Columbus Pest Control | Free Inspection & Same-Day Service
From termites in German Village to mosquitoes in Dublin — we protect Central Ohio homes and businesses with safe, guaranteed treatments. Free inspection, same-week service.
Pest control built for Central Ohio.
Every pest we treat is one we see weekly across Franklin County. We're not a franchise — we're your neighbors in Columbus.
Quarterly home protection against ants, spiders, roaches & more.
Subterranean termite inspections, Sentricon® baiting, and liquid barriers.
Heat treatment and chemical protocols with a 60-day guarantee.
Mice & rat trapping, exclusion, and sanitation for Ohio basements.
Yard misting every 21 days from April through October.
Carpenter, odorous house, and pavement ants — colony-level control.
German, American, and Oriental roach elimination with gel baits & IGRs.
Humane raccoon, squirrel, bat, and groundhog removal & exclusion.
Born and based in Columbus.
We're not dispatching technicians from Cleveland or Cincinnati. Every Columbus Pest Co. tech lives in Central Ohio, knows the difference between a German Village basement and a Dublin crawlspace, and treats your home the way they'd treat their own.
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Three steps to a pest-free home.
Free Inspection
A licensed Columbus technician walks your property, identifies the pest, and quotes you on the spot — no pressure.
Targeted Treatment
We treat only what needs treating, with EPA-approved products safe for kids and pets.
Guaranteed Results
If pests return between scheduled visits, so do we — at no charge. 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Trusted by hundreds of Columbus homeowners
"Found out we had carpenter ants in the kitchen wall. The Columbus Pest tech identified them on the spot, treated the colony, and they were gone in a week. So much better than the big-name company we used before."
"Signed up for quarterly. Tech actually shows up on time, wears booties inside, and explains everything. Mosquito service alone has changed our summer."
"We had raccoons in the attic and they handled the removal AND the soffit repair. One stop, fair price, and humane — exactly what we wanted."
Common Pests in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus pest control isn't a one-season problem. Central Ohio's humid continental climate — wet springs, hot humid summers, and brutally cold winters — means every pest we treat has its own annual cycle. Knowing that cycle is the difference between a one-and-done treatment and a recurring infestation, which is why every pest control Columbus Ohio call starts with identification, not a sprayer.
Eastern subterranean termites are the most financially destructive pest in Franklin County, causing more damage to Ohio homes annually than fires and storms combined. Swarms emerge from foundation cracks on the first warm, humid days of April and May — often mistaken for flying ants. Our termite control Columbus program uses Sentricon® Always Active bait stations and Termidor® liquid barriers, plus the WDI inspection letters required for Franklin County real-estate closings.
Bed bugs are no longer just a hotel problem. Columbus bed bug treatment calls climb every year, driven by short-term rentals, used furniture, and college turnover. Adults are reddish-brown, apple-seed sized, and hide in mattress seams, box-spring corners, and headboard cracks. Heat treatment to 135°F kills every life stage — egg, nymph, adult — in a single visit, which is why we offer a 60-day bed bug treatment Columbus guarantee.
Mice and rats hit hard every fall as outdoor temperatures drop. Older Clintonville, German Village, and Short North housing stock — with stone foundations, gaps around utility penetrations, and unfinished basements — gives rodents an easy path inside. A trustworthy exterminator Columbus relies on trapping, sanitation, and exclusion (sealing every dime-sized gap), not just poison.
Ants are the year-round Columbus pest control workhorse. Carpenter ants tunnel into moisture-damaged framing and are routinely mistaken for termites. Odorous house ants invade kitchens after spring rains. Pavement ants colonize driveways and patios. Each species needs a different bait matrix — repellent over-the-counter sprays usually scatter the colony and make the problem worse.
Our Pest Control Process
Every Columbus pest control job follows the same four-step process, whether you're a first-time customer or a quarterly account. We built it to remove guesswork — you always know what's happening, what it costs, and what comes next.
1. Free Inspection
A licensed Columbus technician walks your property — interior, foundation perimeter, basement, attic, and yard — identifies the active pest, locates entry points and conducive conditions, and explains exactly what we recommend. The inspection is genuinely free, with no pressure to buy on the spot.
2. Custom Treatment Plan
We build a treatment plan around the species, the pressure, the season, and your home. Quarterly programs for general pest control. Heat plus residual for bed bugs. Sentricon® or Termidor® for termites. Trapping and exclusion for rodents. You get on-the-spot pricing in writing before any work starts.
3. Safe, Family-Friendly Solutions
We only use EPA-approved products chosen for low risk to children and pets. Re-entry to treated interior areas is typically 30 minutes. We wear booties indoors, never spray exposed food surfaces, and skip flowering plants when treating for mosquitoes so we don't harm pollinators.
4. Follow-up & Prevention
Quarterly customers get scheduled visits in spring, summer, fall, and winter — plus free re-treats between visits if anything returns. One-time treatments include a written guarantee window (30 days for general pest, 60 days for bed bugs, transferable lifetime for termite warranties). Prevention recommendations are documented after every visit.
Areas We Serve
Columbus Pest Co. covers Columbus and every major Franklin and Delaware county suburb. Our technicians live in Central Ohio, so we know which neighborhoods are seeing pressure on any given week. Below is the full list of suburbs where we run regular routes — if you're outside this list but inside the 270 outerbelt or just over it, give us a call to confirm coverage.
Dublin, OH. Pest control near Dublin focuses on carpenter ants in cedar decks, mosquitoes along the Scioto, and termites in older Muirfield-area homes. Same-week appointments for Bridge Park, Llewellyn Farms, and Muirfield Village.
Westerville, OH. Pest control near Westerville covers historic Uptown bungalows and Polaris-area newer builds. Heavy mouse season in fall, termite swarms in spring near Otterbein, and steady bed bug pressure in Brice Road apartments.
Powell, OH. Pest control near Powell handles wooded lots and ravine properties throughout Liberty Township, Wedgewood, and Golf Village. Mosquitoes and carpenter ants are the top calls.
Grove City, OH. Pest control near Grove City covers Town Center bungalows and the newer subdivisions out toward Beulah Park. Termite WDI letters for closings and fall mouse exclusion are our most common requests.
Reynoldsburg, OH. Pest control near Reynoldsburg serves Livingston-Avenue ranches, Pickerington-line subdivisions, and apartments near Brice Road — bed bugs, rodents, and termites are the most common calls.
Hilliard, OH. Pest control near Hilliard covers Old Hilliard, Heritage Lakes, and the newer Mill Run area. Carpenter ants and fall mice are the top calls.
Delaware, OH. Pest control near Delaware serves downtown historic homes and the OWU campus corridor. Termite, bat exclusion, and mouse calls dominate.
Marysville, OH. Pest control near Marysville reaches the Honda corridor and the Mill Valley subdivisions. Field mice, wasps, and carpenter ants are routine.
Lancaster, OH. Pest control near Lancaster covers Fairfield County's historic homes and the River Valley area. Termites and rodents are common, plus seasonal bat exclusion.
Pickerington, OH. Pest control near Pickerington handles Reynoldsburg-line subdivisions and the older Olde Pickerington Village. Mice, ants, and mosquitoes top the list.
Canal Winchester, OH. Pest control near Canal Winchester covers Winchester Lakes and the downtown historic district. Wasp removal and fall rodent calls are most common.
Gahanna, OH. Pest control near Gahanna serves the Creekside area and Mifflin-line homes — heavy mosquito pressure along Big Walnut Creek and seasonal wildlife calls.
New Albany, OH. Pest control near New Albany covers the master-planned community and the older Plain Township homes. Termite inspections for HOA-required real-estate transfers are routine.
Upper Arlington, OH. Pest control near Upper Arlington focuses on mature-tree neighborhoods and 1920s–1950s housing stock — carpenter ants, squirrels, and termites are the top three calls.
Worthington, OH. Pest control near Worthington serves Old Worthington's historic district and the newer Worthington Hills. Termite WDI letters and fall mouse exclusion lead the call mix.
Lewis Center, OH. Pest control near Lewis Center reaches the Olentangy school district subdivisions and the Polaris fringe. Carpenter ants and fall mice are the top calls.
Plain City, OH. Pest control near Plain City serves the Jerome Township subdivisions and the historic downtown. Termite, mouse, and wildlife calls run year-round.
Why Choose Columbus Pest Co.
We are a locally owned Columbus pest control company, founded in 2014 and operating out of Central Ohio ever since. We are not a national franchise dispatching unfamiliar technicians from a regional hub — every tech on a Columbus job lives in Franklin or Delaware county and knows the difference between a German Village basement and a Dublin crawlspace.
We are fully licensed and insured — ODA #C-148727, NPMA member, QualityPro certified. Credentials we are happy to verify before you sign anything. Our exterminator Columbus team carries individual continuing education hours every year, not just the company minimum.
Same-day pest control service is available throughout Columbus and most Franklin County suburbs for urgent infestations — bed bugs, stinging insects, rodents in living spaces. Routine quarterly service is scheduled within the same week.
Every job starts with a free in-home inspection and on-the-spot pricing. No surprise fees, no auto-renewing annual contracts you have to call to cancel, no scare tactics. If we don't think you need a treatment, we'll tell you that.
Our eco-friendly treatments use EPA-approved formulations chosen for low risk to children and pets. Interior re-entry is 30 minutes. We avoid pollinator-active hours when treating for mosquitoes, and we never use over-the-counter foggers that spread infestations into wall voids.
Every visit is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If pests return between scheduled quarterly visits, so do we — at no charge. That's why Central Ohio gives us 4.9★ from 612+ Google reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does pest control cost in Columbus?
Most Columbus homes pay between $89 and $179 per quarterly visit for general pest control, depending on home size and pest pressure. Specialty services (termite, bed bug, wildlife) are quoted on-site after a free inspection — no obligation, no surprise fees.
What pests are common in Columbus, Ohio?
The most common pests we treat in Columbus are eastern subterranean termites, carpenter ants, odorous house ants, mice and rats, German cockroaches, bed bugs, mosquitoes, yellowjackets, and wildlife such as raccoons and squirrels. Each has a distinct Central Ohio seasonal pattern.
Do you offer same-day pest control service?
Yes. Same-day service is available throughout Columbus and most Franklin County suburbs for urgent infestations — bed bugs, stinging insects, rodents in living spaces. Routine quarterly service is typically scheduled within the same week.
Are your pest control treatments safe for pets?
Yes. We use EPA-approved formulations chosen for low risk to children and pets. You can re-enter treated interior areas within 30 minutes of application, and treated exterior surfaces are pet-safe once dry (typically 30–60 minutes).
How do I know if I have termites?
Watch for mud tubes on the foundation, hollow-sounding wood, discarded wings near windowsills in spring, and bubbling or warped paint. A free WDI inspection from a licensed Columbus termite technician will confirm activity and identify the species.
What areas of Columbus do you serve?
We serve all of Columbus and the surrounding Franklin and Delaware county suburbs, including Dublin, Westerville, Powell, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Hilliard, Delaware, Marysville, Lancaster, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Gahanna, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Worthington, Lewis Center, and Plain City.
Ready for a pest-free Columbus home?
Schedule a free in-home inspection. Same-week appointments across Franklin County and Delaware County.