How 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.88SCOREAlder 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.
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Customers hired Alder Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Alder Pest Control for spider extermination
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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…
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.
Tech did an excellent job. He was very polite and very professional
Technician was efficient and explained everything. Asked if I had any special issues and took steps to take care of them
Helpful and kind. He did a superb job!
Ashley was great. So friendly and eager to meet the needs of the home owner.
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.
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.
Great job: on time, prepared, and did the work efficiently.
Our tech, Mauricio, was professional and took care of our concerns. Thank you.
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…
Technicians were great. This was my first appointment and the technicians were on time and when finished let me know exactly what was done and what to expect. Very courteous and professional. Also let me know when they would be back for a 2nd treatment. I was very pleased.8
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!
Gabriel was amazing very efficient with a great personality he explained everything he was doing. I’d also like to give a shout out to Sergio for selling us the plan. Two very respectful young men you don’t find that very often.
Good job very thorough.
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.
Our technician was super friendly and professional. She did a very thorough job. It was a pleasure doing business with her.
the technician was polite and freindly and did his job in a timely manner
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.
Technician friendly and checked and treated requested areas.
Alder was great, I learned about the company from a door salesman, got signed up and had a technician out in a couple days. The technician was prompt, fast, and efficient in his work. I will be looking forward to continue working with this company!
The very best! Knowledge of pest control is immense, courteous, efficient, calm and highly professional. Jeremiah was excellent...he kept me apprised of his ETA (so appreciated), he took care of the issue with care for property, skill and knowledge. Jeremiah is most thorough and diligent. Thank you Alder....your company is the best.
Nice neat job. Explained what he was going to treat and explained what he found and treated. Nice tech.
I was surprised that Alder Pest Control was providing services on Memorial Day but Mauricio arrived by the time he indicated on the notification text message. He cleaned all the soffits and exposed areas and applied the pest control treatment all around the exterior of the house. He even took care of some ant…
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.
Both technicians were polite & professional. I was pleased with the services provided.
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 &…
Justin did a great job at our house in Cullman today!
Pest treatments have been working well. Very pleased with Alder Pest control!
I was not present when the technician did most of his work as he was early And I returned prior to the time he was originally scheduled so I don’t know how thorough the treatment was. It was represented to me that am application would be made around the eves and upper areas on the porch. That is where many of the…
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!
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!
Quality service by a quality business. Andrew was very professional and completed the service without a problem.
Very sweet young lady. Answered my question. Her name is Kristin.
Alan Fantastic as ways no issues
Kristin did an amazing job and was very respectful
Kristin is awesome! She went over and above to treat all of my outside areas. I definitely recommend.
Kristen was very friendly, informative, and professional in performing our scheduled pest control services. We would be happy to have her perform all future services. Please let her know that we appreciate her. Thank you!
Kristin was very thorough and knowledgeable. She made sure any problem areas we had were addressed as well.
Chris was very knowledgeable and thorough!
Price
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Bug & insect extermination | 99 | $58–$131 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 98 | $79–$246 |
| General pest inspection | 94 | $58–$133 |
| Spider extermination | 88 | $56–$136 |
| Ant extermination | 60 | $63–$191 |
| Rodent extermination | 36 | $73–$246 |
| Flea & mite extermination | 34 | $78–$282 |
| Mosquito extermination | 22 | $63–$101 |

