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title: "What are the best pest control companies in the San Diego area?"
description: "In San Diego, California, EcoGuard Pest Management (8.8 out of 10) and HomeShield Pest Control (8.6) rank highest by Handshake Score."
url: "https://handshakereviews.com/pest-control/san-diego"
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updated: "2026-11-05"
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# What are the best pest control companies in the San Diego area?

By [Uri Mittelman](https://handshakereviews.com/authors/uri-mittelman.md), Editor · Research and verification: Handshake Research Desk · Updated November 5, 2026

**Answer:** As of November 5, 2026, we cover 23 pest control companies with a location on file in the San Diego area. In the October 11, 2026 scoring run, the highest-ranked are EcoGuard Pest Management (8.8 out of 10), HomeShield Pest Control (8.6 out of 10) and Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control (8.6 out of 10).

## How the San Diego area companies rank

Every company we’ve researched with a branch or listing on file in San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, National City, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Spring Valley, Lakeside, Ramona, Coronado, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove and Fallbrook (San Diego County), ordered by Handshake Score.

- 1. [EcoGuard Pest Management](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/ecoguard-pest-management.md): #5 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 8.8 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: licensing and compliance (8.0/10). Complaint record and sales and contract fairness: N/A. Google: 4.9 average from 11,200 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A grade; its complaint count isn’t tied to its West locations. Location on file in the San Diego area: San Marcos. (sources [15](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12432730906547306356)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/ecoguard-pest-management.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/ecoguard-pest-management/legit.md)
- 2. [HomeShield Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/homeshield-pest-control.md): #11 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 8.6 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (6.0/10). Google: 4.9 average from 18,304 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 7 complaints in the last three years across its BBB files. Locations on file in the San Diego area: San Diego and Chula Vista. (sources [19](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9375514088332824197), [32](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2485882917213799528)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/homeshield-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/homeshield-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/homeshield-pest-control/cancel.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/homeshield-pest-control/records.md)
- 3. [Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/truly-nolen-pest-and-termite-control.md): #12 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 8.6 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: customer satisfaction (9.0/10). Sales and contract fairness: N/A. Google: 4.8 average from 16,209 western US reviews. Its company-wide BBB profile shows a B- grade and 29 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Partial. Locations on file in the San Diego area: San Diego and San Marcos. (sources [16](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6231379022585799653), [20](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4609535417198852954), [96](https://locations.trulynolen.com/ca)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/truly-nolen-pest-and-termite-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/truly-nolen-pest-and-termite-control/legit.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/truly-nolen-pest-and-termite-control/records.md)
- 4. [HomeTeam Pest Defense](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/hometeam-pest-defense.md): #17 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 8.5 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: complaint record (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (7.5/10). Google: 4.8 average from 25,736 western US reviews. Its company-wide BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 51 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Location on file in the San Diego area: Escondido. (sources [37](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5537034394683285152), [77](https://pestdefense.com/san-diego/)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/hometeam-pest-defense.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/hometeam-pest-defense/legit.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/hometeam-pest-defense/records.md)
- 5. [Advanced Integrated Pest Management](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/advanced-integrated-pest-management.md): #18 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 8.5 out of 10 · Low confidence · Provisional Strongest: licensing and compliance (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (8.5/10). Google: 5.0 average from 4,357 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 0 complaints in the last three years. Location on file in the San Diego area: Lakeside. (sources [16](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3121921777572764288)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/advanced-integrated-pest-management.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/advanced-integrated-pest-management/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/advanced-integrated-pest-management/cancel.md)
- 6. [Dewey Pest & Termite Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/dewey-pest-and-termite-control.md): #22 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 8.4 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (7.5/10). Google: 4.7 average from 10,348 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an F grade and 5 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Locations on file in the San Diego area: El Cajon, San Diego, San Marcos and National City. (sources [25](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10399731259326377810), [28](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9663170913513054606), [36](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16931139872662879218)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/dewey-pest-and-termite-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/dewey-pest-and-termite-control/legit.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/dewey-pest-and-termite-control/records.md)
- 7. [Thrasher Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/thrasher-pest-control.md): #25 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 8.4 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: customer satisfaction (10.0/10). Weakest: licensing and compliance (9.5/10). Sales and contract fairness: N/A. Google: 5.0 average from 4,328 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 0 complaints in the last three years. Locations on file in the San Diego area: San Diego, Carlsbad, Coronado, Escondido and El Cajon. (sources [9](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4395914412705252504), [10](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17903888376388491079), [11](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4673908606077395501)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/thrasher-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/thrasher-pest-control/legit.md)
- 8. [Lloyd Pest & Termite Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/lloyd-pest-and-termite-control.md): #32 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 8.3 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: customer satisfaction (9.2/10). Sales and contract fairness: N/A. Google: 4.8 average from 3,222 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 2 complaints in the last three years. Locations on file in the San Diego area: San Diego, El Cajon and San Marcos. (sources [11](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3582373527349289576), [12](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=479581035816739770), [13](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10779125037063029316)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/lloyd-pest-and-termite-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/lloyd-pest-and-termite-control/legit.md)
- 9. [Joshua's Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/joshuas-pest-control.md): #54 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 7.9 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: licensing and compliance (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (6.0/10). Google: 4.7 average from 10,544 western US reviews. Its company-wide BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 1 complaint in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Locations on file in the San Diego area: San Diego and Vista. (sources [14](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5604070818774063090), [15](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2240871263435701334)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/joshuas-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/joshuas-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/joshuas-pest-control/cancel.md)
- 10. [Kilter Termite and Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/kilter-termite-and-pest-control.md): #63 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 7.9 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: licensing and compliance (10.0/10). Weakest: customer satisfaction (8.8/10). Google: 4.8 average from 2,337 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 1 complaint in the last three years. Locations on file in the San Diego area: San Diego and Escondido. (sources [11](https://www.kiltertermiteandpestcontrol.com/locations/), [14](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13009053084508650782), [15](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16576140363641994776)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/kilter-termite-and-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/kilter-termite-and-pest-control/legit.md)
- 11. [Western Exterminator](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/western-exterminator.md): #75 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 7.7 out of 10 · Low confidence · Provisional Strongest: customer satisfaction (8.8/10). Weakest: licensing and compliance (8.0/10). Complaint record and sales and contract fairness: N/A. Google: 4.7 average from 14,029 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade; its complaint count isn’t tied to its West locations. Location on file in the San Diego area: San Marcos. (sources [22](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13395053099603268938)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/western-exterminator.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/western-exterminator/legit.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/western-exterminator/records.md)
- 12. [Mission Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/mission-pest-control.md): #76 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 7.7 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: licensing and compliance (8.0/10). Google: 4.9 average from 7,574 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 12 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Locations on file in the San Diego area: San Diego and Carlsbad. (sources [16](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15801536485441555812), [17](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18302736304408049767), [18](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6156869879873351105)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/mission-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/mission-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/mission-pest-control/cancel.md)
- 13. [Bull's Eye Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/bulls-eye-pest-control.md): #82 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 7.7 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: licensing and compliance (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (6.0/10). Google: 5.0 average from 2,869 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 0 complaints in the last three years. Locations on file in the San Diego area: Vista and San Diego. (sources [12](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14769237482141966457), [14](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15464169020201331985)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/bulls-eye-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/bulls-eye-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/bulls-eye-pest-control/cancel.md)
- 14. [EnviroGuard Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/enviroguard-pest-control.md): #90 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 7.5 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (4.0/10). Google: 4.8 average from 24,139 western US reviews. Its company-wide BBB profile shows an A- grade and 98 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Location on file in the San Diego area: Santee. (sources [29](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14231102185604504950)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/enviroguard-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/enviroguard-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/enviroguard-pest-control/cancel.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/enviroguard-pest-control/records.md)
- 15. [PURCOR Pest Solutions](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/purcor-pest-solutions.md): #107 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 7.3 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (5.0/10). Google: 4.9 average from 12,683 western US reviews. Its BBB profiles show 13 complaints in the last three years across its BBB files; grades vary by branch. Location on file in the San Diego area: San Diego. (sources [52](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2682007210555196609)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/purcor-pest-solutions.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/purcor-pest-solutions/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/purcor-pest-solutions/cancel.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/purcor-pest-solutions/records.md)
- 16. [Clark Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/clark-pest-control.md): #111 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 7.2 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: customer satisfaction (8.9/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (4.5/10). Google: 4.7 average from 15,066 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 39 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Location on file in the San Diego area: San Diego. (sources [35](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1471615680134813319)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/clark-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/clark-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/clark-pest-control/cancel.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/clark-pest-control/records.md)
- 17. [White Knight Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/white-knight-pest-control.md): #132 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 6.9 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: complaint record (1.0/10). Google: 4.6 average from 39,044 western US reviews. Its company-wide BBB profile shows 643 complaints in the last three years; grades vary by branch. Door-to-door: Yes. Location on file in the San Diego area: Carlsbad. (sources [17](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15263981029257383707)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/white-knight-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/white-knight-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/white-knight-pest-control/cancel.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/white-knight-pest-control/records.md)
- 18. [Orkin](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/orkin.md): #140 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 6.8 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: customer satisfaction (8.9/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (5.0/10). Complaint record: N/A. Google: 4.7 average from 173,872 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade; the complaint counts on file conflict. Locations on file in the San Diego area: Vista, San Diego, Chula Vista and Escondido. (sources [50](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5520296354964909641), [54](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9664922546081205789), [69](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6869113020228394422)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/orkin.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/orkin/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/orkin/cancel.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/orkin/records.md)
- 19. [Brooks Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/brooks-pest-control.md): #141 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 6.8 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (3.5/10). Google: 4.6 average from 30,702 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows a B+ grade and 235 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Location on file in the San Diego area: Escondido. (sources [28](https://www.bbb.org/us/ut/orem/profile/pest-control/brooks-pest-control-inc-1126-90048524#service-area-and-branches), [40](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13211561312660260566), [79](https://www.brookspest.com/contact/)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/brooks-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/brooks-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/brooks-pest-control/cancel.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/brooks-pest-control/records.md)
- 20. [Aptive Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/aptive-pest-control.md): #150 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 6.5 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: customer satisfaction (8.3/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (3.5/10). Google: 4.6 average from 183,017 western US reviews. Its company-wide BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 1,326 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Location on file in the San Diego area: San Diego. (sources [47](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4484926759494900352)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/aptive-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/aptive-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/aptive-pest-control/cancel.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/aptive-pest-control/records.md)
- 21. [Corky's Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/corkys-pest-control.md): #152 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 6.5 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: legal and regulatory record (10.0/10). Weakest: complaint record (5.0/10). Google: 4.6 average from 3,908 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 29 complaints in the last three years. Locations on file in the San Diego area: San Marcos, National City and Escondido. (sources [11](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12710382450424269739), [13](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8696589851619316182), [16](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7461896650883868040)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/corkys-pest-control.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/corkys-pest-control/legit.md) · [How to cancel](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/corkys-pest-control/cancel.md)
- 22. [WeDoCreepy](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/wedocreepy.md): #160 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 5.9 out of 10 · High confidence Strongest: licensing and compliance (10.0/10). Weakest: sales and contract fairness (4.0/10). Google: 4.9 average from 4,167 western US reviews. Its BBB profile shows an A grade and 8 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Yes. Location on file in the San Diego area: Escondido. (sources [13](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10678648521175726743)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/wedocreepy.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/wedocreepy/legit.md)
- 23. [Terminix](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/terminix.md): #161 of 164 in the West · Handshake Score 5.8 out of 10 · Medium confidence Strongest: customer satisfaction (7.7/10). Weakest: legal and regulatory record (2.0/10). Google: 4.7 average from 89,803 western US reviews. Its company-wide BBB profile shows an A+ grade and 2,903 complaints in the last three years. Door-to-door: Partial. Locations on file in the San Diego area: Escondido and San Diego. (sources [85](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3468119819944478104), [86](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3674073517031395350), [115](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7466751805404138741)) [Review](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/terminix.md) · [Is it legit?](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/terminix/legit.md) · [All records](https://handshakereviews.com/companies/terminix/records.md)

## Head-to-head comparisons

- [Orkin vs. Terminix](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/orkin-vs-terminix.md)
- [Orkin vs. Aptive Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/orkin-vs-aptive-pest-control.md)
- [Aptive Pest Control vs. Terminix](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/aptive-pest-control-vs-terminix.md)
- [Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control vs. Orkin](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/truly-nolen-pest-and-termite-control-vs-orkin.md)
- [Western Exterminator vs. Orkin](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/western-exterminator-vs-orkin.md)
- [Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control vs. Terminix](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/truly-nolen-pest-and-termite-control-vs-terminix.md)
- [Clark Pest Control vs. Terminix](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/clark-pest-control-vs-terminix.md)
- [Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control vs. HomeTeam Pest Defense](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/truly-nolen-pest-and-termite-control-vs-hometeam-pest-defense.md)
- [EcoGuard Pest Management vs. HomeShield Pest Control](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/ecoguard-pest-management-vs-homeshield-pest-control.md)
- [EcoGuard Pest Management vs. Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control](https://handshakereviews.com/compare/ecoguard-pest-management-vs-truly-nolen-pest-and-termite-control.md)

## How we ranked them

- The Handshake Score rates each company’s whole western US operation from sourced public records: customer reviews, BBB complaints, contract terms and sales practices, licensing, and the legal and regulatory record. It isn’t a score for the branches in this area alone. A location on file means our research found a branch or listing there. It doesn’t show which addresses a company serves; check with the company. [How we review companies](https://handshakereviews.com/how-we-review.md)

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