Orkin vs Terminix:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Terminix had more branded searches than Orkin among pest control companies in the United States. Terminix had about 201,000 branded searches, while Orkin had 135,000. Terminix made up 43.2% of all pest control company searches we track, and Orkin accounted for 29%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pest control companies, both Orkin and Terminix appeared in all three answers. Orkin was mentioned before Terminix in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Terminix, about 49% more searches than Orkin
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Orkin, named ahead of Terminix in every answer
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Top pest control companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both Orkin and Terminix showed up in all three answers. Orkin was listed before Terminix in every answer.
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.
Is Orkin or Terminix more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Orkin and Terminix 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. 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% |
How has the Orkin and Terminix comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Terminix was ahead of Orkin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Orkin’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States moved from 30.9% to 29%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Terminix’s share of searches among pest control companies in the United States moved from 46% to 43.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for United States pest control companies in September 2026?
2 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%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Orkin’s and Terminix’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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