Selection 01
Ledford's Termite & Pest Control
- Based in
- Columbia
- Coverage
- Based in Columbia
Why we picked them
A steady public record: 4.7 from 35 reviews.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Columbia · Pest control companies
The 3 Best Pest control companies in Columbia
2027 Edition
Three pest control companies in Columbia worth calling first, chosen from 11 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.
Editor's Pick
Go-Forth Pest Control
- Based in
- Columbia
- Coverage
- Based in Columbia
Why we picked them
The strongest overall record of the 11 pest control companies we reviewed in Columbia: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Reader Favorite
Palmetto Exterminators, Inc.
- Based in
- Columbia
- Coverage
- Based in Columbia
Why we picked them
A large, loyal client base: 258 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Beyond the three
More pest control companies in Columbia
Other Columbia companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 11 in all for this work.
- Modern Exterminating Company, Inc.4.8 · 406
- Dodson Pest Control4.9 · 213
- Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc4.8 · 225
- Wild Thingz Wildlife Removal5.0 · 88
- Croach Pest Control4.7 · 377
- Terminix4.4 · 38
- Clark's Termite & Pest Control4.3 · 46
- Wilson Termite & Pest Control4.0 · 13
At a glance
The three, side by side
| 01Ledford's Termite & Pest Control | 02Go-Forth Pest Control | 03Palmetto Exterminators, Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | – | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite |
| Rating | 4.7 · 35 reviews | 5.0 · 345 reviews | 4.9 · 258 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Columbia | Columbia | Columbia |
Methodology
How we selected these businesses
Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.
- We start with everyone.11 pest control companies in Columbia, from public listings and review platforms.
- We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
- We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
- Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.
Local facts · Richland
Columbia, by the numbers
Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.
- People per square mile
- 1,055
- Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Columbia residents
- 147,035
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020: from 136,725 (April 2020 base)
- +7.5%
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.
Local guide
Hiring pest control companies in Columbia: what to know first
Check the license
Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.
Compare written quotes
Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.
Ask about the warranty
In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.
Pay in stages
Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Columbia cost guide.
Request a quote
Ask our three for a price
One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days.
Questions
Questions about pest control companies in Columbia
- How did the editors choose these pest control companies in Columbia?
- Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. 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.
- Are these pest control companies licensed?
- 3 of the 3 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.
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