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 home inspection
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Very personable technician. Answered our questions. Good service.
Have used them for years. Always been great service. First time with Cody as our technician. Great job and asset for the company.
Bobby is always informative and very professional. Bobby is an awesome representative of 1st Response!
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
David F. Stopped by and was very polite and professional. Wonderful service.
On time and did excellent job. Answered all my questions.
Your service person was prompt and answered any and all questions I asked.
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!!!
Awesome and easy inspection. Thank you so much David, made it very easy
David! Great job. Thank you for the follow up.
I am not satisfied wit the results being done at my mother's house. I have being paying for months for this service and I am yet to see any change in the service provided. I should be able to see being results by now and the problem seems to coming from the same area that I was told should be resolved during the first 3 months of treatment.
David did an amazing inspecting my home and treating. Highly recommend
The technician was pleasant, informative and knowledgeable.
David did an amazing job. He was very informative on the questions I had for him.
David was very friendly and personal while doing the inspection
David does wonders and very informative on everything he does
Free home inspection. Great service and shared information.
David was very polite, respectful and friendly.
David came in for the pest control checkup and got in and out quick. I appreciate him.
Chris was polite & very professional. He checked all the stations in the basement, then the 2 in our garage, & then all those outside. He did a complete inspection. Thanks Chris
Chase was at my home on 5/19 to inspect a bee issue we had been experiencing. During a brief inspection, it was determined that the bees are honey bees. Due to this, 1stResponse was unable to assist, and we were instead provided with contact informaton for a local Bee Keeper Assoc. Thank you, Chase, for your recommendations and guidance.
Top notch enterprise! They are on time and efficient. We are so glad we arranged to have them take care our insect issues! Chris is very pleasant and extremely efficient. He performed all the services diligently .
Had my spring application done by Colt. On time, did everything we asked for. In and out with a job well done. I recommend 1st Response anytime some asks about pest control.
Colt checked everything and shared the in with me so I was comfortable with what he did and he found regarding my place.
Daniel did a great job and talked with me about the service, explaining where he found issues and taking great care to make sure my kids were safe. Thank you so much!!
Jason Ivanski was so friendly and helpful. He reaffirmed what would be happening with our services going forward. In addition, he helped us know that we could call back & get help any time a problem with critters reoccurs. Very happy with them!
Chris was great. Very pleasant and personable.
Hunter was prompt and extremely professional. We were impressed with his overall attentiveness and knowledgeability. While on site, he’s scheduled a two week follow up appointment to monitor progress. He is a true asset to 1st Response and we are hopeful that the treatments are successful to control our issues.…
Very professional and polite. Would recommend to anyone needing their services.
Very Friendly and notified me before performing the service.
They did everything that i asked for and more. Really appreciate the effort put forth making me feel comfortable!
Thank you for taking care of my request,greatly appreciated
This company is like a fine wine, they get better with age. Thanks for through service.
Chase was great! Thorough inspection and treatment. 1st Response has the best service - always personable and reliable. Thank you Chase!
Chase was great, very pleasant, on time, thorough, explained what he was doing and the results. Best pest control experience in years (with other companies). He’s a keeper.
Bobby was very professional. He quickly identified the problem and the plan to correct it. I am pleased.
Very informative and helpful
I appreciated the time he took to explain what he was going to do - and he explained the short term and long term effects. I was very satisfied.
Bobby was awesome. Answered all of my questions
Chase was great - thorough, courteous, and very helpful! We really felt like he took his time to answer our questions and make sure everything was taken care of well!
Hunter was great! Super thorough and informative! Highly recommend.
David was amazing
Professional and prompt
This is a very professional company. They listen and respond quickly and with knowledge. I rely on them to do what is best for my property. I have used this company for over 16 years. They are always consistently excellent! The technician, Colt, was excellent in his work, very thorough and knowledgable. He went…
1st Response is a great company! I have used them for years! Kenneth is a wonderful service technician and always goes above and beyond to make sure everything is taken care of plus some! Thank you!
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…
Bobby was great, very professional and personable. He explained services well and listened to my concerns.
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.
The pest control guy David was very nice and professional and took care of our gnat problem in a good way definitely owe him and was patient with me as I cleaned the sink. You guys are amazing keep up the great work!
David was very helpful
Jason rules!
David came in today to do a follow up and was very informative and helpful.
Love them they get rid of everything!! I get the same dude everytime he’s really nice and understanding, if y’all ever need them call and ask for David he’s the best !!
David was very professional and helpful to see if there was a mouse in our garage. It was a pleasure to see him.
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 was great help! He came as soon as I called and talked me through the whole process! Super helpful and nice! Thank you again, David!!
Nate was very professional and explained exactly what he was doing!
David was nice and very knowledgeable
Bobby was prompt, courteous and professional. He answered our questions, and patiently/clearly explained his recommendations before implementing the treatments.
Price
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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
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 |
