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title: Columbia's Favorite Pest control companies (2027 Picks)
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Columbia · 2027 favorites

# Columbia's favorite pest control companies

5 favorites from 11 Columbia businesses, each labelled for what it does best.

- Updated November 4, 2026
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The favorites

## Start with these three

Labels aren't ranks: pick the one that fits your project.

Favorite

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

Columbia

 4.7 · 35 reviews

- Operating status checked

Get a free quote from Ledford's Termite & Pest Control [See why Ledford's Termite & Pest Control is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-d82228332890eb8e/)[+1 803-754-3434](tel:+18037543434)

Overall Favorite

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

Columbia

 5.0 · 345 reviews

Highest combined score on this list.

- Operating status checked

Get a free quote from Go-Forth Pest Control [See why Go-Forth Pest Control is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-6c68a49c328ebfae/)[+1 803-667-4818](tel:+18036674818)

Favorite

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

Columbia

 4.9 · 258 reviews

- Operating status checked

Get a free quote from Palmetto Exterminators, Inc. [See why Palmetto Exterminators, Inc. is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-49ba437b1b861221/)[+1 803-254-5833](tel:+18032545833)

## More pest control companies favorites in Columbia

- Customer Favorite [Modern Exterminating Company, Inc.](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-c1a495e61885f26d/) ★ 4.8 · 406 reviews · Columbia
- [Dodson Pest Control](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-9a2016e1f4109acc/) ★ 4.9 · 213 reviews · West Columbia

### Also shortlisted

- **Wild Thingz Wildlife Removal** ★ 5.0 · 88 reviews · Columbia
- **Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc** ★ 4.8 · 225 reviews · Cayce
- **Croach Pest Control** ★ 4.7 · 377 reviews · West Columbia
- **Terminix** ★ 4.4 · 38 reviews · Columbia
- **Clark's Termite & Pest Control** ★ 4.3 · 46 reviews · Columbia
- **Wilson Termite & Pest Control** ★ 4.0 · 13 reviews · Columbia

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Before you sign

## Four things to check with any business

1. **Check the license** with your state's licensing board.
2. **Get three itemised quotes** so you compare like with like.
3. **Confirm who pulls the permit** : it should be in the business's name.
4. **Tie payments to stages** and get the warranty in writing.

[What it costs in Columbia: the pest control companies cost guide](https://thecityfavorites.com/guides/pest-control-companies-cost-columbia/)

Local facts

## Columbia, by the numbers

Official figures behind the list.

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1,055

People per square mile

[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

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139.4 sq mi

Land area

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

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147,035

Columbia residents

[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

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+7.5%

Population change since 2020 (from 136,725 (April 2020 base))

[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

Questions

## Pest control companies in Columbia: common questions

How is the top 5 ranking of pest control companies in Columbia calculated?

Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. 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?

5 of the 5 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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