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Portage Turf and Pest

Lawn care service · Akron, OH

4.9 ★★★★★ 576 Google reviews · 23 photos
93%five-star reviews
66%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Portage Turf and Pest at a glance

Google reviewers rate Portage Turf and Pest 4.9 out of 5 based on 576 reviews, with the owner responding to 66 percent of them. Customers frequently praise punctuality, clear communication, and effective weed and pest control that results in healthy lawns. However, some low-star reviews criticize pricing as excessive compared to DIY methods, note instances of missed appointments, and report difficulty removing their contact information from marketing lists.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 576 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 576 Google reviews (442 with written comments, 19 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 66% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 4, 2026.
  • Service: Lawn Care Service serving Akron, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated November 5, 2026.

Star ratings

576 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars53593%
  • 4 stars224%
  • 3 stars51%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star122%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 442 written reviews

  • Praise50298%
  • Complaints122%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results15430%
  • Staff & attitude12023%
  • Would recommend8416%
  • Speed & response5911%
  • Communication459%
  • Price & value377%
  • Honesty & trust153%

What customers talk about

We read 442 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Was extremely happy with my service great job tech was great”
    “Terrible company, just an absolute rip off and people really shouldn’t be wasting hundreds of dollars just to have “Round Up” sprayed on there yard, seriously.”
  • “Phone is always answered by a very polite, knowledgeable young woman and the technician answered all my questions about my lawn.”
  • “Portage Turf and Pest has absolutely delivered, and I couldn't recommend them more highly!”
    “I have not heard back from Portage Turf, in fact I have never been contacted by Portage Turf other asking me to recommend them to a neighbor or to review them.”
  • “Any issues with weeds or anything else are dealt with and explained immediately.”
    “…application, I busted my ass to cut the lawn Thursday, once again a no show on scheduled day.…”
  • “He explained what he was doing and what to do in the future to have a healthy lawn.”
  • “I had a ton dandelions by the end of the season they were all gone, reasonably priced to.”
  • “I am expecting great results and feel very comfortable putting my trust in this company.”

People customers mention

  • Specialists 19 reviews
  • Ryan 5 reviews
  • Brian 5 reviews
  • Spring 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 576 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Walter Kuleck9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Walter has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our lawn has never looked better!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Weed control
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for the 5-star rating, Walter! We appreciate your support! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Brett ReimerLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brett has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This is my second year using Portage Turf and Pest, and I'm just as happy with their service as I was the first year! The difference in our yard has been fantastic. Mosquitoes are no longer a problem during the summer, the lawn is free of bothersome bugs, and we've seen a significant reduction in tick concerns. Best of all, our grass keeps looking better and better! It's wonderful to be able to enjoy our yard without constantly worrying about pests. Portage Turf and Pest has absolutely delivered, and I couldn't recommend them more highly!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Grass seeding, Weed control, Lawn pest control
Response from the owner · 3 hours ago

Thank you for the kind words! We are delighted to hear you are enjoying your pest-free yard again.

Raymond Mason2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Raymond has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Aeration of yard looks good, thanks for a good job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

We appreciate your review! Hope to earn that last star next time! 😉

Christine Vacca12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Matt did a great job on our lawn. Thank you Matt. Let me know exactly what he was doing.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Weed control
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

We're pleased to hear Randell provided excellent service. Thank you for your feedback.

Dave Dudor1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Never thought I'd be living on a golf course, but Devin Dorogy made it happen !!!

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

We are so glad Devin helped you find your dream home. Enjoy living on the course!

Eli McGrady1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Eli has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Was extremely happy with my service great job tech was great

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Weed control, Lawn pest control
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you for the feedback. We are pleased our technician provided the efficient service you expected.

Carol Petrusky8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carol has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Do a wonderful job helping us maintain our lawn, eliminating weeds, and pests. I am very pleased with our results.

  • Services: Lawn pest control
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

We are delighted to hear you are satisfied. Our team remains committed to maintaining your lawn’s health efficiently.

mark lysaght16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Showed up when promised. Informed me when okay to let dogs on lawn. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad we could provide clear instructions for your pets.

JP JPLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JP has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great work, very thorough.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased our thorough approach met your expectations and delivered quality results.

Gary8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service ,dependable and very knowledgeable. My yard looks great.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Irrigation system repair & maintenance, Grass seeding, Weed control, Lawn pest control
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are thrilled you are pleased with our service and your yard.

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