5 Best Pest Control Services in Palm Desert (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 7 min read

We compared 19 pest control services in Palm Desert on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Rats behind the dishwasher, scorpions by the pool, termites in a house that sat empty all summer: pest control services in Palm Desert deal with all of it, and only one company on this page has a Palm Desert street address. The rest work out of Indio and Thousand Palms. Together they hold more than 5,300 Google reviews and every rating sits between 4.8 and 5.0, so the choice comes down to the pest and the service plan.

Short answer: Rudy's Termite & Pest Control leads on volume with 4.9 stars from more than 1,500 Google reviews, but it is based in Indio. PURCOR Pest Solutions, the one company here with a Palm Desert address, is rated 5.0 from more than 1,130 reviews. Orkin, Terminix and Dewey are all rated 4.8 and work out of Thousand Palms.

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Palm Desert Pest Control Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Rudy's Termite & Pest Control	4.9 ★	1,504	Rodents, termites and inspections	View ›
2	PURCOR Pest Solutions	5.0 ★	1,134	Palm Desert address, wildlife and birds	View ›
3	Orkin	4.8 ★	1,332	National brand, wide service list	View ›
4	Terminix	4.8 ★	743	Ongoing home service plans	View ›
5	Dewey Pest & Termite Control	4.8 ★	684	Monthly programs and HOAs	View ›

5 Best Pest Control Services in Palm Desert (2026)

Pest control companies, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rudy's Termite & Pest Control

4.91,504 Google reviews

Rudy's Termite & Pest Control is a pest and termite company based on Jackson Street in Indio, not in Palm Desert. Google lists it as a pest control service, and its website text for this page was only a blog stub, so this description comes from its reviews. Customers describe rodent trapping, termite inspections and treatments, and routine pest service around pools and homes.

What people praise

Reviewers describe thorough inspections that explain what kind of rodents or termites were found
One customer got a weekend text reply and a visit the next day after calling several firms
Technicians named in reviews as punctual, friendly and communicative
Reviewers mention a text the day before a regular visit

Worth knowing

Address is in Indio, so confirm service to your Palm Desert address
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,504 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review base on this page, with 4.9 stars, and especially well liked for rodents and termites. Check coverage to your street when you call.

Website +1760-775-7216 Directions

43639 Jackson St, Indio, CA 92201

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

PURCOR Pest Solutions

5.01,134 Google reviews

PURCOR Pest Solutions is a pest control company with an office on Gerald Ford Drive in Palm Desert, the only one here with a Palm Desert address. Google tags it for pest control, animal control, bee relocation, bird control and wildlife services, and a reply to one reviewer lists residential, commercial and termite control, rodents, mosquitoes and exclusion work.

What people praise

Same-day assessment and spray reported by a customer who had just moved in
Technicians praised for explaining where treatments will go
Reviewers mention hornet, rodent and pigeon work
Follow-up after the job is mentioned in reviews

Worth knowing

No website text was available for us, so service details come from Google tags and reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,134 · 87th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 from more than 1,130 reviews and the closest office to Palm Desert on this list. A good first call for birds, wasps or a general treatment.

Website +1760-565-2076 Directions

75178 Gerald Ford Dr Ste A3, Palm Desert, CA 92211

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Orkin

4.81,332 Google reviews

Orkin is the national pest control brand, and this is its Thousand Palms branch. Its website lists residential and commercial service, bed bugs, ants, fleas, mosquitoes, stinging insects, wildlife and termite control, and says the branch covers the Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert, with same-day service for calls before noon.

What people praise

Reviewers say the quote process and treatment plan were explained clearly
Technicians described as prompt, polite and patient with questions
One customer who got a quote from a technician reported the rate was honored a month later
Rodent traps and exterior treatments mentioned

Worth knowing

Branch is in Thousand Palms, not Palm Desert
A national brand, so service plans may be more standardized

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume1,332 · 92nd

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: More than 1,300 reviews at 4.8 make it a safe national-brand choice, ranked below PURCOR because PURCOR rates higher.

Website +1442-256-7029 Directions

31210 Plantation Dr B, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Terminix

4.8743 Google reviews

Terminix is the national pest and termite brand, and this listing is its Thousand Palms office. The website lists pest control, termite control, bed bug treatment, mosquito control, attic insulation and wildlife services, and shows the location open 24 hours. Google also tags it for animal and bird control.

What people praise

Reviewers praise technicians who explain what to expect
Easy scheduling and arrival within the window, according to a new homeowner
Ant problems handled for a home owner, with shoe covers worn inside
A customer with recurring monthly service calls their technician the best they have used

Worth knowing

Office is in Thousand Palms, not Palm Desert

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume743 · 82nd

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A big-brand option with steady customer comments about communication and technician quality. It carries more than 740 reviews at 4.8.

Website +1760-849-5377 Directions

72096 Adelaid St, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Dewey Pest & Termite Control

4.8684 Google reviews

Dewey Pest & Termite Control is a family-owned California pest company, per its website, with a branch on Varner Road in Thousand Palms. The site says it serves Palm Springs, Indio, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, La Quinta and nearby areas with pest and termite control. Reviews describe monthly programs, an HOA contract and termite treatment.

What people praise

Long-time customers describe years of monthly service
Termite inspection one day and treatment the next, according to a reviewer
Technicians accommodate a horse barn and pets
A part-time resident reports good communication about alarm access

Worth knowing

Thousand Palms address, not Palm Desert
Ask about contract length and what the regular plan covers before signing

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume684 · 76th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid choice if you want a recurring plan, with 4.8 stars from more than 680 reviews. It ranks last on review volume, not on rating.

Website +1760-678-6022 Directions

72395 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

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How the scores work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the company, compared with other pest control companies near Palm Desert. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from over a thousand customers carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives pest control costs in Palm Desert

We don’t have a trustworthy local price list for Palm Desert pest control, so we aren’t printing one. Cost depends on the pest (a one-time ant treatment is different from a termite plan or rodent exclusion), the size of the property, and whether you want a single visit or a recurring program. Get a written quote, and ask whether a quote includes follow-up visits and a guarantee.

Pest control near you in the Coachella Valley

PURCOR works from Gerald Ford Drive in Palm Desert. Rudy’s is in Indio, and Orkin, Terminix and Dewey are in Thousand Palms. Orkin’s site names Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage and Indio among its coverage, and Dewey’s names Palm Desert and La Quinta. Searching for pest control near me in Palm Desert? Each listing shows a live phone number and directions.

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What to ask before you hire a pest control company

Are you licensed in California, and who is the technician who will visit?
What exactly does the quote include, and are follow-up visits free?
Is this a one-time treatment or a recurring plan, and how long is the contract?
How do you handle pets, pools and outdoor areas?
Do you offer a guarantee if the pests come back?

Frequently asked questions

Which pest control companies here actually have a Palm Desert address?

PURCOR Pest Solutions is the one with a Palm Desert address, on Gerald Ford Drive. Rudy’s is in Indio, and Orkin, Terminix and Dewey are in Thousand Palms. Ask each company to confirm service to your street.

Who do reviewers recommend for rodents in Palm Desert?

Rudy’s Termite & Pest Control has several reviewers describing rat inspections and traps, and PURCOR and Orkin reviews also mention rodent work. Ask whether they also seal entry points, not only set traps.

Which companies offer termite treatment near Palm Desert?

Rudy’s and Dewey reviewers describe termite inspections and treatments, and the Orkin and Terminix sites both list termite control. Ask for a written inspection report before agreeing to treat.

Picking pest control in Palm Desert

Rudy’s is the safe default on proven volume, PURCOR is the closest office with a perfect 5.0, and Dewey suits a recurring plan. Whoever you call, get the quote in writing and confirm they serve your address.

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