Experts Reviews · Company report
Barrier 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%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.91SCORE

Barrier 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 hornet & wasp extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.35
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.97
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.$91–$282
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp 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.#128 / 296
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 35 Google reviews tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”

David6 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 month ago★★★★★

Polite, thorough, efficient. Thank You

Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Al4 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 months ago★★★★★

Tyler did a great job. Pleasant, thorough, timely and considerate.

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
GarthLocal Guide · 53 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 months ago★★★★★

Charles did a great job and was thorough. Thanks!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Guillermo4 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★★★★★

Gabe did a great job!

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Terry5 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★★★★★

We've been customers for 8+ years. Kenny did a great job. We had wasp and spider webs in our eaves and he cleared them without me mentioning them. Thank you Kenny and Barrier!

Customer photo from Terry's reviewCustomer photo from Terry's review
Great priceHornet & wasp 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
Anna7 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★★★★★

Ian from Barrier Pest Control is a great tech who was polite and thorough. He explained what he was going to do, did it in a timely manner, and asked if I had any questions or concerns about my service. Really nice guy, good at his job. Thanks Ian!

Paid $120–140Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Kelly7 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★★★★★

Kenny and his trainee did a great job!

Great priceHornet & wasp 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
Lisa6 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★★★★★

Thank you Kenny for keeping our home bug free.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Patrick11 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★★★★★

Connor did a great job! He was very thorough and professional and took his time to make sure the job was done right! I would highly recommend him and Barrier to service anyone.

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Elisa4 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★★★★★

Chis my technician was very kind and fast. Thanks for helping me with the spider problem

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
RichardLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

This was possibly the best service we have had.Very thorough, took the necessary time to do a good job. Thx

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Alice1 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★★★★★

New customer first visit

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Robin4 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★★★★★

This is my first time using the company and the sales team are very informative and thorough he was courteous and helpful to find the best plan. The gentleman that came to spray was very knowledgeable and courteous as well! Thank you!

Bug & insect exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
JamieLocal Guide · 66 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★★★★★

Very happy with their services, setting the appointment was easy, their rep was very considerate and helpful. Sorry, I don’t remember his name! Service was set for the next day, Jacob came on time, he was very kind and respectful, he was knowledgeable and preformed the services very quicky and seemed to be very…

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
nicole10 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★★★★★

This was our first time having them come and it was great! Can’t wait to keep on the regularly scheduled times we have.

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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
Ian8 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★★★★★

Showed up when they said they would. Good communication. Jacob is a cool guy.

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Tabby5 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★★★★★

Jacob was wonderful . Very pleasant young man. He took care of the problems of spraying wasp nests and etc. plus was very knowledgeable of questions that were asked. Thank you so much. Tabby Delfino

Hornet & wasp 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
Steve1 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★★★★★

Pest technician was very courteous and informative and was done pretty fast. I have a huge wasp issue every year and this is the first time I've gone the exterminator route... I think mowing my backyard and getting bit on my ears multiple times might have pushed me this way lol also the pest technician was very…

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
REGINIA3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $160–180Not sureHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
PaulaLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Tom2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Steven3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Home inspectionHornet & wasp extermination+ Professionalism
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
Lydia1 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.

Bug & insect exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lenzie4 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.

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
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
Terry1 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.

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
tyler3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ 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

JobReviewsCategory typical
Bug & insect extermination49$58–$133
General pest inspection39$58–$128
Spider extermination38$76–$166
Hornet & wasp extermination35$91–$282
Home inspection24$58–$164
Ant extermination16$76–$214
Rodent extermination12$83–$323
Flea & mite extermination7$99–$323

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