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.
From 71,624 Google reviews of 40 top-rated ant exterminators nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Coastal Wildlife & Pest Control Services of Jacksonville FLHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nuisance animals”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%49Job match= 81Stars 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.81
McCall Pest & Wildlife - JacksonvilleHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nuisance animals”:Stars on this job 55%4.65★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%39Job match= 67Stars 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.67Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Nuisance animals” (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 nuisance animals
Coastal Wildlife & Pest C…Dakota was courtesy, knowledgable and worked well with his apprentice to get the work done efficiently. Thank you for your service.
McCall Pest & Wildlife - …The technician we have worked with, Jacob, has been great to work with. He communicates arrival times, provided trapping tips and is always timely in the removal of the animals.
Coastal Wildlife & Pest C…Tony is great! Only issue I had and not with Tony is I had to call several times as no contact for a few months
Coastal Wildlife & Pest C…Dakota and Ed are hard working, reliable and professional at what they do. Very happy with their work!
Coastal Wildlife & Pest C…We had a good experience with Coastal Wildlife & Pest Control. Our issue was a racoon that decided to invade our attic, take up residence, and build a nest. It was a difficult spot to access, due to location high up under a 2 story eave in an older home. The entire Coastal team was phenomenal. First, Rachel in the…
Coastal Wildlife & Pest C…We had a Pygmy Rattlesnke right by our front door Friday evening and “Reptile Rachel” was on it in less than 25min! She swiftly and safely relocated the snake for us! Service is worth every penny. Highly recommend!
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). |
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| 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”. |
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| 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% |
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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.