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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Best cockroach control in Columbus for flea & mite 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).$246
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$150–$371
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.99%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.1,437
1Essential Pest Control logoEssential Pest Control★ 5.00 on this job19 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 96Stars 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.96
21st Response Pest Management logo1st Response Pest Management★ 4.95 on this job19 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall 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
3Green Shield Pest Pros logoGreen Shield Pest Pros★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 89Stars 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.89
4Scherzinger Pest Control logoScherzinger Pest Control★ 4.90 on this job10 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.90★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 86Stars 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.86
5Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport logoTruly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $100–120How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 85Stars 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.85

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite 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 flea & mite 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
SusanLocal Guide · 13 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 3 months ago★★★★★
1st Response Pest Management logo1st Response Pest Management

We have pest services performed quarterly. Jason was the technician this July. Jason is always professional and extremely knowledgeable. Excellent work and trusted service. He has REALLY helped with a rodent issue. Another very good job and a trusted professional!!!

Paid $180–200Great priceGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
LisaLocal Guide · 199 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 4 months ago★★★★★
Essential Pest Control logoEssential Pest Control

Exceptional customer service on all levels. Knowledgeable and super friendly technicians. Easy to set up regular service and autopay. Highly recommend!

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Jill4 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Green Shield Pest Pros logoGreen Shield Pest Pros

Thank you so much for your kind customer service and knowledge of removal of pests. Will certainly use again!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceFlea & mite extermination
LaTonia10 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Essential Pest Control logoEssential Pest Control

Essentials Pest Control is a small business with a huge commitment to providing excellent and professional services. Today Vince was very professional, listened to my concerns and effectively addressed them. Thanks again Vince for your professionalism and service.

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Michael2 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 5 months ago★★★★★
Essential Pest Control logoEssential Pest Control

Brendon serviced my home on 5/13/26. He knocked on the door to let me know he was there and what he was going to. He was very professional and courteous. He took care of some bees that keep trying to live in our mailbox 😂. He also came inside and spayed for ants I. The kitchen. Very happy with the service and…

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite 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 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.