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Ohio Exterminating Company

Pest control Company in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio Exterminating Company is a pest control company based in Columbus, OH. Its listed services include termite treatment, rodent control and mosquito control. Its National Pest Management Association member is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with NPMA before work starts.

4.6on Google · 678 reviews90 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Ohio Exterminating Company has treated Columbus homes since 1936, when Lowell Christman started it as a one man operation. Three generations of the Christman family have run it since, and Andrew Christman, in the industry since 1997, is president today. The company works from a warehouse office at 5220 Trabue Road on the west side and says it has more than 30 full time employees. Services cover general pests, termites with Sentricon and Termidor, bed bugs, mosquitoes, stinging insects, rodents and wildlife, plus spotted lanternfly. Google shows 4.6 stars from 678 reviews. Reviewers single out technicians Chris and Nick, while the critical reviews mention office handoffs on the phone. The site shows NPMA, Ohio Pest Management Association and BBB badges.

  • Best for homeowners who want a third generation local firm for termites
  • Family owned since Lowell Christman founded it in 1936
  • Office hours are weekdays 8 to 5; no weekend hours on Google

Company Facts

Ohio Exterminating Company at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.6out of 5
Customer reviews
678on Google
In business
90years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on November 11, 2026. Years counted from 1936.

The work

Best for
Homeowners who want a third generation local firm for termites
Primary service
Pest control

Where

Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Service area
Columbus
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Not advertised
Workmanship warranty
The company says it guarantees its termite work; ask for written warranty terms.

Credentials

National Pest Management Association member
National Pest Management Association member (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Ohio Exterminating Company

Ohio Exterminating Company has been in Columbus since 1936 and still has a family owner at the top, which is rare in a field full of national brands. The phone experience draws some complaints, so get quotes and warranty terms in writing.

Best forHomeowners who want a third generation local firm for termites

What We Like

  • Family owned since Lowell Christman founded it in 1936
  • Andrew Christman, third generation, is president and in the industry since 1997
  • More than 30 full time employees, per the company
  • Sentricon Always Active and Termidor termite treatments
  • 4.6 stars from 678 Google reviews as of November 11, 2026

Things to Consider

  • Office hours are weekdays 8 to 5; no weekend hours on Google
  • Some reviewers report being transferred and repeating details by phone
  • License number is not posted on the site; ask for it

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Ohio Exterminating Company

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.6

Based on 678 Google reviews

Review data updated November 11, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars83%
  • 4 stars7%
  • 3 stars2%
  • 2 stars2%
  • 1 star7%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 678 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on November 11, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Eric Schmitt3.0

    Chris Harbert has been the technician who has serviced our home/property for years. Chris is thorough, efficient, very helpful sharing his knowledge, and just an enjoyable person. As the customer-facing representative of Ohio Exterminating, Chris does an outstanding job. I would rate Chris 5-stars!<br>Unfortunately the office/scheduling operation isn’t up to the same standard and I can therefore only give an overall rating of 3-stars to the company. We have experienced too frequent reschedules, no notice when schedules have changed, too frequent excuses or blaming of ‘a new scheduling system’, and just general confusion or lack of accurate information whenever we have to call in.<br>-ES (Dublin,Oh)

    October 2026Google
  • Katy Capestrani Sherman5.0

    What a lovely experience with this local company. They were kind, efficient, personable and did not once oversell me. They came out for an inspection of what we thought were carpenter ants and within seconds provided us factual information and details on next steps. While I hope we never have pest issues going forward, I’m genuinely sad I can’t use Ohio Exterminating Company for all home repairs.

    June 2026Google
  • Venkata G1.0

    Called for a termite inspection. Spent 10 minutes on the phone only to be transferred to another rep who had zero information from the previous call. When I pointed this out, the response was “I don’t get it” — no accountability, no attempt to understand the issue, and no acknowledgment that this was their problem.<br><br>The transfer tactic feels deliberate — exhaust the caller, reset the conversation, and the next rep covers for the previous one. Completely unprofessional. Wasted my time. Will not be using this company.

    May 2026Google
  • lang hawj5.0

    Fantastic service. Looking forward to working together.

    March 2026Google
  • Erin Delffs5.0

    Great customer service. Professional and quick service at home.

    January 2026Google

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Ranked#2of 9 pest control in Columbus, OHre-checked November 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Ohio Exterminating Company Made Our Top 9

It holds position 2 in 9 Best Pest Control Companies in Columbus, OH (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Columbus, OH.

iAbout service coverage

Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.

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Company Background

About Ohio Exterminating Company

Few pest companies in Columbus can match the family history at Ohio Exterminating Company. Lowell Christman founded it in 1936, and the firm says it grew from one man and one customer to more than 30 full time employees serving homes and businesses across central Ohio. Andrew Christman, the third generation, is president and has worked in the industry since 1997. The office sits at 5220 Trabue Road, Suite A, in a commercial warehouse on the city's west side.

The company handles ants, carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, earwigs, mice, bed bugs, stinging insects, mosquitoes and wildlife, and it offers termite inspections and treatment using Sentricon Always Active bait stations and Termidor liquid. It also has a page on spotted lanternfly, the invasive planthopper now found in Ohio. The company says it can often quote pest jobs over the phone, and it offers free quotes online.

On Google the company shows 4.6 from 678 Google reviews, read November 11, 2026. One customer said Chris has serviced their property for years and is thorough and easy to talk to. Another praised Nick for arriving early in a 6 to 9 a.m. window with the right gear for a wasp nest under the eaves, and a third said an inspector identified carpenter ants in seconds without overselling. On the other side, one caller seeking a termite inspection was transferred and had to repeat everything, and another customer felt service slipped after the first visit on a contract.

Ohio Exterminating suits homeowners who want a long established Columbus company with termite bait systems and a family name behind it. It suits less well people who want weekend appointments, since Google lists hours of 8 to 5 on weekdays only. Ask about the termite warranty, renewal pricing and who your regular technician will be. Before booking, ask for the company's Ohio Department of Agriculture pesticide business license and the applicator license of the technician who will treat your home, then check both on the department's license search.

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Credentials

  • National Pest Management Association memberNPMAReported
  • Ohio Pest Management Association memberOPMAReported
  • Better Business Bureau listingBBBReported
iWhat verified means here

Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.

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Other Sources

Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.6/ 5

    678 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #2 in Columbus pest control, November 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Workmanship warranty
The company says it guarantees its termite work; ask for written warranty terms.

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Ohio Exterminating Company FAQs

  • Is Ohio Exterminating Company licensed and certified?

    The company shows National Pest Management Association, Ohio Pest Management Association and BBB badges on its site but does not post a license number. Ask for its Ohio Department of Agriculture pesticide business license and check it on the department's license search.

  • What are Ohio Exterminating Company's hours?

    Google lists the Trabue Road office as open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on weekends. You can request a free quote online at any time.

  • What termite treatments does Ohio Exterminating use?

    The company says it uses Sentricon Always Active bait stations and Termidor liquid treatment for termites. Ask which one fits your home and what the written warranty and renewal cost will be.

  • Is Ohio Exterminating Company licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 3 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Ohio Exterminating Company serve?

    Columbus. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Ohio Exterminating Company offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    The company says it guarantees its termite work; ask for written warranty terms.. There are usually two warranties on a job: the manufacturer covers materials, the contractor covers workmanship. Get both in writing and check whether the workmanship coverage transfers if you sell.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
November 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
November 11, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
National Pest Management Association member (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship
Ohio Exterminating Company4.6 on Google · Columbus, OHVisit Website