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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 mosquito extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.833
★ 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.$100–120
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$58–$103
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 “Mosquito 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 / 47
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.99%

All 833 Google reviews tagged “Mosquito extermination” · showing 40

Sue10 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 6 days ago★★★★★

ClearDefense Pest Control was excellent. The technician, Michael completed our quarterly service and monthly flea/tick/mosquito service promptly and thoroughly. I continue to highly recommend ClearDefense Pest Control!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Janese10 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 week ago★★★★★

Landon completed our service today and he was awesome. He was very attentive to detail and made sure we were satisfied before he left. I would highly recommend clear defense!

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Philip8 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 week ago★★★★★

ClearDefense technician Dashawn Eanes was friendly, professional and thorough in the service he provided. The service was conducted and completed in a reasonable time.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Caroline1 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Michael did a great job on my monthly service. He was even so kind as to make sure the gate was closed and even locked behind him so my doggie didn’t escape! Highly recomend!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Edward3 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★★★★★

Desmond was on time to our residence and went immediately to work after I signed his contract with Clear Defense. We had this company a couple of years ago but my wife wanted a cheaper price with a different company. Wrong move! Desmond was friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. I highly…

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
DanielleLocal Guide · 14 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 weeks ago★★★★★

All good with our monthly mosquito treatment! Micah Lemons called and kept me informed considering the weather wasn’t the best the first part of the day. He ended up being able to complete our service when the weather cleared. He showed up and was professional and courteous!

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceMosquito extermination
S11 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Landon did an exceptional job. He moved things in our house to make sure that everything had been treated and spent over two hours here making sure the house was treated and finalized everything with the mosquitoe spray. Highly recommend landed for repeat service.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
EowLaw2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Thank you for your continued professionalism and amazing service! It’s always a pleasurable interaction collaborating to ensure target areas are maintained.

Great priceMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
Nancy3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Bryan was very professional and courteous. I especially liked that the job was completed quickly and the results have been great. I would definitely recommend ClearDefense for anyone needing pest control in New Kent.

Great priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
KCLocal 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Joey was great! Immediately our house was less buggy. He said he treated our house like he would treat his own, and he crushed it. He took so much care on all the treatments and was very thorough. I’d recommend Clear Defense Pest Control to anyone I also had a service call with Jhou as our tech and he was kind, and…

Reasonable priceRodent exterminationMosquito exterminationCockroach extermination
ChrisLocal 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. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I just had my monthly mosquito treatment and pest control done by Bryan from ClearDefense Pest Control he did a great job! He treated all the areas and came when scheduled. I love their service - I recommend it for everyone!!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceMosquito extermination
Linda3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I’ve been very happy with Clear Defense Pest Control and their services. Jayshon recently performed a maintenance visit, and he was courteous, friendly and thorough. I appreciate that he took time to answer questions while he was here.

Flea & mite exterminationMosquito extermination
Jennifer1 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. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Jayshon Henderson, from Clear Defense, treated our yard for mosquitos, this morning. He was avoided our garden area and treated all of the troublesome spots in our backyard. We appreciate this treatment as the mosquitos have been very bad this year. Thank you!👍👍✅

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceMosquito extermination
Genevieve9 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 weeks ago★★★★★

This is our second home cared for by ClearDefense. Landon is personable, thorough, and respectful. I feel good about using this company!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationMosquito exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rita7 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Today our technician, Shawn, applied our mosquito deterrent. He mentioned that he did double the application because this is probably the last before the spring. After that, he also changed the pest controllers in the garage. Good job, Clear Defense.

Reasonable priceMosquito extermination
Kerrell6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I have had a contract with ClearDefense Pest Control for a years. The customer service that they provide is second to none. My latest experience was with Landon. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make sure that my home was properly treated. I really did appreciate his effort. Thank you.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
LC6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I was very impressed with the reliable, professional and friendly service from ClearDefense Pest Control technician Dante. The technician arrived on time and did a great job doing a complete mosquito treatment efficiently so my home feels pest free already. Great communication. Highly recommended.

Home inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Professionalism
Meg2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Blake did a great job on our yard. Extremely kind and helpful getting rid of some yellow-jackets we were dealing with.

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Cindy8 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Zhane did a fabulous job!! They took there time and covered all our problem areas!!

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
ChicaLocal Guide · 16 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Jhonattan Cortes was a very professional, nice, friendly and thorough technician. He explained what he was going to be doing. He was patient as well. My husband and I are really happy to have Clear Defense as our pest control company. Thank you for all you do.

Paid $120–140Great priceFlea & mite exterminationMosquito exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
sselice11 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 weeks ago★★★★★

What can I say about the excellent, exceptional, very detailed and through work done by Jake, other than please continue to assign him to my home. I highly recommend!

Paid $120–140Great priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Candy2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Jayshon Henderson performed mosquito service today 10/6/26. He did a good job. He announced his arrival and performed his job well. He send message to my phone what he did and was finished.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceMosquito extermination
MelissaLocal Guide · 51 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Top service from Ryan and Kyle today, they were polite, thorough and respectful. They made sure to target all of our problem areas and took his time spraying the outside of our home for mosquitoes and ticks. He also made sure there were no cobwebs in sight. We highly recommend clear defense pest control.

Paid $100–120Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Rebecca1 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. · Edited 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Micah did a great job as always

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
JoyLocal Guide · 24 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 weeks ago★★★★★

5/5 Stars - 10/5 - Shawn did a great job. He listened to my instructions and followed them as requested. Clear Defense always gives outstanding customer service! 5/5 Stars - 9/15 - We continue to be clients without question because your customer service is outstanding! Michael and David came yesterday for the…

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Rebekah6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Ryan with ClearDefense pest control came out to spray for mosquitos today. As usual he was thorough and professional. He even knocked down cobwebs in my shop. Thanks Ryan and thank you clear defense see you guys next mont? ..

Reasonable priceAnt exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
LucyLocal Guide · 28 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 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Dante S. was professional, friendly, and informative.

Paid $40–60Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
warlover231 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Cameron was very delightful to work with. When he showed up and asked if we had any issues, I told him about Ants and mosquitoes getting worse in the back yard. When he was done, he explained he put bait around the entire house and sprayed heavily in the areas I explained to him. Great customer service!

Great priceMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
Terrence9 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 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Excellent service from Grayson, our pest control technician. He was professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough during the inspection and treatment. He explained everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and made sure we understood the next steps for prevention. Arrived on time, worked efficiently, and…

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Jenn12 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 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Clear Defense Pest Control came by today to help us with our mosquitoes. Cameron took such good care of our lawn and did a lot to help prevent them from coming back next year. Thanks so much for your help!

Reasonable priceMosquito extermination
Laurie7 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★★★★★

Grayson T. was my technician and he was so friendly and provided service in a punctual and professional manner.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
dbbteach6 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★★★★★

Update - 9/29/2026 Excellent Mosquito spray today!!! Always professional and courteous! Update - 6/24/26 I am still with Clear Defense and would recommended to anyone needing pest control and/or maintenance service. We contract for mosquito spraying during late spring until fall and maintenance for a mice issue we…

Mosquito exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
lenny10 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★★★★★

Dante came by for our quarterly treatment. He was very helpful and explained everything he did. He was extremely professional and did an outstanding job!

Great priceMosquito exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Scott3 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★★★★★

Shawn did the extra stuff and covered all details.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
Ian4 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★★★★★

(Updated for 09/23/26 service) Kyle from ClearDefense Pest Control was very polite, informative, listened to each issue we presented, and was thorough with the treatment administered for each issue.

Reasonable priceMosquito exterminationCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
Brian8 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★★★★★

Outstanding service! Great communication and very thorough.

Paid $40–60Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Tim6 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★★★★★

I recently had the pleasure of working with Jamie from Clear Defense, and I must say, he did a fantastic job. His attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction were evident throughout our interaction.

Reasonable priceMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
B14 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 from Clear Defense came by this afternoon. He was knowledgeable about the products and services Clear Defense offers. He was polite and did a good job.

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationMosquito exterminationSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Value
Willene11 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★★★★★

We want to thank Ryan for going above and beyond during today’s service. We have been working with ClearDefense for a while, but today, Ryan and Shane did so much more than our usual services. Thank you, Ryan and Shane!

Ant exterminationMosquito exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Justin2 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★★★★★

Shawn was incredibly thorough during my mosquito treatment. He covered every inch of my lawn multiple times. Took pride in his work!

Reasonable priceMosquito extermination

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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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