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Explorer Pest Management, Inc.

Pest control service · Sacramento, CA · reviewed since 2015

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%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#67 of 103 rodent controlPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 35%
4.9 ★★★★★ 257 Google reviews · 20 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
82%reviews answered by the owner
$79typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Explorer Pest Management, Inc. at a glance

Google reviewers rate Explorer Pest Management 4.9 out of 5 based on 257 reviews, with the owner responding to 82 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the company for thorough routine maintenance, competitive pricing, punctual appointments, and knowledgeable technicians who handle specific infestations like moths and ants effectively. However, some low-star reviews describe instances where technicians failed to perform requested treatments, provided inaccurate information regarding service outcomes, or did not adequately address billing disputes and communication issues.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 257 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 257 Google reviews (199 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 82% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 3, 2026.
  • Service: Rodent Control serving Sacramento, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other rodent control

Score per factor (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.

Satisfaction93Reliability91Craft & service92Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews67Satisfaction: 93 (median 94)Reliability: 91 (median 93)Craft & service: 92 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 67 (median 100)
This companyRodent Control median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Explorer Pest Management, Inc.: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
93
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.Explorer Pest Management, Inc.: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Explorer Pest Management, Inc.: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
92
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.Explorer Pest Management, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Explorer Pest Management, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Explorer Pest Management, Inc.: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
67

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

257 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars24395%
  • 4 stars83%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star31%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 199 written reviews

  • Praise34899%
  • Complaints21%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price6041%
  • Reasonable8255%
  • Overpriced21%
  • Not sure43%
$79-18% vs typical rodent control

Middle half of what 120 customers paid ($66–$94) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude9627%
  • Quality & results7321%
  • Speed & response6519%
  • Communication3711%
  • Would recommend3610%
  • Honesty & trust247%
  • Price & value195%

What customers talk about

We read 199 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Rick was our technician and he was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough.”
  • “They do a thorough job in their routine maintenance and adequately take care of any special requests.”
  • “We had the month-long package and he was extremely reliable, showing up on the same day at the same time each visit.”
  • “They’re always there for me when I need them to take care of critters and take their time to explain why certain things are happening.”
  • “I highly recommend this company for all your pest control needs!”
    “Would not recommend”
  • “I don’t have to be home , they are efficient and trustworthy”
  • “I have been using Explorer Pest Control for over 20 years, and they have always been very thorough and efficient and very competitive price-wise.”

People customers mention

  • Brandon 15 reviews
  • Control 12 reviews
  • Jason 11 reviews
  • Jordan 8 reviews
  • Josh 6 reviews
  • Xavier 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Explorer Pest Management, Inc. for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

David1 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. · 13 hours ago★★★★★

They do a thorough job in their routine maintenance and adequately take care of any special requests.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent extermination
DennisLocal Guide · 23 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. · 13 hours ago★★★★★

I have been a long time customer and this company has always provided us excellent service at our home and is always available to take care of special pest problems beyond just spraying your home. I highly recommend this company for all your pest control needs!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
ChristineLocal Guide · 14 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 week ago★★★★★

Explorer Pest Management has been a wonderful company to work with. They have excellent office support, especially in the accounts payable department. The field tech. Seems to be good at what he does. We haven't had any complaints. We would recommend this company if you have post issues.

Paid $40–60Great priceFlea & mite exterminationCockroach exterminationBed bug extermination
Nate9 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 week ago★★★★★

Josh has come by our house several times to help us with an ongoing case-making moth infestation. It took us about 8 months to get rid of them all. Josh has gone above and beyond to help us as best he can. I would absolutely recommend Explorer Pest Management if you want a team of people that are interested in getting rid of your problems.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceService not listed
Norman18 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★★★★★

I have been using Explorer Pest Control for over 20 years, and they have always been very thorough and efficient and very competitive price-wise. Their technicians are knowledgeable and personable as well

Paid $40–60Great priceRodent exterminationSpider extermination
StaceyLocal Guide · 26 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Great timely and personal, professional service. Always there when you need them.

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceSpider exterminationCockroach extermination

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 257 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Dave Harpy
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good service. Quite the exceptional worker you have there, Brandon. Hes a young energetic fellow. A cool cat that one is.

Response from the owner · 4 hours ago

Thank you, Dave! We’re glad Brandon provided such good service and made a great impression with his energy and professionalism. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words.

Randy
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome prices and kick ass services. Brandon did the most to make sure our problems were handled.

Response from the owner · 4 hours ago

Thank you, Randy! We’re glad you were happy with our pricing and service, and we’ll be sure to let Brandon know how much you appreciated his extra effort.

Punjabi Delicacies
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good service I Like Brandon He quite Good at what He do.

Response from the owner · 4 hours ago

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad you were happy with the service and that Brandon took such good care of you.

Molly Burnenstaul
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Holy smokes! First of all, wonderful prices. Not to mention that great technician Brandon! He does a great job!

Response from the owner · 4 hours ago

Thank you, Molly! We’re so glad you were happy with our pricing and that Brandon provided such great service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him.

Kevin McAllister
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

What a great company. In particular, that technician of yours, Brandon, is quite extraordinary in his line of work! Overall just a man passionate and talented at his job! He keeps me a customer! 😇 -Kev

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 5 hours ago

Thank you, Kevin! We’re so glad to hear Brandon’s passion, talent, and dedication made such a strong impression. We truly appreciate your continued business and kind words about our team.

Billy
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brandon-thank you for your spectacular service!!! Recommend him 10/10!

Response from the owner · 7 hours ago

Thank you, Billy, for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Brandon provided spectacular service, and we truly appreciate your 10/10 recommendation.

David Posey1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They do a thorough job in their routine maintenance and adequately take care of any special requests.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Rodents, Spiders, Other
Response from the owner · 8 hours ago

Thank you, David! We’re glad our routine maintenance has been thorough and that we’ve been able to take care of your special requests. We truly appreciate your support of Explorer Pest Management.

Dennis AgarLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dennis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have been a long time customer and this company has always provided us excellent service at our home and is always available to take care of special pest problems beyond just spraying your home. I highly recommend this company for all your pest control needs!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Rodent extermination, Spider extermination, Flea & mite extermination, Service not listed
  • Pest type: Ants, Termites, Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders, Bed bugs, Mosquitoes, Other
Response from the owner · 9 hours ago

Thank you, Dennis, for being a long-time customer and for recommending Explorer Pest Management! We truly appreciate your kind words and are always happy to help with both routine service and any special pest concerns that come up.

Taylor Maia2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Taylor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had a great experience with Explorer Pet Management! Rick was our technician and he was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough. We had the month-long package and he was extremely reliable, showing up on the same day at the same time each visit. We really enjoyed working with Rick and would absolutely use this company again in the future!

  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · 9 hours ago

Thank you, Taylor! We’re so glad Rick provided knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough service and that the month-long package was convenient and reliable for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be happy to help again in the future.

Bull Ah-Yun2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bull has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Techs are always courteous and thorough. Keep up great communication

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Spider extermination, Cockroach extermination, Ant extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you, Bull! We’re glad to hear our technicians are consistently courteous and thorough, and that our communication has been helpful. We truly appreciate your support and kind feedback.

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