Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros
Last Updated June 2023
Columbia's plentiful rainfall and warm summers mean those living there can experience a range of pest problems--from bed bugs to ants. Plus, pest control is something that is best handled by the professionals, especially if you have a serious infestation.
We take pest control seriously. That's why the team at Today's Homeowner has done the work and ranked the top pest control companies in Columbia for you.
Keep reading to learn which companies in Columbia can help you.
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Offerings of preventative treatments
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Continuous highly praised customer service reports
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Proactive solutions for pest control
Helpful homeowner content on its website
No-cost inspections
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Commitment to customer education
Reliable appointment windows
Offerings of preventative treatments
Transparent pricing
Reviews praise customer service
Free inspection policy
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Our Rating
User Rating
Transparent pricing
Consistently high customer service reviews
No-cost inspections
Educational web content
Offerings of preventative treatments
Services Offered
Our Rating
Free inspections
Commitment to customer education
Proactive approach to pest control
Positive customer service reviews
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Lack of hidden fees
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Continuous highly praised customer service reports
Free inspection policy
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Lack of hidden fees
Educational web content
Consistently high customer service reviews
No-cost inspections
Services Offered
Our Rating
Consistently high customer service reviews
Commitment to customer education
Free inspection policy
Lack of hidden fees
Services Offered
Our Rating
User Rating
Consistently high customer service reviews
Proactive solutions for pest control
Free inspections
Helpful homeowner content on its website
Services Offered
Our Rating
Offerings of preventative treatments
Free inspection policy
Transparent pricing
Reviews praise customer service
Services Offered
Our Rating
Transparent pricing
Commitment to customer education
Proactive approach to pest control
Positive customer service reviews
Services Offered
Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on pest companies to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
Looking for a pest control company with nation-wide expertise? Here are our top picks:
Terminix ranks in the top four pest control companies in the world, and it has been assisting homeowners with staying pest-free for over 90 years. With this experience, you can see why Terminix is a top choice for many homeowners.
Terminix handles all types of pest issues for residential and commercial customers. These include roaches, opossums, spiders, rodents, ants, termites, and raccoons. In addition to pest control, Terminix provides other services, such as attic insulation, mechanical exclusion, home disinfection services, and moisture control.
Orkin has been around for over 100 years. It has positive customer reviews and trained exterminators who need to do 160 hours of training.
Orkin's typical pest control service plan is its annual pest control contract. Each contract with Orkin comes with a 30-day guarantee. If you still see pests between visits, your pest control specialist will come back for another treatment.
There are a variety of pests in Columbia, ranging from harmless nuisances to ones that can damage your home. So you can have an idea of the most prevalent pests in the city, we analyzed the pests discussed in around 10 million posts on social media.
Our top picks for pest control companies in Columbia are Terminix and Orkin. They're highly regarded in the industry and cover all common pests.
Chemicals used in pest control are safe but need to be handled by a professional. If you have any questions about the safety of the chemicals — such as if they're safe around children and pets — or are wondering how long you should stay out of your home after using them, you can ask the exterminator. Typically, you should remain outside your home for two to four hours after spraying.
Hiring a pest control company and having a professional spray your property once every quarter is the best way to prevent future pest infestations. This deters insects and animals from coming inside your house.
Many Columbia homeowners are concerned about the cost of pest control. Monthly pest control usually costs $40 to $70 a visit. Quarterly pest control costs about $110 to $250 a visit. To figure out exactly how much it will cost for you, we recommend contacting several providers for a quote.
Spring is the best time for preventative pest control. The reason is nests and colony numbers will grow much larger as it gets warmer, so spraying in the spring can help prevent your property from getting too many pests later.
