Guide · Pest control companies · Columbia
Hiring Pest control companies in Columbia: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Richland in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- People per square mile1,055Source: Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Land area139.4 sq miSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
- Columbia residents147,035Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020+7.5%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025 · from 136,725 (April 2020 base)
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Columbia
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55.3Local Score
Ledford's Termite & Pest Control
No review trend yet
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68.4Local Score
Go-Forth Pest Control
No review trend yet
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65.6Local Score
Palmetto Exterminators, Inc.
No review trend yet
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Modern Exterminating Company, Inc.Columbia · ★ 4.8 · 406 reviews65.2–no trend yet
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Dodson Pest ControlWest Columbia · ★ 4.9 · 213 reviews64.9–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 10 ranking of pest control companies in Columbia calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 11 pest control companies for Columbia.
Which of these pest control companies in Columbia has the best reviews?
Go-Forth Pest Control has a 5.0 rating from 345 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these pest control companies has the most reviews?
Modern Exterminating Company, Inc., with 406 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these pest control companies licensed?
10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for pest control companies in Columbia?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.