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# Best Pest Control & Termites in Richmond, VA - RichmondTopRated.com

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# Best pest control and termite companies in Richmond, VA

Verified Richmond pest control and termite companies for termite inspections, termite treatment, rodent control, and quarterly pest plans - serving The Fan, Short Pump, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville and beyond.

Rankings updated October 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a pest control company in Richmond

In Florida, termites are not an if - they are a when. A top-rated pest company puts the inspection findings in writing, explains tenting versus no-tent options honestly, and backs treatment with a renewable bond.

A capital city with genuinely old housing stock and a fast-growing western suburb ring, which means two completely different kinds of job on the same day. When you compare pest control and termite companies in Richmond, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for pest control and termite companies near me in Richmond? Everyone ranked below serves Richmond and the surrounding neighborhoods, including The Fan, Short Pump, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

How we rank these Richmond businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Richmond to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

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A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Richmond ranking

Show independents only

Top Independent

[The Mosquito Authority of Richmond](/biz/the-mosquito-authority-of-richmond/)

★★★★★ 5 · 1549 Google reviews · Independent · Locally Owned

Same ranking, same score -- this is the highest-ranked independent, shown as a separate lens on the list below, not a different order.

1

[ClearDefense Pest Control](/biz/cleardefense-pest-control/)

★★★★★ 5 · 5435 Google reviews · 1108 E Main St #904

[View profile](/biz/cleardefense-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18042563737) [Website](https://cleardefensepest.com/service-areas/richmond-pest-control/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[The Mosquito Authority of Richmond Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-mosquito-authority-of-richmond/)

★★★★★ 5 · 1549 Google reviews · 5421 Hopkins Rd

[View profile](/biz/the-mosquito-authority-of-richmond/) [Call](tel:+18046027833) [Website](http://www.mosquito-authority.com/locations/richmond-va/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[U.S. Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/u-s-pest-control/)

★★★★★ 5 · 844 Google reviews · 4272 Creighton Rd

[View profile](/biz/u-s-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18047880800) [Website](https://www.uspestcontrolinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[James River Pest Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/james-river-pest-solutions/)

★★★★★ 5 · 517 Google reviews · 5409 Olde Milbrooke Dr

[View profile](/biz/james-river-pest-solutions/) [Call](tel:+18049938122) [Website](https://jamesriverpestsolutions.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Mosquito Authority of West Richmond Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mosquito-authority-of-west-richmond/)

★★★★★ 5 · 468 Google reviews · 4411 Wistar Rd

[View profile](/biz/mosquito-authority-of-west-richmond/) [Call](tel:+18043481205) [Website](https://www.mosquito-authority.com/locations/richmond-va/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Richmond Animal Exterminator Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/richmond-animal-exterminator/)

★★★★★ 5 · 136 Google reviews · 103 N 5th St

[View profile](/biz/richmond-animal-exterminator/) [Call](tel:+18042774178) [Website](http://richmondvaanimalexterminator.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[Optimal Termite & Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/optimal-termite-pest-control/)

★★★★★ 5 · 107 Google reviews · 921 Kent Rd Apt 2

[View profile](/biz/optimal-termite-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18047120179) [Website](https://www.optimaltermitepestcontrol.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[All-Stars Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/all-stars-pest-control/)

★★★★★ 5 · 97 Google reviews · 8109 Mechanicsville Tpke Ste 1B

[View profile](/biz/all-stars-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18043061052) [Website](http://allstarspest.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Indeed Pest Solutions Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/indeed-pest-solutions/)

★★★★★ 5 · 82 Google reviews · 1891 Billingsgate Cir # B

[View profile](/biz/indeed-pest-solutions/) [Call](tel:+18043689796) [Website](http://indeedpest.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Pleasant Pest Control & Sanitation Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pleasant-pest-control-sanitation-services/)

★★★★★ 5 · 63 Google reviews · 8151 Staples Mill Rd

[View profile](/biz/pleasant-pest-control-sanitation-services/) [Call](tel:+18045531400) [Website](http://www.pleasantpcs.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[Piedmont Wildlife & Pest Management Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/piedmont-wildlife-pest-management/)

★★★★★ 5 · 34 Google reviews · 5608 Randall Ave

[View profile](/biz/piedmont-wildlife-pest-management/) [Call](tel:+18042714614) [Website](http://piedmontwpm.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Cedar Pest Control of Richmond Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cedar-pest-control-of-richmond/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 2726 Google reviews · 4957 Cox Rd

[View profile](/biz/cedar-pest-control-of-richmond/) [Call](tel:+18045757054) [Website](http://www.cedarpestcontrol.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Go-Forth Pest Control](/biz/go-forth-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 1789 Google reviews · 11614 Busy St

[View profile](/biz/go-forth-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18042987317) [Website](https://www.go-forth.com/pest-control-richmond-va/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[Mosquito Squad of Central VA](/biz/mosquito-squad-of-central-va/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 1512 Google reviews · 3101 Northside Ave

[View profile](/biz/mosquito-squad-of-central-va/) [Call](tel:+18044092710) [Website](https://www.mosquitosquad.com/central-va/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Mitchell Pest Services](/biz/mitchell-pest-services/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 1294 Google reviews · 1518 Willow Lawn Dr

[View profile](/biz/mitchell-pest-services/) [Call](tel:+18045052300) [Website](https://www.mitchellpest.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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[Accel Pest & Termite Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/accel-pest-termite-control/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 915 Google reviews · 8255 Hermitage Rd

[View profile](/biz/accel-pest-termite-control/) [Call](tel:+18042075169) [Website](https://www.accelpest.com/service-areas/greater-richmond-va-pest-control/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[RichPro Pest Management, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/richpro-pest-management-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 823 Google reviews · 10780 Old Washington Hwy

[View profile](/biz/richpro-pest-management-inc/) [Call](tel:+18042664608) [Website](https://richpropm.com/locations/pest-control-glen-allen?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Solve Pest Pros](/biz/solve-pest-pros/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 790 Google reviews · 5321 Distributor Dr Suite 114

[View profile](/biz/solve-pest-pros/) [Call](tel:+18044049120) [Website](https://solvepestpros.com/richmond-virginia/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Frontline Pest and Termite of Richmond](/biz/frontline-pest-and-termite-of-richmond/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 621 Google reviews · 6836 Atmore Dr

[View profile](/biz/frontline-pest-and-termite-of-richmond/) [Call](tel:+18043732923) [Website](https://www.frontlinepestcontrol.com/richmond-va?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Pest Solutions, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pest-solutions-inc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 556 Google reviews · 5612 W Marshall St

[View profile](/biz/pest-solutions-inc/) [Call](tel:+18044659097) [Website](https://pestsolutionsva.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Dodson Pest Control](/biz/dodson-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 519 Google reviews · 3215 Hull St

[View profile](/biz/dodson-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18042328961) [Website](https://www.dodsonbros.com/location/Richmond/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[HomeTeam Pest Defense](/biz/hometeam-pest-defense/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 496 Google reviews · 551 Eastpark Ct

[View profile](/biz/hometeam-pest-defense/) [Call](tel:+18042769797) [Website](https://pestdefense.com/richmond/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Dodson Pest Control](/biz/dodson-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 458 Google reviews · 9014 Brook Rd

[View profile](/biz/dodson-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18045157326) [Website](https://www.dodsonbros.com/location/richmond-north/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Bamboo Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bamboo-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 429 Google reviews · 223 Arcadia St

[View profile](/biz/bamboo-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+14343810548) [Website](https://bambooservicing.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[Cobalt Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cobalt-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 165 Google reviews · 1505 E Main St

[View profile](/biz/cobalt-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18048071606) [Website](https://www.cobalt-pest.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[Lewis Pest Control & Wildlife Removal Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lewis-pest-control-wildlife-removal/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 158 Google reviews · 9507 Hull Street Rd

[View profile](/biz/lewis-pest-control-wildlife-removal/) [Call](tel:+18047350100) [Website](https://www.lewispest.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[Virginia Pest Pro Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/virginia-pest-pro/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 113 Google reviews · 11815 Marnelan Pl

[View profile](/biz/virginia-pest-pro/) [Call](tel:+18045135212) [Website](http://www.virginiapestpro.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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28

[Fidelity Termite & Pest Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/fidelity-termite-pest/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 71 Google reviews · 6813 Hopkins Rd

[View profile](/biz/fidelity-termite-pest/) [Call](tel:+18047961400) [Website](http://www.fidelitytermite.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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29

[Spence's Pest Control Co. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/spence-s-pest-control-co/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 41 Google reviews · 12000 Lucks Ln

[View profile](/biz/spence-s-pest-control-co/) [Call](tel:+18047947738) [Website](http://www.spencespestcontrol.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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30

[H L Cooper Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/h-l-cooper-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 35 Google reviews · 500 Mansfield Dr

[View profile](/biz/h-l-cooper-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18043106744) [Website](https://www.hlcooperpestcontrol.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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31

[Ambush Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ambush-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 34 Google reviews · 8096 Elm Dr

[View profile](/biz/ambush-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18042032582) [Website](https://www.ambushpestcontrolinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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32

[Terminix](/biz/terminix/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 263 Google reviews · 4204 Eubank Rd Ste A

[View profile](/biz/terminix/) [Call](tel:+18044952463) [Website](https://www.terminix.com/exterminators/va/richmond-27515/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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33

[American Pest](/biz/american-pest/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 602 Google reviews · 1750 E Parham Rd

[View profile](/biz/american-pest/) [Call](tel:+18332055639) [Website](https://americanpest.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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34

[Loyal Termite & Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/loyal-termite-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 1095 Google reviews · 340 Hill Carter Pkwy Ste H

[View profile](/biz/loyal-termite-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18889820129) [Website](https://www.loyalpest.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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35

[Ninefold Pest](/biz/ninefold-pest/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 4318 Google reviews · 233 Granite Spring Rd

[View profile](/biz/ninefold-pest/) [Call](tel:+18042234842) [Website](https://www.ninefoldpest.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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36

[EcoShield Pest Solutions](/biz/ecoshield-pest-solutions/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 5540 Google reviews · 4949 Cox Rd B

[View profile](/biz/ecoshield-pest-solutions/) [Call](tel:+18048006383) [Website](https://www.ecoshieldpest.com/locations/richmond-va?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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37

[Swift Creek Pest Control Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/swift-creek-pest-control/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 94 Google reviews · 4601 Valley Crest Dr Apt 202

[View profile](/biz/swift-creek-pest-control/) [Call](tel:+18049223196) [Website](http://www.swiftcreekpest.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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38

[Arrow Exterminators](/biz/arrow-exterminators/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 60 Google reviews · 10979 Leadbetter Rd

[View profile](/biz/arrow-exterminators/) [Call](tel:+18045505657) [Website](https://www.arrowexterminators.com/virginia/north-richmond-service-center?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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39

[Terminix](/biz/terminix/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 1679 Google reviews · 13513 E Boundary Rd Ste F

[View profile](/biz/terminix/) [Call](tel:+18042155692) [Website](https://www.terminix.com/exterminators/va/midlothian-2751/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Richmond; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Pest Control & Termites in Richmond: common questions

### Who are the best pest control and termite companies in Richmond?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated pest control and termite companies in Richmond are ClearDefense Pest Control, The Mosquito Authority of Richmond, U.S. Pest Control. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find pest control and termite companies near me in Richmond?

Every company ranked on this page serves Richmond and the surrounding area, including The Fan, Short Pump, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Mechanicsville. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest pest control company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### How do I choose a pest control company in Richmond?

In Florida, termites are not an if - they are a when. A top-rated pest company puts the inspection findings in writing, explains tenting versus no-tent options honestly, and backs treatment with a renewable bond.

Run a business in pest control & termites? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer.

## Are you a top-rated Richmond pro?

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