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Best Pest Control Companies in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)

90 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winston-Salem: Terminix Triad, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 554 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bug Out, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 90.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: ClearDefense Pest Control, 5,770 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 90 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

90 Winston-Salem pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 90 rated businesses.

Top 10 pest control companies in Winston-Salem at a glance

Top 10 pest control companies in Winston-Salem at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Terminix Triad654.9★ (554)Winston-Salem24/7Overall
2Bug Out654.7★ (1,286)Winston-Salem24/7Emergencies
3Piedmont Home Services655.0★ (313)Winston-Salem24/7—
4Orkin644.7★ (983)Winston-Salem24/7—
5ClearDefense Pest Control645.0★ (2,399)Winston-SalemSat · Evenings—
6Go-Forth Pest Control625.0★ (1,451)Winston-SalemEvenings—
7Pest-X Exterminating625.0★ (1,847)Winston-Salem——
8Pest-X Exterminating625.0★ (1,835)Winston-Salem——
9ClearDefense Pest Control615.0★ (5,770)Greensboro, 18 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
10Go-Forth Pest Control614.9★ (4,652)High Point, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 90 best pest control companies in Winston-Salem, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Winston-Salem

    #1 Terminix Triad

    Based in Winston-Salem

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 554 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3820 Indiana Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
    View profile for Terminix Triad(336) 234-2981

  2. #2 Bug Out

    Based in Winston-Salem

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,286 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.7★ from 1,286 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3650 Patterson Ave Ste K-L, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
    View profile for Bug Out(336) 606-4093

  4. #4 Orkin

    Based in Winston-Salem

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 983 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.7★ from 983 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    675 Blue Rock Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Orkin(336) 582-7248

  5. #5 ClearDefense Pest Control

    Based in Winston-Salem

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 2,399 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 2,399 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    486 N Patterson Ave Ste 232, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for ClearDefense Pest Control(336) 666-2949

  6. #6 Go-Forth Pest Control

    Based in Winston-Salem

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,451 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,451 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1064 Salisbury Ridge Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
    View profile for Go-Forth Pest Control(336) 900-2960

  7. #7 Pest-X Exterminating

    Based in Winston-Salem

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,847 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,847 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4700 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
    View profile for Pest-X Exterminating(336) 784-9992

  8. #8 Pest-X Exterminating

    Based in Winston-Salem

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,835 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,835 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4991 Reidsville Rd, Walkertown, NC 27051
    View profile for Pest-X Exterminating(336) 560-9776

  10. #10 Go-Forth Pest Control

    Based in High Point, 16 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 4,652 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 4,652 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Ossi Ct, High Point, NC 27265
    View profile for Go-Forth Pest Control(336) 841-6111

  11. #11 HomeTeam Pest Defense

    Based in Winston-Salem

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 964 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.9★ from 964 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3908 W Pt Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for HomeTeam Pest Defense(336) 722-1193

  13. #13 Terminix Triad

    Based in High Point, 17 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.8★ from 495 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    435 South Rd, High Point, NC 27262
    View profile for Terminix Triad(336) 234-2959

  20. #20 No Mosquitoes

    Based in Winston-Salem

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4991 Reidsville Rd Ste: B, Walkertown, NC 27051
    View profile for No Mosquitoes(336) 221-3141

  21. #21 Terminix Triad

    Based in Winston-Salem

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Terminix Triad(336) 234-3280

  24. #24 Merino Pest Services

    Based in Winston-Salem

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    • 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3350 Valley Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
    View profile for Merino Pest Services(336) 650-8956

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 90 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

pest control companies in Winston-Salem, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Triad Pest Control574.0★ (38)In Winston-Salem
27Bob Alphin & Sons Inc575.0★ (18)In Winston-Salem
28Salem Pest Solutions, LLC574.9★ (74)In Winston-Salem
291 Pest Solution LLC575.0★ (135)20 mi
30Pest Management Systems Inc.575.0★ (3,209)25 mi
31Pest Control Inc.574.9★ (46)19 mi
32Clegg’s - Pest Control Kernersville, NC574.6★ (339)10 mi
33Stark Exterminators574.6★ (173)In Winston-Salem
34ABS Pest Control565.0★ (4)In Winston-Salem
35Home Paramount Pest Control564.7★ (162)10 mi
36Pest Authority565.0★ (16)In Winston-Salem
37Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control - Winston Salem564.9★ (47)In Winston-Salem
38Winston Pest Control563.4★ (11)In Winston-Salem
39Bug Out564.6★ (18)14 mi
40Bulwark Exterminating564.9★ (666)25 mi
41Poindexter Pest Control564.8★ (40)In Winston-Salem
42Bug Out554.5★ (278)25 mi
43The Dead Pest Society555.0★ (93)10 mi
44Advanced Pest Services554.9★ (229)14 mi
45Don's Termite & Pest Control553.9★ (15)In Winston-Salem
46No Mosquitoes555.0★ (16)In Winston-Salem
47Brown Pest Control554.3★ (94)In Winston-Salem
48Jamestown NC Pest Control555.0★ (11)19 mi
49Old North Termite Removal Experts555.0★ (3)In Winston-Salem
50Reliable Pest Control Services, LLC555.0★ (13)In Winston-Salem

Also serving Winston-Salem

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.

Unranked pest control companies serving Winston-Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
APS Winston-SalemIn Winston-Salem
Carolina Pest Authority5.0★ (2)In Winston-Salem
Carolina Wildlife Handling13 mi
Complete Animal RemovalIn Winston-Salem
Eco Friendly Pest Management in Winston-Salem5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Eco Pest Control of Winston-Salem5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Evans Pest ControlIn Winston-Salem
Greensboro Pest Control4.0★ (2)23 mi
Henriquez Pest Control5.0★ (1)19 mi
Hoover Home Solutions LLC5.0★ (2)15 mi
Local Pest Control Services in High Point5.0★ (2)17 mi
Mcneely Pest Control5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Morrison Pest Services5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Mosquito Hero5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Pest Management Systems Inc. Summerfield5.0★ (2)20 mi
Sherman Combs - House Doctor5.0★ (2)24 mi
The Pest Control Authority4.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Triad Mosquito Defense5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
TruShield Lawn & Pest LLCIn Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem Rodent ManagementIn Winston-Salem

How we ranked Winston-Salem pest control companies

We scored 90 Winston-Salem 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Winston-Salem data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pest control companies in Winston-Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pest control company in Winston-Salem?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Winston-Salem, NC is Terminix Triad with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 554 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bug Out (#2) and Piedmont Home Services (#3) follow. We ranked 90 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pest control companies are there in Winston-Salem?

ContractorsRanked ranks 90 pest control companies serving Winston-Salem, NC. 35 of them are based in Winston-Salem; 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 Winston-Salem are open 24/7?

18 ranked pest control companies in Winston-Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Terminix Triad (#1), Bug Out (#2) and Piedmont Home Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pest control companies in Winston-Salem work on weekends?

47 of 90 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terminix Triad (#1), Bug Out (#2) and Piedmont Home Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Winston-Salem pest control companies have?

The median Google rating among 90 rated pest control companies in Winston-Salem is 4.9★, with a median of 48 reviews. ClearDefense Pest Control has the most, 5,770 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Winston-Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 90 pest control companies serving Winston-Salem.

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