Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Ant Exterminators in Massachusetts

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$93typical 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.
1.4%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 120,569 Google reviews of 90 top-rated ant exterminators nationwide; 10 of them in Massachusetts. Updated November 6, 2026.

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Best ant exterminators in Massachusetts for cockroach extermination

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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).$130
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$58–$246
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.4,281
1Assurance Pest Solutions★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 88Stars 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.88
2Page Exterminating Services, Inc. (Boston) logoPage Exterminating Services, Inc. (Boston)★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 85Stars 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.85
3Yankee Pest Control logoYankee Pest Control★ 4.92 on this job26 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%26Overall Experts Score 20%73Job match= 85Stars 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.85
4Fox Pest Control Acton logoFox Pest Control Acton★ 4.87 on this job47 jobs reviewedusually $20–40How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.87★Number of such jobs 25%47Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 85Stars 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.85
5Clancy Brothers Pest Control logoClancy Brothers Pest Control★ 4.82 on this job33 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.82★Number of such jobs 25%33Overall Experts Score 20%96Job 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
6Biggins Exterminating Co. logoBiggins Exterminating Co.★ 3.67 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $20–40How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%3.67★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 47Stars 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.47

Job 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

Fang9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Clancy Brothers Pest Control logoClancy Brothers Pest Control

Jose came by this morning for a cockroach treatment, and I am very impressed with his service. He is extremely professional, thorough, and paid close attention to every detail during the process. He also took the time to explain a lot of important precautions and set up a clear follow-up plan. His dedication and…

Paid $200+Reasonable priceCockroach extermination
Amherst3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★
Yankee Pest Control logoYankee Pest Control

We have monthly services with Yankee Pest and as the property manager we just love them!!! They are thorough and always let us know when there is an issue. MATT ROCKS!!! We would hate to be without Matt!!! :D

Great priceCockroach exterminationBed bug extermination
Ryan8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Fox Pest Control Acton logoFox Pest Control Acton

They’re very attentive and responsive! You get exactly what you pay for with professionalism and results. I’ve had multiple carpenter bees, and a big roach problem which they have tackled and I am more than satisfied with how everything has been handled. David E has been our main technician, very…

Great priceCockroach exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination
Amy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 7 months ago★★★★★
Assurance Pest Solutions

Since I've moved into my house a year ago, I've had to use Assurance Pest several times for different issues - they are quick to respond, get someone out to service quickly, and the technicians have been very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!

Cockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Tangela1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Clancy Brothers Pest Control logoClancy Brothers Pest Control

Elijah C, was awesome. He gave great household pest control tips + was very patient w/ me, as my anxiety level around this issue is extremely high. He listened to my concerns + what I already did to combat issues. Our house is super clean, + we’ve not had an issue in over 7 yrs, and all of a sudden. BAM! We were…

Paid $60–80Great priceCockroach extermination
RobertLocal Guide · 126 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Clancy Brothers Pest Control logoClancy Brothers Pest Control

Patrick D. is always a pleasure to see when he's working at our development. Great customer service and punctual.

Cockroach extermination

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of ant exterminators).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Discreet Pest and Wildlife Services, Inc. logoDiscreet Pest and Wildlife Services, Inc.Somerville, MAA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–5.00$246
2Freedom Pest Control logoFreedom Pest ControlSomerville, MAA 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.98$57
3Clancy Brothers Pest Control logoClancy Brothers Pest ControlBoston, MAA 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.95$282
4Green Planet Pest Control, Inc logoGreen Planet Pest Control, IncBoston, MAA 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%99+54Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%61+4.3Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.98—
5Assurance Pest SolutionsBoston, MAA 94How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.93$246
6GreenHow, Inc logoGreenHow, IncBoston, MAA 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAA4.90$230
7Page Exterminating Services, Inc. (Boston) logoPage Exterminating Services, Inc. (Boston)Boston, MAA 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%27+1.9Craft & service penalty67−3.3Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABAAD4.90$264
8Biggins Exterminating Co. logoBiggins Exterminating Co.Methuen, MAA 80How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%90+52.8Reliability 26%75+19.6Value 15%100+15.2Momentum penalty26−7.4Experts Score= 80Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAD–4.95$246
9Yankee Pest Control logoYankee Pest ControlBoston, MAB 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%79+43.1Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Craft & service penalty81−1.9Momentum penalty78−2.2Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAABC4.82$323
10Fox Pest Control Acton logoFox Pest Control ActonSomerville, MAB 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%76+41.5Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty79−2.1Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBBABA4.78$91

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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$81$11199%
Ant extermination$68$116$19999%
Spider extermination$63$93$14699%
Bug & insect extermination$58$83$11199%
Rodent extermination$81$159$32398%
Hornet & wasp extermination$58$144$28299%
Home inspection$66$101$16699%
Cockroach extermination$58$130$24699%
Mosquito extermination$73$93$12498%
Termite inspection$108$153$32398%
Termite extermination$214$282$42699%
Flea & mite extermination$124$192$32399%

Ant Exterminators in Massachusetts at a glance

How the 10 ant exterminators we rated in Massachusetts compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A880%
  • Grade B220%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up880%
  • 4.80–4.89★110%
  • 4.60–4.79★110%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality20,74020%
  • Professionalism26,18225%
  • Responsiveness20,85020%
  • Punctuality20,63220%
  • Value15,52415%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price5,35928%
  • Reasonable12,00263%
  • Overpriced3402%
  • Not sure1,2957%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.