67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Best Pest Control Companies in Wilmington, NC (2026)
45 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wilmington: Terminix, CR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 1,377 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Orkin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 2,013 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Wilmington pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 45 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Wilmington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminix | 67 | 4.8★ (1,377) | Wilmington | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Orkin | 66 | 4.8★ (973) | Wilmington | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mosquito Joe of Southeastern NC | 65 | 4.9★ (272) | Wilmington | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Economy Exterminators | 65 | 4.9★ (1,797) | Wilmington | Sat | — |
| 5 | Massey Services Pest Control | 64 | 4.9★ (1,117) | Wilmington | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Aptive Pest Control | 64 | 4.7★ (2,013) | Wilmington | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Go-Forth Pest Control | 63 | 4.9★ (596) | Wilmington | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Jay Taylor Exterminating Co., Inc. | 63 | 4.9★ (1,492) | Wilmington | — | — |
| 9 | Aptive Pest Control | 62 | 4.7★ (777) | Wilmington | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | RIDD Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (1,363) | Wilmington | — | — |
The 45 best pest control companies in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 973 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
65/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,797 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
64/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
64/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,013 Google reviews, the most in Wilmington.
Based in Wilmington
63/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 596 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
63/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,492 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
62/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
62/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,363 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
62/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,049 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
62/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 987 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
62/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 834 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#14 Diamond Pest Pro
Based in Wilmington
62/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 840 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#15 Port City Pest
Based in Wilmington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 496 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 371 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
61/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 317 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,098 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 406 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 321 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#22 Bugs Etc
Based in Wilmington
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#23 AVID Pest Pro
Based in Wilmington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 799 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Wilmington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
All 45 pest control companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bug Out | 59 | 4.1★ (14) | In Wilmington |
| 27 | Do It Yourself Pest Depot | 59 | 4.8★ (67) | In Wilmington |
| 28 | Bug Pest Services Guard | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | In Wilmington |
| 29 | Bug-N-A-Rug Exterminators | 58 | 4.8★ (151) | In Wilmington |
| 30 | NC Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | In Wilmington |
| 31 | Sahara Crawlspace and Pest formerly Mosquito Patrol | 58 | 4.9★ (78) | In Wilmington |
| 32 | Best Pest Management | 57 | 5.0★ (55) | In Wilmington |
| 33 | Bugno Pest Control | 57 | 4.7★ (86) | In Wilmington |
| 34 | Critter Control | 57 | 4.4★ (32) | In Wilmington |
| 35 | Dodson Pest Control | 57 | 4.9★ (370) | In Wilmington |
| 36 | Patriot Pest Control | 56 | 5.0★ (34) | In Wilmington |
| 37 | Lawn Doctor of Wilmington | 56 | 4.9★ (35) | In Wilmington |
| 38 | MosquitoNix Cape Fear | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | In Wilmington |
| 39 | Ladybug & Friends | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | In Wilmington |
| 40 | Pest & Termite Consultants Wilmington | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | In Wilmington |
| 41 | The Green Mosquito | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | In Wilmington |
| 42 | Southern Wildlife and Bat Control | 53 | 4.3★ (8) | In Wilmington |
| 43 | Coastal Exterminating | 53 | 4.3★ (4) | In Wilmington |
| 44 | Tri County Pest Services | 52 | 3.4★ (5) | In Wilmington |
| 45 | Sahara Crawlspace and Pest | 51 | 4.9★ (68) | In Wilmington |
Also serving Wilmington
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4my4 Wildlife Control | In Wilmington | |
| Bug Barrier Control Services | In Wilmington | |
| Coastal Exterminating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| Dominguez Landscping LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| Eastern Mosquitoes NC | In Wilmington | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Wilmington | In Wilmington | |
| Extreme Water Damage Restoration Wilmington | In Wilmington | |
| Ivey Exterminating Inc. - Wilmington | In Wilmington | |
| Mosquito & Pest Xperts | In Wilmington | |
| No Wake Pest Control Services | In Wilmington | |
| Rapid Exterminator Services | In Wilmington | |
| Trutech Wildlife Service | In Wilmington | |
| Xpress Pest Control & Bed Bugs | In Wilmington |
How we ranked Wilmington pest control companies
We scored 45 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Wilmington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Wilmington, NC is Terminix with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,377 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Orkin (#2) and Mosquito Joe of Southeastern NC (#3) follow. We ranked 45 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Wilmington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 pest control companies serving Wilmington, NC. 45 of them are based in Wilmington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Wilmington are open 24/7?
7 ranked pest control companies in Wilmington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#2) and Mosquito Joe of Southeastern NC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Wilmington work on weekends?
17 of 45 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix (#1), Orkin (#2) and Mosquito Joe of Southeastern NC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wilmington pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated pest control companies in Wilmington is 4.9★, with a median of 163 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 2,013 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Wilmington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wilmington 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 Wilmington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 pest control companies serving Wilmington.
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