The Best Ant Exterminators in Somerville, MA
We graded 3 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 120,569 Google reviews of 90 top-rated ant exterminators nationwide; 3 of them in Somerville, MA. Updated November 6, 2026.
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Best ant exterminators in Somerville for general wildlife removal
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Fox Pest Control ActonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General wildlife removal”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%72Job 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.88Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “General wildlife removal” (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 general wildlife removal
Fox Pest Control ActonRussell called me on his arrival by 4 PM. Then he arrived on time and checked all the mice box traps and filled them in some of them. There were no evidence of any eaten of the lures. Both my garage and outside basements were cleared of any rodents. He also checked the 2 trap boxes outside before leaving.
Fox Pest Control ActonMy name is Steve Draper I just had service done by you guys today the representative came out and Was very professional He even played a little basketball with my kids
Fox Pest Control ActonXaxier was the service technician that did my initial service. Very pleased with the service. Professional and pay attention to details. Highly recommend Fox pest control!
Fox Pest Control ActonLuis Franco was very professional and informative throughout the service. He provided one of the best customer service experiences. It is evident that he cares about the clients and takes pride in his work. Would highly recommend Fox Pest Control.
Fox Pest Control ActonLuis has come to check our home’s foundation for breaches, and assess how to prevent critters from stealing our insulation, and nesting in the walls. He is very professional & courteous & we’re looking forward to having a fully sealed home for the winter! Mike has come to our home twice to spray for ants/insects &…
Fox Pest Control ActonCash and Ben came out to do my initial service and were very friendly and informative. They thoroughly sprayed and inspected around the outside of my house. They especially payed attention for possible wasp activity since we have a note on our account that a household member has a severe sting allergy. I feel much…
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).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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). |
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| 1 |  Discreet Pest and Wildlife Services, Inc.Somerville, MA | A 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 |
| 2 |  Freedom Pest ControlSomerville, MA | A 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–AAA | 4.98 | $57 |
| 3 | Fox Pest Control ActonSomerville, MA | B 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. | BBBABA | 4.78 | $91 |
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 | $81 | $111 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $68 | $116 | $199 | 99% |
| Spider extermination | $63 | $93 | $146 | 99% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $58 | $83 | $111 | 99% |
| Rodent extermination | $81 | $159 | $323 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $58 | $144 | $282 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $66 | $101 | $166 | 99% |
| Cockroach extermination | $58 | $130 | $246 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $73 | $93 | $124 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $108 | $153 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $282 | $426 | 99% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $124 | $192 | $323 | 99% |
Ant Exterminators in Somerville, MA at a glance
How the 3 ant exterminators we rated in Somerville, MA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A267%
- Grade B133%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up267%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★133%
- 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.
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.