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%89+48.5Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCOREGo-Forth Pest Control
Richmond, VA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #43Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 73 rodent control · 4.9★ from 1,908 Google reviews
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Customers hired Go-Forth Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Go-Forth Pest Control for hornet & wasp extermination
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Short live…… soooooo. FYI . So if you like the tech you can $5 extra to get that tech every time. Now…. I can only get a 3 hr window for an appointment . So if you don’t get the same person you have to walk around to make sure they do what you need . Very irritating… August I ask the tech do you what you are…
Everything was great. The technician was very responsive.
Service is always prompt and efficient. Techs are friendly and knowledgeable, would recommend to anyone.
Darian is the man as far as im concerned. You can tell he really cares about his job and his customers.
The technician was friendly, knowledgeable, and arrived in his texted notification time.
Romario did a great job. Very respectful and focused on the service. Very Responsive to my request .
Robert was absolutely excellent. He educated me on what to expect this season, was kind, courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. I enjoyed our quick chat! He was fast and super efficient and even showed the pup some love before he got to work.
They have the nicest service techs who go above and beyond to make sure all needs are met.
Jayden was knowledgeable & provided friendly customer service. Thankful for the speedy turn around and the fact they will follow up to make sure everything is okay.
Brandon was very informational. Highly recommend him as your tech. I appreciate the honesty and openness about changing plan to save money during off season
Great job. Friendly and efficient
Rahkeem was amazing. He was very polite and professional. He did such a wonderful job.
Very thorough and informative
Most thorough pest inspection and service that I have had. Matthew left us cared for, thoroughly informed and educated. I pat myself on the back-good call on my part. 🕺🏻
Very professional
The technician from Go Forth was I-Allah. The pest control service was "top notch". He explained everything to me and he was totally professional. He knows pest control and I appreciate everything. I-Allah is truly a pest control expert. Thanks for everything!!! I hope that you are next in line for a promotion!
Great service , very knowledgeable. Going to keep coming back until the job is done perfectly.
Brandon was excellent. Arrived the day I called, called ahead, was very polite and well informed. Followed any requests I had and I am very happy with my first service. Nicole was amazing in the phone setting up my service as well. Thanks and will recommend.
Mathew provided prompt, thorough service. Great communication! I was going to give 4 stars because there was one very small wasp nest left in the corner on my front porch. I called and they scheduled another appointment to come out right away. I’m very pleased with how prompt this company is!
So thankful for the service I received! I was terrified of the Yellowjackets living in my window sill- but karen came out like Lara Croft and took care of them! 10/10 recommended - EDIT -just an update- my debit card expired before one of my monthly sprays and they sent me to collections over one payment. (No…
Brandon did a great job treating our house for hornets as well as all other flying and crawling insects. Thanks!
Very nice person sprayed my yard and house today. Very nice and very efficient. This young man knows what he is doing Thank you for doing our yard and house today and explaining what you did
Very Friendly and informative.
Updated review - Wow. Now that this smoke has settled, I've been dealing liars. Not only was I charged for 8 months of 1 1/2 services but they refused to refund me. Actually, they did refund me but charged my account again right afterwards. Please be prepared for further legal action and a response from the BBB.…
Isaac wqs great he was very knowledgeable. He was able to answer every question I asked. He also gave reassurance and was easy to communicate my issues to. Give this man a raise his customer service is Top of the line! Thank you Isaac!
Great customer service. Very respectful and polite.
Brandon did a great job
I contacted the company for the first time re: an issue with yellow jackets and they offered to send someone that very day. I had to schedule the appointment for the following day and Matthew called when he was on his way, showed up on time and explained everything he was going to do. As a result of the company's…
Definitely know his stuff and great personality
Jaylen was very knowledgeable and thorough, going out of his way to ensure our home is pest-free. Thank you Jaylen!
Amazing. Took care of the primary issues and told me of another that I was unaware of
Matthew did a fantastic job treating our home.
The service was great and as expected, was given a full run down of what was done and even got a inspection for termites. Will recommend to anyone who needs immediate pest control problems
Woker was outstanding, in very courteous.
Very Knowledgeable and Helpful!!
Today was my first visit from GoForth. Matthew was my tech. He was very knowledgable and professional. After he finished with everything he explained to me in layman’s terms everything he had done and suggested what we should do about another problem I had. I will definitely recommend them. Thank you so much.
Darian was very knowledgeable and thorough. He completely attacked the hornets and wasps nests growing around my home.
There was a hornet infestation on my property and your exterminator came out and got the job done!!! Thank You for your service “Go Forth”....♥️
I-Allah came and quickly took care of established wasp nests for us, also took the time to explain what to look for and expect this season, and was very friendly. Appreciate the quality service!
On time, polite, courteous, and respectful in all property as usual. We appreciate you, Jaylen!
On time, efficient, explained everything well.
Go-Forth Pest Control is my go to. I renewed my service for this year. Isaac serviced and was very professional and caring. I'm glad to be back!
Was extremely thorough and very knowledgeable
They went above and beyond! Wonderful service.
Excellent and very knowledgeable and punctual
The technician was wonderful!!
I have used this pest control service for a couple of years now. Quarterly service that is. They always check with me a couple of days before arriving, asking if there are any particular issues with which to deal. They knock on the door upon arrival, then do their thing. Most importantly, their service is…
Go forth has done a great job on my home. My usual guy, always does a great job and goes out of his way to help me. Awesome service!
Nick was very friendly and professional
The tech,Darian, was awesome. Friendly, courteous and explained what he was doing, listened to our issues and then double checked the basement! Did an amazing job!!!
Very professional service!
Jaylen showed up on time. He did all the work in a timely and thorough manner and without disturbing me.
Fast and friendly service. The techs are always nice and prompt. I love the text reminders too!
I have had nothing but stellar experiences with GoForth! From the first time I called and spoke with Britney, she was so nice and so helpful. Answered every question I had, even when they were kinda dumb. Nick came out today and sprayed our house and he was SO nice! He was thorough, explained what he did and offered…
After requesting a quote for yellow jacket removal, I found Go Forth to be the best fit for my price point. “Jaylen” was very helpful and exceeded my expectations by clearing webs and treating mosquitoes. Neither of which were expected. He provided great customer service and will be used again in the future.
Fantastic service! I-Allah Miller came out and went the extra mile helping find more yellowjackets than we originally thought. Price was a little steep for me, but the fantastic service made it worth it.
His communication was amazing , very fast and got around the whole house excellently. Very nice as well! Appointment went very smooth thanks to Matthew! 5/5
Technicians are always friendly, prompt and efficient. Handle any issues quickly and provide advice on anyone pest related.
The best!!!
Matthew was our technician. He was very thorough and expecting my entire home all four floors and he was able to see a wasp nest and it removed that he was able to recommend a service that was going to work for us. He was also able to on the first service call. He basically blowed out all the dander and and waste…
Very respectful and thorough, thanks!
The company and Nick were awesome! They responded to a large and aggressive Bald Faced Hornet nest within a few hours even though we were brand new customers. Everyone we spoke to were super communicative, knowledgeable and kind. We really appreciate the professional service we received from Go Forth Pest control…
Nick and Jaylen were super helpful and consummate professionals. Thank you to both for doing their very best in servicing our home!
Technician was prompt and extremely thorough in treatment throughout inside and outside of home. Made recommendations and addressed all my concerns. Very friendly and respectful. Highly recommend.
Simply the best. Our technician was thorough, professional, and knew what he was talking about. Worth every penny!
Baylor did a very thorough inspection abd service of our home. He was very knowledgeable, kind, and professional!!! We look forward to working with him and Go-Forth again!!!
Great service, a good value for the money. Very nice employees.
Technician was polite, courteous, and thorough
Go Forth has been the answer to our home pest and rodent problems. I was spending too much time and money and getting inconsistent results doing it myself. It is more affordable for me to use Go Forth and my favorite part is they do not charge for follow up visits outside scheduled treatments for ongoing issues.
I have been a happy customer since they came in the Richmond area. Kierston Jones came out today. He is new so it was his first time coming out. Very nice guy and professional. Go-Forth has another good employee. I liked the guy! I strongly recommend this company! They have always been fair and if I have an issue they fix it.
Value priced. Non-invasive with their services. Always follow up their service with an informative text.
Ethan was courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. He was thorough and did a great job!
Crosby was communicative and updated me every step of the way. On time, thorough, and professional.
Juanita, our technician was very knowledgeable and professional and passionate about helping folks with their pest concerns. We really appreciated her help.
Fantastic service! I highly recommend the services they provide. The technician was at my home promptly at the appointment time and was great about communicating with me regarding what her activities would be. She took extra care with my dog and areas he accesses and then explained what the pet safe timeline and products were.
Our guy was awesome!
Very professional and efficient service!!!
I was very pleased with my technician. He addressed all of my concerns and was very pleasant and professional.
Technician was very knowledgeable of the business and work performed!
I was going to cancel this service, until Chris showed up. He was very friendly, answered all my questions, and we shared a few laughs. Thank you Chris!
The applicator service technician was easily the most thorough pest control technician that I have ever encountered.
Professional, dependable, and trustworthy! These guys are the best - they also took care of a nasty infestation for us …. 5 stars every time!
Go Forth has been great ever since we signed up! They are always responsive and send someone out right away for spot treatments and best of all it works! We recently had a carpenter bee infestation, and Chris showed up and took care of it right away. Haven't seen one since!
I talk to service person at begin of service, but don't get a report after the work is done by person or text the last few service calls.
Go-Forth is the best!! I decided on this company after some research of other great local and national picks. I could not be happier with my selection. Credit to my amazing techs!! Darien, Karen, and Jeff! They were kind, caring, diligent and extremely punctual. They truly took their jobs seriously (Also they are…
Chris was very polite and professional. He did a great job.
Walter was excellent! Great service and very friendly and informative. Superb job!
Jose did an awesome job! He was very thorough and professional.
The people who help me are ALWAYS friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Derrian was very nice and he was helpful with preventative measures in keeping pests away from my home! Service prices are unmatchable and the people are great at what they do. Thanks so much for your help!
I have had more contact with customer service and find they are professional and knowledgeable.
Always excellent
Great Spectacular job
Knowledgeable and experienced professionals.
David did a great job! Very professional and very knowledgeable of his job!
Jose Mata was very professional and knowledgeable.
The customer service is excellent and David is very knowledgeable. I love the way he explains how everything works.
Excellent service! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Always quick to respond and take care of our pest control needs right away when we call. Highly recommend!
Technicians are very helpful and thorough with their treatments. I was having severe issues with carpenter bees boring through the wood on the side of my house and on the back of my screened in porch. They came out and sprayed one time and took care of it… I couldn’t believe it. I signed up for the mosquito service…
Good service at a great price. Worth every dollar and they return whenever I call.
Jeff always let's me know when he arrives and when he is leaving. He tells me personally of any findings. He makes economical as well as responsible suggestions. I can count on recommendations that fit my needs and finances. The company works with me to provide the best service for my home aandonaschedule that benefits my day.
His customer service and knowledge of pest control was great. He let me know everything that he was doing.
I have been with Goforth Pest Control for about a year now and I must say that I have received impeccable service! I can count on them the to be professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and always respectful of my property. Also, cudos to customer service for being very friendly and responsive. When you're ready to…
Excellent customer service. Timely arrival.
Trusted business… excellent service
Always kind, courteous, and knowledgeable.
The best pest control company I've encountered!
Darian is amazing. Very professional and a pleasure to speak with. The service is always great and if we have any issues they are quick to get out to us. Usually within 24hrs. I would definitely recommend!!
Shareef was extremely friendly, informative, and mannered. He was thorough with the service, taking his time as he went around the property and explained what I can expect over the coming weeks as a result of the service. He said he'd visit back in a couple weeks to check on progress. Happy I went this route.…
Very knowledgeable, ensures you understand what they are treating and find. Would highly recommend 👌
Friendly tech, Nick. Can't wait to see the results. This is a long overdue service that my home/yard has needed. Sharryse in the office was a great help also. Thanks Nate for offering the services.
The staff was friendly and knew their work. Open and honest at all times. Took the time to inspect where they mice were coming from to stop the cycle!
Nicholas came by to help seal our home from bugs etc. He did a great job and was very responsive and knowledgeable. happy with the results so far.
No evidence of any pests other than spider webs was found. The exterior of the house was swept clean of spider webs and sprayed with a preventive treatment. The technician that serviced my house from Go Forth was extremely polite and personable. He sprayed everywhere I asked and made sure I was completely satisfied before he departed. Great job!
Kevin was super nice explained the service in detail and the steps he would be taking to provide our service. Also RJ the sales person was super nice and explained your products very well. Great team.
Alex was on time and professional! I would recommend this business. I have the monthly subscription (My Elite - $50 per month) which helps prevent MOST (not all) of these bugs away. Note: You have to upgrade to get mosquitoes or specific pest control added to your subscription, which is unfortunate. Nonetheless, I like Go-Forth Pest Control so far!
This was my first appt. The technician was very knowledgeable, caring and professional. He answered all my questions and gave good advice. He explained everything he was doing. They even come inside your home, garage, crawl space, under the deck and porch. They knock down all webs. They sprayed 3ft out around my…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | 379 | $50–$119 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 272 | $58–$136 |
| Spider extermination | 252 | $86–$181 |
| Ant extermination | 232 | $58–$173 |
| Rodent extermination | 220 | $96–$323 |
| Home inspection | 215 | $56–$151 |
| Cockroach extermination | 187 | $83–$214 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 157 | $83–$199 |