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Best Pest Control Companies in West Columbia, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West Columbia: Orkin, CR Score 65/100; 4.6★ from 2,081 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mosquito Squad of Columbia, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 78.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: ClearDefense Pest Control, 4,181 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

78 West Columbia pest control companies are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 78 rated businesses.

Top 10 pest control companies in West Columbia at a glance

Top 10 pest control companies in West Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Orkin654.6★ (2,081)West Columbia24/7Overall
2ClearDefense Pest Control655.0★ (4,181)Columbia, 2 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
3Rocket Pest Control644.9★ (3,831)Cayce, 3 mi awaySat—
4Mosquito Squad of Columbia644.9★ (681)Columbia, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
5Aruza Pest Control634.9★ (1,355)West ColumbiaSat—
6Croach Pest Control634.8★ (1,308)West ColumbiaSat—
7Alpha Wildlife Columbia624.9★ (347)Columbia, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Go-Forth Pest Control624.9★ (2,687)Columbia, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Proforce Pest Control - Columbia624.7★ (864)Columbia, 13 mi away24/7—
10Modern Exterminating614.9★ (1,839)Columbia, 2 mi away——

The 78 best pest control companies in West Columbia, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in West Columbia

    #1 Orkin

    Based in West Columbia

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 2,081 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 2,081 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1126 Silstar Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
    View profile for Orkin(803) 638-7422

  2. #2 ClearDefense Pest Control

    Based in Columbia, 2 mi away

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4,181 Google reviews, the most in West Columbia.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4,181 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1201 Hampton St Ste 3A-1, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for ClearDefense Pest Control(803) 973-4777

  3. #3 Rocket Pest Control

    Based in Cayce, 3 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 3,831 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 3,831 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2240 Frink St, Cayce, SC 29033
    View profile for Rocket Pest Control(803) 843-0818

  4. #4 Mosquito Squad of Columbia

    Based in Columbia, 7 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 681 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 681 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5125 Bush River Rd Ste B, Columbia, SC 29212
    View profile for Mosquito Squad of Columbia(803) 850-0097

  5. #5 Aruza Pest Control

    Based in West Columbia

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,355 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    101 Corporate Blvd #106, West Columbia, SC 29169
    View profile for Aruza Pest Control(803) 369-6684

  6. #6 Croach Pest Control

    Based in West Columbia

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,308 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    104 Corporate Blvd Ste 418, West Columbia, SC 29169
    View profile for Croach Pest Control(803) 830-5420

  7. #7 Alpha Wildlife Columbia

    Based in Columbia, 2 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 347 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 347 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1320 Main St Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Alpha Wildlife Columbia(803) 638-8779

  8. #8 Go-Forth Pest Control

    Based in Columbia, 11 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 2,687 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 2,687 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    139 Rabon Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
    View profile for Go-Forth Pest Control(803) 667-4818

  10. #10 Modern Exterminating

    Based in Columbia, 2 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,839 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,839 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2119 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Modern Exterminating(803) 918-5916

  12. #12 Sunrise Pest Defense

    Based in Columbia, 7 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Sunrise Pest Defense(803) 252-5555

  13. #13 Team Veterans Pest Control

    Based in Columbia, 2 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews
    Address
    1501 Main St Ste 522, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Team Veterans Pest Control(803) 801-8005

  16. #16 Lamp's Pest Solutions

    Based in Lexington, 9 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 360 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 360 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:15 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    316 Corley St, Lexington, SC 29072
    View profile for Lamp's Pest Solutions(803) 414-0588

  17. #17 All Things Wild DP, LLC - Columbia SC

    Based in Columbia, 5 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 159 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun 11 AM–2:30 PM
    Address
    2719 Covenant Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
    View profile for All Things Wild DP, LLC - Columbia SC(803) 920-3880

  19. #19 Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc

    Based in Cayce, 3 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 784 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 784 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2229 Taylor Rd, Cayce, SC 29033
    View profile for Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc(803) 796-5588

  20. #20 Evergreen Pest Solutions

    Based in West Columbia

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 771 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 771 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2212 Platt Springs Rd Ste B, West Columbia, SC 29169
    View profile for Evergreen Pest Solutions(803) 882-3882

  21. #21 Prime Pest and Lawn

    Based in Columbia, 3 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 242 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1413 Calhoun St Ste 160, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Prime Pest and Lawn(803) 380-2843

  22. #22 Jeffcoat Pest & Home

    Based in Columbia, 7 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 872 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 872 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Surrey Ct, Columbia, SC 29212
    View profile for Jeffcoat Pest & Home(803) 575-3883

  23. #23 Vinx Pest Control

    Based in Columbia, 4 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 418 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 418 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1410 St Andrews Rd Ste 230, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Vinx Pest Control(803) 925-8600

  24. #24 Palmetto Exterminators

    Based in Columbia, 9 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 789 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 789 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3016 McNaughton Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
    View profile for Palmetto Exterminators(803) 254-5833

  25. #25 Wolf Pest Control

    Based in West Columbia

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pest control service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2318 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
    View profile for Wolf Pest Control(803) 667-4243

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 78 ranked pest control companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

pest control companies in West Columbia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26A Plus Pesticide584.8★ (21)3 mi
27Gregory Pest Solutions584.7★ (248)In West Columbia
28Massey Services Pest Control584.6★ (288)7 mi
29Mosquito Joe of Columbia584.9★ (490)9 mi
30Streamline Home Solutions585.0★ (91)In West Columbia
31Terminix574.9★ (334)9 mi
32Pest Animal Removal Columbia575.0★ (11)2 mi
33Aptive Pest Control574.4★ (270)4 mi
34ProCore Pest Control574.8★ (130)8 mi
35Tanner's Termite/Pest Control575.0★ (6)In West Columbia
36Natural Roots Organic Pest Control574.9★ (122)3 mi
37Pest Management Systems, Inc.574.9★ (212)7 mi
38Terminix574.8★ (448)10 mi
39Carolina Pest Controls575.0★ (147)8 mi
40Dodson Pest Control574.9★ (656)In West Columbia
41Ray's Sprays Exterminators Inc.564.2★ (5)5 mi
42Team Pest USA565.0★ (13)13 mi
43Carolina PCO Supply Co.564.8★ (94)2 mi
44Econ-O-Bug Pest Control564.7★ (291)7 mi
45The Lexington Pest Control Experts565.0★ (5)8 mi
46Fairway Lawns Columbia564.1★ (54)5 mi
47MidSouth Termite & Pest Control Columbia, SC564.8★ (260)10 mi
48Liberty Termite Control Inc564.9★ (7)In West Columbia
49BugPro Services.554.0★ (4)2 mi
50Trutech.554.0★ (4)3 mi

Also serving West Columbia

16 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.

Unranked pest control companies serving West Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Carolina Critter Solutions, LLC2.5★ (2)22 mi
Carolina Pest Solutions LLCIn West Columbia
Eco Friendly Pest Management in Columbia5.0★ (1)2 mi
Eco Pest Control of Columbia2 mi
Fields Pest Control5.0★ (2)7 mi
Fire Pest Management5.0★ (2)In West Columbia
Lake Murray Termite & Pest Control1.0★ (1)11 mi
Long Pest Control7 mi
Mills Termite & Pest Control1.0★ (1)8 mi
Orelvo Pest Care2 mi
Pestivon Defense LLC3 mi
Raccoon Removal Columbia8 mi
Regal Pest ControlIn West Columbia
Ridgeline Pest Control4 mi
ServiceMaster Recovery on Demand - Columbia5.0★ (7)In West Columbia
Zaps Pest and Bug Control Service2 mi

How we ranked West Columbia pest control companies

We scored 78 West 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn West Columbia data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Pest control companies in West Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best pest control company in West Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked pest control company in West Columbia, SC is Orkin with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.6★ from 2,081 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ClearDefense Pest Control (#2) and Rocket Pest Control (#3) follow. We ranked 78 pest control companies on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many pest control companies are there in West Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 78 pest control companies serving West Columbia, SC. 10 of them are based in West Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which pest control companies in West Columbia are open 24/7?

15 ranked pest control companies in West Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Orkin (#1), Mosquito Squad of Columbia (#4) and Proforce Pest Control - Columbia (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which pest control companies in West Columbia work on weekends?

38 of 78 ranked pest control companies post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Orkin (#1), ClearDefense Pest Control (#2) and Rocket Pest Control (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do West Columbia pest control companies have?

The median Google rating among 78 rated pest control companies in West Columbia is 4.8★, with a median of 126 reviews. ClearDefense Pest Control has the most, 4,181 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 West Columbia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West 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 West Columbia

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 pest control companies serving West Columbia.

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