64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 792 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, PA (2026)
31 pest control companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbia: Fox Pest Control Lancaster, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 792 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mosquito Joe of South Central PA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 31.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Akita Pest Control, 1,332 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Columbia pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 31 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Pest control companies in York ranking. See Pest control companies in York
Top 10 pest control companies in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fox Pest Control Lancaster | 64 | 4.8★ (792) | Lancaster, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Akita Pest Control | 63 | 4.9★ (1,332) | Lancaster, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Mosquito Joe of South Central PA | 62 | 4.9★ (318) | Lancaster, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Ehrlich Pest Control | 62 | 4.9★ (147) | Lancaster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Terminix | 61 | 4.4★ (593) | Lancaster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Greenix Pest Control | 61 | 4.6★ (577) | Lancaster, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Greenix Pest Control | 60 | 4.7★ (316) | York, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Kingdom Exterminating | 59 | 5.0★ (55) | Lancaster, 1 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Dominion Pest Control LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (240) | Lancaster, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Critter Crushers | 56 | 4.5★ (18) | York, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 31 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 Lancaster, 12 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,332 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 13 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 318 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Terminix
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 593 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 577 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Critter Crushers
Based in York, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Tele-Pest Inc
Based in Lancaster, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
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”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 499 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shiloh, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Holland, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Columbia pest control companies
We scored 31 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, PA is Fox Pest Control Lancaster with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 792 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Akita Pest Control (#2) and Mosquito Joe of South Central PA (#3) follow. We ranked 31 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many pest control companies are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 pest control companies serving Columbia, PA. 1 of them is based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which pest control companies in Columbia are open 24/7?
6 ranked pest control companies in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fox Pest Control Lancaster (#1), Mosquito Joe of South Central PA (#3) and Ehrlich Pest Control (#4). 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?
15 of 31 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fox Pest Control Lancaster (#1), Mosquito Joe of South Central PA (#3) and Ehrlich Pest Control (#4). 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 31 rated pest control companies in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 54 reviews. Akita Pest Control has the most, 1,332 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 31 pest control companies serving Columbia.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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