix | 57 | 4.8★ (112) | San Jose, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Haderle Pest Control | 57 | 4.9★ (78) | Aptos, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Pied Piper Exterminators Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (531) | Scotts Valley, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | 101 Exterminators Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (478) | Salinas, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 55 best pest control companies in Watsonville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Gilroy, 3 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 780 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Orkin
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,542 Google reviews, the most in Watsonville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Terminix
Based in Salinas, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 880 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 519 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 West Pest Co
Based in Watsonville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Terminix
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 531 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 478 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 The Gopher Guys
Based in Salinas, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 NoBug Zone
Based in Watsonville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Castroville, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 55 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Silicon Valley Rodent Proofers | 53 | 4.7★ (19) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Venz Rodent & Pest Control | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Budget Pest Control | 52 | 4.8★ (20) | 20 mi |
| 29 | A To Z Pest Control | 52 | 4.7★ (17) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Victor Integrated Pest Services | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 31 | Critter Getter, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (33) | 18 mi |
| 32 | O2 Termite Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (20) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Gators Inc | 52 | 3.7★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Exo Pest Solutions | 52 | 5.0★ (34) | 20 mi |
| 35 | Gavilan Pest Control | 52 | 5.0★ (29) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Crop Production Services Inc | 51 | 4.5★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Cardiff Pest Control Inc | 51 | 4.2★ (39) | 14 mi |
| 38 | Target Pest Control | 51 | 4.6★ (30) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Animal Damage Management | 50 | 4.4★ (13) | 16 mi |
| 40 | Gopher Control Santa Cruz | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | 17 mi |
| 41 | Hero Home and Pest Services | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 42 | CimexTek Inc. | 49 | 4.9★ (10) | 25 mi |
| 43 | 4 Less Termite | 49 | 3.5★ (29) | 14 mi |
| 44 | Prime Pest Control San Jose | 49 | 3.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 45 | Gophers Limited Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 46 | Expel Exterminators LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 47 | Antique Termite | 49 | 4.8★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 48 | Western Way Services | 48 | 4.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 49 | Morgan Hill Pest Control | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 50 | SureSafe Exterminators | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
Also serving Watsonville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Salinas Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Affordable Salinas Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Bee and Wasp Removal/ | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Bio Trax Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| BugSecure Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Cal-Risk Control Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Central Coast Exterminator | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Cowell Beach Termite Removal Expert | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Crest Pest Solutions Corp | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Eco Armor Pest Defense | 4.5★ (2) | In Watsonville |
| Fremont Pest Control | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Prime Guard Pest Control | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Sentinel Pest Control Defense | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Three Brothers Bee Removal | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| TideGuard Management | 14 mi | |
| Titan Pest Solutions Exp | 4.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Wheeler Termite Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Wildlife Control Santa Cruz | 15 mi | |
| Wildlife Removal Salinas | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Watsonville pest control companies
We scored 55 Watsonville 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 Watsonville 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 Watsonville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Watsonville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Watsonville, CA is Orkin with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Aptive Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3) follow. We ranked 55 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Watsonville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 55 pest control companies serving Watsonville, CA. 6 of them are based in Watsonville; 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 Watsonville are open 24/7?
9 ranked pest control companies in Watsonville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Orkin (#3) and Terminix (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Watsonville work on weekends?
25 of 55 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Aptive Pest Control (#2) and Orkin (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Watsonville pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 55 rated pest control companies in Watsonville is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Orkin has the most, 1,542 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Watsonville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Watsonville 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 Watsonville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 55 pest control companies serving Watsonville.
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