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%90+49.1Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%84+11.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCOREEssential Pest Control
Columbus, OH · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #32Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 46 bee removal services · 4.9★ from 410 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other bee removal services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.
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Customers hired Essential Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Essential Pest Control for ant extermination
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I was very impressed with how thorough the technician was. He did an excellent job!
Exceptional customer service on all levels. Knowledgeable and super friendly technicians. Easy to set up regular service and autopay. Highly recommend!
Everyone who has come to service my home has let me know in advance and asks if there is an area to be sure to look at and then they actually do that. Thank you!!
All was good.
Prompt, extremely professional service. Reasonable price for keeping ants, spiders, and mostly bees at bay at my home. Always available to communicate. Thank you!
Brendon serviced my home on 5/13/26. He knocked on the door to let me know he was there and what he was going to. He was very professional and courteous. He took care of some bees that keep trying to live in our mailbox 😂. He also came inside and spayed for ants I. The kitchen. Very happy with the service and…
Great ongoing service!
Prompt, asked where we were having bug issues, made sure to cover everything, friendly
Excellent customer service and through pest control.
Applicator was polite and friendly. We figured out that someone was texting a landline, hence I did not get texts about this visit until 20 min before. Also, calling the landline the night before and having it come up SPAM instead of a business, is not helpful. Also I would like more notice than I have been getting,…
Tech did good job for insects however we have evidence of rodents on outside porch furniture. Need solution to this problem
Service techs are so considerate and polite Pest problems significantly diminished
Very professional, awesome communication throughout, all bugs were eliminated.
Colleagues are always polite, conscientious, and attentive to any requests. Zach was our tech and was extremely helpful and did a great job prepping our property for Spring.
Professional, polite and friendly. A very timely response was very much appreciated
This was our first service for ant, spider and stink bug prevention. Zach, our service tech, was punctual and his service was performed professionally.
The gentleman that came out was polite, and he explained what he would be doing. It was clear when he would be here and he showed up right on time. I would definitely recommend Essential Pest!
Essential Pest Control promptly arranged service to our private residence. Zach -- the service technician -- was courteous and shared knowledge with the homeowner. Would have earned the fifth star if he had his full set of tools to combat mice. When I scheduled the service, we discussed mice as the main pest to…
Very professional and responsive for today's application. Would highly recommend
Essential Pest Control is a great company with which to do business. Brendon is our normal Technician and he is great! This service was done by Zach who was just as professional and friendly. Essential Pest Control comes highly recommended!
Price
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Spider extermination | 71 | $60–$148 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 57 | $111–$282 |
| Ant extermination | 47 | $58–$199 |
| Rodent extermination | 36 | $79–$246 |
| Flea & mite extermination | 19 | $85–$323 |
| Cockroach extermination | 13 | $65–$182 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 11 | $56–$131 |
| General pest inspection | 9 | $56–$124 |
