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5 Best Pest Control Services in Riverside (2026)

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

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 pest control services in Riverside on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Ants after a hot spell, fleas once the old turf comes up, rodents in the garage: pest control services in Riverside stay busy most of the year. The companies on this page hold 8,277 Google reviews between them with ratings from 4.7 to 5.0, and Orkin's 3,670 reviews are more than double the next largest record, Moxie's 1,693. The real choice is between a one-off treatment and a recurring plan, and how each company handles the second visit.

Short answer: Orkin leads with 4.8 stars across 3,670 Google reviews, followed by HomeTeam Pest Defense at 4.9 across 1,288 and Moxie Pest Control at 4.7 across 1,693. Compass Pest Management (4.9 on 878) and Go-Pher The Kill Pest Control Riverside (5.0 on 748) have smaller records but top ratings. Most reviewers describe recurring plans, so ask what each visit covers before you sign.
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Riverside's Pest Companies Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Orkin 4.8 ★ 3,670 Largest record, ongoing plans View ›
2 HomeTeam Pest Defense 4.9 ★ 1,288 Ants and recurring plans View ›
3 Moxie Pest Control 4.7 ★ 1,693 Retreatment guarantee View ›
4 Compass Pest Management 4.9 ★ 878 Yard and perimeter spraying View ›
5 Go-Pher The Kill Pest Control Riverside 5.0 ★ 748 Highest rating, general pests View ›
5 Best Pest Control Services in Riverside (2026)

The companies, one at a time

Orkin logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Orkin

4.83,670 Google reviews

Orkin is a national pest control brand with a Riverside branch on Magnolia Avenue. The branch page describes residential service across Riverside, San Bernardino, Fontana and nearby communities, covering ants, fleas, bed bugs, mosquitoes, stinging insects, wildlife and termite control. Reviews describe one-time treatments and monthly plans.

What people praise

  • Largest review base on the page, with 3,670 ratings
  • Customers describe next-day or same-day visits
  • Technicians are praised for explaining the treatment process
  • A reviewer says wasp nests and the garage were sprayed in the same visit

Worth knowing

  • One long-time customer says rescheduling a monthly visit was inflexible
  • 85 one-star ratings among 3,670
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume3,670 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on 3,670 reviews makes it the safest default on track record. Ask what each plan visit covers, and whether you can move an appointment.

Website+1909-806-7037 Directions

12710 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503

HomeTeam Pest Defense logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

HomeTeam Pest Defense

4.91,288 Google reviews

HomeTeam Pest Defense is a pest control company with a Riverside office on Palmyrita Avenue. Its main website text describes Orange County, so this write-up relies on Riverside reviewers, who mostly describe treatments for ants and recurring bimonthly or subscription plans. Google lists weekday hours.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a technician arriving the day after they called
  • Customers report ants gone within a day of the first treatment
  • Technicians named in reviews are described as thorough
  • Staff who book appointments get thanks for being helpful

Worth knowing

  • Open weekdays only, per its Google listing
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,288 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on 1,288 reviews, ranked second on the mix of rating and volume. Good for an ant problem when you want a plan that includes follow-up visits.

Website+1951-905-5600 Directions

1120 Palmyrita Ave STE 210, Riverside, CA 92507

Moxie Pest Control logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Moxie Pest Control

4.71,693 Google reviews

Moxie Pest Control is a pest control company with an office on Arlington Avenue in Riverside. Its site describes pest and termite control, year-round plans, and a promise to re-service your home for free if pests return after treatment. Reviews cover ants, spiders and rodents.

What people praise

  • A reviewer praises free retreatment alongside routine quarterly visits
  • Technicians are described as polite, careful and thorough
  • One customer notes a bilingual technician who could speak with the whole family
  • Open Saturdays, per its Google listing

Worth knowing

  • Rating is 4.7, the lowest on the page, with 69 one-star ratings among 1,693
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,693 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A big record of 1,693 reviews and a clear retreatment promise on its site. The 4.7 trails the others, so ask how the guarantee works in writing.

Website+1951-444-9307 Directions

6985 Arlington Ave Unit e, Riverside, CA 92503

Compass Pest Management logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Compass Pest Management

4.9878 Google reviews

Compass Pest Management is a Riverside pest control company on Rickenbacker Avenue. Its Google profile has no website description, so this write-up uses client accounts and the company's own replies, which mention consultation and maintenance services, termite and fungus inspections, and wood treatments. Reviewers describe perimeter, yard and garage treatments.

What people praise

  • Several customers have used the same technician for years
  • Reviewers praise communication, including notice the day before a visit
  • Customers mention cobweb removal and yard treatments for spiders and fleas
  • A reviewer says the company sent a technician back to fix a missed garage treatment

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reports a missed garage treatment that was corrected after a complaint
  • Open weekdays only
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume878 · 78th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on 878 reviews, with many long-term customers. A good fit for routine perimeter and yard service.

Website+1951-338-5667 Directions

5925 Rickenbacker Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

Go-Pher The Kill Pest Control Riverside logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Go-Pher The Kill Pest Control Riverside

5.0748 Google reviews

Go-Pher The Kill Pest Control Riverside is a local pest control company on Indiana Avenue, listed on Google as a pest control and animal control service. Despite the name, reviewers describe ants, roaches and crickets, with monthly service and next-day scheduling. The company's own replies stress education as well as elimination.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating, with 736 of 748 ratings at five stars
  • Reviewers say technicians call or text before arriving
  • Customers praise clear explanations of what will be done inside and in the yard
  • A reviewer reports a start-up promotion on monthly service

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review base on the page, at 748 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating5 / 5
Review volume748 · 68th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only 5.0 on the page, on 748 reviews, with praise for scheduling and explanations. Choose it if you want a local company for everyday pests.

Website+1951-977-8183 Directions

9880 Indiana Ave Ste 23, Riverside, CA 92503

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How the scorecards 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 local pest control companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of customers counts for more than the same score from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently people still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does pest control cost in Riverside?

Pest control prices depend on the pest, the size of the home and whether you want a one-time treatment or a recurring plan. Termite work usually costs more than a routine ant or spider visit. None of the companies here publishes a price list on its Google profile, so we show no price table. As a reference point, one HomeTeam reviewer reports an annual subscription of about $600, and one Orkin reviewer reports $90 a month for a top monthly plan. Ask each company for a written quote.

Pest control across Riverside

These companies have offices in the 92503, 92504 and 92507 ZIP codes of Riverside. Orkin’s branch page says it also serves San Bernardino, Fontana, Corona, Redlands and other nearby communities. Searching for pest control near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can call the closest office.

What to ask before you sign a pest plan

  • What pests does this treatment cover, and what is excluded?
  • Is this a one-time service or a recurring plan, and can I cancel?
  • If pests come back, is the re-service free?
  • Are the products safe around children and pets?
  • Will you treat inside, outside or both?
  • Is the price in writing before the first visit?

Frequently asked questions

Do these companies offer recurring plans?

Reviewers describe monthly, bimonthly and quarterly plans across several of these companies. Ask each one what a visit includes and how to cancel.

Does Go-Pher The Kill only handle gophers?

Reviewers describe general pest work such as ants, roaches and crickets. Google also lists it as an animal control service, so ask about rodents or wildlife directly.

The bottom line

Orkin is the safe default on sheer record, and HomeTeam and Compass pair 4.9 ratings with strong volume. Get a written quote that names the pests covered, then check how the company handles a return visit.

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