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Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc

Pest control service · St. Petersburg, FL · reviewed since 2022

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%93+50.7Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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.
#184 of 389 wildlife removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 53%
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 Google reviews · 19 photos
97%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
82%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc at a glance

Customers frequently highlight the punctuality, professionalism, and thoroughness of technicians who clearly explain treatment processes for ants, roaches, termites, and rodents. Many reviewers note effective long-term results and appreciative communication, including adjustments for specific needs like allergen sensitivities. However, low-star feedback indicates a pattern of dissatisfaction regarding high pricing compared to competitors and perceived inadequacy of service when addressing recurring pest issues despite regular visits.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 137 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 136 Google reviews (110 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 82% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 9, 2026.
  • Service: Wildlife serving St. Petersburg, Florida.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other wildlife removal services

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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction93Reliability82Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 93 (median 92)Reliability: 82 (median 90)Craft & service: 99 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 89)
Anti-Pesto Bug Killers IncWildlife Removal Services 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.Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
93
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.Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
82
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.Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
99
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.Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc: 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.Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
100

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Star ratings

136 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars13297%
  • 4 stars32%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 110 written reviews

  • Praise19499%
  • Complaints21%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price133%
  • Reasonable267%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude7438%
  • Quality & results4623%
  • Speed & response3015%
  • Would recommend2111%
  • Communication158%
  • Honesty & trust63%
  • Price & value42%

What customers talk about

We read 110 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Our technician was also very knowledgeable and professional, so we can appreciate that since my girlfriend has had problems with other companies in the past.”
  • “Wonderful experience — Michael was a pleasure to work with and made everything easy!”
  • “Great communication, on time, and great customer service.”
  • “Robert was our technician and was very informative and thorough with this process, highly recommended!”
  • “He is very friendly and knowledgeable, and explains what/why he is doing what he’s doing in a very helpful way.”
  • “Anti-Pesto Bug Killers is VERY reliable responsive.”
  • “Jodi was very helpful and I received a great price for the service.”

People customers mention

  • Sam 12 reviews
  • Robert 5 reviews
  • Antipesto 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Anti-Pesto Bug Killers Inc for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

CameronLocal Guide · 42 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★★★★★

We had a recurring ant problem in the house, with ants finding ways into the room where the cats are fed (it's an auto feed container, so there is enough space for them to get through to the food). We tried multiple times to use ant poison, but they would just come back a week later. Anti-Pesto came through and did…

Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Yessi7 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★★★★★

Wonderful experience — Michael was a pleasure to work with and made everything easy!

Adam10 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★★★★★

Great company. I worked with Michael, it’s clear he’s been doing this a long time. Very professional and worked hard. Haven’t seen a live bug in weeks.

Reasonable priceCockroach extermination
JasonLocal Guide · 107 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★★★★★

Great communication, on time, and great customer service. I had a serious issue with german roaches and they have done a really great job getting rid of them. Sam was the technician that has done the work and the company is lucky to have him, he has been informative, professional, and very effective at his job. Give the guy a raise he deserves it.

Carl1 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★★★★★

Anti-Pesto is awesome! Their techniques eliminated our roach and ant problem and our technician, Sam, is a pleasure to have around. He is very friendly and knowledgeable, and explains what/why he is doing what he’s doing in a very helpful way. I am always happy to see him pull up, and Anti-Pesto has fixed a major problem for us.

Matthew4 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. · 2 years ago★

Over priced and awful service. They don’t come out regularly. Then when you ask them to come out, they spray water and tell you the bugs are your fault because you have a doggy door. My door has two flaps and bugs can’t move them but whatever. The owner even admitted to me that they are more expensive than most…

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Patrick Christoffel4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Samantha was very kind and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner · 3 hours ago

Thanks for the feedback, Patrick. We’re glad Samantha took good care of you! We appreciate you choosing us.

Cameron HainlineLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cameron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a recurring ant problem in the house, with ants finding ways into the room where the cats are fed (it's an auto feed container, so there is enough space for them to get through to the food). We tried multiple times to use ant poison, but they would just come back a week later. Anti-Pesto came through and did their own treatment, and we have had zero ants since then (it's been a couple months at this point). They helped solve a big headache, and we also have peace of mind because they will come back to take care of any issues that might come up in the future. Our technician was also very knowledgeable and professional, so we can appreciate that since my girlfriend has had problems with other companies in the past. I would certainly recommend Anti-Pesto to any of my friends.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Ant extermination
Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, Cameron. We’re glad we could effectively address the recurring ant issue and provide a lasting solution. It’s great to hear that our technician’s knowledge and professionalism made a positive impression as well. We appreciate your recommendation and are here if you need anything in the future.

Yessi G7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Yessi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wonderful experience — Michael was a pleasure to work with and made everything easy!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Yessi! It's great to hear you had a wonderful experience with Michael and that everything went smoothly during his service. Your comfort and satisfaction are very important to us. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Kaylee Rice2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kaylee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Michael was great to work with!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Kaylee! We are thrilled to hear Michael made such a good impression and that you are pleased with his work, we'll be sure to share your positive feedback with him. We appreciate you, and we'll be happy to serve you again!

Adam Moore10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Adam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great company. I worked with Michael, it’s clear he’s been doing this a long time. Very professional and worked hard. Haven’t seen a live bug in weeks.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Cockroach extermination
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, Adam! Michael strives to provide professional service to our customers, and we are delighted to hear you are pleased with the results. We look forward to continuing to help you keep a bug-free home!

Jason DLocal Guide · 107 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great communication, on time, and great customer service. I had a serious issue with german roaches and they have done a really great job getting rid of them. Sam was the technician that has done the work and the company is lucky to have him, he has been informative, professional, and very effective at his job. Give the guy a raise he deserves it.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Hi Jason, we're so glad we were able to help with those roaches! Thank you for trusting our team for your pest control needs. Sam really is the best!

Carl Boake1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Carl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Anti-Pesto is awesome! Their techniques eliminated our roach and ant problem and our technician, Sam, is a pleasure to have around. He is very friendly and knowledgeable, and explains what/why he is doing what he’s doing in a very helpful way. I am always happy to see him pull up, and Anti-Pesto has fixed a major problem for us.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Hi CJ, it was our pleasure! Thank you for your continued support. We'll see you next time!

Matthew Giuliano4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Over priced and awful service. They don’t come out regularly. Then when you ask them to come out, they spray water and tell you the bugs are your fault because you have a doggy door. My door has two flaps and bugs can’t move them but whatever. The owner even admitted to me that they are more expensive than most other companies when he tried selling me a $2800 tenting that others are asking $1500 for. I liked the name it’s the only reason I went with them without shopping around. Big mistake. DO NOT SIGN A CONTRACT. Call Geiger instead. Their pricing and service are much better.

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Matthew, we're disappointed to see this 1-star review. As we discussed with you, we made every effort to address your concerns and offered to work with you on a solution, even after ending our contract. We do believe that we offered you the best pest control solutions for your home's needs. We also pride ourselves on being transparent about our prices. We understand that our pricing may not fit everyone’s needs, which we communicated to you in the sales conversation. You had every right to choose another provider for that particular service we discussed. We hope that your new pest control company can meet your specific needs and pricing requirements. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you, and please know we wish you the best.

Cynthia McMillen10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cynthia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kyle was very thorough and explained all the next steps that will be taken to ensure the rodent issue is resolved. Thank-you.

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Hi Cynthia, thank you very much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear about your experience with our team.

Jill Schall5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They come everytime when I call about any problems.

  • Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism
  • Services: Rodent extermination, Spider extermination, General pest inspection, Cockroach extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Ant extermination
Response from the owner · Edited 2 years ago

Thank you for your review, Jill! We appreciate you.

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