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Advantage Pest Control logoHow 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE

Advantage Pest Control

Waco, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #18Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 178 pest control services · 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pest control services (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Advantage Pest Control is better than 99% of pest control services.A
99
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Advantage Pest Control is better than 97% of pest control services.A
97
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Advantage Pest Control is better than —% of pest control services.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Advantage Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Advantage Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Advantage Pest Control is better than —% of pest control services.–
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Customers hired Advantage Pest Control for 6 kinds of job.

Advantage Pest Control for general pest inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.14
★ 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.$80–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$58–$136
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”: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.#92 / 146
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 14 Google reviews tagged “General pest inspection”

Germaine11 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 months ago★★★★★

With so many choices for pest control I am glad I choose Advantage Pest control. This company provided great customer service, fair cost, and timely service. My service technician Preston is very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He listened to all my concerns, explained the process, and what to expect. I…

Great priceGeneral pest inspection
SALLocal Guide · 13 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 months ago★★★★★

Preston has been completing services at my home for over a year and he is always very quick, respectful and thorough. He fixes any concerns you may have which eases my mind quite a bit and I quite literally rarely see any bugs in my home which is a miracle in itself but it’s all because of advantage.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Rebecca8 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 months ago★★★★★

Advantage Pest Control has serviced our home since we purchased it in 2023. They are always professional, prompt and have excellent customer service. I highly recommend them.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Warren4 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 months ago★★★★★

We moved to Temple 2 years ago and needed to find a pest control company. Found Advantage and haven't looked back. They're great! Professional, courteous and timely. If you need pest services, call them. You'll be glad you did.

Paid $80–100Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
chris2 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 months ago★★★★★

Always great service and very professional.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
James4 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 months ago★★★★★

I never have to worry about trusting this company and my technician. What was promised, has been delivered every time. The dedication to excellence is greatly appreciated as we live in a rural area and where pest could easily get out of hand.

Paid $200+Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Steve5 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 months ago★★★★★

Never had any problems, great working with them

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Sarah5 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 months ago★★★★★

We have used Advantage Pest Control for years! We wanted to use a local company instead of a large chain, and we couldn’t be happier with them. Our technician, Preston, is always so friendly. What we appreciate is they do not over charge and their service is quality.

Great priceGeneral pest inspection
CarolynLocal Guide · 12 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 months ago★★★★★

We have been using Advantage Pest Control services for 5 years now. Always great customer service and helpful when asking questions.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
MichelleLocal Guide · 15 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 months ago★★★★★

Advantage Pest Control has been servicing our home for a 3 years now. Our bug population definitely lowers after each treatment. The technician calls/text with each appointment to verify the scheduled time suits our schedule as well. Also, its the same technician each time, so he knows the property to be able to…

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Sam1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

They communicate all activities (past and upcoming) very well. Always show up as planned and changes are required, they reschedule promptly.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Melanie12 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 months ago★★★★★

Advantage is the best pest control in the area! We never have any critters in our home!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
William1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Been using Advantage for a few years now. Have nothing but good things to say about Kaleb treating our house. I recommend them 100%.

Great priceGeneral pest inspection
AileenLocal 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 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $80–100Great priceGeneral pest inspection

Price

$91-27% vs typical pest control services

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 57%Reasonable 43%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection14$58–$136
Hornet & wasp extermination4$103–$282
Rodent extermination4$99–$371
Spider extermination4$73–$166
Ant extermination3$86–$246
Mosquito extermination3$71–$111

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