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title: 10 Columbia Pest control companies Worth Knowing
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Pest control companies · Columbia Guide

# 10 Columbia Pest control companies Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding pest control companies in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 11 businesses considered

Ask around Columbia for pest control companies and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 11 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 10 pest control companies, and what each does best

### [Ledford's Termite & Pest Control](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d82228332890eb8e/)

Columbia · Based here

Ledford's Termite & Pest Control holds a 4.7 average from 35 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.ledfordspestcontrol.com)[+1 803-754-3434](tel:+18037543434) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d82228332890eb8e/)

Editor’s Pick

### [Go-Forth Pest Control](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6c68a49c328ebfae/)

Columbia · Based here

Go-Forth Pest Control holds a 5.0 average from 345 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.go-forth.com/pest-control-columbia-sc/)[+1 803-667-4818](tel:+18036674818) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6c68a49c328ebfae/)

### [Palmetto Exterminators, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-49ba437b1b861221/)

Columbia · Based here

Palmetto Exterminators, Inc. holds a 4.9 average from 258 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.palmettoexterminators.net/service-area/columbia-sc)[+1 803-254-5833](tel:+18032545833) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-49ba437b1b861221/)

Also on the list

#### [Modern Exterminating Company, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c1a495e61885f26d/)

 4.8 · 406 reviews

Reader Favorite Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.pestfreesc.com)[+1 803-765-2315](tel:+18037652315) Request a quote

#### [Dodson Pest Control](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-9a2016e1f4109acc/)

 4.9 · 213 reviews

West Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.dodsonbros.com)[+1 803-796-1807](tel:+18037961807) Request a quote

#### [Wild Thingz Wildlife Removal](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-14b780c0f4a40824/)

 5.0 · 88 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.wildthingzllc.com/)[+1 803-738-8003](tel:+18037388003) Request a quote

#### [Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-4c194e05e5d31720/)

 4.8 · 225 reviews

Cayce

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://caycebugs.com)[+1 803-703-3367](tel:+18037033367) Request a quote

#### [Croach Pest Control](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d1f5395b5d20c507/)

 4.7 · 377 reviews

West Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://croach.com/service-locations/columbia-sc/)[+1 803-830-5420](tel:+18038305420) Request a quote

#### [Terminix](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c8e446dde8dffd8b/)

 4.4 · 38 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://readthelocallist.com/columbia/best-pest-control-companies/trustterminix.com)[+1 803-274-6707](tel:+18032746707) Request a quote

#### [Clark's Termite & Pest Control](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-df8bb0d1d7cf7f67/)

 4.3 · 46 reviews

Columbia

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://clarkspest.com/)[+1 803-781-4991](tel:+18037814991) Request a quote

Also considered

## More pest control companies in Columbia

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- **Wilson Termite & Pest Control** · Columbia · 4.0 from 13 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Pest control companies, Columbia, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledford's Termite & Pest Control | – | 4.7 | 35 | – | – |
| Go-Forth Pest Control | Editor’s Pick | 5.0 | 345 | – | – |
| Palmetto Exterminators, Inc. | – | 4.9 | 258 | – | – |
| Modern Exterminating Company, Inc. | Reader Favorite | 4.8 | 406 | – | – |
| Dodson Pest Control | – | 4.9 | 213 | – | – |
| Wild Thingz Wildlife Removal | – | 5.0 | 88 | – | – |
| Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc | – | 4.8 | 225 | – | – |
| Croach Pest Control | – | 4.7 | 377 | – | – |
| Terminix | – | 4.4 | 38 | – | – |
| Clark's Termite & Pest Control | – | 4.3 | 46 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Columbia cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/pest-control-companies-cost-columbia/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### 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.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Pest control companies: what it costs in Columbia](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/pest-control-companies-cost-columbia/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,055 People per square mile Source: [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
- 139.4 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 147,035 Columbia residents Source: [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
- +7.5% Population change since 2020 (from 136,725 (April 2020 base)) Source: [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

In this guide

1. Ledford's Termite & Pest Control*Columbia*
2. Go-Forth Pest Control*Editor’s Pick*
3. Palmetto Exterminators, Inc.*Columbia*
4. Modern Exterminating Company, Inc.*Reader Favorite*
5. Dodson Pest Control*West Columbia*
6. Wild Thingz Wildlife Removal*Columbia*
7. Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc*Cayce*
8. Croach Pest Control*West Columbia*
9. Terminix*Columbia*
10. Clark's Termite & Pest Control*Columbia*

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