67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,023 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Best Pest Control Companies in Columbia, MO (2026)
17 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 67/100; 4.7★ from 1,023 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rottler Pest Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Nature Shield Pest Solutions, 701 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked after Orkin; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Columbia pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 17 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 | 67 | 4.7★ (1,023) | Columbia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rottler Pest Solutions | 66 | 4.9★ (355) | Columbia | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Terminix | 65 | 4.7★ (393) | Columbia | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Nature Shield Pest Solutions | 63 | 5.0★ (701) | Columbia | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Midwest Bed Bug Services | 62 | 4.9★ (49) | Columbia | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Evo Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (612) | Columbia | — | — |
| 7 | Crosshair Pest Control | 61 | 4.9★ (129) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 8 | Novix Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (231) | Columbia | — | — |
| 9 | Goldie's Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (185) | Columbia | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Wingate Pest and Lawn, LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (244) | Columbia | — | — |
The 17 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.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Columbia
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#3 Terminix
Based in Columbia
65/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 393 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 701 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 612 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based in Columbia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#16 COMO Moles
Based in Columbia
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
#17 Atkins, Inc.
Based in Columbia
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 156 Google reviews.
Also serving Columbia
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Missouri Grounds Maintenance | In Columbia | |
| Denning Pest Control | In Columbia | |
| Elite Pest & Wildlife Control of Columbia | In Columbia | |
| Organic Exterminator in Columbia | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| Paramount Bug Busters LLC | In Columbia | |
| Preferred pest and Lawn | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| Preferred Pest Management | In Columbia | |
| Pristine Lawn Services LLC | 4.5★ (19) | In Columbia |
| Simmons Pest Solutions | In Columbia | |
| Simmons Pest Solutions | In Columbia |
How we ranked Columbia pest control companies
We scored 17 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, MO is Orkin with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,023 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rottler Pest Solutions (#2) and Terminix (#3) follow. We ranked 17 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 pest control companies serving Columbia, MO. 17 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 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?
4 ranked pest control companies in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Rottler Pest Solutions (#2) and Terminix (#3). 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?
8 of 17 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), Rottler Pest Solutions (#2) and Terminix (#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 17 rated pest control companies in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 156 reviews. Orkin has the most, 1,023 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 17 pest control companies serving Columbia.
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