Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Ant Exterminators
We graded 40 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$99typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.92★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.1%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
From 71,624 Google reviews of 40 top-rated ant exterminators nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Clear ✕Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$165
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$76–$282
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.99%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.1,892
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Orange Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%168Overall Experts Score 20%64Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.90
Orange Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%168Overall Experts Score 20%64Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.902
Urban Desert Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%96Overall Experts Score 20%61Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89
Urban Desert Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%96Overall Experts Score 20%61Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.893
Mission Pest SolutionsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%96Overall Experts Score 20%53Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87
Mission Pest SolutionsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%96Overall Experts Score 20%53Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.874
All U Need Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%155Overall Experts Score 20%45Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86
All U Need Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%155Overall Experts Score 20%45Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.865
Insight Pest Control - SeattleHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%55Overall Experts Score 20%53Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84
Insight Pest Control - SeattleHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%55Overall Experts Score 20%53Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.846
Green Home Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%48Overall Experts Score 20%57Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
Green Home Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%48Overall Experts Score 20%57Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.837
Crandell Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%32Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83
Crandell Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%32Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.838
Aerex Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%34Overall Experts Score 20%53Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.82
Aerex Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%34Overall Experts Score 20%53Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.82Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about cockroach extermination
★★★★★ Reffard · 3 days agoMission Pest Solutions
Mission Pest SolutionsAwesome job - very professional- knowledgeable - on time - glad I made the call to Mission Pest Control. Highly recommend. Mr Leroy was outstanding 👏
Paid $160–180Great priceCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Richard · 5 days agoAll U Need Pest Control
All U Need Pest ControlThese two guys did a fantastic job of applying the chemicals and installing my new termite bait traps. They were polite and patient with all of my questions. Job well done!
Paid $60–80Reasonable priceTermite inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
★★★★★ Elis · Edited a week agoAerex Pest Control
Aerex Pest ControlVery professional, in time, great costumer service. Everyone we ask a question, the technician answer it with temporal knowledge. Highly recommended to anyone looking for pest control needs, with professional who really know their stuff.
Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
★★★★★ Joanne · Edited a week agoOrange Pest Control
Orange Pest ControlUpdate 2026. Still very happy and continue using their monthly service. Always timely, effective ..and polite / knowledgable !! 2023: every employee has been polite, conscientious, and thorough. I’m very happy that I switch to Orange pest control several years ago - they’ve been a huge help in managing anything…
Paid $60–80Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationMosquito extermination
★★★★★ Possum · a week agoInsight Pest Control - Se…
Insight Pest Control - Se…Loved our bug guy David! Very informative and helpful! Very thorough. Talked us through everything. Answered all of our questions. David was great!!
Not sureCockroach extermination
★★★★★ Donna · Edited 3 weeks agoCrandell Pest Control
Crandell Pest ControlRandy is our favorite. He is always friendly, professional, and thorough. Qe love having him do our bi-monthly bug service.
Paid $20–40Great priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of ant exterminators).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nice Pest CompanyScottsdale, AZ | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%94+41.1Reliability 19%86+16.1Value 13%99+12.4Momentum 10%40+4Track record 9%6+0.5Accountability 6%51+3.2Experts Score= 77Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ACFC | 4.99 | $60 |
| 2 |  Kaptar Environmental Pest Control Services - NapervilleAurora, IL | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%71+24.8Reliability 15%81+12.2Craft & service 20%88+17.6Value 10%60+6Momentum 8%81+6.5Track record 7%24+1.7Accountability 5%66+3.3Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BAABADB | 4.97 | — |
| 3 |  Pest Arrest Pest ControlAurora, IL | B 71How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%66+23.1Reliability 15%89+13.4Craft & service 20%74+14.8Value 10%73+7.3Momentum 8%76+6.1Track record 7%36+2.5Accountability 5%71+3.6Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BABBBDB | 4.97 | $170 |
| 4 |  Pest Arrest Pest Control - AuroraAurora, IL | B 71How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%74+25.9Reliability 15%84+12.6Craft & service 20%76+15.2Value 10%78+7.8Momentum 8%68+5.4Track record 7%11+0.8Accountability 5%66+3.3Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BABBBFB | 4.96 | — |
| 5 | Crandell Pest ControlScottsdale, AZ | B 71How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%86+30.1Reliability 15%99+14.9Craft & service 20%49+9.8Value 10%45+4.5Momentum 8%71+5.7Track record 7%59+4.1Accountability 5%30+1.5Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACCBCD | 4.97 | $81 |
| 6 |  CAPE Pest ControlScottsdale, AZ | B 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%99+34.7Reliability 15%96+14.4Craft & service 20%57+11.4Value 10%37+3.7Momentum 8%32+2.6Track record 7%14+1Accountability 5%38+1.9Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACDDFD | 5.00 | $68 |
| 7 |  Elite Bed Bug Exterminators Seattle WashingtonSeattle, WA | B 67How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%96+33.6Reliability 15%94+14.1Craft & service 20%24+4.8Value 10%76+7.6Momentum 8%54+4.3Track record 7%9+0.6Accountability 5%38+1.9Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AADBCFD | 5.00 | $230 |
| 8 |  Zona Pest SolutionsScottsdale, AZ | B 67How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%91+31.9Reliability 15%59+8.9Craft & service 20%51+10.2Value 10%96+9.6Momentum 8%45+3.6Track record 7%21+1.5Accountability 5%30+1.5Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ACCACDD | 4.98 | $80 |
| 9 |  Rodent Guard Pest ControlSeattle, WA | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%89+38.9Reliability 19%91+17.1Value 13%22+2.8Momentum 10%50+5Track record 9%4+0.4Accountability 6%24+1.5Experts Score= 66Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–DCFD | 4.98 | $214 |
| 10 | Orange Pest ControlScottsdale, AZ | B 64How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%69+24.2Reliability 15%46+6.9Craft & service 20%79+15.8Value 10%71+7.1Momentum 8%29+2.3Track record 7%96+6.7Accountability 5%11+0.6Experts Score= 64Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCBBDAF | 4.97 | $86 |
| 11 |  Firehouse Pest Control ServicesScottsdale, AZ | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%79+27.7Reliability 15%64+9.6Craft & service 20%29+5.8Value 10%91+9.1Momentum 8%22+1.8Track record 7%56+3.9Accountability 5%56+2.8Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBDADCC | 4.98 | $60 |
| 12 | Urban Desert Pest ControlScottsdale, AZ | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%84+29.4Reliability 15%79+11.9Craft & service 20%13+2.6Value 10%47+4.7Momentum 8%42+3.4Track record 7%76+5.3Accountability 5%74+3.7Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABFCCBB | 4.97 | $83 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | $56 | $83 | $116 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $71 | $119 | $187 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $63 | $100 | $151 | 99% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $61 | $83 | $119 | 100% |
| Rodent extermination | $76 | $126 | $282 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $58 | $148 | $282 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $63 | $106 | $176 | 99% |
| Cockroach extermination | $76 | $165 | $282 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $76 | $103 | $144 | 99% |
| Termite inspection | $128 | $282 | $426 | 97% |
| Bee extermination | $161 | $246 | $371 | 97% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $323 | $426 | 99% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Great price · 26%
Reasonable · 65%
Overpriced · 2%
Not sure · 7%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.