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Dolphin 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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Dolphin Pest Control

Birmingham, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #142Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 363 pest control services · 5.0★ from 130 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: 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.Dolphin Pest Control is better than 95% of pest control services.A
95
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.Dolphin Pest Control is better than 93% of pest control services.A
93
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.Dolphin Pest Control is better than 99% of pest control services.A
99
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.Dolphin 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.Dolphin 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.Dolphin Pest Control is better than —% of pest control services.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Dolphin Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Dolphin Pest Control for cockroach extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.25
★ 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.$80–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$73–$246
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 “Cockroach 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.#93 / 276
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 25 Google reviews tagged “Cockroach extermination”

Sandra7 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★★★★★

Michael is very nice and professional. Very knowledgeable about pests, great prices friendly attitude and the spray he uses works really really well. Very happy and impressed!!!

Great priceCockroach extermination
8969447 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 month ago★★★★★

Wonderful experience.

Paid $60–80Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
Justin6 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★★★★★

Michael of Dolphin Pest Control is the only pest control provider that we’ve ever stuck with long-term. He displays a level of professionalism and personal touch that is rare these days. We get a lot of critters and as soon as the next round of them begins to emerge, I’ll know immediately because the wife yells,…

Paid $100–120Great priceRodent exterminationCockroach exterminationAnt extermination
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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

I have been with Dolphin Pest Control for a few years now nothing but good things to say. Michael is wonderful, knowledgeable and very professional. Thanx for the wonderful service u have provided

Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
AngelineLocal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

10/10 call him when you want the problem solved

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
ScottLocal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Michael has done an excellent job keeping pests away. Always on-time, professional, a d thorough. Highly recommend!

Paid $60–80Great priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
MikeLocal 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Wow you mean I haven’t reviewed this awesome company before?!?! How did that happen??? The owner Michael Ibe is not only a 5⭐️ owner but an even better human being! My Wife and Mother and myself all love him as a person and as a business owner! What more can I say other than the long term services industry like Pest…

Paid $100–120Great priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Yvette7 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★★★★★

Michael has been doing my pest control since 2021. He got the bugs under control expeditiously. Always professional and respectful.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Stepfarne13 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★★★★★

Very professional , knowledgeable and outstanding customer service

Paid $80–100Great priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito exterminationCockroach extermination
Rufus7 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★★★★★

Michael at Dolphin Pest Control has been our guy for over 15 years. He is very professional. You will not find a nicer gentleman. He has to be one of the most intelligent people I know. I guarantee you will be happy with his work and probably get a life friend in the process.

Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Eli1 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

He was prompt and his service was great! .... and like the time before he got rid of all pest in my house.... Thanks again

Cockroach extermination
A3691 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 and my family have used this company for several years and Michael (the owner) of Dolphins Pest Control is extremely professional, kind and always on time.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Andrea7 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★★★★★

Mr. Ibe’s service is exceptional! He is professional, friendly, and prompt. His quarterly service has solved our insect problems. I have recommended him to a neighbor who also uses him. The added bonus is that he is vaccinated.

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Lisa5 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 have used Dolphin Pest Control at 3 different homes. Each home had different issues and they were all treated quickly and effectively. Michael provides reliable, efficient service and is very knowledgeable about how to not only treat the home but also gives realistic expectations of length of time it will take to…

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Deidre2 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★★★★★

Excellent

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationHornet & wasp extermination
Candace6 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★★★★★

Dolphin Pest Control has performed my pest control services for years. Michael is always responsive to my calls/texts. I have never had a pest control issue he couldn't resolve.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kelly3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
Charlesa year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
BrandonLocal Guide · 24 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.

Cockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Frank1 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Cockroach exterminationRodent extermination
lollie5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Cockroach exterminationFlea & mite exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Big3 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.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Marianne1 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Don1 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationRodent extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Carlos5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Cockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$91-16% 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 79%Reasonable 21%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Bug & insect extermination33$58–$133
General pest inspection31$58–$128
Cockroach extermination25$73–$246
Rodent extermination21$83–$323
Spider extermination18$76–$166
Ant extermination15$76–$214
Home inspection11$58–$164
Flea & mite extermination7$99–$323

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