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D & R 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%99+7Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE

D & R Pest Control

Cedar Rapids, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #105Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 389 wildlife removal services · 5.0★ from 595 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other wildlife removal 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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: value.

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.D & R Pest Control is better than 96% of wildlife removal services.A
96
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.D & R Pest Control is better than 96% of wildlife removal services.A
96
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.D & R Pest Control is better than 100% of wildlife removal services.A
100
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.D & R Pest Control is better than 92% of wildlife removal services.A
92
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.D & R Pest Control is better than 100% of wildlife removal 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.D & R Pest Control is better than 99% of wildlife removal services.A
99

Reviews for your job

Customers hired D & R Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

D & R Pest Control for ant extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.45
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.96
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$79–$246
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 “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.#89 / 246
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 45 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination” · showing 40

Randy1 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★★★★

Great help in explaining what could be done in our situation

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Emily2 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 months ago★★★★

Great job. Easy and to the point.

Reasonable priceAnt extermination
AnninaLocal Guide · 175 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 months ago★★★★★

Trystan was extremely pleasant! From the time we met until he left, he was conscientious and helpful, answering all my questions and showed care and understanding for my situation. Highly recommend!

Paid $160–180Great priceAnt extermination
WLocal Guide · 48 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 months ago★★★★★

Friendly and professional. Very happy with the communication and service provided

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Bry5 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 months ago★★★★★

Kraig and his partner were amazing to work with! This is our first home and we had a lot of pests. They came in, shared and explained everything they did, as well as made sure my husband and I were comfortable with what they did. Highly recommend D & R Pest Control!

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Alexandra4 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 months ago★★★★★

Trystan was punctual, friendly and professional. He was patient and helpful with all of my questions and concerns, gave me clear and complete explanations. I would happily recommend him or welcome him back!

Paid $200+Not sureAnt extermination
Connie2 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 months ago★★★★★

Came right away for treatment and answered our questions !

Reasonable priceRodent exterminationAnt extermination
BradLocal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Professionals all around

Great priceAnt extermination
doug9 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 months ago★★★★★

Marcus was very pleasant, professional, and answered all questions we had. He was very quick and hard-working.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
Robert2 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 months ago★★★★★

Personable and efficient. Thanks

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceAnt extermination
paul9 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 months ago★★★★★

On time and did a thorough job

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
SerenaLocal Guide · 12 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 months ago★★★★★

Zac was great! I highly recommend them. Professional, polite, knowledgable.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Judy15 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 months ago★★★★★

Marcus sprayed the exterior of the house

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Angela3 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 months ago★★★★★

Jacob did a great job of communicating with us to learn more about our specific needs for pest control. After this, he was thoughtfully navigate our home while we were working from home as he completed the treatment. Lastly, our dog loved him!

Paid $200+Not sureAnt extermination
ChuckLocal Guide · 43 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 months ago★★★★★

Matt did an excellent job!!

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Ryan3 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 months ago★★★★★

Kraig is knowledgeable, friendly, and cares about his profession.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Travis1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Excellent job of identifying problem areas and creating solutions to prevent any further problems from occurring. Very personable and professional, which is often a hard combo to perfect, but Rawson nailed it! 10/10 will work with him again in the future!

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Paula5 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 months ago★★★★★

Matt found ant hills in our yard and took care of them! I appreciate him!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Francine2 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 months ago★★★★★

Rawson was professional and courteous, taking time to explain answers to my questions. Arrived on time and completed the job in a timely manner.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Tera3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Matt is terrific! Always on time, professional, courteous and efficient. He answers our questions and is responsive to our requests regarding areas of concern for the application of pest control areas!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite exterminationSpider extermination
Linda4 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

The service was timely and thorough. Trey was very courteous

Paid $200+Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Jesse3 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★★★★★

Prompt, knowledgeable and professional service.

Paid $60–80Great priceSpider exterminationBed bug exterminationAnt extermination
MichaelLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Great work! Professional exterminators that are both friendly and have attention to detail with their work.

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Professionalism
ClayLocal Guide · 37 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★★★★★

Thorough &:timely.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationAnt exterminationService not listed
Carla6 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★★★★★

It is so great to no longer have spiders and cobwebs!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Rach7 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★★★★★

Great service!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Robert8 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★★★★★

Rawson was professional and personable.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Cindy6 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★★★★★

Kraig is always very pleasant to talk with, and he knows so much about pests!

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite inspectionSpider extermination
Mary3 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★★★★★

Very dependable and good service.....

Ant extermination
Wim4 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★★★★★

Technician was extremely nice and personable. Walked me through everything. Highly recommend!

Ant extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Eva4 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 called yesterday morning to find out what could be done about an invasion of yellow jackets that were making a nest in the gutter right on top of my front door. I explained the situation and I was given an appointment for Sept. 7th. At around 3 pm yesterday I received a call from Kayla, the kind lady I had talked…

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lenny2 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★★★★★

They came out and very timely fashion quicker than we were expecting Marcus was a technician did a great job and wasvery knowledgable

Ant extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JesseLocal Guide · 204 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 initially contacted them through their website for a quote to treat my home for ants and spiders. They responded with in the hour. I called and made and appointment for the first available time, which was about a week out.. Ben the technician showed up on time, explained what he was going to be doing and answered…

Ant exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
NatashaLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

Tony, Angela and the crew at D&R do such a great job. They're always my go-to pest control company for purchase inspections, and I use them personally for regular service at my home. They always welcome questions, and give timely and informed answers. They truly care about their customers, safety of their families, pets & homes. I highly recommend them.

Ant exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination
CarlyneLocal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $80–100Not sureHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Linda2 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 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Hristina2 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Dustin7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Nathan5 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceAnt extermination
verne3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination

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Price

$1080% vs typical wildlife removal 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 15%Reasonable 76%Overpriced 1%Not sure 8%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection127$63–$128
Rodent extermination68$79–$323
Hornet & wasp extermination53$83–$246
Spider extermination51$61–$136
Ant extermination44$79–$246
Termite inspection28$86–$371
Cockroach extermination10$81–$199
Bed bug extermination5$173–$426

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