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We graded 7 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 59,309 Google reviews of 83 top-rated cockroach control nationwide; 7 of them in El Monte, CA. Updated November 3, 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 cockroach control).
| # | 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 |  HomeShield Pest ControlEl Monte, CA | 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%96+23.3Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.97 | $71 |
| 2 |  PESPROEl Monte, CA | A 92How 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%93+54.6Reliability 26%87+22.7Value 15%99+15.1Experts Score= 92Not 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. | AAAAA– | 4.94 | $282 |
| 3 |  Mosquito Squad Plus of PasadenaEl Monte, CA | A 88How 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%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.89 | $100 |
| 4 |  Wise Pest ControlEl Monte, CA | A 85How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.88 | $197 |
| 5 |  TerminixEl Monte, CA | B 75How 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%72+39.3Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAA | 4.68 | $115 |
| 6 |  TerminixEl Monte, CA | B 70How 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%59+14.3Value 14%58+8.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–CAA | 4.74 | $124 |
| 7 |  Dewey Pest & Termite ControlEl Monte, CA | B 65How 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%67+36.5Reliability 24%52+12.6Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty89−1.1Momentum penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAABA | 4.74 | $96 |
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 | $58 | $96 | $139 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $81 | $171 | $282 | 99% |
| Rodent extermination | $76 | $165 | $323 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $56 | $108 | $179 | 99% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $58 | $99 | $156 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $81 | $121 | $173 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $101 | $196 | $323 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $86 | $186 | $323 | 99% |
| Termite inspection | $88 | $139 | $184 | 97% |
| Mosquito extermination | $71 | $99 | $116 | 99% |
| Termite extermination | $181 | $282 | $426 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $119 | $246 | $371 | 99% |
How the 7 cockroach control we rated in El Monte, CA 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 cockroach control in El Monte, CA average 4.9★ on Google across 2,681 reviews. HomeShield Pest Control has the top rating (5.0★), and CURA Termite and Pest Control has the most reviews (1,131). Updated November 2, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,681 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“HomeShield is our go to pest control for our personal and rental properties. We love our go-to guy Sergio V. for his professionalism, responsiveness and friendliness. He takes the extra steps, showing up early to get…” — Google review
“Thank you Julian for coming out to proform the pest control as promised. I was not home and left the dogs in backyard. So you still were able to do the front part of house removing all spider webs, sprayed for ants,…” — Google review
“This team was straightforward and got to work right away. They came on time and I highly recommend them super efficient and well priced.” — Google review
“Jeff was quick, efficient and had good communication. You’re also noticed a slight termite issue and offers good ongoing servicing” — Google review
“Customer service was great! They came on time and were very professional. I will definitely call them back in the future and recommend to people I know.” — Google review
“I was skeptical at the thought that the pesky mosquitoes could be eliminated (well mostly) I have only had 2 treatments and it’s much improved. I have a lot of shrubs, greenery and a pool which attracts the…” — Google review
“I had two paper wasp nests that needed to be removed, and Francisco did an amazing job! He is super friendly, a very nice guy, and got the job done quickly. He is honest, extremely helpful, and made the whole process…” — Google review
“Dependable. Provides quick responses. Very effective treatments. Daryl our technician is friendly and punctual each month.” — Google review
“My technician Juan H is the best! He is very helpful and kind and always goes out of his way to satisfy his customers. He is very patient with my residents and they are always happy with the service’s he performs in…” — Google review
“The tech was so amazing. He called me a day early to make sure I understood what needed to be done to ensure everything went smooth.” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for cockroach control listings in and around El Monte, 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.
HomeShield Pest Control has the highest Google rating on our El Monte list: 5.0 out of 5 from 494 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
CURA Termite and Pest Control has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,131, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open El Monte-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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