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).$126
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”.98%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.5,980
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Insight Pest Control - SeattleHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%465Overall 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 “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%465Overall 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.842
Chem-Wise Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%284Overall Experts Score 20%48Job 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
Chem-Wise Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%284Overall Experts Score 20%48Job 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.833
Rodent Guard Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%148Overall Experts Score 20%66Job 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
Rodent Guard Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%148Overall Experts Score 20%66Job 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.834
Pointe Pest Control - West ChicagoHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%1254Overall Experts Score 20%35Job 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
Pointe Pest Control - West ChicagoHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%1254Overall Experts Score 20%35Job 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.815
Insight Pest Control - BellevueHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%579Overall Experts Score 20%47Job 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
Insight Pest Control - BellevueHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%579Overall Experts Score 20%47Job 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.816
Urban Desert Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%120Overall Experts Score 20%61Job 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
Urban Desert Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.97★Number of such jobs 25%120Overall Experts Score 20%61Job 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.817
Pest Arrest Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%28Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 80Stars 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.80
Pest Arrest Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%28Overall Experts Score 20%71Job match= 80Stars 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.808
Kaptar Environmental Pest Control Services - NapervilleHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 80Stars 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.80
Kaptar Environmental Pest Control Services - NapervilleHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 80Stars 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.80Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Rodent 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 rodent extermination
★★★★★ Debbie · Edited 15 hours agoPointe Pest Control - Wes…
Pointe Pest Control - Wes…Melvin was the technician for my service. He was OUTSTANDING. He answered all questions and concerns without hesitation. He is very professional and truly cares about the property and the customer. I would give 10 stars if I could
Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
★★★★★ Eric · Edited 16 hours agoChem-Wise Pest Control
Chem-Wise Pest ControlVery professional, expedient, and knowledgeable. Enrique took the time to explain his approach to solving our issue and did a great job. Highly recommend Chem-Wise.
Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
★★★★★ Bridgid · 3 days agoUrban Desert Pest Control
Urban Desert Pest ControlI have been using Urban Desert Pest Control since earlier this summer and have been really happy with the quality of the service! If there is a recurrence of insects after the first 60 days (for the initial treatment to take effect) they have come back for interim treatment outside of my usual service. They provide…
Great priceRodent exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination
★★★★ Krishna · Edited a week agoInsight Pest Control - Be…
Insight Pest Control - Be…I have called them for pest control and showed them spider web and spider moving inside house. Technician sprayed some Chemical around and inside house and I see spider and web at same place on the wall inside house. During the process I called it multiple times and their answer was we do not spray there and they…
Paid $200+Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationAnt extermination
★★★★★ Linda · a week agoChem-Wise Pest Control
Chem-Wise Pest ControlRaymond Winston came back for a follow-up. He is very professional and explained what he did and why. I would highly recommend Chemwise and Mr. Winston! The mice will think twice before trying to get into my house thanks to Mr. Winston!!
Great priceRodent extermination
★★★★★ Praghna · Edited a week agoChem-Wise Pest Control
Chem-Wise Pest ControlFriendly, professional and on top of our needs. His advice was much appreciated. Thanks josh Thanks Alberto for your professionalism and kindness. Very much appreciated! Thanks Alberto
Ant exterminationHome inspectionGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.