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%90+49.1Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORECook's Pest Control
Birmingham, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #208Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 363 pest control services · 4.9★ from 663 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: value and momentum; weakest: satisfaction.
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Customers hired Cook's Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Cook's Pest Control for general pest inspection
Clear ✕All 113 Google reviews tagged “General pest inspection” · showing 20
Friendly, professional, did his work efficiently, and left without making any mess.
I’ve been a Cooks customer for many years and have always been very pleased with their services.
Have had really good technicians and they are professional at what they do. Also very friendly.
Cook’s Pest Control is very professional and they treat their customer’s with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Good service, haven’t had near the outside bug problem as in years past !
I have a great technician that addresses all of my pest control needs. Thank you Rocky!!!!
Ray Nichols came out to my home and did a wonderful job. He was very knowledgeable and was very polite. I would 10 out of 10 recommend.
Technicians are very easy to work with and always contact you to schedule your service. Sometimes we never knew they were here, just knew they were coming.
Really enjoy cooks pest control services and their staff is very professional.
Professional and on time. I also love that the products used do not irritate my children or pets!
Used Cook’s for years! Excellent service.
Awesome service ray is great
Very good services and friendly workers.
We don't have to think about when services are needed, you communicate well, we never have issues (we tried other places, for regular bug service, after about 6 weeks started seeing bugs in the home, switched back to you, no more bugs). Finally, your staff is wonderful. Robert has been treating our home for years…
By far the best pest control service in our area. We have another pest control company that services my place of employment and after seeing the two services I wonder how that other company stays in business. Cook's is by far the best in our area hands down.
Professional
Timely and professional. Sometimes though we still get a bug or two after each visit. But they are helpful in those instances.
Each representative that I interacted with was very respectful and knowledgeable about the different pest of the summer season and the process that Cook’s uses to control and/or eliminate these pests, and they were also very thorough during the inspection of our home. The entire process was very customer-friendly,…
I really appreciate that they don’t spray or use harmful chemicals. Their bait stations work perfectly and their technicians are respectful, clean and professional.
I trust this company and they are very responsive if you have a problem.
Price
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.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Termite inspection | 147 | $81–$323 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 122 | $58–$133 |
| General pest inspection | 113 | $58–$128 |
| Cockroach extermination | 97 | $73–$246 |
| Ant extermination | 96 | $76–$214 |
| Spider extermination | 95 | $76–$166 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 86 | $91–$282 |
| Home inspection | 79 | $58–$164 |
