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Pest control in Hilltop

Mice in the basement, rats by the garage, bed bugs after a move, roaches in the kitchen or termite swarmers in spring? Request help anywhere in the Hilltop and Valleyview, and ask for an inspection and a written price before any treatment.

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30,106

homes

1964

median year built

52%

renter occupied

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Pest control in Hilltop

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Homes and pests in Hilltop

The Hilltop is the west side along West Broad Street, on the high ground west of downtown and the Scioto, with older frame and brick houses and many rentals. Greater Hilltop filed more pest-related 311 requests than any other Columbus community in 2024 and 2025. The Census counts about 30,106 homes in ZIP 43204 and 43223 (ACS 2020 to 2024).

About 49% of homes here were built before 1960. In a house that age, check worn door sweeps and gaps around pipes first, then basement windows and the sill where the house meets the foundation. Those are the openings mice use when the nights turn cold.

About 52% of occupied homes here are rented. If you rent, read what Ohio law makes the landlord's job before you book.

Inside Columbus city limits, residents filed 344 rat requests, 300 bed bug requests and 84 rental pest complaints with 311 from ZIP 43204 and 43223 in 2024 and 2025. Columbus Public Health treats rats outdoors in yards here (how the 311 rat program works); anything inside the house is a job for a licensed company.

The weather sets the calendar. John Glenn airport averages 216 insect-active days a year, termites swarm in spring, mosquito nights run June to August, and mice move in after the first freeze around October 29.

Hilltop at a glance

ZIPHomesMedian year builtBuilt before 1960Renter occupied
4320419,418195951%51%
4322310,688196444%56%

Census ACS 2020-2024. Compare all 36 ZIP codes.

Rat requests to Columbus 311 by month (outdoor rats and rodent code complaints)

Jan: 64 requests64JanFeb: 67 requests67FebMar: 76 requests76MarApr: 75 requests75AprMay: 98 requests98MayJun: 150 requests150JunJul: 153 requests153JulAug: 145 requests145AugSep: 131 requests131SepOct: 115 requests115OctNov: 62 requests62NovDec: 60 requests60Dec
Source: City of Columbus 311 requests from 2024 and 2025, average per year (addresses inside Columbus city limits).

Common pest problems in Hilltop

General pest controlAnts and spiders, plus whatever each season brings in.Bed bugsBites, spotting on sheets, bugs in seams after a move or a trip.Mice and ratsMice in the walls every fall, rats by the alley and the compost.CockroachesGerman roaches in kitchens and apartments, big roaches from basements.Termite inspection and treatmentMud tubes and spring swarmers, plus the WDI report a home sale needs.AntsTrails on counters, carpenter ants in damp porch and window wood.Wasps and beesYellowjackets in the ground or a wall, nests under eaves, carpenter bees.MosquitoesBiting in the yard on warm nights, standing water you can't find.Wildlife removalRaccoons or squirrels in the attic, bats, skunks under the deck.SpidersWebs in the basement and on the porch, and what is worth treating.

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How it works

  1. Tell us what you're seeing. Use the form, or text a photo of the bug or the damage.
  2. A licensed local company calls you back. They ask a few questions and set a time to look.
  3. Ask for an inspection and a written price. Nothing is treated until you say yes.

Questions people ask

Do you cover all of Hilltop?

Yes, including ZIP 43204 and 43223. The company confirms your address when they call.

How soon can someone come out?

It depends on the company's schedule and the problem. Say in your request if it's urgent, like wasps inside the house or a bat in a bedroom.

Do I get a price first?

Ask for one. Licensed companies can inspect and quote before treating. If you only want a price, pick that option in the form.

Who licenses pest control in Ohio?

The Ohio Department of Agriculture. A pest control business needs a pesticide business license, and the person treating your home needs a commercial applicator license in the right category. You can look up applicators on the ODA website.

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