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 rodent extermination
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Steve is a great communicator which is number one in importance with me. He has an amazing crew and they adjust their service to my needs.
We have used Effective Pest for the last few years and we have not seen any mice in our home since! The customer service is amazing, and if I ever need anything they are a phone call away with speedy service. The price is right, too!
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!
Polite, worked quickly, took care with work
Steve and his team are amazing!! We’ve used them for a while now at two different houses. We lived in town and he treated our home quarterly. Last year we moved west of town with some property and many more critters. Steve came out and treated the new home before we moved in. Then one day I found a monster of a…
Fast response time and thorough..
Steve and his crew are always on time with professional service!
Awesome service and have not had a crawling bug in my house for a long time! Always ensures dogs are protected as well.
Loveland Effective Pest Services pest control the best year round. And ame immediately when I called to get rid of yellow jacket and wasp nets!
Great job by technician. Thorough inspection outside and inside home.
Effective Pest Services has been so great to utilize! We have a severe mouse infestation several years ago and within months, we were no longer seeing any inside and at this point they have been completely eradicated from inside and we feel so much better being in our own home. I highly recommend Effective Pest Services for your pest control needs.
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…
Effective Pest have been my pest control for almost 4 years - Steve and all of the guys are great with communication & flexibility, and we’ve had no pest issues over the years! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for pest control services in NoCo!
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.
These guys do a great job! We love near a field so we have lots of mice, but these guys keep the house clear from any rodents inside. We do find dead mice in the garage but it’s worth it to keep them out!
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.
They are true to their name. Effectively dealt with my mouse problem. Would call again. Thank you!
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!
Spiders and wasps are gone and have no rodents! Friendly service!
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!!
Always dependable, courteous and EFFECTIVE!
We have used effective pest Services for years. They are timely, professional and effective. We live in the country and very seldom see any creepies or critters that don’t belong inside. Would highly recommend their services.
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…
Helpful. Friendly and yes! Effective!!!
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
Communicative and professional. Always sends a reminder notice. There is a large window timeframe that they service. but always willing to work with individuals.
Very fast and effective! Had mice and wasp and they helped get rid of both pests. Friendly service and they know what they are doing! Would recommend!!!
Christ did an excellent job at our home. He friendly, cheerful and polite. Thank you.
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!
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…
Jordon focuses on the needs of the costumer and completes the job
These guys have been taking care of pests at our residence for years. They do a fantastic job for a great price! We have had many other pest service companies come and try to earn our business but they always offer way less for more money.
Very affordable pricing and quick work at our house. Sometimes scheduling them to come can certain days or times can be difficult. I’d you are at home a lot/ flexible they are great!
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
We have used Effective Pest for 9 years and been so pleased with everything they do! Professional and get the job done.
They do good work. They are reliable and reasonably priced.
The guys were very friendly, helpful and effective in fixing our mouse problem
Very happy with the service. Always here when I need them.
Professional, personable and they do a great job ensuring I have NO unwanted pests! Thank you Steve and Team
Jordan is great and very detailed. All concerns are addressed effciently.
Best of the best! We have been using Effective Pest Control since we bought our new build last year and have had ZERO pest problems since! Jordan, our tech is always very kind & gets the job done quick. They service our home quarterly its so nice to not even have to think about it, they've got it handled! These are your pest guys!!
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.
They've done beautiful work for us after a serious mouse infestation. Personable, efficient, and very responsive. 90% reduction after one visit 100% gone within two months. Lifetime customers.
Great company. Have used them past 4 yrs. Always responsive to requests or concerns.
Jordan did a great job on both locations. Solid communication with me I appreciate the team working with me!
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. Very friendly. I've been using for over 3 years and am very pleased..
Excellent service!
Always on time for scheduled appointments. We have not had any issues with pests since we started our service.
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 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.
Outstanding service and wonderful staff has mode our journey with Effective Peat Services truly 5 stars
Jordan does a great job!
Moved into our new place and found out we had mice…. Effective pest was here that afternoon and haven’t had a problem since. That was a year ago.
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.
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…
Great service!!
Steve and his crew are great! Highly recommend the quarterly treatments that allow me to stay on top of those pesky pests!
A year ago I would have given 5 stars. They have been coming too early in the year and say they can't tell where the ants will be a problem until they show up. Then when they do show up they tell me to pay again for early services.... Previously they would come back when they did show up to the problem without…
Great service and friendly staff.
I have been a customer of Effective Pest Services for 2 years. They service my home 4 times a year. I have been so happy with their services and all of their friendly staff members. We never have any bugs, spiders or mice in our home, basement or 3 car garage. We have had ants come back twice in 2 years but as…
Love this local service. Very effective, and very easy to get in touch with!
Great efficient service!
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.
Steve and his team have been very professional and friendly. Whenever I've asked for some particular service, they have been very accommodating. And, the price is right! Tim Feia
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 Steve's company for years and they are great
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!
We have had services for a few years. Our ant problem is gone. The folks are always professional, informative and personable. They do an outstanding job. Johnson's
This company has service my house for five years. I started when Steve was doing the serving calls. They are always courteous,polite and on time. I have the plan where they service my home twice a year. They call ahead of time and the tech who services my home is T. Borges. Who always has a great smile.
The serviceman was very thorough and thoughtful
We have been very impressed with this company. Great prices and always satisfied with the service.
We used Steve's services for a little over two years for routine pest management, and were very pleased! They were responsive when we needed something in between scheduled treatments and were always professional and friendly. They did a great job of making sure that cobwebs were cleaned up as well, which is very nice. I highly recommend!
We have used Effective Pest for many years. They are efficient, punctual and treat their customers like family.
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…
They sure are EFFECTIVE! Employees are always on time and friendly. We've been a customer for several years because of their guaranteed work. Highly recommend. - Sandy Nowlin
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.
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've been very happy with Effective Pest Services. They are reliable, professional, responsive, and reasonably-priced. Highly recommended!
I’ve been using Effective Pest Services for a couple years now. Steve came out for the initial visit and captured all my concerns about spiders and treated everything accordingly. He has adjusted whenever I have new concerns. I called to ask him about the possibility of rodents in my basement. He came over the next…
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!
We just moved into a new house and hired Effective Pest right away because we heard they were great. It’s been 10 months and we’ve not had a single spider, rodent or anything else in the house! Definitely recommend them!
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…
I’ve been using Effective Pest Services for 10 years and wouldn’t use anyone else. Steve is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, always on time and he gets the job done.
I have been using Steve and his team for many years (8+/-). They have always done an amazing job! We use them on a quarterly basis which is perfect. If it is a "buggy" year they come out and do an extra treatment which they never charge us for. You cannot go wrong with Effective Pest Services. Skip the national guys and go local, you will not regret it!
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.
My family and neighbors love Steve and his crew. Always on time and do a great job. They come back during the summer to handle our wasps nests that I can’t get to. I would highly recommend using Steve as opposed to some of the other pest services. Steve doesn’t make us feel like we are just another client, He…
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.
I have an extreme fear of wasp and bees! Effective pest control has been amazing at controlling the pest that keep me from enjoying my yard. Our property backs to open space and the mice were enjoying our house. Effective pest control has been able to keep them out! I recommend effective pest every chance I get. We…
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 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…
Have used these guys for years! Love them. Do a great job. Very effective and professional.
We have used Effective Pest Services for several years now and have always been very satisfied!
Highly recommend them! We use their quarterly services for preventative maintenance. Steve personally came out the other day to help us solve an issue.
We have used Effective Pest Services for over 16 yrs and are highly impressed with their professionalism and quality of their operation. The control and effectiveness of their service is far above any other pest control company used by us. I highly recommend this 5 star company to all readers of this review.
I have been using Effective Pest Services for years and have had great results from a small company! They originally took care of an ant problem that we had and now we use them year round for all pests needs! I highly recommend them!
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!
I’ve been very happy with their service. They are very professional and I have never had an insect/rodent issues since using them. If I see hornets trying to build a nest, I can call them and they’ll come out free of charge and do an extra targeted spray. I will continue to use them.
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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 | — |
