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%94+51.3Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCOREEffective Pest Services
Fort Collins, CO · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #26Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 53 rodent control · 4.9★ from 455 Google reviews
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Effective Pest Services for general pest inspection
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Always works around my schedule. Super nice!!
We have used Effective Pest and Steve since 2014. They are always professional, great at communicating and we never have any trouble with pests. Highly recommended!
Effective Pest Services is the BEST pest company I’ve ever had! They are knowledgeable, reliable, friendly, and on schedule. They come every 3 months and I never have to worry about spiders, rodents, or critters in my home. I highly recommend them!
We have used this exterminator since we moved in six years ago. They come out several times a year and we have never had a problem with insects or rodents. The servicemen have always been polite and friendly. I would highly recommend this company.
Polite, worked quickly, took care with work
Always give notification for when they’re coming. Nice, courteous, thorough
This company does a great job of keeping the bugs away. Always accommodating to our needs. Friendly technicians.
Our company has used Effective Pest Control for over 5 years for multiple locations. They have been able to keep us pest free since the first visit. I would highly recommend Steve and his crew! Appreciate the personal call from Steve for notification of upcoming service dates. Everyone we have worked with has been…
Always friendly and helpful with different pests.
We have been using this service for years. We leave for winter and when we return in the spring,there is no dropping or cobwebs in the kitchen and bath areas.
Steve and team are great and affordable
We have relied on Effective Pest Services for over a decade. Steve and his crew are always polite and very thorough. We recommend Effective Pest Services for control and mitigation services.
I've been using EffectivePest for 5 years, Steve and his staff are highly professional. Any time I've had issues, I make call and I get quick results. I really like their summer and fall inspections looking for and getting rid of wasp and hornet nests. I was impressed when Steve walked my yard this time looking for…
Always calls ahead! Checks in each time and reports what they did! If needed between schedule, they are responsive. Economical and pleasant to work with. They use ecological friendly products. Give them a call.
The whole company is personable and the price is reasonable. They give you personal service without all the ‘Corporate Structuring’ jargon that so many companies are currently using. Since they started treating our home, the difference is amazing! My husband use to treat our house with the standard product you…
These guys are second to none!!! Been using their services for years at multiple houses!! Jordan is the man!
We've used Effective Pest Control for years. Jordan has been here multiple times and always does a great job and is very friendly. Thanks for the great service!!
Jordan is great we have had great service.
Always dependable, courteous and EFFECTIVE!
Great service at a fair price, and very nice to deal with
Have always done a great job!!
I have a phobia of rodents, and, six years ago, I called Steve at Effective Pest Services in hysterics because of a mice issue. Steve was kind enough to come immediately and promised I'd never have another mouse in my house. And I haven't. His crew is prompt and professional, and they also keep the ants and other…
We use Effective Pest Services on a quarterly basis and have for 5 years now. We have not had any bug or rodent issues inside or house or garage in that time. Jordan has been taking care of us for quite some time and he is AWESOME!!!! I highly recommend Effective Pest Services
They always do a good job and arrive on time.
Great pest control service! Always professional & listen to our concerns. HIGHLY recommend!
very pleased with anything they do for me
I’ve been a customer of Effective Pest for about 10 years. During that time, their service, has been consistently of high quality, and affordable. I’m notified by text the day before a service is scheduled. They will also come outside of the regular schedule if I find a problem (wasp nests!) A detailed invoice is…
Communicative and professional. Always sends a reminder notice. There is a large window timeframe that they service. but always willing to work with individuals.
We’ve been using Effective Pest Services for the past few years, and they’ve been excellent every step of the way. They’re always professional, reliable, and quick to address any concerns or special requests we’ve had. It’s great knowing our home is protected by a company that truly cares about its customers and…
We have used Effective Pest Control for over 12 years. I trust them to treat any pests effectively AND safely. Over the years we have had several types of pests that needed to be treated and they handled it quickly and safely. They are extremely careful with the treatments they use, especially making sure there…
So far we’ve loved Effective Pests! We haven’t been using them very long, yet, but have always appreciated how helpful, knowledgeable, and respectful they are!
They are always very friendly and helpful. Service works great and they will come out when called if something comes up like wasps appearing again.
We have used Effective Pest Services for 7 years now and have always been happy with their services. Great communication before, during and after treatment. The couple of times that we had questions in between treatments were met with prompt and helpful responses.
Steve and his team have been keeping our home free of insects, spiders and rodents for years. They do a great job and they always let us know the day before they are coming. We have them come out 4 times a year and we really appreciate that they have always been happy to come back between visits if we have a…
Jordan went above and beyond to get out to us despite the construction around our home. Effective Pest is reliable and everyone I spoken to there has been friendly and professional.
Great pest control company! Their treatments have been very effective, and we’ve noticed a big difference. The technicians are always friendly, professional, and thorough. They show up on time and are a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend
They do good work. They are reliable and reasonably priced.
The guys are great- very responsive and knowledgeable!
They are friendly and punctual! They communicate well too.
Always very nice guys thar come out and spray!
I am very happy with their services. Everything is always on time and professionally done. And the best part, no issues with bugs or pests of any kind since they took over.
Jordan was very friendly and completed the task quickly and efficiently!
Professional, personable and they do a great job ensuring I have NO unwanted pests! Thank you Steve and Team
We have used this company since we built this house over 8 years ago and have always been satisfied. Regular service is always prompt and courteous, and on our one or two special needs they have resolved the issues in less than 24 hours each time. Very happy with both the service and the staff. Five star all the way!
Always on time and very professional
Our back deck overlooking a lake had spider problems. They're gone now and we enjoy our deck so much more. Thanks EFP! You do a great job!
Great communication and very easy to schedule and work with. Services are prompt and have been effective.
Excellent customer service, thorough, and professional. We have used this company for years and have always been very satisfied!
I have used Effective Pests for many years. I use them in my commercial property as well. They are the best! They are always here when they say they’ll be here and my house is bug free!
Effective Pest Control is amazing! They listen to your wants and needs when it comes to pest control. If there are any pests between their service times they are quick to come and take care of it. I live behind a field so we get spiders, mice, wasps and voles. Steve takes care of it all!
Appreciate that they send a text the day before they show up. Since we started using their services. There have been know issues with any pests.
These guys are great, always show , very professional and love the fact that on my appointments I don’t have to be home. They come do a good job and I don’t have a bug problem between visits.
Great service and when asked, can show up next day for service! Highly recommend!
Reliable, thorough, no pests since service started couple years ago
Reliable, arrives on time, communicates when issues are discovered.
Effective Pest Control is the only company I’ve worked with who have helped my bug issue. A few summers ago, my house was covered in box elders and we couldn’t even be on our patio. Their first application knocked them out and we’ve kept them under control with quarterly treatments. We are able to enjoy our…
They are so respectful of your property. Taking care of the unwanted insects.
The team at Effective Pest Services is great -- they are always on time and always respond quickly to requests. Happy that I selected them 3 years ago to help with pest control! And again they come out and take care of our visitors:-) - thanks guys June 2026
Great service all around and flexible with our crazy schedule. Been using for over 5 years and no issues with them at all. Highly recommend!
Excellent service! Very professional! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs help with pests and insects!
Nice owner and employees. They do a great job.
Jordan has been our pest control guy now for a while. He always been really helpful in getting the bugs, mice, and wasps under control. He’s efficient when he comes in and goes the extra mile to explain why certain things are happening and what can help to stop it.
Jordan is awesome. Super knowledgeable and informative. Been using them for over a year now to knock keep the bugs out and control the mice within my chicken coops and around my house. Ever since they have been doing the pest control we have very little bugs in the house and the mice population has significantly decreased with in my chicken coops.
Super friendly and efficient!! We’ve been using Effective pest control for 5 years now and they’ve always done a great job!
Always top notch service. Friendly personnel and highly recommend
Great company! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Always on time, easy scheduling appointments.
Very friendly and courteous reps. The technicians always do a great job in the yard. If there’s ever a problem, they have great follow up. I would highly recommend.
Wonderful Company. Always right on time and keeps our house pest free 33
Effective Pest Control has been stellar. Steve keeps track of scheduling and ensures we get our quarterly service. Jordan Carroll one of the techs is great to work with and has tremendous knowledge. He educates me on what he is doing and why. Jordan listens to concerns and creates solutions. We have seen a drastic…
Always great customer service. Highly recommend these guys!
I’ve been using this company for over a year and have always had a wonderful experience. Jordan has been very kind and professional every time he comes out. I never have to deal with bugs in my home so effective is the perfect word to describe their company!
These guys and gals are great and service is second to none.
Steve and his crew are great! Highly recommend the quarterly treatments that allow me to stay on top of those pesky pests!
I couldn't be more pleased with the service I received from Effective Pest Control! From the moment I called to schedule an appointment, their team was professional, courteous, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my concerns and provided a clear explanation of the treatment process and…
Always friendly and efficient.
Every time they come they are professional and will answer any questions you have. We are very satisfied with their work and haven’t had any issues.
Daniel is a fantastic technician, very thorough and knowledgeable. He answers all my questions and provides great customer service.
Very professional job of pest control. Have been using Effective Pest services for ten years and have never had a pest problem.
After trying many insect removal and prevention companies- I have NEVER been as pleased with my service as I am with effective pest service! They are always on time to the appointment, very kind and respect our home. Every visit we discuss any new concerns or problem areas. They go above and beyond in placing spider…
I have been using Effective Pest Services for the past 4 years for quarterly pest control services and could not be happier. They are polite and professional. They always show up on time and update me on any issues they discover. Highly recommend.
They are friendly and efficient and on time and the price is great, but I specifically asked the guy who came today not to spray ANYWHERE near my garden beds or planters. He said ok and then went on to spray two inches away from all of my vegetables that I've been trying to grow for months. Now they are contaminated…
We have used Steve Arnolds' Effective Pesrt Services for the past 5 years. They will service both inside and outside of your home at your discretion and on your schedule. We have literally been insect free inside of our house since contracting with Effective Pest Services and if pests show up outside (or inside0…
We have used effective pest control for three years and I.have been very impressed with their service and results. I have recommended them to neighbors and friends and will continue to do so.
Steven Arnold, owner of Effective Pest, has been keeping the bugs away from our property since 2015. He and his staff are courteous, thorough, and careful - and their service has been truly been effective. When I have an issue, Steve always picks up the phone and comes over personally when required. They are less…
Excellent service, very responsive and always friendly!
The serviceman was very thorough and thoughtful
We have been very impressed with this company. Great prices and always satisfied with the service.
Effective Pest Services really takes the time to find out what/where any problems exist. It's obvious they really care about the level of quality of the service they provide. They stand by the quality of their work and are always willing to come by between services to address any new issues as well. I highly recommend them.
Semi annual inspections and spraying are done along with leaving spider traps, by polite and knowledgeable technicians. They always with a call beforehand to be sure it is a convenient time for us. I would recommend their services.
We have used Effective Pest Services for the last 7 years. They do not disappoint with their professional and knowledgeable service. They helped us eliminate a Vole problem in our front and side yards and never have we had a problem with all pests in our exterior, garage and lower unfinished spaces. We continue…
Steve and his team members always arrived in the time window given and gave reminders with updates on our property. The company is trustworthy and prices are reasonable. If the problem wasn’t taken care of the first time (aka wasps) they came out for a second spray with no problem. I highly recommend this company to…
We have been using this company for about 4+ years and have found then to be very reliable, friendly and responsive. We have had to call them a couple of times to come and take care of some bees and wasps. They were here the same day to take care of the problem.
Steve is always very professional, thorough, and easy to work with. His pricing is very competitive as well. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for pest control services in Northern Colorado. Great local company.
I have had Effective Pest Services since I moved in to my home in 2015. I have never seen an insect inside my home unless I accidentally let it in. I trust Steve and his team 100% to take care of my home, and I never have to think about it. I get people coming by all the time to try and get me to switch, and I…
Great to work with
Always on time and very informative. Easy to work with and very personable.
We have used Effective Pest for 5 years. They are always thorough and we have been bug free the entire time. One time we had ants and when we called, the came right out at eliminated them without extra cost. We had voles bad in our back yard, and they completely eliminated them. I called a couple of times when I…
We have been using Effective pest’s services over the past 6 years and have been very happy with the services. And they have been offering services at the same low rate to us over all these years!
They have been very responsive and willing to come in between regularly scheduled services if necessary.
I have used this company since 2015. They are a great company to work with, and will highly recommend to anyone looking for pest control! They are amazing!
We have used Effective Pest for a long time for our home and business. I recommend Steve and his team.
Steve and his team are wonderful. We have been customers for years and always been happy with the service. They keep our home bug free. And are very professional and friendly. I highly recommend Effective Pest Control!!
These guys live up to their name. We had a major mouse infestation in our house in Old Town Longmont. I set traps wherever there were droppings and the mice just kept coming. At one point it got so bad that we triple wrapped everything in our pantry that wasn't in a jar or can. A neighbor recommended Effective.…
I would rate this business as a 5-star (whatever is the highest, best rating one can give). The owner is a caring professional who is also friendly, hardworking, and easy to work with. His staff is caring, professional, and happy.
No more spiders or ants in the basement or around the house/bedding area.
Effective Pest has the best customer service, responsiveness if needed outside regular service to mitigate a problem and extraordinary professionalism
We are most impressed by the prompt and friendly "extra" service we receive beyond the quarterly high-quality inspection/service. Our "special events" have included service calls for wasps, removal of a large hornet nest, and multiple responses to vole invasions. We are extremely happy with Effective Pest…
Effective Pest has always been prompt and calls before they come to spray. They wear protection coverings on their feet to keep house clean. We use them monthly for the past 5 years and love them. If a wasp nest shows up in between our next month time we call them and they show up and take care of the problem. I highly recommend them. Carl
These guys are awesome. They knocked my door 6 years ago and I have been using them since. Professional and responsive.
Very courteous and efficient. We have quarterly service. They also come promptly if we have a problem. All spiders are gone!
Effective Pest Services has cared for our property for 7 years. We’ve had many opportunities to switch services, but Steve and his employees have done such a good job that there is no point in switching. Our property backs up to an open space so the challenges of keeping the rodent population away from our…
We are very pleased with Steve Arnold and Effective Pest Services and have used their excellent care for a number of years. They are very responsive to our household and property needs, very prompt, very personable, and very dependable.
I have used the quarterly service with Effective Pest Services since I moved into my house 8 years ago. Steve and his staff are alway professional, prompt, efficient and obviously do a great job as I have never had an issue with bugs or rodents. I would highly recommend them for maintaining a bug free, rodent free home ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Effective Pest has been taking care of my critter-issues for over 10 years. They are always courteous and explain what they’ve treated as well as being on time for appointments. I would highly recommend their services.
Steve and his crew are wonderful! Highly knowledgeable, personable and ethical. We experienced a mouse issue and Steve was every bit as concerned as I was that we get them OUTTA our house! And they are! If we think we see signs, I text and he’s here the same day. I highly recommend them and will never use anyone else.
We've been using Effective Pest Services for over a year. There are plenty of competing businesses in the area but you'll be hard-pressed to find one that is so responsive and professional at a good price.
We have used Effective Pest Services for 7 years now and what I appreciate most is their responsiveness to any issues we may have between our scheduled quarterly treatments. Quick to help without the hassle or added expense. This is a great value.
Effective Pest Services has done our routine pest inspection and elimination for over three years. They are efficient and cost effective. Their cost for four service calls per year is less then than a one time visit by brand name companies. Plus, they will come back for free if the problem persists - which has…
Very good timely service
I can only say good things, reliable, efficient and I have never had a problem with pest in the house. Effective Pest technicians are thorough and I have been using there service for almost ten years, that says a lot.
I have been using Effective Pest for 7 or 8 years and can only say positive things about them. Always there every 3 months, they call ahead to tell us when they will come go over and go above what I have expected from experiences with other pest control companies. I Have referred them to many neighbors who all feel as positive about them as I do
Steve and his crew are amazing! They do a fantastic job of keeping little critters outside and not in or near our home. We enjoy no bugs all year round with his service. He takes care of wasps all the time. Once we have a new problem he comes quickly to resolve the issue. I highly recommend him!
We have used Effective Pest Services for years and they are great! It is a cost effective solution and the staff are polite, professional and always arrive on time. We’ve come to know the owner, Steve Arnold, and he is very helpful. I would recommend Effective Pest Services to anyone.
The guys with Effective Pest Services are always friendly, professional and very thorough. They always let me know when they’ll be at my home for service. I highly recommend them for pest control services!
Effective pest service is quality and professionalism. Always on time and they do a complete job at getting rid of all my insect and pest needs. I would recommend effective pest service to anybody.
Effective Pest Services are always on time, flexible with scheduling and with payments, very thorough with going through my home to make sure that appropriate application of pest/bug repellent has been allocated. I have texted them with questions and issues that they are quick to respond and happy to help. They came…
We’ve been using Effective Pest Services for a couple years now. Steve texts us to let us know he will be out to spray in the following couple days. Always shows up, and because of their processes, we never have rodents or spiders in the house. We were referred by family to him, and have referred our neighbors as well. Huge fans of what he does for us!
We have used Steve and his team for many years now. We initially had issues with ants and spiders but now haven't had problems in years. Steve is always very responsive when we have trouble with bees in the summer or any other issue that pops up. I recommend him to all of our neighbors and friends!
Steve is the best! We’ve used his services for over 6 years and would r use anyone else. He is super responsive. I’ve had him come out in addition to our normal quarterly service for additional pest control. He or one of his guys is out to my house immediately and taking care of the problem. Highly recommend this small family business.
Tanner Fleming was our technician. He was excellent. So personable, informative, and worked so carefully and thoroughly. I would recommend this business to anyone and all the technicians are wonderful but Tanner was especially one of the best. Judie Bevacqua
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent extermination | 178 | $103–$323 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 160 | $81–$186 |
| General pest inspection | 150 | $53–$116 |
| Spider extermination | 139 | $81–$144 |
| Ant extermination | 102 | $86–$167 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 83 | $63–$128 |
| Home inspection | 65 | $56–$156 |
| Bee extermination | 37 | — |
