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1st Choice Pest Control logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%61+21.3Reliability 15%51+7.7Craft & service 20%60+12Value 10%47+4.7Momentum 8%27+2.2Track record 7%74+5.2Accountability 5%20+1Experts Score= 54Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.54SCORE

1st Choice Pest Control

Suffolk, VA · Grade CLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #19Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 40 cockroach control · 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other cockroach control (100 = best)Percentile vs other companies in the category: 70 means better than 70% of them.. Strongest: track record and satisfaction; weakest: accountability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 35% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.1st Choice Pest Control is better than 61% of cockroach control.B
61
ReliabilityReliability · 15% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).1st Choice Pest Control is better than 51% of cockroach control.C
51
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 20% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.1st Choice Pest Control is better than 60% of cockroach control.B
60
ValueValue · 10% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.1st Choice Pest Control is better than 47% of cockroach control.C
47
MomentumMomentum · 8% of the scoreLast 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.1st Choice Pest Control is better than 27% of cockroach control.D
27
Track recordTrack record · 7% of the scoreReview volume and years with reviews.1st Choice Pest Control is better than 74% of cockroach control.B
74
AccountabilityAccountability · 5% of the scoreOwner replies to 1–3★ reviews.1st Choice Pest Control is better than 20% of cockroach control.D
20

Reviews for your job

Customers hired 1st Choice Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

1st Choice Pest Control for hornet & wasp extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$180–200
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$106–$323
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 73/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average 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.#22 / 37
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”

Avis5 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★★★★★

Easy scheduling, prompt arrival, thorough extermination & a pleasant disposition equals a very happy “return” customer!!!!

Paid $160–180Great priceHornet & wasp extermination
SamuraiJack23082 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Had met George a few years ago and lost his contact information. I was pleasantly surprised to meet again as he was doing a job just a few houses from my own. I was impressed with him at our first meeting and quite happy to see him a second time. We made arrangements for him to service my properties and have been…

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Anthony5 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

The go-to pest control company in the 757. Quality service, professional staff, satisfying results. I would recommend this company over anyone, go ahead and call!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Liza2 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 a year ago★★★★★

Amir take the time to not only spray but to proactively look for hornet nests, remove cob webs, etc... He is thorough and sincerely cares to make sure he is thorough.

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Gail7 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 a year ago★★★★★

#1st Pest Control is always friendly and professional. My families introduction to this service began in 2005 and has provided us with a quarterly service for the past eighteen years. We continue to depend on the expert and trusted service we are receiving.

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
GRACE10 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 years ago★★★★★

By far the best pest control team in VA! I switched to 1st choice after my two year contract ran out with a different, big chain pest service where I felt like my business and problems didn’t matter. We have been so happy with 1st choice because their customer service, hard work, and affordability can’t be matched…

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kelly2 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 4 years ago★★★★★

We have had several issues with rodents and George Wright has cleaned up under our home..so nice you could probably have a picnic there. He painstakingly installed new vents with thermostatic function..awesome, no more running out to close off vents in bad wheather. Then he sealed up every possible little space…

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
OlgaLocal Guide · 43 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Very professional people , George thank you so much for everything, you are the best!!!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MatthewLocal Guide · 20 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

They KILLED for our business by STUMPY LAKE !! Thanks a ton 1st Choice !!

Customer photo from Matthew's reviewCustomer photo from Matthew's review
Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
J7 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

We’ve been happy with 1st Choice for the three (3) years we have worked with them.

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness
Garland7 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 5 years ago★★★★★

I'll continue using there services.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kristian1 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
David5 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination

Price

$103-9% vs typical cockroach control

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 42%Reasonable 58%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection56$56–$141
Ant extermination37$80–$246
Termite inspection35$95–$173
Cockroach extermination33$66–$246
Rodent extermination31$68–$282
Bug & insect extermination31$58–$153
Spider extermination27$55–$179
Termite extermination23$163–$426

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