--- title: The 3 Best Pest control companies in Columbia | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/pest-control-companies/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Columbia](https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/) - [Pest control companies](https://thelocalthree.com/pest-control-companies/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [South Carolina](https://thelocalthree.com/south-carolina/) 3. [Columbia](https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/) 4. Pest control companies 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. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 11 pest control companies we reviewed in Columbia, these three had the strongest records: 638 public reviews between them, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Selection 01 ## [Ledford's Termite & Pest Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d82228332890eb8e/) **4.7** from 35 reviews 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 Request a quote [Call +1 803-754-3434](tel:+18037543434)[Website](http://www.ledfordspestcontrol.com) Editor's Pick ## [Go-Forth Pest Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-6c68a49c328ebfae/) **5.0** from 345 reviews 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 Request a quote [Call +1 803-667-4818](tel:+18036674818)[Website](https://www.go-forth.com/pest-control-columbia-sc/) Reader Favorite ## [Palmetto Exterminators, Inc.](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-49ba437b1b861221/) **4.9** from 258 reviews 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 Request a quote [Call +1 803-254-5833](tel:+18032545833)[Website](https://www.palmettoexterminators.net/service-area/columbia-sc) 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 Control 4.9 · 213 - Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc 4.8 · 225 - Wild Thingz Wildlife Removal 5.0 · 88 - Croach Pest Control 4.7 · 377 - Terminix 4.4 · 38 - [Clark's Termite & Pest Control](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-df8bb0d1d7cf7f67/) 4.3 · 46 - Wilson Termite & Pest Control 4.0 · 13 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected pest control companies in Columbia | | 01 Ledford's Termite & Pest Control | 02 Go-Forth Pest Control | 03 Palmetto 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. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 11 pest control companies in Columbia, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). 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](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 139.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Columbia residents 147,035 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 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)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 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](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/pest-control-companies-cost-columbia/). 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. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. 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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