Experts Reviews · Company report
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%89+21.6Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCOREBarrier Pest Control
Twin Falls, ID · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #219Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 363 pest control services · 4.9★ from 300 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other pest control services (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: momentum and replies to reviews; 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.Barrier Pest Control is better than 91% of pest control services.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.Barrier Pest Control is better than 89% of pest control services.A
89
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.Barrier Pest Control is better than 93% of pest control services.A
93
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.Barrier Pest Control is better than 93% of pest control services.A
93
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.Barrier Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.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.Barrier Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.A
100
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Barrier Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Barrier Pest Control for ant extermination
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.16
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.94
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.$76–$214
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Ant 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.#249 / 306
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 16 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination”
Lynda6 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 young man did an amazing job. He was very kind and courteous. Thank you for being so kind.
Paid $180–200Great priceAnt extermination
Belinda5 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★★★★★
Ian did a very thorough job today, which is greatly appreciated.
Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Weldon6 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★★★★★
Kenny did a great job.
Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationAnt extermination
Katie5 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★★★★★
Braiden H. was very knowledgeable and helpful!! Very nice and super proficient.
Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Kim4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Kenny was great!!!! He was on time, respectful, and easy to work with. He was kind and explained everything clearly! Completed his inspection professionally, and gave us confidence in the protection of our property against the creepy crawlies!
Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Jason7 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Max did a great job. Was quick and thorough.
Paid $120–140Reasonable priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
James10 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★★★★★
Braiden did a amazing job job with our pest control he was very informative and professional, I would like him to be my regular pest control guy!
Paid $140–160Great priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Andrea3 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★★★★★
Kenny was punctual, courteous, and thorough.
Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
RobinLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Service person, Chris, was very prompt. He was even a little early after asking if that was OK. I was thrilled! He was very personable, yet professional. He was very respectful of my property.
Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
DonaldLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Recommend this service good value Curtis professional
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Debra1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Both men that have came to my house (Jake and Eric) have been very professional and courteous. They have taken time to explain things to me and I much appreciate that. I would highly recommend Barrier Pest Control.
Ant exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jerry3 months ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Paid $40–60Great priceAnt extermination
Virginia1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Paid $120–140Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Kathi1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination
Suzanne10 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 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Ant exterminationHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Dewey1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Price
$120+11% vs typical pest control services
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 24%Reasonable 69%Overpriced 1%Not sure 6%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Bug & insect extermination | 49 | $58–$133 |
| General pest inspection | 39 | $58–$128 |
| Spider extermination | 38 | $76–$166 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 35 | $91–$282 |
| Home inspection | 24 | $58–$164 |
| Ant extermination | 16 | $76–$214 |
| Rodent extermination | 12 | $83–$323 |
| Flea & mite extermination | 7 | $99–$323 |
