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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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Alder Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Alder Pest Control for home inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.15
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.73
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$61–$139
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 68/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Home 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.#69 / 72
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.86%

All 15 Google reviews tagged “Home 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
Jane1 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 is a very nice person we will need her the next time.

Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp 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
VasiLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Jeremiah did an excellent and thorough job applying the sprayable pest control material, he was efficient and very polite, he was a good communicator and answered our questions too! Matthew was awesome as well with explaining all the details about the plan! We are very satisfied!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
luke1 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★★★★★

Mauricio did a great job tending to our recent bug/insect issue. He is a friendly and professional technician.

Great priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
BeckyLocal 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 year ago★★★★★

Great experience, professional

Great priceHome inspection
StephenLocal Guide · 26 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 very pleasant and a great job.We had some issues with ants and treated the area around the house. Great service as always. I highly recommend Alder pest control.

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Lucas4 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★★★★★

Logan did an excellent job during our scheduled service today. He introduced himself at arrival, asked if we had any concerns, and made sure to follow-up when he finished. He even let us know about a potential wasp problem that he took care of and will continue to monitor. Thank you!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Gabrielle3 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 great meeting Logan today! Wonderful job!

Great priceHome inspectionTermite inspectionTermite extermination
Jim2 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★★★★★

Sean did a great job! Professional and took the time to explain what he was doing. Well done!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Madison6 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★★★★★

Nathan did a great first look and treatment on our new home on short notice! We look forward to working together going forward to keep our new home pest free:)

Great priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspection
Malik5 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.

OverpricedHome inspectionRodent exterminationTermite inspection
Mark2 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 priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Angie3 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.

Home inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Zachary1 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationTermite inspection

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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