Pest control companies in the United States:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Terminix was the most searched pest control company in the United States, accounting for 43.2% of all searches among the five companies we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Terminix and Orkin showed up in every answer. Orkin was recommended most often, coming first in every response.
TerminixShare of searches 43.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OrkinShare of searches 29%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AptiveShare of searches 15.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Arrow ExterminatorsShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Truly NolenShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top pest control companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions, Terminix and Orkin appeared every time. Orkin was recommended most often, coming first in every answer. Terminix was second, and Aptive was third. Arrow Exterminators, which ranked fourth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Terminix3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Orkin3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Aptive1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Arrow Exterminators0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Truly Nolen0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pest control company should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pest control companies in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pest control company in the US for termites?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pest control companies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pest control companies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which pest control companies do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each pest control company by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pest control companies we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Terminix, Orkin, Aptive, Arrow Exterminators, Truly Nolen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Terminix | Orkin | Aptive | Arrow Exterminators | Truly Nolen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46% | 30.9% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 4.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.2% | 34.4% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.9% | 30.1% | 11% | 9% | 4.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.1% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 12% | 5.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.2% | 34.4% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.4% | 33.1% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 4.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 28.8% | 15.8% | 8.6% | 3.9% |
| May 2026 | 39.8% | 26.8% | 21.8% | 8% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.8% | 24.6% | 20% | 7.4% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.8% | 26.8% | 21.8% | 8% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.4% | 27.8% | 18.7% | 8.3% | 3.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.2% | 29% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.2% | 201K | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29% | 135K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.9% | 74K | -18.2% | -2.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.1% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.8% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +1 points |
1.
Terminix43.2%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
2.
Orkin29%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
3.
Aptive15.9%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
7.1%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.8%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among pest control companies in the United States?
5 brands
In September 2026, Terminix was the most searched among pest control companies in the United States, with an estimated 201K branded searches, 43.2% of all searches for the five we track. Orkin is in 2nd place, 14.2 percentage points behind at 29%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminix | 46% → 43.2% | 46%Oct 2025 | 39.8%May 2026 | 1st |
| Orkin | 30.9% → 29% | 34.4%Nov 2025 | 24.6%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
| Aptive | 11.3% → 15.9% | 21.8%May 2026 | 9.8%Jan 2026 | 3rd |
| Arrow Exterminators | 7.6% → 7.1% | 12%Jan 2026 | 7.1%Sep 2026 | 4th |
| Truly Nolen | 4.1% → 4.8% | 5.4%Jan 2026 | 3.3%Jun 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Terminix’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States decreased from 46% to 43.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Orkin’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States decreased from 30.9% to 29%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aptive’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States increased from 11.3% to 15.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Truly Nolen’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States increased from 4.1% to 4.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Terminix’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States peaked at 46% in October 2025 and was lowest at 39.8% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Orkin’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States peaked at 34.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 24.6% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aptive’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States peaked at 21.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 9.8% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arrow Exterminators’ share of searches among pest control companies in the United States peaked at 12% in January 2026 and was lowest at 7.1% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Truly Nolen’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States peaked at 5.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arrow Exterminators held steady: its share of searches among pest control companies in the United States moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for United States pest control companies in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Terminix gained share of searches among pest control companies in the United States, from 41.4% to 43.2%.
In September 2026, Orkin gained share of searches among pest control companies in the United States, from 27.8% to 29%.
In September 2026, Truly Nolen gained share of searches among pest control companies in the United States, from 3.7% to 4.8%.
In September 2026, Aptive lost share of searches among pest control companies in the United States, from 18.7% to 15.9%.
In September 2026, Arrow Exterminators lost share of searches among pest control companies in the United States, from 8.3% to 7.1%.
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