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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%98+53.5Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE

ClearDefense Pest Control

Richmond, VA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #23Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 73 rodent control · 5.0★ from 5,461 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other rodent control (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.

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.ClearDefense Pest Control is better than 98% of rodent control.A
98
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.ClearDefense Pest Control is better than 98% of rodent control.A
98
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.ClearDefense Pest Control is better than 99% of rodent control.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.ClearDefense Pest Control is better than 100% of rodent control.A
100
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.ClearDefense Pest Control is better than 100% of rodent control.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.ClearDefense Pest Control is better than 100% of rodent control.A
100

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Customers hired ClearDefense Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

ClearDefense Pest Control for bee extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.142
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.99
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$140–160
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 99/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bee 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.#1 / 35
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 142 Google reviews tagged “Bee extermination” · showing 20

Joan5 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★★★★★

Michael, our Technician, was very thorough and helpful. This business and associates are great!

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Carl5 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★★★★★

The tech was very professional and asked many questions to ensure that my yard was completed in a satisfactory manner. Great job I am pleased 😃

Bee exterminationMosquito exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Professionalism
Queen2 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★★★★★

Grayson from ClearDense Pest Control did my quarterly service on July 22, 2026. I spoke to him about seeing ants. He treated my area for them. He is always professional. Grayson is a wonderful technician.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceAnt exterminationBee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DanielLocal Guide · 21 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★★★★★

5/5 stars - each star for customer care, product quality, atmosphere, speed, and value. I was very impressed with Blake at ClearDefense Pest Control. He arrived right on time, was friendly and professional, and explained everything clearly. Their service was reliable and efficient, and the pest control was effective…

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
LLocal Guide · 156 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★★★★★

Landon Craig did an outstanding job—professional, prompt, and courteous. I’m so glad we chose this company for our pest control and extermination needs. I truly can’t say enough good things about their service. They’re simply excellent. My husband was so impressed. Thank you so much! See you next quarter.

Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBee extermination
Josh9 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★★★★★

Landon came to our house from ClearDefense papers Control and treated for all sorts of pests. He was prompt and courteous, explained the treatment and did a great job. I highly recommend this company for pest treatment for your home.

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
0094 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★★★★★

Thanks Clear defense! I appreciate the work put in this service! Raylen ensured that all of our questions and concerns were addressed. He’s serviced my property for a while now and he always does the best job! He thoroughly inspected my area and even identified issues that I hadn’t noticed. It’s great to have…

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Nikhil6 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★★★★★

Prompt and Professional Service

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationMosquito extermination+ Professionalism
Stirling6 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★★★★★

Shane Zupo was very professional, efficient, and effective with the service he performed. Was able to provide insights and guidance on our pest control and made some necessary updates on the fly. With the tools Clear Defense had in place, it made it very simple and seamless to complete. Returning to add to my…

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Didi8 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★★★★★

4/1/25 - another fantastic technician, Dante, from Clear Defense Pest Control came out today and was so thoughtful, thorough, professional and friendly. He made my day with his smile (and wasp killing skills ;) and I’m confident he’s kept any new critters at bay as the spring season begins (as Clear Defense service…

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MONA4 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★★★★★

Our quarterly pest treatment was applied this week by Taylor, who has been the best service provider we have had over the last four years. We have always appreciated the 5 star quality of service provided by ClearDefense Pest Control, but Taylor went above and beyond to ensure all aspects of the preventative…

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jack8 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★★★★★

Jayme was very friendly, professional, and informative as always. ClearDefense does a great job, would highly recommend!

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
SeanLocal Guide · 17 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 years ago★★★★★

Rylen at ClearDefense Pest Control did a fantastic job! Jack was very polite, heard my concerns and addressed them immediately. Anthony did a good job on the perimeter of our home and I have not seen any wood shavings from carpenter bees since. As with all services I sign up for I was naturally a little skeptical…

Mosquito exterminationCockroach exterminationBee extermination
DewyLocal Guide · 21 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 years ago★★★★★

They are great. I been with them for 2years . Most technicians they are very professional and friendly. This time we got 2 technicians Kyle and Anthony. They get job done fast and right. Kyle also very friendly reminding us our issue on deck. I would highly recommend them. Thank you guys for the hard work !

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Scot4 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 years ago★★★★★

Alex R. at ClearDefense came out to perform our regular spray today. He was very professional and friendly. Thanks for the great service.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Professionalism
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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

2/17/24 - Jacob McFarland came out today for quarterly service. He is friendly, kind and did great work. Exceptional service- thanks! 8/29/22 Jordan at Clear Defense came out for quarterly pest control service and mosquito treatment. Exceptional service !! 2/22/22 - Marcelus W. from Clear Defense Pest Control came…

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism+ Value
AdamLocal Guide · 11 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 years ago★★★★★

Another great service visit by David and Kennard with Clear Defense. Very happy with this organization’s products, people, and services. Technician’s Ryan & Daniel were prompt, friendly, thorough, and very knowledgeable regarding the Clear Defense program we have for our home.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JaneLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Casey is very detailed with his work. I live on the James River and we have so many spiders! They’re all over my porches and they make such a mess with their “droppings”. They won’t wash off without a power washer! Just imagine the ongoing struggle! But Clear Defense is helping me battle them, and other pests too,…

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Awilda5 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've been having problems with bugs in my house. It was out of control and was about to give up with the house until I reached out to Alex R from Clear Defense. A very professional and customer driven individual with wonderful response to quality and values to their customers. He scheduled an appointment and arrived…

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Cathy4 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 years ago★★★★★

Our Technician Joshua from Clear Defense Pest control was very professional, friendly, and helpful. We have been very satisfied with our service over the past few years.

Bee exterminationBug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism

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Price

$113+5% vs typical rodent control

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 32%Reasonable 62%Overpriced 1%Not sure 5%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection1151$50–$119
Spider extermination1130$86–$181
Ant extermination977$58–$173
Bug & insect extermination974$58–$136
Mosquito extermination826$58–$103
Hornet & wasp extermination661$83–$199
Cockroach extermination467$83–$214
Rodent extermination391$96–$323

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