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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 rodent extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.77
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.99
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$100–120
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$73–$246
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 “Rodent 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.#23 / 86
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 77 Google reviews tagged “Rodent extermination” · showing 20

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
Janice3 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★★★★★

As always listen to my concerns and addressed the issue I was having. Highly recommend

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationBug & insect 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
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
Debra4 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 good service thank you

Rodent extermination
rosemary2 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★★★★★

Logan did an excellent job! He was very well mannered. So far, we are very impressed with this company. He checked my mouse box outside and restocked it! I am so impressed with everyone’s impeccable manners and positive attitude. It is indeed very refreshing!

Paid $100–120Rodent extermination
SarahLocal 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. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Very sweet and thorough technician

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceRodent exterminationBug & insect extermination
RachelLocal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Great service

Customer photo from Rachel's review
Paid $80–100Great priceRodent extermination
MiaLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

Honestly, one could not ask for more diligent, task-driven service personnel. They are dedicated and diligent. I highly recommend this company.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
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
Gary2 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★★★★★

Technicians were fantastic and very helpful. They clearly were interested in doing a great job and we knowledgeable.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
THERESALocal 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Brennen treated all around the exterior of our house for wasps and brushed down spider webs. He also treated the interior of our attached garage. He was very polite, listened carefully to my spider concerns. I am excited to see a major reduction in the spider population. Hopefully all!

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Darryl6 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 on time, very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and thorough. Thank you Sir!

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
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
Jason10 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★★★★★

Guys do a great job.

Paid $40–60Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent 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
HannahLocal Guide · 55 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★★★★★

The only pest control company ill ever use

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Brent4 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★★★★★

Everything was amazing. More than expected. Looking forward to seeing the results.

Great priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
JuanLocal 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. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★★

Awesome job.

Customer photo from Juan's reviewCustomer photo from Juan's reviewCustomer photo from Juan's reviewCustomer photo from Juan's review
Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
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

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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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