Orkin Review
120+ years and the best technician training in the business
4.5
Ranked #2 of 3 in Pest Control
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Quick facts
- General plans from
- ~$45/month
- Initial visit
- $175 – $350
- Guarantee
- 30-day money back
- Contract
- 12 months typical
Our verdict
Bottom line: Orkin’s training program is the industry’s reference point, and it shows on the complicated jobs: identification first, treatment second. The safe pick for a stubborn problem.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Deep expertise on hard problems
- Consistent methodology
Cons
- Not the cheapest
- Termite damage cover weaker than Terminix
Who Orkin is best for
Tricky or persistent infestations.
- Award-winning technician training
- 30-day money-back window
- Strong commercial-grade methods
How Orkin compares
Our current top pick for pest control is Terminix. Here is how they line up:
| Measure | Orkin | Terminix |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| General plans from | ~$45/month | ~$50/month |
| Initial visit | $175 – $350 | $150 – $350 |
| Guarantee | 30-day money back | Available |
See the full pest control comparison for everything we measured.
How we chose
Every pest control provider here gets the same treatment: the HomeClerk research team scores it on five weighted factors, the weights are published, and no provider can pay to move up. Commissions never touch the math.
- 30% Pricing & value
- 25% Product quality
- 20% Customer experience
- 15% Reputation
- 10% Flexibility
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