Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Cockroach Control in Ohio

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$119typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.92★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 76,584 Google reviews of 103 top-rated cockroach control nationwide; 10 of them in Ohio. Updated November 6, 2026.

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Best cockroach control in Ohio for hornet & wasp extermination

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$196
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$119–$323
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.5,486
1Champion Pest & Termite Control logoChampion Pest & Termite Control★ 5.00 on this job70 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%70Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 98Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.98
21st Response Pest Management logo1st Response Pest Management★ 4.98 on this job53 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%53Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.95
3Scherzinger Pest Control logoScherzinger Pest Control★ 4.97 on this job59 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%59Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.94
4Champion Pest & Termite Control logoChampion Pest & Termite Control★ 4.97 on this job35 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%35Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93
5Restoration Pest Management, LLC logoRestoration Pest Management, LLC★ 5.00 on this job32 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%32Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93
6Green Shield Pest Pros logoGreen Shield Pest Pros★ 4.96 on this job25 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%25Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.90
7Essential Pest Control logoEssential Pest Control★ 4.88 on this job57 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.88★Number of such jobs 25%57Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.88
8Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport logoTruly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport★ 4.93 on this job14 jobs reviewedusually $180–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about hornet & wasp extermination

CarolLocal Guide · 43 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★
Champion Pest & Termite Control logoChampion Pest & Termite Control

Andrew was very informative. He did the spraying around the house which made me feel better about not having any pest invasion.

Paid $40–60Not sureHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
ToyaLocal Guide · 35 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a week ago★★★★★
Champion Pest & Termite Control logoChampion Pest & Termite Control

Everyone was very professional and explained everything step by step. I got an appointment next day to remove hornets, they also identified a problem i didn't know i had. Highly recommend 👌

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination
Stephen5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Scherzinger Pest Control logoScherzinger Pest Control

Tammie impressed me with her knowledge, her attitude and her hard work. I feel we are in good hands with Tammie.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationFlea & mite extermination
JamesLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Restoration Pest Management, LLC logoRestoration Pest Management, LLC

Rebacah is very easy knowledgeable and easy to deal with. She makes the the experience personable. I feel much more pest protected than my old service because she listens to my concerns and addresses them all before leaving. Just started the service, but will recommend.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Pamela10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Green Shield Pest Pros logoGreen Shield Pest Pros

Very happy with Green Shield Pest Pros and Devin. Came out day after I called. Would have came out same day. We were not home. Devin got the job done. No more yellow jackets. Devin was very professional. Clear explanation of what we had and how he was going to take care of the problem.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination
Bruce2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
1st Response Pest Management logo1st Response Pest Management

Bobby was great! He accessed the situation inside and out, nest being inside the walls, and then treated the area. When he was finished, he told us what to expect as far as the product eliminates the queen and larva and how many days it would take before I could safely get back to my remodeling. Thanks Bobby!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of cockroach control).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Bed Bug Exterminator Columbus logoBed Bug Exterminator ColumbusColumbus, OHA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00$160
2Champion Pest & Termite Control logoChampion Pest & Termite ControlColumbus, OHA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.98$194
3Green Shield Pest Pros logoGreen Shield Pest ProsColumbus, OHA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.98$181
4Restoration Pest Management, LLC logoRestoration Pest Management, LLCColumbus, OHA 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.97$214
5Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport logoTruly Nolen Pest & Termite Control GroveportColumbus, OHA 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.94$131
6Champion Pest & Termite Control logoChampion Pest & Termite ControlColumbus, OHA 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.89$180
7Scherzinger Pest Control logoScherzinger Pest ControlColumbus, OHA 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.87$100
81st Response Pest Management logo1st Response Pest ManagementColumbus, OHA 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%77+5.4Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.95$145
9Essential Pest Control logoEssential Pest ControlColumbus, OHA 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%84+11.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.90$93
10Terminix Commercial logoTerminix CommercialColumbus, OHA 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABAAA4.86$142

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
General pest inspection$58$101$13999%
Ant extermination$78$159$28299%
Spider extermination$61$91$12699%
Rodent extermination$88$164$32398%
Bug & insect extermination$61$103$15699%
Hornet & wasp extermination$119$196$32398%
Home inspection$79$121$16898%
Cockroach extermination$86$185$32399%
Termite inspection$88$139$18497%
Termite extermination$186$282$42698%
Mosquito extermination$71$99$11699%
Bee extermination$184$246$37197%

Cockroach Control in Ohio at a glance

How the 10 cockroach control we rated in Ohio compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A10100%
  • Grade B00%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up770%
  • 4.80–4.89★330%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality14,81920%
  • Professionalism18,86125%
  • Responsiveness14,89320%
  • Punctuality15,00320%
  • Value11,33015%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price3,56727%
  • Reasonable8,38664%
  • Overpriced2242%
  • Not sure9807%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.