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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 mosquito extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.22
★ 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.$63–$101
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 79/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Mosquito 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.#41 / 64
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 22 Google reviews tagged “Mosquito extermination” · showing 20

barbaraLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

Jonas was terrific and sweet, spent time to make sure all my concerns were answered and then some. Thanx for sending him my way!!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
Thomas11 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★★★★★

Great job: on time, prepared, and did the work efficiently.

Paid $1–20Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
Perry3 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★★★★★

She did a great job

Reasonable priceMosquito exterminationAnt extermination
Dan7 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★★★★★

Our tech, Mauricio, was professional and took care of our concerns. Thank you.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
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
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
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
Rick3 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 were pleased with the service we received, the only negative with the whole experience was a breakdown in communication with the office regarding as to when the service would be performed & when the technician would arrive at the property. Both the technician & the salesman were friendly, professional &…

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
cb12 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Really enjoyed meeting Drew. He answered every question I had and I feel that he did an awesome job!!!! Excellent service!!!' Would like to request Drew for all my services! Thanks Chris Scottsboro Al

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceMosquito 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
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
JessicaLocal Guide · 21 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★★★★★

We’re a fan of Alder Pest Control’ environmentally friendly pest services. Nathan was great! We’re interested in a termite bond and look forward to working with them to care for our home and property.

Termite inspectionMosquito extermination
Roger1 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★★★★★

Serviceman was pleasant & helpful.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
Jerry1 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★★★★★

Did a great job! Awesome service

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
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
thad6 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★★★★★

Michael did a great job servicing the yard and outside the house for Ants, mosquitos, spiders, and other outdoor critters.

Not sureFlea & mite exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect 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
Kayla1 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★★★★★

Clayton did a wonderful job spraying around our house! Very thurough and very professional!!

General pest inspectionMosquito extermination
brittanyLocal Guide · 36 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 was very professional and very thorough! Inside and out of the house which is rare with most places around here to get the inside treated as well. He did an amazing job!!

Great priceMosquito exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt 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

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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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