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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Percentile vs other rodent control (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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
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Customers hired Go-Forth Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Go-Forth Pest Control for spider 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…
I had a Nice guy and very knowledgeable. He was great!!
Brandon did very well, as he’s true to their customer service promise!!! Great business who regularly treats my home/area. Service with integrity matters! 5/5 stars! Bart Stewart Richmond Virginia.
Service is always prompt and efficient. Techs are friendly and knowledgeable, would recommend to anyone.
Fast friendly service
Robert great with explaining everything
Robert was great with the inside/outside service today!! He was professional and courteous….thank you guys for the years of service to my home!!!
Darian is the man as far as im concerned. You can tell he really cares about his job and his customers.
Romario did a great job. Very respectful and focused on the service. Very Responsive to my request .
What a fantastic experience with this company. Technician was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. They were very thorough and far exceeded our expectations. We feel so good about the service and on going protection they'll provide us. From snakes/mice to termites, spides, mosquitoes etc. Highly recommend Go Forth!
Friendly and knowledgeable. Patiently answered all my questions!
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.
Niclolas is really professional and good of what he does he so approachable and always smile while explaining everything
They have the nicest service techs who go above and beyond to make sure all needs are met.
I have been using them for years. They have helped me get a handle on a terrible ant problem, helped handle termites, fleas, slugs, ect.. good customer service, good response time. I pay for the higher tier now for the full inside service, but just a basic inspection and perimeter/outside of house care is and both are a reasonable price
Extremely thorough!
Rahkeem was amazing. He was very polite and professional. He did such a wonderful job.
Jaylen is a real pro and so thorough. He not only took the time to listen to all our concerns but he came prepared having reviewed photos from our last treatment. We are so pleased with Go Forth and Jaylen is a significant contributor to us being able to enjoy our home.
Matthew was courteous and friendly. He was knowledgeable about the service provided and explained everything he did to our property. **Update** We have had many visits from Go-Forth after our initial service. Every time the technician was professional and respectful of our property and home. We are very happy with Go-Forth.
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!
We mived into a home that had significant carpenter ant issues. Go-Forth took care of it quickly and effectively. We also signed up for mosquito and yard insect treatment. Since we live on the water, this service is important to us. We are always pleased with service from Go- Forth. Their representatives are…
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!
Rahkeem did a wonderful job knocking down spider webs, checking my crawl space & overall treating for pest control . A hardworking guy, I'm very impressed with my first visit!
Brandon provided excellent service today and even found a nest of yellow jackets I hadn't noticed yet near my kids' outdoor toys.
Absolutely love this company! Always available when I need them and the home inspectors are always very professional and kind!
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.…
Ion was the best. He sid everything I asked and more. So friendly and answered all my questions. Thank you for his diligence with updates of arrival time. Courteous and seemed extremely qualified
Great customer service. Very respectful and polite.
Always very nice techs! Also, has a proven plan for home!
Brandon did a great job
Kayla you are just the best. Cannot underestimate your capacity of doing a job with pride and excellence. You are very thorough with the work and explain everything thru a layman 's language. You are such a sweet person and truly appreciate sharing the pictures of the active termites in my crawlspace and the…
Your company hires the kindest, most helpful and knowledgeable people! I-allah was awesome and kind and did a wonderful job! Thank you!
I have worked with Darian multiple times and he has been so informative every visit. He informed me of the activity in my home and what I need to do to keep my home clear of critters. He thoroughly checks in and outside of my home, which I appreciate so much. I appreciate Darian and the team.
Darian was very knowledgeable, honest, dependable and always gets the job done!!
Mr Miller took his time to thoroughly spray inside and out even though we had a torrential rain. He was both knowledgable and respectful. He also took time to explain the process as he worked.
Jaylen was very knowledgeable and thorough, going out of his way to ensure our home is pest-free. Thank you Jaylen!
Allan was very thoughtful and efficient. And hopefully has rid me issue
Alah was great, very helpful, very personable too. Liked having him. Thank you!
Darian is very polite,knowledgeable about the business and necessary treatment plan. He explains low to continue to keep my home free of infection.
I-Allah was outstanding! He was very thorough with explaining any issues that were discovered. He was very pleasant and gave me outstanding service with a smile. Thank you
Techs are always friendly, knowledgeable & professional!
The Home Guardian that came to my home,Matthew, was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and polite. I was apprehensive as to how the termite inspection and subsequent cost for treatment might play out. In the end, he was able to give me a very reasonable price and even began treating for pests before leaving my…
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
Darian made sure he shared the improvement of the current treated areas. He informed us of the findings of the previous treated areas.
Allah was a great pest control technician, he explained everything in very good detail, Allah arrived on time, he was able to answer all of my questions and concerns, and gave great positive feedback I highly recommend 10/10
Excellent service!
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…
Wesley was very thorough and friendly. Highly recommended.
Always professional, attentive, and do the job quickly and well! No big issues while using them. Very happy with their services and the team!
Matthew was very professional and did an extremely thorough job all while accommodating every request that was! 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend ☺️
Services with Go- Forth Pest Control has been excellent. I would recommend this company 👌 to everyone.
Technician was nice and polite. Great job.
Always professional. Wear face masks and foot coverings when in house. Explains things thoroughly. Plus he’s nice and polite!
We are a new customer. From the moment that I called (after hours) and talked to Beverly, I knew we made the correct choice. Beverly was very accommodating and so sweet on the phone. Felt like I called a local business that cares about their clients. Our on-site representative sent us a text message to let us know…
Very professional service!
Jaylen showed up on time. He did all the work in a timely and thorough manner and without disturbing me.
met with service technician, who went over in detail everything that was done around the house and exterior of the house and showed pictures of where he set traps.
I-Allah was great!! Everything was perfectly executed and done in a timely manner.
I-Allah was exceptional!! I appreciated the impeccable customer service and professionalism! Thank you so much for your service and for keeping my home safe from pests!
I-Allah was awesome today, 10/3/2025, to take care of my gnat problem. Within minutes they are dropping like flies! Very professional and very knowledgeable.
Customer service was great. tech was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile
Thank you Go-Forth Pest Control. Your technician I-Allah was so very thorough, knowledgeable and very professional in conducting his work and answer my questions and concerns. Your technicians are the best in your line of work. I am very appreciative of all they do.
when the field mice brought a snake in my house i knew they had to go! Jaylen came and saved the day! He was very professional and knowledgeable, answered all my questions and concerns!
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!!!
My text I -allah Miller was very polite and professional
What a great business to deal with. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. The technician was at my house the same day. She was very informative and thorough. I couldn’t be more pleased. Charles came today to spray for spiders. He was super. I couldn’t be more pleased.
They really work to find the source of our mouse invasion! They come back when I see more mouse evidence, in addition to their scheduled services. Nick was here today and was so polite and hard working. His statement "everybody wants to feel safe in their home" is how this company works.
Great service, personable, thorough and knowledgeable about pest that I was dealing with.
Nick was very nice and professional. Was very thorough spraying the property and found termites the other company missed. Thanks again.
Great service, a good value for the money. Very nice employees.
I've been using Go-Forth Pest Control for 3 plus years. The tech's are knowledgeable, professional and always courteous. I feel I get a good value for my money.
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.
Ethan was courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. He was thorough and did a great job!
This company is always prompt professional and friendly. Love the text communication letting me know exact times of arrival. Highly recommended
I had the basic service I have talked to Darian Jacobs several times and now adding my termite service. I have enjoyed talking with him. He is very informative and answered all the questions and concerns I had. Thank you
They are a bit pricey but they cover everything except termites. Techs are always professional but polite and helpful.
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.
The lady that came to my house was very professional, and was very knowledgeable about what she was doing.
Liiana(?) is new to Go-forth but did a great job. Shw came to the door with a big smile. She is very professional, courteous, and was careful moving about the house. She can service my house any time. She was knowledgeable and attentive to our pest problem. She offered to follow up if we had questions or concerns. Thanks
Technician was very professional and on time.
Our technician Jose Mata is awesome. We are senior citizens and I am deathly afraid of spiders. He is very patient with me. He is very thorough. He goes above and beyond. I always request Jose to do my treatments.
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!
This service man was very professional. He took time to explain everything to me. I would definitely use him again.
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 service provider was knowledgeable and professional
Jose is just simply… THE BEST! Jose is my guy when it comes to getting things DONE! Nothing is left to be completed or questioned. He is an absolute AMAZING part of this organization. He’s always polite, knowledgeable, and any requests that I may have prior to my service he always completes each task requested. I…
Friendly service
Professional, dependable, and trustworthy! These guys are the best - they also took care of a nasty infestation for us …. 5 stars every time!
Nick is great, very personable, very thorough. Glad I signed with this company
Darian the beast slayer enters my coliseum doing battle on my behalf. Slaying beasts and instilling fear in would be challengers. On the occasion that one dumb enough to think they are brave…they always find themselves looking up at him as the take their final breath and exit this world.
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.
專業、謹慎,一絲不苟
Wonderful communication from top to bottom. Our technician David was prompt and polite, he explained every step as well as alternatives. Highly recommend!
I have been using this company since I moved into my home about 2 years ago. Everyone is super nice, provides additional insight on service and never pushy to over sell you on services. Darian came to do services for me today and provided amazing service !
Walter was excellent! Great service and very friendly and informative. Superb job!
We are extremely satisfied with the professionalism and quality of work that Robert has always given us. He is the best! We’ve been with the company for years, before the transition to the new company. We highly recommend Robert and the company.
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!
My business partners and I have dealt with various different pest control companies over the years at our rental properties. We have recently switched to Go-Forth Pest Control and have enjoyed a phenomenal experience thus far. Go Forth has certainly provided us with the best introduction to a business relationship…
I have had this service for a while and I am always satisfied. My technician is always friendly and knowledgeable! I would absolutely recommend
Robert did our quarterly service today and he was awesome, as usual. He is always very friendly and courteous and goes above and beyond. Today he noticed a water leak under my house that I wouldn't have known about otherwise and was able to offer us a discount on termite treatment as well. I am very pleased with…
I have had more contact with customer service and find they are professional and knowledgeable.
The young man was very professional, she called before she came to let me know that she was double booked. She did a fantastic job removing the spider webs, you can see the results also sprayed for mosquitoes. Y'all need more employees like him.
Always excellent
Everything was fine
Great Spectacular job
We have been so pleased Go Forth Pest Control! For a monthly fee they have come out several times to spray for insects in and around the home. They are very responsive and often able to accept a same day request. Everyone who has come into our home has been professional, kind, and very respectful. Jose came by most…
Knowledgeable and experienced professionals.
On time and thorough
Jose Mata was very professional and knowledgeable.
Perfect fit for me!! I was very pleased! I really did enjoy the experience!! An I look forward to a long lasting business relationship!!
Did an excellent job servicing my home for pest control.
The technician was super nice and answered all of my questions. She cleaned the exterior of the house and then sprayed everything. Simple and quick!
Darian was great as always.A+ service
We’re happy with the price, the services, and the people. Karen is great - super thorough - professional. They are great at communication. Give ‘em a try!
They are very friendly company! Awesome customer service! Definitely will care take all your pest needs i would recommend them to anyone. The products are very organic and animal friendly! Much appreciation to Go- Forth Pest Control.
Our technician guy Jose Mata is amazing! Every time it’s time for our service I always request for him to come. He goes above and beyond each visit.
I have used Go Forth for several years now. I have had very few pests in my house, but when I have, they came out and took care of it. The comfort of knowing i don't have to worry about pests is invaluable.
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.
Jeff came out for my second visit, he was amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable and down to earth. He asked what my problem was and got straight to work!! I was lucky to get Jeff as my tech again! Amazing as usual!!
I have a routine maintenance plan and I always receive excellent service.
His customer service and knowledge of pest control was great. He let me know everything that he was doing.
Very chill guy, quick in and out and took care of my big issues pretty solidly
Excellent service
Customer service and professional was amazing! Jeff, walked me through everything he did and didn’t waste anytime addressing the problem. Fantastic service! I would recommend this for anyone needing pest control.
Great customer service and they always resolve the issue.
We have been very impressed with the service from Go-Forth so far. Every time they come they are very professional and courteous. We are very appreciative of the lengths at which they go to protect us during the pandemic. Masks and booties are always worn inside the house. They always make sure to keep social…
Jeff was our guy today and he’s on top of it. I highly recommend goforth
Price
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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
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 |

