How 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%75+5.3Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE1st Response Pest Management
Columbus, OH · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #25Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 46 bee removal services · 4.9★ from 1,322 Google reviews
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Customers hired 1st Response Pest Management for 8 kinds of job.
1st Response Pest Management for ant extermination
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We noticed tiny ants in our office today and called 1st Response. They immediately sent a technician out to do an inside service (the previous service had been just the exterior). Drew Nivens was extremely knowledgeable and thorough, crawling under furniture and into tight corners to apply the treatment. He…
Very professional and caring of property. Awesome!
Colt and Zeth both listened to my concerns, explained their proposed game plan and its execution to me in an easy to understand way. I appreciate the time they spent with me addressing our problem! Highly recommend! I have always had a good experience with this Company.
Caden is the man. But every technician that has come out has been top notch and the service desk is always very helpful great company
Jason is so professional and thorough! Totally wrecked and 1St Response and totally recommend Jason! Thank you, Jason
Prompt professional and courteous! We are very lucky to have found Bobby and 1st Response!
Workers are helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive
Professional, prompt and through
Hunter did a great job and was very personable as well.
David was amazing treating our apartment for ants. Highly recommend.
Chase did an awesome job. Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend.
Chris was very helpful and very professional. I would highly recommend his work and all of 1st Response Pest Management services.
Chris did a great job and went above and beyond to make sure all traps were done even the ones in the small attic space. Thanks Chris!!
I will never use another pest control service at my house. 1st Response has eliminated all pests from my home, and has for years.
David came in my apartment to help with an ant problem and was super efficient.
This is a wonderful company to work with. Their customer service is absolutely outstanding. They really care about their customers and make sure you are happy. Ed came out and solved where my wasp problem was coming from with a tiny little camera!
Dan, our tech was wonderful. Hope he comes back here again!
Kenneth Wilson was extremely thorough in his service. He answered questions and was very informative. The service from this company is always excellent. Kenneth and those in the past have always been very friendly. I highly recommend this company for your pest management needs.
We have had a contract with 1st Response Pest Management for two years and are very pleased with their service. In addition to our regular inspections and service, they have come out several times in response to problems that came up between these. The first time concerned carpenter bees which they came out and…
Ken has been our go to guy from first response. He always explains how he’s going to treat any pest problems we’re having and why. Ken is professional and courteous and we have been very happy with him. I recommend first response pest control to anyone who needs the services they provide.
They were very professional and also would come back and make sure the issue was resolved
David was who came out. He came out and was extremely professional and understanding.
David was wonderful and efficient! Addressed the problem and listened to my questions and concerns. Highly recommend!!
My technician was Justin and he is just wonderful. He came a few weeks ago to solve our ant problem, which he did. Then he was back for our normal service. He is kind, thoughtful and the kind of employee any company should want and keep.
Had a problem with ants, David came to inspect and fix the issue a few days ago. He was fast and thorough; now I haven't had any issues with the ants since. Great work.
David is always very kind and does his job well and quickly!
Jason was at our house in a day and helped with our ant issue right away. I'm always impressed with their ability to be flexible enough to help out even with a full schedule. Thank you Jason for being professional and competent.
We live 1st response pest management! Especially our technician Jason! He is professional and conscientious- always helpful and takes great care in servicing our home.
Bobby was prompt, courteous and professional. He answered our questions, and patiently/clearly explained his recommendations before implementing the treatments.
All went well. Bobby was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The proof of quality will become apparent in the next few weeks … hoping for no more ants!
Very professional and timely.
Love this company. Thank you Nate for coming out. They always do such great work.
It was great got in went straight to work took care of everything, I appreciate you guys
1st Response has serviced our home for at least 7 years now and we have had no insect issues in the house or our basement since we hired them (we had a centipede problem prior to hiring them). They are always very professional, polite and take care of the house and all additional structures (shed, dog house, even a…
1st Response is the best! They always answer their phones. The service techs go above and beyond each visit. If a followup treatment is requested, they come out quickly and no questions asked. We have the fortune of working with Kenneth and he is very helpful, thorough and professional every time he comes to the house.
David was wonderful to work with! He was kind and pleasant, and was very thorough! He not only sprayed around the problem areas where we had seen carpenter ants and spiders, but also sprayed around areas that could look problematic to ensure nothing else would get in. He also proactively informed me to keep our cat…
Mosley always does a good job very professional and our family dog loves him. We like to keep Mosley he the man.
David Ford,Professional Fast Knowledgeable Conscious of my grandson, he's a crawler, David wore shoe covers without me having to ask, thanks for being attentive David, you're the greatest
In my second year and continue to be satisfied with the service. Giving the full stars as their whole team makes it easy to be a customer. I often call up with a problem where I start with explaining all the things I've tried to do myself and they smile and remind me they're there to help. The team that comes out to…
David was very convivial, informative, & quick.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | 130 | $56–$124 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 120 | $56–$131 |
| Home inspection | 93 | $50–$119 |
| Rodent extermination | 87 | $79–$246 |
| Ant extermination | 71 | $58–$199 |
| Spider extermination | 58 | $60–$148 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 53 | $111–$282 |
| Cockroach extermination | 34 | $65–$182 |
