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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%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE

Cook's Pest Control

Decatur, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #61Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 109 flea exterminators · 4.9★ from 998 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other flea exterminators (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: replies to reviews.

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 92% of flea exterminators.A
92
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 91% of flea exterminators.A
91
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 96% of flea exterminators.A
96
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 flea exterminators.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 flea exterminators.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 79% of flea exterminators.B
79

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

Cook's Pest Control for ant extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.114
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
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.$63–$191
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 85/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Ant 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.#27 / 91
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 114 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination” · showing 40

sandy1 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 month ago★★★★★

Thank you for always doing an awesome job and giving great advice on my pest control needs. I appreciate you!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHome inspectionBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Kenneth3 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★★★★★

My Tech Adam is the best.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination
SaletaLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Very good experience with professional representative.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Teresa2 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★★★★★

The technician was able to answer all of my questions and concerns. He was very helpful and knowledgeable about the process of termite removal.

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceRodent exterminationTermite exterminationSpider extermination
Mary8 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 months ago★★★★★

Professional and accommodating technicians

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Yvonne14 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 months ago★★★★★

They came highly recommended and do not disappoint, great people 👍

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Mona7 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 months ago★★★★★

Great service and professional technician.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
MarkLocal 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. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Great job and always friendly

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceAnt exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Maria11 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Shellie our Cooks Pest Control technician is not only professional in her job she is slso friendly and helpful. Happy with her work!

Ant exterminationCockroach extermination+ Value
JenniferLocal Guide · 33 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

We use cooks for all our pest control needs and are very satisfied. Their technicians are excellent.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHome inspectionTermite inspectionSpider extermination
Vickie7 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★★★★★

Peyton did a good job explaining all of the services - the paperwork was clear. The techs did outstanding job the day of services. Thank you!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite extermination
SheliaLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★

Tim always does a great job. He makes sure everything is taken care of and answers all my questions before he leaves. Always very friendly and professional. Great job Tim!

Reasonable priceAnt exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sandra8 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★★★★★

Arrived on time. Very polite.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceAnt exterminationBee exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Roxanne7 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★★★★★

Technician meticulously sweeps webs and sprays perimeter of home. Our home is virtually insect pest free.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceAnt exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Donna3 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★★★★★

Our technician Josh has went above and beyond to makes sure all of our pest concerns were addressed promptly.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
JeBronLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Good job at controlling pests

Paid $1–20Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Angela2 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★★★★★

Cook’s Pest Control Service has been the only pest control company for over 46 years! Cook’s offers more services than any other pest control companies by far & we will always trust them to protect our home!

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceAnt exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
VLocal Guide · 15 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★★

I don’t like that they have gone to quarterly pest control instead of every month. I have so many more spiders, ants and bugs inside my home now. I have never seen an ant in my home of 30 years, the spiders have Quadrupled+ and crawly bugs some I have never seen are everywhere all since the change of service. It…

Spider exterminationCockroach exterminationAnt extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lana10 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★★★★★

I’ve always received excellent service from the technicians with Cook’s!

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
RobertLocal Guide · 60 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★★★★★

I've been using Cook's Pest Control for several years. When I purchased my current home last year, I immediately contacted Cook's for my service, even though the previous owner had a contract with another company.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jennifer3 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 years ago★★★★★

Very trustworthy. I wasn't home at the time of my service and I was very happy with the service when I returned home. My little people that lives in the home was very happy to know that Cook's is on our team. They was very excited about the sign in the yard advertising we're on Cook's team now.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Professionalism
MichelleLocal Guide · 45 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★★★★★

We have used Cooks for years. My parents started using them when I was younger and we still use them now. They have always been very helpful and knowledgeable about any service we need. I would recommend them to anyone.

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

Your technician, Kennon Comeaux, is a true professional. He came to my home and worked on fixing some issues with the termite traps around my home. He explained what he was doing, mainly because I was interested. He was courteous, extremely friendly, willing to answer questions about Cook's services. This young…

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Value
ClaytonLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Our house has been pretty much pest free since we've contracted Cooks to handle our pest control

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Quality+ Value
Wilda10 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★★★★★

The insect control tech is very professional and will go the extra mile to satisfy the customer as well as rearrange his schedule to accommodate mine. He has done this a couple of times as I want to be home when he comes, as my doggie goes a bit bezerke when she hears someone outside the house.

Ant exterminationSpider extermination+ Value
QuietWaters3 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★★★★★

Satisfied with what I’ve seen so far…

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection
JohnLocal Guide · 135 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★★★★★

10 years later. No termites. Bugs? They try now and then as the season changes but, No bugs. Pet friendly solutions and hey, the technicians have always been professional, on time, personable and they know their business!

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination
joe6 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★★★★★

Evidently my last post did not take. This is my first time doing this. Let me try again. I was in the midst of cutting my grass when Chris, my tech showed up. He was nearly finish with my house and i was taking a break. As i was about to resume cutting my grass, chris told me to sit back down and rest and he would…

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection
AngelaLocal Guide · 23 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 really appreciate the communication and thoroughness of Cook’s pest control. I loved that when we had an unexpected rodent problem show up, Cook’s had a personalized solution just for me, and came out quickly to get to work, with all of it included under the umbrella of my regular service charges.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationTermite inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MadelineLocal Guide · 93 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 use Cooks for maintaining my bug-free environment. They do a great job.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
HolmesLocal Guide · 7 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★★★★★

They do a great job. Friendly technicians that don’t mind special requests.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Professionalism
Melanie9 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★★★★★

Cooks Pest Control has been responsive to every concern we have had. They communicate well and show up when they say they will. We have had no issues with ongoing pests.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JohnLocal 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 years ago★★★★★

Quick and efficient

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection
AmberLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

We originally signed up for Cooks because of a mouse problem in our attic. Cooks took care of that so quickly, and we haven't had any issues since. We also have not had a single bug in the house since we signed up for Cooks. Two years so far of blissful home living without invaders, haha. :)

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JonathanLocal Guide · 55 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 service. 20+ year customer.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
cissy2 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★★★★★

Tech is very engagingly letting you know about products and what they are using and doing, very courteous and a pleasure to deal with, very prompt, always texts or calls for appointments which really helps me. The techs at my dads house in Decatur and the tech at my house in Trinity are very good at their jobs!

Ant exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sharron9 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★★★★★

My first initial visit was for rodents we had tried everything but we live where there's to many vacant lots and big fields so itade it impossible to control so when i called they came out within 2days and was prompt and thorough they also told what was inside would die and what's outside would stay and it was just that so I'm a forever customer

Ant exterminationRodent extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
cake3 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★★★★

Cook's Pest Control is accommodating as far as working with your schedule and everyone at the office is pleasant and helpful. The technicians are particular and give a very detailed report of what they found and did. Overall, Cook's is a great company!

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Carol1 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★★★★★

Love Cooks Pest Control

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Robyn1 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★★★★★

I appreciate the dependability of the Cook’s brand—top to bottom, left to right. I love knowing any individual who shows up to assist with whatever issue we’re having will be able to answer most of our questions right THEN and THERE. [No huddled meetings, no ‘let me think about it and get back with you’, and…

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Price

$1030% vs typical flea exterminators

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 18%Reasonable 74%Overpriced 1%Not sure 7%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Home inspection205$61–$139
Bug & insect extermination201$58–$131
Termite inspection190$71–$214
General pest inspection173$58–$133
Spider extermination133$56–$136
Rodent extermination119$73–$246
Termite extermination114$93–$371
Hornet & wasp extermination112$79–$246

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