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Brown Pest Control Inc

Pest control service · Waynesville, OH · reviewed since 2017

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%94+51.3Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#13 of 61 termite control servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 80%
4.9 ★★★★★ 338 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.96★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
97%reviews answered by the owner
$246typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Brown Pest Control Inc at a glance

Customers frequently praise Brown Pest Control for punctual technicians who provide detailed explanations and effectively address issues like roaches, bees, and spiders. Reviews highlight friendly communication and affordable pricing, though some note that the company does not handle rat removal despite advertising rodents. A recurring criticism involves slow follow-up on calls made when the office is closed, with one reviewer alleging repeated treatments failed to eliminate pests.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 338 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 338 Google reviews (255 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 28, 2026.
  • Service: Termite Control Service serving Waynesville, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other termite control 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: craft & service and value; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction94Reliability95Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 94 (median 91)Reliability: 95 (median 89)Craft & service: 100 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 100)
Brown Pest Control IncTermite Control 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.Brown Pest Control Inc: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
94
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.Brown Pest Control Inc: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
95
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.Brown Pest Control Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.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.Brown Pest Control 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.Brown Pest Control 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.Brown Pest Control Inc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100

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Star ratings

338 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars32897%
  • 4 stars51%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star31%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 255 written reviews

  • Praise45499%
  • Complaints31%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2226%
  • Reasonable5665%
  • Overpriced11%
  • Not sure78%
$246+137% vs typical termite control services

Middle half of what 58 customers paid ($184–$371) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude14933%
  • Quality & results7917%
  • Speed & response7917%
  • Would recommend5011%
  • Communication409%
  • Price & value317%
  • Honesty & trust296%

What customers talk about

We read 255 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Cole was very efficient, friendly and knowledgeable.”
  • “Austen always does a great job when he services my house.”
  • “Punctual and explains everything he sees and is doing as well as answering any questions I have.”
  • “If you find yourself in the unfortunate event of needing an exterminator, I highly recommend Brown Pest Control.”
  • “He explained there wasn’t any evidence of nests and he believes there is a nest somewhere close to my house and that is why I am having the problem.”
  • “He answered all my questions and treated me and my home with a great deal of respect.”
  • “Price seemed a bit high for what was done but honestly I had paid $1,000 just to make sure that they're gone and don't come back.”

People customers mention

  • Karl 7 reviews
  • Cole 5 reviews
  • Browns 3 reviews
  • Dayton 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Brown Pest Control Inc for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Zug11 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 week ago★★★★★

I wanted to wait a few weeks before I posted to make sure they eradicated all the roaches and sure enough they have they are gone maybe seen two or three after they first baited the place and now I have not seen any knock on wood.. My best guess is they came through a delivery of some sort I get a lot of deliveries…

Paid $200+Overpriced
Sandy10 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 month ago★★★★★

Since last year when we started your service I was so pleased to see the same technician. Austin is always friendly and willing to explain the service.

Paid $180–200Not sure
Mary2 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★★★★★

As soon as Austen left I called the Office of Brown Pest Control to let them know how pleased we were with Austen. He was very nice, courteous, knowledgeable and took the time to explain anything we were not sure about. I also left the message that Austen was a real keeper! Great job.

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceRodent extermination
Anita9 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★★★★

Prompt response. Would appreciate upfront pricing quoted when I called. Everything was completed that I requested.

Paid $180–200Not sureHornet & wasp extermination
Rich6 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★★★★★

Couldn't be more pleased with the service I receive from Brown Pest Control. Karl does an amazing job. He's efficient, kind and a pleasure to talk to. We found a hornet's nest on Tuesday. Karl came out Thursday morning and took care of it and treated the outside of the house and was done before 9am. Fantastic company!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination
Sheryl6 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★★★★★

Cole did a wonderful job getting rid of the yellow jacket’s nest outside my front door. I have depended upon Brown Pest Control for many years and have never been disappointed. Thanks for your great service.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 338 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Leanne Nash6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thankfully no pests were found. Extremely knowledgeable and competent employee. Thank you

Zug Zug11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zug has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I wanted to wait a few weeks before I posted to make sure they eradicated all the roaches and sure enough they have they are gone maybe seen two or three after they first baited the place and now I have not seen any knock on wood.. My best guess is they came through a delivery of some sort I get a lot of deliveries soon as I sell some of them I tried baiting myself didn't get rid of them called browns that came out baited and haven't seen any. Price seemed a bit high for what was done but honestly I had paid $1,000 just to make sure that they're gone and don't come back.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Price: $200+
  • Pest type: Cockroaches
Stephanie ZeiglerLocal Guide · 143 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Polite and respectful. My house was treated for bees on Friday, I called back Saturday to get additional services because I started seeing more bees than ever flying inside my home after the treatment. (by the way the answering service is just to hold you over, no one follows up on calls when the office is closed until the office reopens.) The service tech came back out Monday assured me these bees are dying no additional treatment is needed at this tme, even though when he open my bedroom closet door a bee flew right towards him. It is 4am and I just got stung in my sleep, I instantly ran out of the bed to the hallway turned on the light and had to fight a very angry bee,who was far from dying. I know bee season ends in October, today it is October the 13th , I went ahead with the treatment because the bees are inside my home. The outside was treated but the bees are inside also. I am in pain and scared to go back to sleep. SMH the whole house is woke.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, Bee extermination
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Stephanie, we appreciate the compliment!

Pamela MooreLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Austen always does a great job when he services my house. Today was no exception. Yellow jackets have gotten in my house several times. He explained there wasn’t any evidence of nests and he believes there is a nest somewhere close to my house and that is why I am having the problem. When my first treatment takes place next year, he will do a thorough examination. Please keep him assigned to my house!

  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination
  • Pest type: Other
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Pamela! We truly appreciate your support and are so glad you had a great experience! If you were to ever need us again, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Jamy Holliday1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jamy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

CJ is always great. Punctual and explains everything he sees and is doing as well as answering any questions I have. I'm also a contractor so I greatly appreciate his work.

  • Pest type: Ants, Termites
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for the wonderful review, Jamy! We're glad CJ could answer your questions and provide great service. As a contractor yourself, your high praise means a lot to us. We appreciate your business!

Anna Knisley3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very quick service. Cole was very efficient, friendly and knowledgeable.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the great review, Anna! We’re glad you were happy with the service. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Cole. We appreciate your business!

Bob Huffman1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Bob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Brown Pest Control is the best! Thanks.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $180–200
  • Services: Spider extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the kind words, Bob! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience with Brown Pest Control. Thanks for trusting us with your pest control needs!

Sandy Heaney10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sandy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Since last year when we started your service I was so pleased to see the same technician. Austin is always friendly and willing to explain the service.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $180–200
  • Pest type: Ants, Spiders, Mosquitoes
Response from the owner · a month ago

Hi Sandy, thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoy working with Austen and appreciate his consistent service. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to him. Thanks for trusting us to keep your home pest-free!

Kevin Wetzel3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Austen is a very nice and personable person. He did a great job!!

  • Services: General pest inspection
Response from the owner · a month ago

Hi Kevin, thanks for taking the time to review us! We're thrilled to hear that Austen did a great job and provided a friendly, professional service. Please let us know if you need anything else!

Todd7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Todd has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Everything you want in a company. Great communication, knowledgeable, friendly, polite, courteous, all around great experience.

  • Services: Termite inspection, Termite extermination
Response from the owner · a month ago

Hi Todd, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear you had an all around great experience with our team. We truly appreciate your feedback and your trust in us for your termite protection!

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