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 spider extermination
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Have used them for years. Always been great service. First time with Cody as our technician. Great job and asset for the company.
Cody was awesome, he was very thorough and knowledgeable about what needed done at our property! Grateful he came out even in the poor weather!
Cody was great listener and addressed all home concerns.
Very professional and caring of property. Awesome!
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!!!
David went above and beyond my expectations. He was fast, friendly, and professional. I had a potato bug issue and I have yet to see any bugs since then. Thanks!
David was great and was super fast!
i’ve had david come out twice now, my apartment over sees the water grassy area so i’m at more risk for bugs, he goes above and beyond to spray every inch of my house like i was the one doing it, even the front and back patio door and windows to insure both sides are protected from the bugs getting in. as a mother i…
David did an amazing job. He was very informative on the questions I had for him.
Professional, prompt and through
Hunter did a great job and was very personable as well.
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.
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 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!!
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!
I will never use another pest control service at my house. 1st Response has eliminated all pests from my home, and has for years.
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…
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!
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!
Dan, our tech was wonderful. Hope he comes back here again!
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…
Ed did a great job, was very informative and helpful. Definitely recommend!
Always there for us. Would completely recommend.
David was who came out. He came out and was extremely professional and understanding.
I've been a customer of 1st Response Pest Management company for years and have been extremely happy with them. Every encounter is pleasant, they care and their associates are very knowledgeable and polite. I live in the country surrounded by farm fields so you can imagine the rodents, spiders, etc. that I would…
Nate was very professional and explained exactly what he was doing!
David is always very kind and does his job well and quickly!
Ed was very professional, kind, patient and detailed when explaning the service. He even provided advise to protect my pups from being exposed to the treatment. I am very happy with the service, and will definitely recommend 1st Response to my family and friends.
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.
David is a beast!
Ed from 1st Response was great! He explained everything about the service program that we signed up for including all of the safety information about the products being used. I felt reassured that my pets would be safe and our home would be protected. I would highly recommend 1st Response to everyone!
Very professional and timely.
David was awesome and always is! Thorough and we need have issues after.
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…
Had another service completed this Saturday. Once more I’m satisfied. The tech that came out, unfortunately I didn’t get his name, it was the guy with long hair and athletically built. He did amazing work with attention to details. He came prepared to service inside of my home with plastic shoe covers. I truly…
David has helped twice, both times when the weather starts to warm up with small ants and big spiders coming around. He helps us understand why ants and spiders would enjoy the indoors and how to prevent them. He was respectful of the home, putting covers on his boots. He is conscientious of any animals in the home…
David, sherry and first response in general are an absolute pleasure to work with. no matter the situation they are prompt, on time, and try their best to accommodate all of our requests and needs no matter the situation. We are always satisfied no matter what we hire them to treat. if you're looking for a…
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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 |
