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Pest control in Upper Arlington

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 Upper Arlington, and ask for an inspection and a written price before any treatment.

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15,438

homes

1966

median year built

31%

renter occupied

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Pest control in Upper Arlington

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Homes and pests in Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington is the northwest suburb that began as a planned community in the 1910s, with tree-lined streets of older brick and frame houses and mid-century homes further out. The Census counts about 15,438 homes in ZIP 43221 (ACS 2020 to 2024).

About 44% 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.

Most homes here are owner occupied (69%), so a pest problem is usually yours to arrange, and a termite inspection is worth doing before you buy.

Upper Arlington is its own city, so Columbus 311 and the Columbus Public Health rat program don't cover it. For rodents or insects in or around the house, a licensed private company is the usual route.

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.

Upper Arlington at a glance

ZIPHomesMedian year builtBuilt before 1960Renter occupied
4322115,438196644%31%

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

Insect-active days per month in Columbus (daily mean 50°F or warmer)

Jan: 2 days2JanFeb: 2 days2FebMar: 8 days8MarApr: 20 days20AprMay: 29 days29MayJun: 30 days30JunJul: 31 days31JulAug: 31 days31AugSep: 30 days30SepOct: 23 days23OctNov: 9 days9NovDec: 2 days2Dec
Source: NOAA NCEI daily summaries, Columbus John Glenn International (USW00014821), 2001 to 2025 (25 full years).

Common pest problems in Upper Arlington

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 Upper Arlington?

Yes, including ZIP 43221. 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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