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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%93+50.7Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

Dave's Pest Control - Longwood

Sanford, FL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #77Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 178 pest control services · 4.9★ from 1,156 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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

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.Dave's Pest Control - Longwood is better than 93% of pest control services.A
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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.Dave's Pest Control - Longwood is better than 92% of pest control services.A
92
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.Dave's Pest Control - Longwood is better than 100% of pest control 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.Dave's Pest Control - Longwood 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.Dave's Pest Control - Longwood 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.Dave's Pest Control - Longwood is better than 100% of pest control services.A
100

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Customers hired Dave's Pest Control - Longwood for 8 kinds of job.

Dave's Pest Control - Longwood for ant extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.40
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
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.$86–$246
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 80/100.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.#97 / 147
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.96%

All 40 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination” · showing 20

Xavier1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Jeremy came through works fast good customer service got the job down

Home inspectionAnt extermination
Jonathan7 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 weeks ago★★★★★

He listened to every concern I had and went above and beyond arises was very great at explaining all the process and also very good at explaining the things that he was doing as he went through everything.

Paid $200+Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Adri3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Gareth provided a great and timely service to our lawn!

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
JacquelineLocal 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 a month ago★★★

I have been with Dave's since September. I killed two roaches in the past 12 hours. I have spent thousands with them, and still have as many roaches as when i started. I guess i should be thankful the issue disnt get worse, but i really expected it to be eliminated. I would have left by now but they make you sign…

Paid $200+OverpricedCockroach exterminationAnt extermination
mark5 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★★★★★

Arius was the technician and called me early which I like and was 15 minutes away. Very courteous and professional and would like him to be my service tech going forward if possible.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
MargotLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

Trying out Dave’s Pest Control. Arius came out today to treat. He was friendly, clean and efficient. Excited for good service. We had terrible luck with the larger company that starts with an O Here’s to Dave!

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationCockroach extermination
Michael5 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★★★★★

Very friendly company from the call taker, assessor, and service personnel. There were some challenges for getting control of pests during a Florida summer but with multiple acceptable visits management was accomplished.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHome inspectionBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Kamla9 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★★★★★

Great company - Ceanna is wonderful. I’ve been using her for years. She’s amazing

Paid $60–80Great priceTermite inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Alison5 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★★★★★

Arius has been my tech for the last 3 visits and has always been prompt, courteous and thorough. He always updates me on what he found and the progress of the treatment plan. I'm a new client and very happy with the service so far.

Reasonable priceAnt extermination
JuanLocal Guide · 57 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★★★★★

Garath still relatively new and learning, but he demonstrated a positive attitude and Filingness to improve during today's visit. He listened carefully to my feedback and addressed the situation to the best of his knowledge. While he did not treat the spots on the grass, I appreciated that he chose not to apply…

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Ken3 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★★★★★

Garett did a great job getting rid of our Any problem in the yard.

Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Hubba5 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★★★★★

Arius was knowledgeable and very professional. He provided excellent service today ensuring we have full coverage against ants or roaches!

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionCockroach exterminationAnt extermination
Octavio6 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★★★★★

Arius did an amazing and thorough work. I would definitely recommend this company.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
FernandoLocal Guide · 29 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★★★★★

I’ve been using them for about 6 years and wouldn’t go to another pest control company. Specifically, Ben is typically always my technician and he goes above and beyond with his spraying the interior and exterior, sweeping the exterior and being proactive with looking for any potential pests or rodents. I call them…

Paid $20–40Great priceHome inspectionTermite inspectionBug & insect extermination
Terrance6 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★★★★★

I had great experience with a person named Arius Alexander. Highly recommend to him!!

Paid $1–20Great priceHome inspectionMosquito exterminationCockroach extermination
Eglis4 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 7 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with Ben, our pest control technician. He was professional, punctual, and knowledgeable about the issues we were dealing with. Ben took the time to explain everything clearly, including what he was treating and how to prevent future problems, which I really appreciated. He was also very…

Paid $20–40Great priceBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
MikeLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Very professional work by Brian and Frantz.

Ant extermination
Manuel13 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★★★★★

Brian Townsend was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He walked me through the process of fixing my current problem and how I can prevent it in the future. I highly recommend Dave’s pest control and Brian to anyone who is having pest issues.

Great priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Kelvin2 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Garth is great!! He was not only very friendly and personable that he’s extremely knowledgeable and very patient with all of my questions. He’s fantastic and the company Lucky to have them! Great company! Highly recommend.

Paid $140–160Great priceHome inspectionTermite exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Karen13 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★★★★★

Great experience. Seana went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. She even took time to make sure my dogs were happy.

Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination

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Price

$88-29% 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 35%Reasonable 53%Overpriced 1%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Home inspection135$66–$181
General pest inspection113$58–$136
Bug & insect extermination61$66–$144
Cockroach extermination49$86–$282
Ant extermination40$86–$246
Hornet & wasp extermination34$103–$282
Rodent extermination33$99–$371
Termite inspection17$106–$323

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