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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 spider extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.38
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.87
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–$166
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 76/100.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.#250 / 299
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.95%

All 38 Google reviews tagged “Spider extermination”

Tawna13 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Mike did our bill bug treatment and did a great job.

Paid $100–120Great priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Karen6 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★★★★★

Your technicians are very professional. From introducing themselves and explaining what they will be doing. I watched them spray the spider barrier on my home. They worked with precision in making sure that all areas were covered. It showed they cared about the job being done. It definitely wasn’t about just throw…

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider 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
Carol11 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★★★★★

Kenny came out for a re-treat today to battle our pesky elm beetles. As usual, he was very efficient and polite. Thanks Barrier for sending Kenny. He is a top quality technician!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider 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
Jill2 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 technician was great, he called when he was on his way and gave ETA. He was in the window that I was slotted in. Appreciate on time work. He was knowledgeable and efficient with his work. As a company they responded very quickly to my request as a new customer and were very upfront about the quote and price…

Paid $140–160Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Kelly3 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★★★★★

Kenny was very helpful and did a great job!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
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
Kathy2 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★★★★★

Very hospitable and listened to my needs.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
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
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.

Customer photo from Jason's review
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
Joshua8 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★

Horrible service still have bugs they lie about the service and have a $270 cancellation fee most dishonest business ever still have spiders inside centipedes box elder bugs and they spent less than 10 minutes here the first time do not purchase their product

Paid $60–80OverpricedSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Noel12 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★★★★★

Excellent, knowledgeable, great customer care!!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceSpider extermination
KAL1 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★★★★★

Gauge was super knowledgeable and polite he deserves a raise

Reasonable priceSpider extermination
Kris5 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★★★★★

They come out quarterly, or as I need them today Connor is here. He’s doing a wonderful job. I would recommend him to anyone needing to get rid of bugs, mice, voles, & or gophers.

Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
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
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
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
BLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I think the work that they do is very very good. I was supposed to have a retreatment today done between 9 and 12 and the young man didn’t show up, I called the office and she was able to get a hold of him and he came out right away. The professionalism is very very good and the job they do is very very good. Even…

Bug & insect exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ 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
Kathleen1 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★★★★★

First time using them. We will see how this pest control works in the coming months. Technician was very friendly and answered all the questions. Salesman were extremely nice.

Bug & insect exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
RileyLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Barrier has been amazing for our pest issues! We get Elm Seed Bugs really bad and the treatments from Barrier has kept them down and away! Definitely recommend getting their services!

General pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Lucas2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
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
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
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
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
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
Karli3 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.

Bug & insect exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kristina1 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 exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism

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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