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Alder 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 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%81+11.5Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Alder Pest Control

Decatur, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #75Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 109 flea exterminators · 4.9★ from 693 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other flea exterminators (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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.

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.Alder Pest Control is better than 89% of flea exterminators.A
89
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.Alder Pest Control is better than 87% of flea exterminators.A
87
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.Alder Pest Control is better than —% of flea exterminators.–
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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.Alder Pest Control is better than 81% of flea exterminators.A
81
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.Alder Pest Control is better than 100% of flea exterminators.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.Alder Pest Control is better than 100% of flea exterminators.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Alder Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Alder Pest Control for cockroach extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.18
★ 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.$60–80
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$66–$214
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach 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.#35 / 70
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 18 Google reviews tagged “Cockroach extermination”

Bruce4 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Technician was efficient and explained everything. Asked if I had any special issues and took steps to take care of them

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceSpider exterminationCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
Rick4 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 months ago★★★★★

The technician was very polite and very professional. He sent me a notice a day before coming out and again to let mee know when he was about 30 minutes away. He completed all tasks in a timely manner. I am very satisfied with this service.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
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★★★★★

Both technicians were polite & professional. I was pleased with the services provided.

Paid $60–80Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Michelle1 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 months ago★★★★★

Excellent communication on what my pest management needs and was accomplished on visit. I was given an half hour notification of time of arrival of the technician. Photos by technician after. Thorough as well detailed in all of the areas treated. Included a summary of the service. Game changer in this area!

Customer photo from Michelle's reviewCustomer photo from Michelle's review
Great priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
chickadeeLocal Guide · 10 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 8 months ago★★★★★

The service last week at my home was professional, as always. Logan, the technician, was prompt, communication was excellent, service was fast, and all my questions were answered; the technician is very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to adress my concerns, which included going up onto the attic. The…

Customer photo from chickadee's review
Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Joseph11 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Alder Pest Control has been doing a great job protecting our home. Their technicians are always well mannered and explain their processes. We've seen an immediate decrease in activity since getting their service. Highly recommend!

Paid $140–160Not sureHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Steven1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Kristin was very thorough and knowledgeable. She made sure any problem areas we had were addressed as well.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Paul13 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Chris was very knowledgeable and thorough!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Ali5 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Kristin was great! So helpful and efficient. Highly recommend

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite extermination
AshleeLocal Guide · 24 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. · a year ago★★★★★

It was a great experience. Knowledgeable, helpful, and professional, Logan took the time to clarify our needs, determine safe solutions, and offer further advice on best practices after we completed a renovation project.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
NyshaLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

Jeremiah did a thorough job and was pleasant to speak with. Everything was taken care of and no issues were had. Great experience.

Reasonable priceHome inspectionBee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination
JackLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

Great service! Ethan did a fantastic job.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite exterminationSpider extermination
Nicole6 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Mauricio was very nice, polite and took great care in treating my home.

OverpricedHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Melissa3 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Very polite and mannerly gentlemen, explained everything thoroughly Tyler S was great

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Charles4 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
JenniferLocal Guide · 54 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 $80–100Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Janice3 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
Wellsa year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceCockroach extermination

Price

$111+7% vs typical flea exterminators

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 25%Reasonable 65%Overpriced 4%Not sure 5%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Bug & insect extermination99$58–$131
Hornet & wasp extermination98$79–$246
General pest inspection94$58–$133
Spider extermination88$56–$136
Ant extermination60$63–$191
Rodent extermination36$73–$246
Flea & mite extermination34$78–$282
Mosquito extermination22$63–$101

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