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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

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Customers hired Alder Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Alder Pest Control for spider extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.189
★ 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.$56–$136
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 “Spider 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.#19 / 87
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%

All 189 Google reviews tagged “Spider extermination” · showing 40

Amber10 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 detail oriented service!

Paid $80–100Great priceSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt 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
Shane11 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★★★★★

Outstanding service from start to finis\! The team did exactly what they said they would do, showed up on time, and completed the work professionally. They were courteous, respectful of my property, and took the time to explain everything they were doing. It’s refreshing to work with a company that follows through…

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite 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
Courtney2 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★★★★★

Technician was great! He did a super job and was knowledgeable about questions that I had.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Jason1 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Nathan was very professional and thorough in explaining what services he provided today and what to expect on the next visit.

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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
Tawana3 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★★★★★

Excellent service today! Very polite and respectful gentleman. Great communication and explanation regarding services rendered and on upcoming services to be provided. I love the fact this comany is family owned and not a big corporation that often forgets customer satisfaction is key and LISTENS. Would recommend Alder Pest Control 10/10.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationMosquito extermination
Clint4 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★★★★★

The tech was friendly and done a very thorough job. Great service Would recommend

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thesimsie943 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★★★★★

The tech gave me a heads up before coming to my home, and they also gave photos of the service.

Paid $120–140Great priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationMosquito extermination
Trever7 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 happy with the service. Great communication and so far, the results are positive!

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Michael6 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★★★★★

Pleasant technician. Polite and thoughtful.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Leslie3 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★★★★★

Thank you so much. You did a wonderful job!

Paid $60–80Great priceSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt 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
dnail35077Local 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Good service and communication.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspectionTermite exterminationSpider extermination
Lawren3 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★★★★★

Liam was very knowledgeable and helpful. I cannot recall the name of the technician but also was very professional

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite exterminationSpider 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
RebeccaLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★

Griffin was a pleasure. Followed our specific instructions that kept our pets from harm. He was kind and respectful. Look forward to working with again to keep our home pest free.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Tish2 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★★★★★

Alder pest control showed up today, detailed explanation of services and then went to work on all of the fire ant hills (i have a lot of them) wasps and spiders.

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Paid $120–140Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
Paula8 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★★★★★

Everyone was friendly, came and did what was agreed upon in a timely manner.

Reasonable priceTermite 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
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
Trent6 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★★★★★

My Tech today was absolutely awesome. He went above and beyond to help get rid of my fire ant problem. As always Alder pest control is the best.

Great priceBee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationTermite inspection
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.

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Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Becky10 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 we've met two of their great employees. They're super and we think we're going to be well pleased with their service!

Paid $60–80Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Michellé11 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★★★★★

TYLER!!!! If you are blessed enough to have him, you will see how respectful he is. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Clint5 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★

★☆☆☆☆ — Do NOT sign up unless you're prepared to fight to cancel. I spent six months trying to cancel my account with Alder Pest Control. Six months. Every time a new service date approached, I was told the same thing: "this will be your last service." It never was. They would schedule and complete another service…

Spider exterminationBug & insect 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
ChrisLocal Guide · 151 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★★★★★

Easy, professional, better price than the other guys!

Great priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Susan4 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★★★★★

Mauricio was great, very professional. He explained everything he was going to do and then went through everything he did before he left.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
Kent2 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★★★★★

Technician notified me when they were at my house, as I was not home at the time. Very professional explained what he did and what to look for. Emailed results and included pictures. Technician was very courteous and helpful.

Paid $60–80Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite exterminationSpider 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
Debbie3 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★★★★★

Nick did an outstanding job helping us fight our spider problem and is a diligent, and hard working service man. THANK YOU , Nick! 🙏👍

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Johnson5 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 5 months ago★★★★★

The staff were very courteous and helpful. My initial contact, Liam, is a tenacious but respectful young man. He's a blessing to work with.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
MichaelLocal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Cory did excellent job. Explained all work to be performed first, then did that work with great attention to details. Then reviewed work done, quite professional and friendly. Cory is great representative for Alder Pest Control.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
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

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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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