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Alder Pest Control

Pest control service · Decatur, AL · reviewed since 2023

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%91+49.6Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#62 of 109 flea exterminatorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 44%
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,739 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.87★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$103typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Alder Pest Control at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company for thorough, punctual treatments and clear communication, noting that technicians explain services and provide photos of completed work. However, negative reviews highlight aggressive door-to-door sales tactics, including late-night visits and persistent solicitation that ignores refusal signs. Several low-star reviews also cite difficulties with contract terms, alleging that sales representatives misrepresented agreement details and making cancellation processes challenging.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,739 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,739 Google reviews (1,419 with written comments, 30 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Flea Exterminator serving Decatur, Alabama.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other flea exterminators

Score per factor (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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction91Reliability90Craft & service100Value96Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 91 (median 94)Reliability: 90 (median 92)Craft & service: 100 (median 97)Value: 96 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 95)
Alder Pest ControlFlea Exterminators median0 = centre, 100 = best
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: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
91
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: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
90
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
100
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: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
96
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
100

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Star ratings

1,739 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,67696%
  • 4 stars312%
  • 3 stars50%
  • 2 stars30%
  • 1 star241%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,419 written reviews

  • Praise2,22399%
  • Complaints301%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price16529%
  • Reasonable35663%
  • Overpriced122%
  • Not sure326%
$1030% vs typical flea exterminators

Middle half of what 306 customers paid ($71–$131) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results75934%
  • Staff & attitude73633%
  • Speed & response28613%
  • Communication21710%
  • Would recommend1768%
  • Price & value482%
  • Honesty & trust311%

What customers talk about

We read 1,419 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Our technician, Emily, did a thorough job applying the treatments.”
    “Alder Pest control does nothing helpful in limiting pests, terrible company!”
  • “Our young man today was efficient, effective, knowledgable and very kind.”
    “Would not recommend this company just based off the unapproachable and unprofessional person coming to my door.”
  • “Fast friendly great service everything they explained they would do they did and more highly recommend”
  • “On August 3rd, the technician explained everything he was going to do in accordance with the contract and he did it!”
    “We ignored him.”
  • “I highly recommend Alder to anyone looking for a reliable, professional company.”
    “I recommend that you do not use their technicians in your neighborhood are a danger.”
  • “Brock came by my place and offered me a great service at a great price.”
    “Felt it was overpriced for an every other month service.”
  • “It’s refreshing to work with a company that follows through on its promises and genuinely cares about customer satisfaction.”
    “…ving lawyers so the worker in particular understands the severity of lying and fleeing accidents and the company understands an apology and ownership…”

People customers mention

  • Jeremiah 21 reviews
  • Alan 21 reviews
  • Clayton 19 reviews
  • Nathan 18 reviews
  • Mauricio 17 reviews
  • Tony 16 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Alder Pest Control for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

TracyLocal Guide · 30 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★★★★★

Matt did a great job making our home pest free! He had a great attitude and represented his company well!

Paid $100–120Great priceBug & insect extermination
Carol8 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★★★★★

Today was our initial treatment from Adler Pest Control. In the past we have always completed our own pest control, but we haven’t kept up with it this year. We decided it was time to let the professionals handle it. The treatments were fully explained and targeted our specific problem pests. The price was very…

Paid $60–80Great priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
jillLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Appreciate the good service and the pre phone call on arrival time.. technician serviced inside/outside this time due to earwigs coming inside.. also my gnats in drain issue:) Also upstairs balconies that get overtaken with spiders and webs.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination
WilliamLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

Total surprise. Found out that was only a follow-up from my first service. Technician seemed friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable.

Paid $1–20Not sureHome inspection
Crystal5 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★★★★★

Ashley was absolutely awesome! She braved the wasp horde and prevailed marvelously. The previous pest control service we used had killed them and not knocked down the nests so they would return in under two weeks. Ashley slaughtered their bunch, evicted the wasps from the eaves, then she eradicated their nests. I…

Paid $80–100Great priceHornet & wasp extermination
KD2 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★★★★★

We just had our Bi-Monthly service. Upon our technician's arrival, we had a few general questions. He was through with the information he provided and let us know when he was finished; even provided a few photos of his service. We are very happy with the overall quality of Adler Pest Control.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,739 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Erline Balentine3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Alan did a great job!

Response from the owner · Edited a month ago

Thank you, Erline! We're glad to hear that Alan made a positive impact. Your feedback is appreciated!

Wendy EmbreyLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wendy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kyler was very polite and did a great job. Ty so much

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you, Wendy! We're glad to hear that Kyler provided great service and was polite. We appreciate your kind words!

d sc1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews d has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

came after 8 at night. i understand door to door sales and soliciting but 8 at night? i also noticed that their was no company truck in our subdivision... at... all. i do not know how these salespeople get around but to have no indication that you are in our neighborhood and then beating on doors and ringing doorbells after 8 at night makes me think there may be an emergency. except this was not an emergency. this was 15 minutes of not taking NO for an answer. this felt like actual harassment. to the point i genuinely felt like i had to sign up for your services and put my card on file for you to leave my doorstep. you insisted that i need your services and practically begged until you got exactly what you wanted. there is also a contract signing in the process that they very briefly go over. but this contract states paying 80% of the final cost if you cancel early. if it weren't for the customer service- this would not have been brought to my attention. i have read some of your other reviews, and i will have you know- i have not yet had your services done on my property- i have not had anything yet that i actually need to pay for. so i would like you to REMOVE my card from your file, REMOVE me from your route, and CONTINUE to not do business with me.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

I understand your concerns, D, and I apologize for the discomfort you experienced during the interaction. It's important to us that our customers feel respected and valued. We appreciate your feedback regarding our approach and will take it into consideration to improve our practices. Please give us a call to ensure your card is removed from our file and that you are not contacted further. We are not able to determine your exact address from this review. If you have any other questions or need assistance, also feel free to reach out.

Lynn Washington8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Alder Pest control does nothing helpful in limiting pests, terrible company!

Response from the owner · Edited 2 months ago

I’m sorry to hear about your experience, Lynn. We understand how frustrating pest issues can be and appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to me personally (Benson Alder) at 256-7159191 us via text or call so we can assist you further and work towards a resolution. I believe we can come up with something that is mutually beneficial. As you can see from our many favorable reviews, your review and experience is truly an anomaly and I am 100% confident can be resolved. I am personally committed to making sure that is the case. Thank you.

Mary Jane Burnett4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thank you! On August 3rd, the technician explained everything he was going to do in accordance with the contract and he did it!! Respectfully, Dr. Mj

  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · Edited 2 months ago

Thank you, Mary! We're glad the technician provided clear explanations and delivered as promised. Your feedback is appreciated!

Miranda Baker3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Miranda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quick and detailed!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you, Miranda! We're glad you found our service quick and detailed. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Amber Land10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very detail oriented service!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $80–100
  • Services: Spider extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Ant extermination
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you, Amber! We appreciate your feedback and are glad you found our service detail-oriented.

Tracy DemarzoLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Matt did a great job making our home pest free! He had a great attitude and represented his company well!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Bug & insect extermination
Response from the owner · Edited 3 months ago

Thank you, Tracy! We're glad to hear that Matt provided excellent service and represented our company positively. We appreciate your support!

Misty Wilson6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Misty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thanks for coming out to spray, Emily! You’re so friendly!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Mosquito extermination
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you, Misty! We appreciate your kind words about Emily and are glad you had a positive experience. Your feedback means a lot to us!

Ben BeanLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ben has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Responsive and thorough. Professional.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · Edited 3 months ago

Thank you, Ben! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you found us responsive and professional.

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