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Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport

Pest control service · Columbus, OH · reviewed since 2017

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%95+51.8Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#45 of 103 cockroach controlPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 57%
4.9 ★★★★★ 249 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$131typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport at a glance

Google reviewers rate this Columbus pest control service 4.9 out of 5 based on 249 reviews, with the owner responding to every entry. Customers frequently describe technicians as punctual, thorough, and knowledgeable, noting that staff explain treatment plans and provide detailed work orders. Common services include interior and exterior pest treatments, termite inspections, and yellow-jacket removal. A minority of low-star reviews cite unresolved ant infestations requiring additional paid visits and frustration with communication regarding service guarantees.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 249 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 249 Google reviews (199 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Cockroach Control serving Columbus, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other cockroach control

Score per factor (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: craft & service.

Satisfaction95Reliability97Craft & service92Value98Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 95 (median 94)Reliability: 97 (median 94)Craft & service: 92 (median 98)Value: 98 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 100)
This companyCockroach Control median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
92
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
98
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100

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Star ratings

249 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars23996%
  • 4 stars83%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star10%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 199 written reviews

  • Praise325100%
  • Complaints10%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1115%
  • Reasonable6082%
  • Overpriced11%
  • Not sure11%
$131+10% vs typical cockroach control

Middle half of what 53 customers paid ($101–$214) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude11937%
  • Quality & results6921%
  • Speed & response5517%
  • Would recommend4213%
  • Communication3110%
  • Price & value62%
  • Honesty & trust41%

What customers talk about

We read 199 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Victor is amazing and informative he is very timely and knowledgeable.”
  • “Joshua was great - professional, courteous, and thorough.”
  • “I checked in upon arrival and completed our treatment in a timely manner!”
  • “Great staff friendly and knowledgeable would recommend”
  • “Explained what she was doing and why for my interior and exterior treatment.”
  • “We decided to do the more reasonable thing and call a pest control.”
  • “David came out to my building today and was extremely helpful and honest.”

People customers mention

  • Nolan 11 reviews
  • Stewart 8 reviews
  • David 6 reviews
  • Dave 6 reviews
  • Skylar 4 reviews
  • Shari 4 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Michael4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Joshua did a great job. I checked in upon arrival and completed our treatment in a timely manner!<

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Paula2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Joshua was great - professional, courteous, and thorough. We are very happy with the work he did in treating and removing our yellow-jacket infestation!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination
gregoryLocal Guide · 58 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Joshua was great and very attentive to his task, very professional. My time is very important to me just like everybody else and I love the fact that he came in and just got it done, great job Joshua! Look forward to seeing you in the next visit.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
NorahLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Joshua was a wonderful, helpful, kind and thorough employee. I am very impressed with his attitude. Would call Truly Nolan again without thinking twice.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceBee extermination
Carl7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Courteous and helpful, informative, and perform the job quickly and professionally.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination
SusanLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Nolen's did a great job with our yellow jacket problem. Quick, professional and friendly. We highly recommend them!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceBee extermination

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 249 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Derek BowshierLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Derek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very Knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend for pest control services.

Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you, Derek! We’re glad our knowledgeable and friendly service made a great impression, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.

Ronickia MooreLocal Guide · 73 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ronickia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Victor is amazing and informative he is very timely and knowledgeable. He reaches out in advance whenever he can. He is a great asset to Truly Nolan! Thanks

Response from the owner · a month ago

Ronickia, thank you for the kind words—Victor will be so happy to hear this. We really appreciate you recognizing how timely, knowledgeable, and proactive he is about reaching out ahead of time, and we’re grateful to have you with Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport.

Michael4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Joshua did a great job. I checked in upon arrival and completed our treatment in a timely manner!<

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $120–140
  • Services: General pest inspection
  • Pest type: Ants, Other
Paula Maier2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paula has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Joshua was great - professional, courteous, and thorough. We are very happy with the work he did in treating and removing our yellow-jacket infestation!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Bug & insect extermination
  • Pest type: Other
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Paula, thank you for sharing this! I’m glad Joshua was professional, courteous, and thorough, and that we could take care of the yellow-jacket infestation quickly for you. We really appreciate your support.

Shane WatkinsLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Worked quickly, efficiently. Courteous and took care of the problem

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you, Shane! We’re glad our team was able to work quickly and efficiently, stay courteous, and get the problem taken care of. We appreciate you choosing Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport.

Amy S5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

He was very pleasant and did a great job Inside an app

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $120–140
  • Services: General pest inspection
  • Pest type: Other
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Amy, thank you for the 5-star review. I’m glad our technician was pleasant and did a great job, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience in the app.

Michelle Hart12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Victor was great very thorough and professional.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, Michelle! We’re glad to hear Victor was thorough and professional, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Lms1109 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lms110 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Allison was very courteous and professional. Explained what she was doing and why for my interior and exterior treatment. Definitely recommend.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Bug & insect extermination
  • Pest type: Spiders
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re glad David was courteous, took the time to get clear on where you didn’t want sprayed, and did a great job with the service. We appreciate you choosing Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Groveport.

gregory cooperLocal Guide · 58 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews gregory has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Joshua was great and very attentive to his task, very professional. My time is very important to me just like everybody else and I love the fact that he came in and just got it done, great job Joshua! Look forward to seeing you in the next visit.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Rodent extermination, General pest inspection, Bug & insect extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Rodents, Spiders
Response from the owner · a month ago

Gregory, thanks so much for the 5-star review! I’m glad Joshua was attentive and professional, and that he got everything taken care of quickly while respecting your time. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you again on the next visit.

Margie Moore1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Margie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

She was so friendly and polite. A rare quality nowadays

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: General pest inspection
  • Pest type: Other
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Margie! We really appreciate you taking the time to point out how friendly and polite our team member was—kind, respectful service is something we work hard to deliver every day.

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