63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Pest Control Companies in Columbia, MD (2026)
271 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbia: Orkin, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DMV Wildlife & Pest Solutions LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 271.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Aptive Pest Control, 5,826 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 271 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
271 Columbia pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 79 are open 24/7, 185 open Saturdays and 122 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 271 rated businesses.
Top 10 pest control companies in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orkin | 63 | 4.8★ (2,022) | Hanover, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | American Pest | 63 | 4.7★ (1,930) | Columbia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Aptive Pest Control | 62 | 4.6★ (5,826) | Columbia | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | DMV Wildlife & Pest Solutions LLC | 62 | 4.8★ (160) | Columbia | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Frontline Pest and Termite of Baltimore | 62 | 4.7★ (3,302) | Baltimore, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | H R Pest Control | 62 | 5.0★ (671) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 7 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (360) | Baltimore, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | My Pest Pros | 61 | 5.0★ (342) | Bowie, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Moxie Pest Control | 61 | 4.8★ (3,524) | Savage, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Aptive Pest Control | 61 | 4.6★ (1,929) | Columbia | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 271 best pest control companies in Columbia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Columbia
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 1,930 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5,826 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3,302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 671 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 My Pest Pros
Based in Bowie, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savage, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,524 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 1,929 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Terminix
Based in Glen Burnie, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 1,277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Terminix
Based in Largo, 23 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 2,469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 693 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Burnie, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 621 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Catonsville, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 American Pest
Based in Columbia
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Burnie, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 822 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 American Pest
Based in Lanham, 20 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 767 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Pest control companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 271 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | First Call Pest Solutions LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (36) | In Columbia |
| 27 | Rogers Pest Control, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (255) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Green Pest Services | 58 | 4.9★ (1,136) | 21 mi |
| 29 | On The Fly Pest Solutions | 58 | 4.9★ (766) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Orkin | 58 | 4.5★ (1,718) | 20 mi |
| 31 | Green Pest Services | 58 | 4.8★ (707) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Orkin | 58 | 4.6★ (1,230) | 21 mi |
| 33 | The Bug Man | 58 | 5.0★ (152) | 18 mi |
| 34 | Rapid Wildlife Control | 58 | 4.9★ (220) | 5 mi |
| 35 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 58 | 4.6★ (758) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Prime Columbia Pest Control | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | In Columbia |
| 37 | Orkin | 58 | 4.8★ (420) | 21 mi |
| 38 | American Pest | 58 | 4.9★ (759) | 20 mi |
| 39 | Frontline Pest and Termite of Rockville | 58 | 4.8★ (862) | 19 mi |
| 40 | MD Pest Patrol | 58 | 5.0★ (180) | 14 mi |
| 41 | Terminix | 58 | 4.2★ (18) | In Columbia |
| 42 | Destroy Pest Control | 58 | 4.8★ (862) | 20 mi |
| 43 | Critter Control | 58 | 4.7★ (170) | 3 mi |
| 44 | Brody Brothers Pest Control in Owings Mills | 58 | 4.9★ (2,507) | 14 mi |
| 45 | Mosquito Squad of Baltimore | 58 | 5.0★ (134) | 20 mi |
| 46 | Crown Heat Bed Bug Eliminators | 57 | 4.9★ (41) | 11 mi |
| 47 | EcoShield Pest Solutions | 57 | 4.9★ (1,647) | 21 mi |
| 48 | Hawx Pest Control | 57 | 4.5★ (1,332) | 10 mi |
| 49 | Rosenbloom Pest Control, Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (731) | 11 mi |
| 50 | Pest Control Columbia MD | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | In Columbia |
Also serving Columbia
20 more pest control companies within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annihilators Inc of Maryland | In Columbia | |
| Armor Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Baltimore Rodent Control | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Benware Termite Control | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bug Crain Pest Control Co | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Capitol Mosquito of Montgomery County | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Chesapeake Pest Management | In Columbia | |
| CleanNet USA®, Inc. of Columbia MD | 4.7★ (29) | In Columbia |
| Clear Water Damage Restoration Columbia | In Columbia | |
| Eco Friendly Pest Control Services in Rockville | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Global Pest Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Lawn Doctor | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| OnSite Pest Control | In Columbia | |
| Origin Pest Control | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pappas Supply and Cleaning Service | 5.0★ (10) | In Columbia |
| Pest Control 4 You | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| ProRest Pest | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Senate Termite & Pest Control | In Columbia | |
| Seygon Pest Control | In Columbia | |
| Southern Pest Control | In Columbia |
How we ranked Columbia pest control companies
We scored 271 Columbia pest control companies on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Columbia data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Pest control companies in Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best pest control company in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in Columbia, MD is Orkin with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,022 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. American Pest (#2) and Aptive Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 271 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 271 pest control companies serving Columbia, MD. 12 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Columbia are open 24/7?
79 ranked pest control companies in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), DMV Wildlife & Pest Solutions LLC (#4) and Ehrlich Pest Control (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which pest control companies in Columbia work on weekends?
185 of 271 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 122 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), American Pest (#2) and Aptive Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbia pest control companies have?
The median Google rating among 271 rated pest control companies in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 35 reviews. Aptive Pest Control has the most, 5,826 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank pest control companies?
Each pest control company gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do pest control companies outside Columbia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia city center, our service radius for pest control companies. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can pest control companies pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Columbia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 271 pest control companies serving Columbia.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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