5 Best Pest Control Services in Hayward (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 16 pest control services in Hayward on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Ants in the kitchen, a wasp nest over the back door, droppings in the pantry: pest problems rarely wait for a convenient week. The pest control services in Hayward on this page have collected more than 5,300 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.6 to 4.9. Orkin and PURCOR list Hayward addresses, while ATCO and Terminix Commercial work from Union City and Western Exterminator from Pleasanton.

Short answer: The most-reviewed pest control company here is Orkin, with a Hayward branch on Lincoln Ave and a 4.6 rating from more than 2,800 Google reviews. ATCO Pest Control (4.9, more than 700 reviews) and PURCOR Pest Solutions (4.9, more than 560 reviews) post the highest ratings, with ATCO based in Union City and PURCOR in Hayward. Ask each company for a written plan and price before the first visit.

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1. Orkin
2. ATCO Pest Control
3. Terminix Commercial
4. PURCOR Pest Solutions
5. Western Exterminator
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Who Handles Pests Around Hayward

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Orkin	4.6 ★	2,859	Recurring plans, Hayward branch	View ›
2	ATCO Pest Control	4.9 ★	711	Ants, moles and eco-minded treatment	View ›
3	Terminix Commercial	4.8 ★	648	Restaurants and apartment buildings	View ›
4	PURCOR Pest Solutions	4.9 ★	561	Rodent packages and home treatments in Hayward	View ›
5	Western Exterminator	4.7 ★	616	Routine treatments and mosquito service	View ›

5 Best Pest Control Services in Hayward (2026)

The pest control companies, one by one

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Orkin

4.62,859 Google reviews

Orkin runs a Hayward branch at 2385 Lincoln Ave, listed on its website as Branch #744 and as residential only. The branch lists services for bed bugs, carpenter ants, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, stinging insects, ticks, birds, wildlife and termites, and its site names Alameda, Castro Valley, Fremont, Oakland, San Leandro and Union City among its service areas. Its site says most Hayward customers get same-day or next-day service.

What people praise

Reviewers describe technicians who explain the plan and answer questions clearly
One customer said the technician worked around their schedule and laid out a plan
A monthly-service customer asked to keep the same technician
Another reviewer said the technician was attentive and put them at ease

Worth knowing

The branch is residential only, per its website
Some reviewers describe trouble with scheduling windows and office follow-up

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume2,859 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The biggest review base on the page, with a Hayward address and a branch that serves homes only. Its 4.6 rating is the lowest here, so read the recent reviews on scheduling before signing a service agreement.

Website +1510-935-7028 Directions

2385 Lincoln Ave, Hayward, CA 94545

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ATCO Pest Control

4.9711 Google reviews

ATCO Pest Control operates from 33476 Alvarado-Niles Rd in Union City and describes itself as locally and family owned. Its website lists treatment for roaches, ants, spiders, rodents, bed bugs, termites, ticks and wildlife, plus flea and tick control and gopher and mole control, with a focus on eco-friendly products. It offers Saturday appointments, and its Google hours run Monday to Saturday.

What people praise

Reviewers describe clear explanations of the treatment plan before work begins
Customers dealing with ants said the technician solved the problem
One reviewer praised a mole treatment that started with traps and a clear charge explanation
A customer said the final cost came in under the quote and was explained honestly

Worth knowing

The office is in Union City, not Hayward

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume711 · 91st

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating on more than 700 reviews, with praise for explaining the work and treating gardens carefully. A strong pick for ants, moles and gentler treatment.

Website +1510-598-4402 Directions

33476 Alvarado-Niles Rd Unit 1, Union City, CA 94587

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Terminix Commercial

4.8648 Google reviews

Terminix Commercial is listed at 32970 Alvarado-Niles Rd in Union City, and Google lists it under pest control, animal control and bird control. Its branch page lists pest control and termite services and shows 24-hour opening. The reviews on its Google profile come mostly from a restaurant, an apartment building and a managed property.

What people praise

A restaurant owner said the technician explained each visit and kept the kitchen protected
An apartment building manager said wasp nests were sprayed and removed the day after the call
Property customers praise one technician for staying responsive over several years
Reviewers describe fair, reasonable prices

Worth knowing

Reviews lean toward restaurants and multi-unit properties, so ask whether a single-family home is covered
The office is in Union City rather than Hayward

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume648 · 84th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for restaurants, apartment buildings and other business sites. Homeowners should ask whether this branch takes residential jobs before booking.

Website Book now +1510-240-9538 Directions

32970 Alvarado-Niles Rd #708, Union City, CA 94587

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

PURCOR Pest Solutions

4.9561 Google reviews

PURCOR Pest Solutions is based at 28306 Industrial Blvd in Hayward, and its Hayward page covers homes and businesses in the 94540, 94541, 94542, 94544 and 94545 ZIP codes. Its site lists ants, cockroaches, crickets, fire ants, fleas, gophers, mosquitoes, rodents, spiders, ticks and wasps. In a reply to a customer, the company also mentions termite, wildlife, crawlspace and lawn care services.

What people praise

A customer with a rodent package said the technician placed luring stations in smart locations
One reviewer said the technician spotted a fly problem and booked a follow-up
Reviewers praise technicians who are thorough and careful around plants and a dog
A customer fighting ants said the technician answered every question and gave prevention tips

Worth knowing

The smallest review base on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume561 · 72nd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A Hayward-based company with a 4.9 rating and specific praise for rodent and ant work. It has fewer reviews than the bigger names, so its rating rests on a smaller pool.

Website +1510-999-9744 Directions

28306 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Western Exterminator

4.7616 Google reviews

Western Exterminator is listed at 6678 Owens Dr in Pleasanton, east of Hayward, and Google lists it under pest control, animal control and bird control. We have no website text for this branch, so what follows comes from its reviews, which describe recurring treatment visits and mosquito service.

What people praise

Reviewers describe technicians who arrive on time and listen to concerns
A customer with a new puppy said the technician reminds them how long to keep the dog out of the yard
One reviewer said they saw lots of improvement since the technician started visiting
A mosquito service customer called the visits reasonable in price

Worth knowing

The branch is in Pleasanton, farther from Hayward than the others

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume616 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 rating on more than 600 reviews, with praise for routine service visits. Ask whether the Pleasanton branch covers your part of Hayward.

Website +1510-800-9719 Directions

6678 Owens Dr Ste 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588

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Reading the scorecards

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared with the other pest control companies we looked at. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.6 from thousands of people counts for more than a perfect score from a handful. Recency shows how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What shapes pest control prices in Hayward

We don’t publish a price table here, because none of these companies state fixed rates on the pages we read. Prices generally depend on the pest (ants, wasps, rodents and termites are all treated differently), the size of the property, whether you want a one-time treatment or a recurring plan, and extras like trapping or exclusion work. Ask for a written estimate and what a follow-up visit costs.

Coverage around Hayward

Orkin’s Hayward branch names Alameda, Castro Valley, Fremont, Oakland, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Union City among its service areas. PURCOR’s Hayward page lists ZIP codes 94540, 94541, 94542, 94544 and 94545. Searching for pest control near me? Each card shows a phone number and map link so you can call the closest option first.

Questions to ask before a pest control visit

What pest are you treating, and what exactly will you use in my home or yard?
Is this a one-time visit or a recurring plan, and what does the first visit cost?
What follow-up visits are included if the pests come back?
How long do pets and children need to stay away after treatment?
Do you cover homes, businesses or both at this branch?

Frequently asked questions

Which pest control companies here have a Hayward address?

Orkin (Lincoln Ave) and PURCOR Pest Solutions (Industrial Blvd) list Hayward addresses. ATCO Pest Control and Terminix Commercial are in Union City, and Western Exterminator is in Pleasanton.

Which of these companies has reviews for ants, moles or wasps?

ATCO’s reviewers describe ant treatment and a mole trapping visit. A Terminix Commercial reviewer had wasp nests sprayed and removed the day after calling. PURCOR reviewers mention ants and rodent luring stations, and Western Exterminator reviewers mention mosquito service.

Can I hire Terminix Commercial for my house?

Its Google reviews come mostly from a restaurant, an apartment building and a managed property. Its branch page lists pest control and termite services, but ask whether this branch takes single-family homes before booking.

Does Orkin’s Hayward branch handle commercial properties?

Its branch page labels Branch #744 as residential only, so businesses should ask about a separate commercial option or call another company on this page.

Where to start

For a home in Hayward, Orkin and PURCOR are the two Hayward-based options, with ATCO a strong choice in Union City for ants and eco-friendly work. Restaurants and apartment buildings should start with Terminix Commercial. Whoever you call, get the plan and price in writing.

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