I did the "Yelp Request for Quotes" and they were one of the five to respond - and most…read moreimportantly, the one that actually continued contact without flaking out. Communication - so important in this area - and they texted me, kept me informed to make a plan. Then the guy that came to do the work - Bobby - texted and called me, and we touched base and he was able to arrive earlier (...I took the first time they said, knowing that I'd be in a meeting when he arrived regardless - this worked out SO much better). Bobby was friendly, knowledgeable and kicked out those damn insects like I asked. As this was "first visit" - IF they aren't gone, I'll update in a week when I contact them (which I doubt will be a problem there, either!)

I wanted to love these guys. Great reviews and very friendly folks, but we're coming up on 5 months…read moreof service and our issue is honestly getting worse. We're seeing more pests now than when we started and that's literally the opposite of how this is supposed to work. I've wasted far too much money for the empty promises and inability to make an impact. I won't spend another penny with them, we're taking our business to someone that knows how to get results.

Stryker was able to control our ant problem when other companies couldn't! We had multiple colonies…read moreand I really appreciated the thoughtful approach John took for diagnosing and treating the problem. This company is definitely not a one trick pony they are knowledgeable about a diversity of strategies to combat different types of ants. Everyone at the company we interacted with was lovely. I very much preferred working with their booking agent rather than the big name companies with automated scheduling. Will definitely be using Stryker again now for maintenance!

New home New problem (carpenter Bees) but Stryker came through.AGAIN. They are prompt reasonably…read morepriced and John is wonderful. every one is so nice and polite and understanding and knowledgeable. John explained what to do to prevent more. I am very happy Stryker is indeed a 5 star company.

So I really have to give or a compliment, their people have been so professional and helpful and…read moreexplain things to me that I really appreciate them Also, they look very professional in their uniforms And lastly, they got rid of all my aunts. Yay

They won't let you cancel service even with outstending debt. I changed my debit card (due to…read morefraud) and Orkin just wants to keep billing me even though I want to pay them off before continuing service.They would rather keep billing you and having the debt increase every month. Also, the exterminators didn't go into the attic or craw space of my house. Another exterminator didn't even enter the house at all but I was billed 119.00 for that month.

I contacted Critter Removal through Yelp and they came the next day to catch, remove and block off…read morethe hole that the squirrels ate into the house. They were responsive and professional. While I hope to not them in the future, if I do, they will be my first call.

From the owner: Your local wildlife experts! From bats to raccoons and more, we offer effective exclusion and…read morerepair. Wildlife removal!

A real good experience for me. Rep was on time, very efficient getting the requested work done and…read morefriendly. AND at less cost to me than original phone quote.

From the owner: Columbus, and all central Ohio, We can get rid of your…read moreroaches, mice, or bedbugs, etc. 614-512-0927 You shouldn’t be uncomfortable in your own home; and we offer free inspections. Real Estate Agents, We will remove any mice remains, and residue, from the house you’re selling; or from the house you plan to purchase. Our Business, is for YOUR Peace!

Showed up the day I called him even though he had a full day. Nice guy. I will call again if needed.read more

Owner was great, quick, and super knowledgeable! So glad we went with this choice!! Highly…read morerecommend!

Very professional and nice! Looking forward to using them for our quarterly pest service.read more

From the owner: Eco-Sential was founded in response to the pest control industry's shift towards larger,…read moreprofit-driven national brands. We saw the need for a personalized, reliable, and locally driven alternative--one that puts customers first rather than just focusing on the bottom line. Our mission is to fill this gap by providing the quality service, transparency, and care that homeowners and businesses deserve.

I contacted Orkin on July 18 with the below message. I have received no response. When I signed up…read morefor an annual service plan on July 8, I was told my initial appointment would be the following day, that the technician would inspect all around my house, basement, attic, garage, and that the appointment would take approximately two hours. When the technician arrived on July 9, he told me he was there for the initial appointment and collected payment. He explained that he was still learning what he was supposed to do. I told him to come in and out of the house as needed, as I was sitting by the front door. He looked in the kitchen, basement, and loft only, and he only looked for ants. He placed three paper glue traps then told me he was going to place liquid bait outside then come back to finish the appointment. He left less than 10 minutes later without another word to me. After emailing the branch and getting no response, I received a text from someone named Ariel on July 10 asking to send an inspector. We set an appointment for July 18 between 12pm and 2pm. I never received any reminders of this appointment so I texted Ariel the morning of July 18 to confirm whether the inspector was still arriving that day. Ariel replied "Yes she should still be coming it is still on the schedule for today" at 11am. Nobody ever showed up or contacted me so I texted Ariel again right after 2pm stating nobody came to provide services. More than an hour later Ariel responded "okay go ahead and call the branch." No apology, no offer to look into it, absolutely nothing. I have been scammed out of $300 plus monthly payments for a year for three paper glue traps. I need my money to be refunded and I need my contract canceled immediately.

From the owner: With over 125 years of pest control experience, Orkin provides trusted pest and termite control…read moreservices in your local community. Our local Orkin Pros understand the pest challenges homeowners and businesses face in the area and provide customized solutions for year-round protection. We treat termites, ants, rodents, cockroaches, spiders, bed bugs, and more, with services tailored to your property and local pest needs. Whether you need help eliminating an active infestation or want ongoing pest prevention, Orkin offers residential and commercial pest control plans designed to fit your needs. Backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can count on your local Orkin team for reliable, expert pest management.

This salesperson rang the bell at noon and started in with his sales pitch. I politely declined…read moreand then pointed out the "No Solicitors" sign posted in front of my house. He just kept on, trying to sell me his service. I finally said "it's been lovely talking to you" just to try to end the one-sided conversation and he answered "it hasn't been lovely talking to you". I asked his name but he wouldn't tell me. I did take his picture, though, which is a pretty good ID. He asked if I wanted a photo of his colleague with him and I said no, just wanted a pic of him. So if this is how this company operates, I'm really glad I declined their service.

Brief rant regarding Aptive Pest Control in Worthington, Ohio ... we live at the end of a half mile…read morelong driveway with a Private Drive, No Solicitation sign prominently displayed at the end of the driveway. Last Friday morning I received an alert from one of the security cameras and assumed it was a delivery from UPS or Amazon, no knock, no doorbell. After a second alert I looked at the video and saw a young man dressed in black looking around the front of the house with a scooter parked on the sidewalk to the house, a third alert showed him on the scooter headed for the barn. I hung up the call I was on and went outside ... didn't see him so I headed down the driveway to see if I could find him. Half way down the drive I see him in the rearview mirror, I stop and hold up a hand for him to stop. He asks me if I'm a Grandpa as he has a special for Grandpas today ... my response was to ask who he was and what he was doing on our property especially since we have the no solicitors sign. He said his name was Michael and he worked for Aptive Pest control and they were offering specials in the area ... when I asked for a business card he refused and became pretty indignant (that's a nice way of saying as$hole) ... I asked that he leave the property, he got about 20 yards away and decided it was appropriate to call me an old grandpa Motherf'er and challenged me to a fight ... I AM an old grandpa and decided to leave well enough alone and simply contact the company to A) ensure he was who he said he was and ask why he was there without knocking or ringing a doorbell and B) speak with a manager so they could use this as a teaching moment ... spoke with 2 people on Friday that took info and contact info ... nothing. Spoke again on Monday ... again, nothing. I can't speak for their service but I do know, any company that deploys these sales tactics and simply sweeps these complaints under the rug, may be somewhat of a suspect organization to work with. Footnote: Found a number of reviews online that had similar experiences ... apparently the dead fish does stink from the head down.