Boydes Exterminating Co
One-Time Pest Treatment in Columbus, OH
One time pest control in Columbus, OH fits the problem that has a clear start and end: a wasp nest, a sudden run of ants, a spider invasion in the garage. Boydes Exterminating Co treats it, explains what to watch for and leaves you free to stop there or add visits later.
- Serving Columbus since 1990
- 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews
- Owner-run, based on Dunning Rd
- One-time or recurring service
Not every pest needs a plan. Some do, and we will tell you which is which. If you are weighing both, our main page on pest control in Columbus shows the full range, and the sections below cover what one visit can and cannot do.
Which problems can be solved in one treatment?
A single visit works when the pest is easy to reach and the cause is short-lived. These are the usual candidates:
- A wasp, hornet or yellow jacket nest in a spot you can describe
- A seasonal ant trail coming through one wall or window
- Spiders, earwigs or silverfish after a wet week
- A handful of mice caught early, with the entry point easy to find
- Carpenter bees working a deck, railing or fascia board
Some pests rarely end after one trip. German roaches and bed bugs hatch eggs after the first treatment, so they need a return visit to be gone. Fleas are similar. We will say so before you book, so you do not spend money on a visit that cannot finish the job.
Do I have to sign a contract with Boydes?
A one-time visit is its own job. We explain the price and any terms before you agree, and a recurring plan is something you choose, not a condition of getting a single treatment. Customers mention that we are forward about the cost, and we mean to keep it that way.
If after the visit you decide ongoing service makes sense, we can move you to one of our recurring pest control plans. That is your call, and it can wait.
Just need it handled once?
Tell us the pest and the spot. We will say whether one visit can finish it.
- Serving Columbus since 1990
- 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews
- Owner-run, based on Dunning Rd
- One-time or recurring service
Prefer to write it down?
Calling is fastest. The form comes to the same desk, and we call you back during business hours.
Call (209) 563-1650What happens if the pest comes back after one visit?
It depends on why it returned. Sometimes the treatment did its job and a new batch moved in from outside. Sometimes the entry point was never closed. Sometimes eggs hatched after the visit, which is normal for several insects.
If the plan calls for a return trip, we make it. When it is a new problem, we treat it as one and explain why. Either way, tell us what you saw and when, since the timing helps us work out what happened. Our post on one-time versus recurring pest control covers how to decide.
How does a single-visit pest treatment work?
- You describe the problemPest, location, how long and what you have tried. A photo helps, and so does a fogger warning.
- We schedule the visitSame-day visits happen when the schedule allows, and customers have mentioned it. Ask when you call.
- We ask about the householdAllergies, children, pets and fish tanks shape the plan, and we ask at every visit.
- We treat the affected areaProducts are applied per label directions. We tell you the re-entry time and what to leave alone.
- You get the next-step adviceIf a follow-up or sealing is worth doing, we say so and leave the decision to you.
What should I do before a one-time visit?
- Photograph the pest, the nest or the damage, and note where and when you saw it
- Keep the fogger and store sprays out of the picture until we have talked, since they change what we do
- Clear a path to the spot, such as the deck, garage wall or cabinet under the sink
- Plan where pets and children will be, and cover fish tanks if the work is indoors
- Write down the re-entry time we give you, and keep the area as told
What does a pay per visit pest treatment cost in Columbus?
We price by the type of pest and the extent of the problem, and we explain the number before work starts. Customers describe our pricing as fair with no surprise charges.
For a rough outside reference, one 2026 aggregator shows $90 to $550 for a one-time Columbus visit, and CityCostData (December 2025) shows $99 to $605 per visit. Those are third-party estimates, not our quotes. The spread is wide because a single wasp nest and a two-story infestation are different jobs. Compare quotes like for like, by pest, scope and follow-up.
Same week pest control: when can you come?
Often within a few days, and sometimes the same day when the schedule allows. A review also mentions hornet jobs done the next day. Calling early in the day improves the odds, as does telling us what you see, because stinging insects and active rodents get priority over a quiet spider call.
Once we have treated, ask whether sealing gaps would stop the pest from returning. Our pest exclusion page explains what that involves.
One-time pest treatment in Ohio: label law, ODA's lookup and what to get in writing
EPA treats a pesticide label as the legal directions for that product, and using it any other way is a federal violation. That is why a store spray used on the wrong surface can cause trouble, and why a hired visit should follow the label for the product, the pest and the site.
Ohio requires a company that applies pesticides for hire to hold an ODA Pesticide Business License. ODA's public search shows who does, so check before you book a single visit. After the work, ask for the product name, the pest it targeted, the label re-entry time and whether a return trip is part of the price. A one-time visit should still leave you with that in writing.
Why Boydes Exterminating for this work
You choose a single visit or ongoing service, and we tell you which one fits your pest and your building.
Customers mention same-day visits. They happen when the schedule allows, so call early in the day and describe what you see.
If a pest needs a return trip to finish, we say so before you book, and you hear the price before work starts.
Established in 1990 and run by its owner, Robert J. Boyde Jr., from 1967 Dunning Rd on Columbus's east side.
Google lists us at 4.5 stars from 55 reviews. A single visit can be paid by cash, check, debit or credit.
Where we do this work
- Columbus The median home dates to 1980 and about 56% are rented, a mix of houses and doubles that suits quick single visits.
- Whitehall A compact enclave of about 5.3 square miles, 11 minutes from our Dunning Rd base, so single visits fit the day.
- Bexley About 9 minutes from Dunning Rd, with a median home from 1944, so eaves and porches are worth a look.
- Gahanna Only about 11 minutes away, with Big Walnut Creek through town, so one stop for a nest or ant trail is practical.
- Minerva Park A village around Minerva Lake and Minerva Lake Road, about 13 minutes out, with a median home built in 1960.
- Reynoldsburg About 15 minutes from the base, with a median home built in 1984 and 39% of homes rented.
- Huber Ridge Alum Creek forms part of its edge and the median home dates to 1969, a fit for a single stop.
- Blacklick Estates About 15 minutes away, beside Blacklick Creek, where the median home dates to 1966.
- Grove City Scioto Grove Metro Park adjoins the city and median homes date to 1993, so an eave or deck nest suits one visit.
- Pataskala New subdivisions meet farmland, and a seasonal ant trail at a recent build is a job one visit can finish.
We take one-time calls across Columbus and nearby, including Whitehall, Gahanna, Westerville and Grove City. Browse every town on our service areas page.
One-Time Pest Treatment: common questions
Do I have to sign a contract with Boydes?
A one-time visit is booked as its own job. We explain the price and any terms before you agree, and a recurring plan is your choice, not a requirement for a single treatment. If you later want ongoing visits, we can set them up then. Ask us any question about terms when you call.
What if the pest comes back after one visit?
Call and tell us what you saw and when. Some insects hatch eggs after a treatment, and a new batch can come in from outside, so timing matters. If the plan calls for a return trip, we make it. If it is a new problem, we explain why and what we recommend.
Which problems can be solved in one treatment?
Wasp and hornet nests, short-lived ant trails, spiders, earwigs, silverfish and early mouse activity often finish in one visit. German roaches, bed bugs and fleas usually do not, because eggs hatch afterward. We tell you honestly whether yours is a single-visit problem before you book.
Can you come the same week, or even the same day?
Often, yes. Same-day visits happen when the schedule allows, and reviewers have mentioned them. It is not a promise, so call early and describe the pest. Stinging insects and active rodents get priority. If we cannot reach you that day, we offer the next opening.
How do I compare one-time quotes?
Compare by pest, scope and follow-up, not by the headline number. Ask what the visit covers, whether a return trip is included, how products are applied and what you must do afterward. Third-party price ranges in Columbus are wide, so a written quote for your exact problem is the only useful comparison.
Sources
- CityCostData, pest control cost per visit, Columbus (December 2025)
What customers say
4.5 stars from 55 Google reviews, checked November 2026. Read more reviews · Leave a review
Mr. Boyde’s company is responsive and honest. They answer phone calls, give estimates, and come to your home quickly. Pricing is true to market price with no surprise charges.
Great service. Super dependable. Calls right back. This time he was able to come out same day.
Excellent service, very easy to schedule appointments. No inspection needed to get the job done sooner and very forward about the cost.
Describe your pest and pick a day
Call with a quick description. We will explain the price and offer the first opening the schedule allows.
- Serving Columbus since 1990
- 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews
- Owner-run, based on Dunning Rd
- One-time or recurring service
Boydes Exterminating Co, 1967 Dunning Rd, Columbus, OH 43219