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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
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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

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Customers hired Alder Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Alder Pest Control for general pest inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.94
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
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.$58–$133
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.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.#56 / 88
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 94 Google reviews tagged “General pest inspection” · showing 20

Evonne4 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 week ago★★★★★

I Love this company and there products, They make sure to care for your property all around inside and outside.

Paid $40–60Great priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Mark8 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 week ago★★★★★

Our technician jason was right on time. He listened to our concerns and gave expert advice on things. We can do to minimize pest activity between treatments. His insight and industry acumen was beyond what we're used to receiving from other pest control services. His professionalism and friendliness was very much…

Paid $60–80Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Angelo11 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 week ago★★★★★

I am very pleased with your technician. She provided ample advanced notice that she was coming to my residence. She physically announced her arrival (doorbell). However, I was unable to answer the door while she was at my residence. She was very efficient treating my residence.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Sue5 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 month ago★★★★★

Alder Pest control came out today to do our quarterly pest control service. I appreciate that they text you about 30 minutes from the time they'll arrive. Shane our technician was both polite and professional and thoroughly did his job.

General pest inspection
JanetLocal Guide · 17 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 month ago★★★★★

Jonas what great! Very thorough, knowledgeable and friendly. Explained everything!

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
LindaLocal Guide · 8 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 month ago★★★★★

Ashley was great. So friendly and eager to meet the needs of the home owner.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Steve3 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 month ago★★★★★

Emily was great. She explained everything she was doing and provided excellent service. She was very professional and we would love it if she was our tech every time.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
DGSLocal Guide · 637 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 month ago★★★★★

Our second year with Alder Pest Control because our field experts have always been very professional, they did a great job, we have noticed an improvement difference in the insect / pest population around the house. We hope this application will be even more efficient. It has been over a year, and as now we are…

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Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
David2 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 2 months ago★★★★★

I appreciate the removal of spider webs and dirt dobber nests as well as the ground coverage to help reduce fire ants. About to find out if it helps reduce the Japanese Beetle population.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
ShawnLocal Guide · 75 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 months ago★★★★★

First impressions are so important and mine with Alder could not be better. Josh was very knowledgeable and courteous over the phone in setting up our new service and gave me an immediate and fair price over the phone based on details of our home. Technician was able to come the very nice day, and Matt was…

Reasonable priceTermite inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Rhonda6 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 months ago★★★★★

Technician was nice, professional, and timely. He completed a through job of spraying.

General pest inspection
WilliamLocal Guide · 242 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★★★★★

Nathan introduced himself, verbally summarized all services he'd be performing. Completed a thorough job and informed us when finished. He let us know when his next visit would be. Two thumbs up for Nathan!

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
josh1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Good job very thorough.

Spider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Britany5 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★★★★★

The technician did a wonderful job, he was very friendly, professional and communicated in detail but with a ease to understand what he did during the service. I was very pleased with the service, and the tech, thank you.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Randy4 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★★★★★

Our technician was super friendly and professional. She did a very thorough job. It was a pleasure doing business with her.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Sallie2 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★★★★★

Great job! Excellent service

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Nicole2 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 months ago★★★

Not all spider webs were removed, I noticed that upon entry of the house he did not wear anything over his shoes so therefore tracking in the house, gentleman was nice but did not seem as thorough and take the time to do all the steps as our first guy did. Also no pictures were taken showing work done I was…

Paid $120–140OverpricedGeneral pest inspection
BLocal Guide · 33 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 months ago★★★★★

Superb Pest Control service!! I noticed a carpenter ant problem and requested an additional visit to assess the problem. I received an appointment within 2 days! Alder sent confirmation of the appointment window, notification 24 hrs prior, and a textfrom the technician when she was on his way. The technician,…

General pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
LindaLocal Guide · 14 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 months ago★★★★★

I switched to alder from cooks about 2 years ago and I have always been happy with their service and customer service. Highly recommend

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito exterminationAnt extermination
Mary2 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 months ago★★★★★

Our technician was very thorough and answered all my questions. I was especially glad that he cleaned and treated the webs on the upper eaves.

Paid $1–20Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection

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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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