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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%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

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. · #62Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 109 flea exterminators · 4.9★ from 1,739 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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.

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 91% of flea exterminators.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 is better than 90% of flea exterminators.A
90
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 100% of flea exterminators.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 is better than 96% of flea exterminators.A
96
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 cockroach extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.55
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.96
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.$66–$214
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach 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.#16 / 70
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.96%

All 55 Google reviews tagged “Cockroach extermination” · showing 40

joykaneisha5 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★★★★★

Fast friendly great service everything they explained they would do they did and more highly recommend

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationCockroach extermination
Tracy5 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★★★★★

Good service!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Pamela15 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★★★★★

Very friendly and polite representative. Done a great job.

Paid $100–120Great priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Airiel8 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★★★★★

Very professional went and went over everything with me fully inspected to make sure our neighbors pest weren't inside my home. Highly recommend these guys! And my service is 118 every 2 months truly amazing!

Great priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
JefferyLocal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I just started my service with Adder pest control and so far they have made a great impression with the upgrade to service.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Jamielet3 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★★★★

So far the best pest control company I’ve had out of all the local ones I’ve tried. The price is reasonable considering the size of my home.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite extermination
Stanley3 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★★★★★

William was very professional and completed his tasks in a timely manner.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Robert7 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★★★★★

Alan came out today, gave a 30 minute text notice of arrival time and was prompt. This was our initial service with Alders. He asked about specific issues and all were addressed. He was very personable and thorough. It is too early to comment on effectiveness but I was encouraged to call with any issues. Overall a great experience so far.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Consuela6 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★★★★★

Professional and friendly Arrived within time provided in text message Emily went above and beyond…. While outside, Emily spoke to my son about music, games and bugs (which is something he does not like). Normally people do not make the effort to pay attention to him but Emily did. KUDOS to Emily!!

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
JAMMIELocal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Alan our technician did a great job brushing and spraying around our home inside and out. William and Alan very nice and answered all our questions and needs.Thanks to Alder pest control.

Paid $60–80Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Doug5 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★★★★★

Quick ,quiet, and willing to brave the poison ivy fight his way around my house? Garry is a pro. Glad I went with Alder's

Paid $80–100Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite exterminationSpider extermination
Stephen2 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★★★★★

Great service, reasonably priced, and very responsive. I’ve been using Alder for 2 years and have had no issues since they started treating my house. A+

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Cody1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Done a very good job on our place! Very professional! Thank u!

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Jonathan4 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Looking forward to working with Liam and the rest of the Alder team! Liam was very polite and answered all my questions.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationCockroach extermination
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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Drew explained what he was doing, using, how long to keep the dog off, and what to expect. Great service!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Skip3 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Tech was very professional and did good job.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Crystal9 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

They are an amazing company! So glad I switched to their pest control service. Liam is one great person and service professional!

Paid $100–120Great priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
RebeccaLocal Guide · 25 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

We had an exceptional experience with Alder Pest Control. Their team is professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about helping us solve any pest issues we have quickly and thoroughly. They did a fantastic job on our house. They updated us throughout the visit, documented and took pictures, and gave us a…

Paid $60–80Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
roy1 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. · Edited 7 months ago★★★★★

Corey does a great job!

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationMosquito extermination
brandon3 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★★★★★

Corey came out done a fantastic job i would recommend him to take care of your pest problems to all my family and friends GOOD JOB COREY they belly up around here

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceCockroach extermination
Laura10 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★★★★★

I’m already impressed. Awesome customer service, Super nice people. Highly recommend!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationCockroach extermination
Denver10 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 8 months ago★★★★★

Excellent service. Treated yesterday. Noticed a red wasp today that was affected by the treatment.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationCockroach extermination
Bruce14 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 11 months ago★★★★★

Great service!

Reasonable priceBee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Arthur1 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. · Edited 11 months ago★★★★★

Tyler was professional and paid attention to the issues at hand. He listened and took appropriate action.

Paid $100–120Not sureBee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Ree2 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 was very knowledgeable and walked me through the treatment indoors as he went. He was thorough and kind throughout my appointment today.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Jeremy2 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★★★★★

Allan did an awesome and thorough job. Made his presence aware and I was able to put up my dogs.

Rodent exterminationTermite exterminationSpider extermination
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 a year ago★★★★★

Alan was very professional and detailed. He asked if we had any issues that he could take care of and sent a message when he was on his way. He did a very thorough job. 5 Star Service!

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationCockroach extermination
Susanne6 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★★★★★

Mauricio was very friendly and did an excellent job today!

Great priceBee exterminationGeneral wildlife removalHome inspection
KimLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Clayton came out and did a wonderful job and is so friendly. Highly recommend him and Alder pest control!

Paid $40–60Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationCockroach extermination
Susan2 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 worked hard to be very thorough with the pest control treatment. She cleaned our porches and gutter areas of the many spider webs and nests. I highly recommend her and Alder Pest Control!

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
William6 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★★★★★

Signed up Wednesday for services and Tony my technician was out the next day to spray. He did an awesome job cleaning up spider webs before spraying the house. I noticed dead spiders and bugs within a few hours of the application. So far it’s looking good!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Donald1 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★★★★★

Logan did a great job! Did everything he was supposed to do!

Paid $80–100Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Karen8 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★★★★★

Mauricio fif a thorough job of removing spider eggs and webs! He was professional and friendly! He was on time as well

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Ken8 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★★★★★

Tyler with Alder Pest Control showed up when he said he would! He was very pleasant and very polite. He did a great job! Took his time and made sure I pleased. Highly recommend them and him!!!

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Brittany5 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★★★★★

I got one it and happened to be home yesterday when I got a knock at my door and it was Alder Pest Control! My husband and I had been discussing calling Cook’s pest control because you just always go to the ones that are known or that you hear of and see around the most. Funny thing is, my husband kept forgetting to…

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Dana1 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★★★★★

Jacob did a great job! Very polite, informative, and thorough.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
JerriLocal 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 year ago★★★★★

We were happy to have Michael do our service today!! He did a wonderful job!! Happy to be taken care of by Alder Pest Control!!

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Cheryl1 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★★★★★

Jacob came out today and did my monthly service. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and helped me decide that I needed the mosquito bucket! He is definitely an asset to your business!!

Not sureMosquito exterminationCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
Jesse5 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★★★★

Clayton was great. Explained the service and what to expect after treatment to my wife.

OverpricedHome inspectionSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Emily7 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★★★★★

I recently used Alder Pest Control and was thoroughly impressed. Brock provided a clear overview of their competitively priced services, and I appreciated the yard inspection included. Nathan followed up promptly, removing spiderwebs, treating the entire house and ports, and addressing ant issues effectively. Both…

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination

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Price

$1030% 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 29%Reasonable 63%Overpriced 2%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Bug & insect extermination264$58–$131
General pest inspection237$58–$133
Hornet & wasp extermination192$79–$246
Spider extermination189$56–$136
Home inspection164$61–$139
Ant extermination159$63–$191
Flea & mite extermination88$78–$282
Rodent extermination77$73–$246

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