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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%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.92SCORECook'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
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Cook's Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Cook's Pest Control for bed bug extermination
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$20–40
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$155–$426
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 “Bed bug 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.#16 / 49
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 10 Google reviews tagged “Bed bug 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
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
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
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
Carlos4 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★★★★★
I especially like the person servicing our home (Denise). She does a very thorough job, she is very friendly, and is willing to help with any question/concern that you may have.
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Justin10 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 years ago★★★★★
Christy is the most awesome technician I’ve ever met! She does a fabulous job every month! I can’t say enough good stuff about her! She should be teaching classes to all technicians so that all customers could have their very own Christy!
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination
Margaret6 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Paid $200+Reasonable priceTermite inspectionSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Julie1 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lewis5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ellen3 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Bed bug exterminationFlea & mite exterminationMosquito extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
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
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Home inspection | 205 | $61–$139 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 201 | $58–$131 |
| Termite inspection | 190 | $71–$214 |
| General pest inspection | 173 | $58–$133 |
| Spider extermination | 133 | $56–$136 |
| Rodent extermination | 119 | $73–$246 |
| Termite extermination | 114 | $93–$371 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 112 | $79–$246 |
