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Cook's 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%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.92SCORE

Cook'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.

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.Cook's Pest Control is better than 90% of pest control services.A
90
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.Cook's Pest Control is better than 94% of pest control services.A
94
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.Cook's 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.Cook's Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.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.Cook's 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.Cook's Pest Control is better than 92% of pest control services.A
92

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Cook's Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Cook's Pest Control for rodent extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.72
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.93
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$83–$323
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent 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.#124 / 322

All 72 Google reviews tagged “Rodent extermination” · showing 40

EathelLocal Guide · 25 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★★★★★

Terri my technician was professional but friendly. Took time to answer questions and provided tips on placement of the sticky traps that I reallly appreciated. She was on time and went straight to work after geeeting me. Awesome young lady

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Terry3 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★★★★★

Good service, haven’t had near the outside bug problem as in years past !

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Quality+ Value
JohnLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

I love their service, but I do not like the recent change a 90 day service interval. This is not customer focused.

Cockroach exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Quality
Larry7 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★★★★★

Thorough insect inspection, along with rodent checking.

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Glenn11 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★★★★★

Professional

Cockroach exterminationHome inspectionGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Value
Betty1 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★★★★★

Complete home and yard vug protection. Every 3 months living in the country you got to make sure you must keep up the yard with Pest control

Bug & insect exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHome inspection+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Joel6 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★★★★★

Have used Cooks for years. I have monthly service. They do inside and outside for me when I am there and they always ask ahead of time when would be best to come out.

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
HeatherLocal 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★★★★★

Great company and great service. Mike our bugtech always remembers the little details about his customers and his so friendly. We wouldn't use anybody else

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Haleigh2 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★★★★★

Mike is our bug guy and he’s been so thorough and does an amazing job. He always thoughtful and makes sure we are 100% happy with his work before he leaves.

Bug & insect exterminationRodent extermination+ Quality
HeatherLocal 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 4 years ago★★★★★

Mike, our bug Guy is amazing! He's always so thoughtful and remembers everything about his customers. He always checks in and ask about the family. That's such personal customer service and it's amazing! Then I receive a Bible verse when I get my invoice which makes it even better. We have had some issues that made…

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Professionalism
Jennifer4 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 years ago★★★★★

Techs are friendly and knowledgeable. When I’ve needed them to come out, especially an extra call, they have been very quick to accommodate.

Bug & insect exterminationRodent extermination
Katheryn1 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 years ago★★★★★

Great experience everytime 👍Wonderful employees. Especially Terri! Work is excellent. Very friendly and very thorough. Wonderful individual.

Bee exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Gina9 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 years ago★★★★★

Richard Buck is an amazing technician! He's been there anytime I've called concerning an issue. It's been one year since starting service with Cook's and I couldn't have been more pleased with the service that's been provided. I highly recommend using Cook's Pest Control!

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
allie1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Big thanks to cooks pest control! Always available if i have questions and harldy ever see any bugs or spiders since they've started.

Cockroach exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Grace2 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 years ago★★★★★

Levon was a very friendly pest control worker who answered all my questions, made sensible recommendations, and seemed to do a thorough job of taking care of my house.

Cockroach exterminationRodent extermination
Rachel8 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 years ago★

We paid to have service every 21 days. It’s now been over 40 days and multiple phone calls and NOBODY has called back or come out. I have no idea how this place has a good review. Their customer service is horrible. I get told “the manager will call you back” and I have never received a call from a manager, not even…

Mosquito exterminationRodent extermination− Responsiveness− Punctuality
BridgettLocal 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. · Edited 5 years ago★★★★★

Termite technician Jeremy and the pest control technician Zac are very friendly and thorough.

Ant exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Chris3 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 years ago★★★★★

My technician is always very polite and very thorough. He is outstanding.

Rodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Marie7 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 years ago★★★★★

Knox is an awesome service provider! He is so helpful and knowledgeable and not afraid of the unknown in my attic! I truly appreciate his professionalism and expertise and wonderful personality! Thank you, Knox!

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Christopher1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I live in Clanton and they service this area, Ray does a wonderful job! I get the quarterly and haven't had pest issues since and I live in a very old house. It's very affordable even for me and I have fixed income and it's worth it if you have any kind of pest issues they are very timely and always let you know…

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JefferyLocal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

The service is outstanding. I never have to worry about any bugs.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationCockroach extermination
TERESA5 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 years ago★★★★★

Very pleased with cooks Michael is the best. Super personality.. Good Christian man

Bed bug exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Quantina4 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 years ago★★★★★

Richard is always here when he says he will be. When we first moved into our home there were roaches everywhere! Well we called Cooks out and within a month and a half they were gone! I am very pleased with there service and I love walking barefoot outside, it’s great to also know that I won’t step in an ant bed.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Samuel7 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Rodent exterminationTermite inspection
Kris4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Clarice3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Professionalism
Rose3 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.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Edwin5 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Home inspectionRodent exterminationTermite inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
KATHLEEN3 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★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Quality
BettyLocal Guide · 120 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bat exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MariaLocal Guide · 31 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 exterminationHome inspectionRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Betty2 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.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination
SteveLocal Guide · 56 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
George2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bug & insect exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Debbie3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bug & insect exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
michelle7 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Pamelia7 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.

Rodent extermination+ Quality
Debbie2 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionRodent extermination+ Professionalism
JoyLocal Guide · 83 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Cockroach exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Kristi6 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price

$103-4% 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 23%Reasonable 64%Overpriced 1%Not sure 12%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Termite inspection147$81–$323
Bug & insect extermination122$58–$133
General pest inspection113$58–$128
Cockroach extermination97$73–$246
Ant extermination96$76–$214
Spider extermination95$76–$166
Hornet & wasp extermination86$91–$282
Home inspection79$58–$164

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