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Columbia Pest control companies Updated Nov 4, 2026

# Pest control companies in Columbia: the 5 with the most proof of work

Ranked by what the records show, not by what the businesses say: permits pulled, reviews coming in over time, and public record checks.

- **11** on file
- **2,044** public reviews counted
- **11** with records matched

## Top 3 pest control companies in Columbia

Order follows a published score: records and permits 30%, review volume 25%, recent reviews 20%, complete profile 15%, years 5%, rating 5%.

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

Columbia · 4.7 average rating

Evidence **35** reviews1 record matched

Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-d82228332890eb8e/)[Call +1 803-754-3434](tel:+18037543434)[Website](http://www.ledfordspestcontrol.com)

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

Columbia · 5.0 average rating

Evidence **345** reviews1 record matched

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

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

Columbia · 4.8 average rating

Evidence **406** reviews1 record matched

Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-c1a495e61885f26d/)[Call +1 803-765-2315](tel:+18037652315)[Website](https://www.pestfreesc.com)

### More pest control companies in Columbia

1.

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

West Columbia · 4.7 average rating

Evidence **377** reviews1 record matched

2.

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

Columbia · 4.9 average rating

Evidence **258** reviews1 record matched

### Proven or claimed

- Proven A public record backs it. Source and date shown.
- Claimed The business says so, or sent the document itself.
- Not matched yet No matching record found yet. Not a finding against anyone.

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## Also on file in Columbia

6 more pest control companies, by name. No permit records matched for these yet. Less on record usually means less has been published, not a problem with the business.

Other pest control companies in Columbia, data as of November 4, 2026

| Business | Reviews | Records matched |
|---|---|---|
| Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc Cayce | 225 | 1 |
| [Clark's Termite & Pest Control](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-df8bb0d1d7cf7f67/) Columbia | 46 | 1 |
| Dodson Pest Control West Columbia | 213 | 1 |
| Terminix Columbia | 38 | 1 |
| Wild Thingz Wildlife Removal Columbia | 88 | 1 |
| Wilson Termite & Pest Control Columbia | 13 | 1 |

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Public record · Columbia

## What the public record says about Columbia

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

+7.5% 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

## Questions about pest control companies in Columbia

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.

## More in Columbia

### Check it yourself

- [Pest control companies in Columbia: costs and proof to ask for](https://thelocalproof.com/guides/pest-control-companies-cost-columbia/)

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