Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,094 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Pest Control Services
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Orkin continues to lead AI-generated recommendations for pest control services. Over the last six months, AI models have increasingly favored large, national brands, solidifying and 's dominance in general-purpose queries.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51% | ||
| 2 | A strong second-place contender, often highlighted for its termite control services. | 41% | |
| 3 | Often cited for preventative services and non-toxic, chemical-free rodent control. | 22% | |
| 4 | Frequently recommended as an eco-friendly and more affordable national option. | 17% | |
| 5 | 15% | ||
| 6 | The primary recommendation for specialized wildlife and animal removal services. | 9% | |
| 7 | 9% | ||
| 8 | Cited for humane methods, using traps and exclusion rather than rodenticides. | 8% | |
| 9 | A rising specialist for outdoor mosquito control, now in the top 10. | 7% | |
| 10 | 7% | ||
| 11 | 6% | ||
| 12 | 6% | ||
| 13 | 6% | ||
| 14 | 5% | ||
| 15 | A key directory for finding local services, though its prominence slipped. | 5% | |
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 5% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | 4% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
orkin.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 35% of analyzed answers.
Emerged as a top-10 brand by March 2026, cited for rodenticide-free options.
Rose from rank #16 in Oct 2025 to #6 in Mar 2026.
Dropped from #5 to #12 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“Suggesting directories like Google or Yelp to find local services.” → “Directly recommending a slate of national brands with Orkin at the top.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38% | 58% | ||
| 30% | 57% | ||
| 9% | 25% | ||
| 16% | 16% | ||
| 7% | 24% |
Orkin continues to lead AI-generated recommendations for pest control services. Over the last six months, AI models have increasingly favored large, national brands, solidifying Orkin and Terminix's dominance in general-purpose queries.
Across 1,094 AI responses, Rollins, Inc. is mentioned most, named in 51% of them, followed by Terminix (41%) and J.C. Ehrlich (22%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,094 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses shifted from suggesting research methods like checking the BBB in late 2025 to strongly favoring direct recommendations of national brands by early 2026. Orkin and
Terminix's citation rates grew significantly over the period, making them the default answer.
which pest control company should I use?
AI responses shifted from suggesting research methods like checking the BBB in late 2025 to strongly favoring direct recommendations of national brands by early 2026. Orkin and
Terminix's citation rates grew significantly over the period, making them the default answer.
What is the best pest control service?
This prompt consistently prompted AI to recommend top national brands, with Orkin and
Terminix dominating responses throughout the six-month window. Aptive and
J.C. Ehrlich were frequently included as top alternatives, often framed as eco-friendly or prevention-focused choices.
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