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We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 67,884 Google reviews of 110 top-rated bed bug exterminators nationwide; 10 of them in Greer, SC. Updated November 2, 2026.
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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 bed bug 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 |  Spire Pest ControlGreer, SC | A 98How 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%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.98 | $63 |
| 2 |  Compass Pest ManagementGreer, SC | 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.95 | — |
| 3 |  Sargent Pest SolutionsGreer, SC | A 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%72+5.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.97 | $111 |
| 4 |  ClearDefense Pest ControlGreer, SC | A 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%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $86 |
| 5 |  Scout's Pest ControlGreer, SC | A 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%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $126 |
| 6 |  Dixon Pest SolutionsGreer, SC | A 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $106 |
| 7 |  Compass Pest ManagementGreer, SC | A 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%84+11.9Replies to reviews 7%84+5.9Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $111 |
| 8 |  Walker Pest ManagementGreer, SC | A 90How 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%85+20.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.89 | $43 |
| 9 |  Palmetto ExterminatorsGreer, SC | A 90How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%62+4.4Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.90 | $93 |
| 10 |  Croach Pest ControlGreer, SC | A 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%15+1.1Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAF | 4.89 | $124 |
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 | $68 | $93 | $116 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $63 | $108 | $194 | 99% |
| Spider extermination | $79 | $99 | $141 | 99% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $71 | $96 | $126 | 99% |
| Rodent extermination | $88 | $190 | $323 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $88 | $161 | $282 | 99% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $83 | $125 | $246 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $68 | $99 | $146 | 98% |
| Mosquito extermination | $58 | $76 | $99 | 99% |
| Termite inspection | $133 | $184 | $282 | 97% |
| Termite extermination | $113 | $246 | $371 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $90 | $140 | $282 | 99% |
How the 10 bed bug exterminators we rated in Greer, SC compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.
The 10 best-rated bed bug exterminators in Greer, SC average 5.0★ on Google across 7,854 reviews. ClearDefense Pest Control has the top rating (5.0★), and Walker Pest Management has the most reviews (1,601). Updated November 1, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (7,854 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Alex Ellason with ClearDefense Pest Control provided our mosquito treatment today. Alex did a thorough treatment of our yard and our many bushes. He's an outstanding technician, very personable and friendly. We've…” — Google review
“Excellent service! Dan was very informative and great at explaining our issue to use. I Would definitely recommend Compass” — Google review
“We have enjoyed having Sargeant Pest Solutions as a part of our home maintenance network. They do consistent and thorough work. Lea is very knowledgeable and professional every visit. I recommend you give them a call!” — Google review
“The service was very good and didn't try to sell me more then I needed. I give Scouts A+ in service.We had 80% humidity under our crawlspace and the humidifier they put it did a great job getting it down to under 60%..” — Google review
“Alex did an excellent job. He was thorough and explained every step. Really polite, professional, and very helpful. Great service!” — Google review
“Been using Dixon for a couple of years now. Their pet friendly system has virtually eliminated all of our creepy crawlers. Anytime we've had any unexpected guests they've been great about quickly coming to our…” — Google review
“Extremely Professional group of people. Todd Bollinger is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, extremely reliable, and detail-oriented. The office staff is so kind and helpful as well. They do all they can to work…” — Google review
“Brandon services our home. He is just a delight to have. Always polite. Does a thorough job and asks our concerns for treatment that we may have every time he comes. Thank you Walker Pests for hiring such great guys!” — Google review
“James just came out to service the house and yard. He was very polite, knew his job, and finished quickly. I was impressed.” — Google review
“Grifin was very thorough and professional and explained what he was adding to my house to help stop the spiders from multiplying and that this would be used each timee they treated our home! He spent more time at…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for bed bug exterminator listings in and around Greer, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
ClearDefense Pest Control has the highest Google rating on our Greer list: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,306 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
Walker Pest Management has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,601, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Greer-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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