#1
Champion 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.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Cockroach Control in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH. Updated November 6, 2026.
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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).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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). |
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| 1 |  Bed Bug Exterminator ColumbusColumbus, OH | A 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 |
| 2 | Champion Pest & Termite ControlColumbus, OH | A 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. | AAAAAA | 4.98 | $194 |
| 3 |  Green Shield Pest ProsColumbus, OH | A 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–AAA | 4.98 | $181 |
| 4 |  Restoration Pest Management, LLCColumbus, OH | A 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. | AAAAAA | 4.97 | $214 |
| 5 |  Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control GroveportColumbus, OH | A 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. | AAAAAA | 4.94 | $131 |
| 6 |  Champion Pest & Termite ControlColumbus, OH | A 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. | AAAAAA | 4.89 | $180 |
| 7 |  Scherzinger Pest ControlColumbus, OH | A 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. | AAAAAA | 4.87 | $100 |
| 8 |  1st Response Pest ManagementColumbus, OH | A 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. | AAAAAB | 4.95 | $145 |
| 9 |  Essential Pest ControlColumbus, OH | A 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–AAA | 4.90 | $93 |
| 10 |  Terminix CommercialColumbus, OH | A 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. | AABAAA | 4.86 | $142 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th 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 | $139 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $78 | $159 | $282 | 99% |
| Spider extermination | $61 | $91 | $126 | 99% |
| Rodent extermination | $88 | $164 | $323 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $61 | $103 | $156 | 99% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $119 | $196 | $323 | 98% |
| Home inspection | $79 | $121 | $168 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $86 | $185 | $323 | 99% |
| Termite inspection | $88 | $139 | $184 | 97% |
| Termite extermination | $186 | $282 | $426 | 98% |
| Mosquito extermination | $71 | $99 | $116 | 99% |
| Bee extermination | $184 | $246 | $371 | 97% |
Cockroach Control in Columbus, OH at a glance
How the 10 cockroach control we rated in Columbus, OH 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.
The 10 best-rated cockroach control in Columbus, OH average 4.9★ on Google across 4,691 reviews. Champion Pest & Termite Control has the top rating (5.0★), and 1st Response Pest Management has the most reviews (1,322). Updated November 2, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (4,691 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Bed Bug Exterminator Columbus
“I own an AIRBNB that I lease to travel nurses. Had a tenant leave on Saturday, then a new tenant checked in the same day. Today, my tenant noticed bites and wondered if they had bed bugs. I called Bed Bug…” — Google review
#3
Green Shield Pest Pros
“Devin did a great job! They scheduled us quickly, kept in contact the day of which made coordinating easy .great communication about the preventative treatments.” — Google review
#4
Restoration Pest Management, LLC
“Best possible service for an annoying problem! The service was very prompt and professional. I will definitely be using their services again. Great fall treatment going into winter!” — Google review
#5
1st Response Pest Management
“Think his name was Steve, who came today was Very thorough & polite. Was Very pleased & last time when the cool sweet guy with the dreadlocks came for the first time/first spray treatment was Amazing :) ! Both…” — Google review
#6
Scherzinger Pest Control
“Michael provided excellent service! He was incredibly responsive, professional, polite, and a pleasure to communicate with. He addressed all of our concerns quickly and efficiently, making sure everything was taken…” — Google review
#7
Champion Pest & Termite Control
“Andrew was thorough in identifying the problem. He knew how to treat it and answered all my questions. Andrew was professional and friendly.” — Google review
#8
Terminix Commercial
“Jeffrey has been wonderful to work with and our experience thus far has been very professional and informative. Great representative for Terminix and highly recommend their services!” — Google review
#9
Essential Pest Control
“Me and my recently moved into our newly built house and we're right near a wooded area. So there would definitely be insects around. I can honestly say since we have had Essential Pest come out and do their bug…” — Google review
#10
Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport
“Victor is amazing and informative he is very timely and knowledgeable. He reaches out in advance whenever he can. He is a great asset to Truly Nolan! Thanks” — Google review
How we pick cockroach control in Columbus
We scan Google Maps for cockroach control listings in and around Columbus, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated cockroach control in Columbus?
Champion Pest & Termite Control has the highest Google rating on our Columbus list: 5.0 out of 5 from 327 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Which cockroach control in Columbus has the most reviews?
1st Response Pest Management has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,322, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these cockroach control chosen?
Only open Columbus-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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