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Essential 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%84+11.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Essential Pest Control

Columbus, OH · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #32Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 46 bee removal services · 4.9★ from 410 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other bee 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: momentum and replies to reviews; 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.Essential Pest Control is better than 90% of bee removal services.A
90
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.Essential Pest Control is better than 92% of bee removal 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.Essential Pest Control is better than —% of bee removal services.–
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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.Essential Pest Control is better than 84% of bee removal services.A
84
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.Essential Pest Control is better than 100% of bee 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.Essential Pest Control is better than 100% of bee removal services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Essential Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Essential Pest Control for general pest inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$56–$124
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”: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.#37 / 41
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “General pest inspection”

Tony6 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 recently had Zach from Essential Pest Control treat my home, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. From the moment they arrived, the Zach was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain exactly what they were doing and why. They inspected the entire property, addressed all my concerns, and…

Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
peggy6 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 8 months ago★★★★★

I like that they use eco-friendly organic materials that work! The same technician comes out each time (Brendan)

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Amy3 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★★★★★

Love the fact the technician text the day before service and when they are on their way. Great communication! Willie was my tech today and he did a great job. I had some trouble with ants inside by my back door. Willie came in and sprayed the area.

Great priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
BrookeLocal 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 a year ago★★★★★

I just had my home services for general pest of inside and mosquitoes, fleas and ticks around the outside 2 days ago by Willie Smith. So far the ants that I was seeing are gone and I haven’t seen any spiders etc. I have had my home serviced in the past as well (2022 I think) and as soon as I did see an ant I…

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
Riad14 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★★★★★

Essential Pest Inc is professional, reliable, and thorough. Their team arrived on time, explained the treatment plan clearly, and addressed all of our concerns. We noticed results quickly and appreciated their safe, eco-friendly approach. Great customer service and fair pricing—highly recommend for anyone in the Columbus area!

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Bob11 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 communication and prompt service. Highly recommend.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
David2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Kevina year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceGeneral pest inspection
Nancy3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection

Price

$93-14% vs typical bee 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 18%Reasonable 74%Overpriced 3%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Spider extermination71$60–$148
Hornet & wasp extermination57$111–$282
Ant extermination47$58–$199
Rodent extermination36$79–$246
Flea & mite extermination19$85–$323
Cockroach extermination13$65–$182
Bug & insect extermination11$56–$131
General pest inspection9$56–$124

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