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Farmers Pest Control

Pest control service · Birmingham, AL · reviewed since 2018

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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#91 of 363 pest control servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 75%
5.0 ★★★★★ 613 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.4%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.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$111typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Farmers Pest Control at a glance

Customers consistently report punctual appointments, thorough treatments, and detailed explanations regarding pest prevention and product usage. Reviewers highlight the company's responsiveness to scheduling requests and its willingness to provide practical home maintenance advice. However, some low-star reviews cite unannounced visits or billing disputes as recurring issues, despite the high overall rating and full owner response rate.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 613 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 613 Google reviews (452 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Pest Control Service serving Birmingham, Alabama.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other pest control services

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: reliability.

Satisfaction97Reliability96Craft & service97Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 97 (median 94)Reliability: 96 (median 93)Craft & service: 97 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 96)
Farmers Pest ControlPest Control Services 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.Farmers Pest Control: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
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.Farmers Pest Control: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
96
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.Farmers Pest Control: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
97
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.Farmers Pest Control: 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.Farmers Pest Control: 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.Farmers Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
100

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

613 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars60599%
  • 4 stars30%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star41%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 452 written reviews

  • Praise88599%
  • Complaints51%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price8659%
  • Reasonable6041%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure11%
$111+2% vs typical pest control services

Middle half of what 106 customers paid ($101–$179) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude29233%
  • Quality & results18821%
  • Speed & response13615%
  • Would recommend10712%
  • Communication9911%
  • Price & value344%
  • Honesty & trust344%

What customers talk about

We read 452 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He was very thorough, professional and considerate.”
  • “Most comprehensive and thorough visit ever from a pest control technician!”
  • “From the first call to the first service, Farmers Pest Control was knowledgeable, prompt, and professional.”
  • “I will recommend them 150% to anyone who has a problem with pests in their home or on their property.”
    “I cannot recommend Alan and the team at Farmers Pest Control high enough.”
  • “Answered all my questions and gave me practical tips and suggestions to keep my home pest free!”
  • “Farmers Pest Control is a fine respected Helena, AL business and do high quality, great work for a fair and equitable price.”
  • “If you want dependable, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly professionals, Farmers Pest Control is the company to call.”

People customers mention

  • Greg 29 reviews
  • Alan 17 reviews
  • Isaac 11 reviews
  • Terry 10 reviews
  • Helena 7 reviews
  • Issac 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Farmers Pest Control for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Julie10 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★★★★★

So helpful and kind. Answered all my questions and gave me practical tips and suggestions to keep my home pest free! Loved Issac and will continue to use them forever.

Paid $200+Great priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Courtney5 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★★★★★

Quick appointment made after request. Arrived when they said they would. Very knowledgeable and friendly.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Laura1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Farmers is the best. We have used them for several years and made sure to bring them over to our new home! 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

Paid $100–120Great price
Mackenzie2 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★★★★★

I just moved into my house and I set up my pest control through Farmer’s. Greg was sent out and did a fantastic job!

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Margaret4 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★★★★★

Most comprehensive and thorough visit ever from a pest control technician!! More thankful than ever that we found Farmer’s Pest Control In Helena. Issac was thorough in his explanation every step of the way and i have no doubt that we have the best pest control technician and pest control company anywhere!!! I will…

Paid $200+Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Dakota5 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★★★★★

Isaac did a great job today even with us changing up the work order last minute. Very professional and friendly.

Paid $100–120Great priceCockroach exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 613 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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

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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Jennifer Neumann2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fast & thorough service! Highly recommend!!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you Jennifer for the feedback! We're so glad you called us :)

Julie Hallman10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

So helpful and kind. Answered all my questions and gave me practical tips and suggestions to keep my home pest free! Loved Issac and will continue to use them forever.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Rodent extermination, General pest inspection
  • Pest type: Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thanks Julie! We are so happy you gave us a chance to take care of your home :)

Courtney Verner5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quick appointment made after request. Arrived when they said they would. Very knowledgeable and friendly.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: General pest inspection
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thanks Courtney, we are so glad to hear that we took good care of you!

Laura Kayvonfar1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Farmers is the best. We have used them for several years and made sure to bring them over to our new home! 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Pest type: Ants, Termites, Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders, Bed bugs, Mosquitoes
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thanks so much Laura! We are so happy you are a customer :)

Mackenzie Burnett2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mackenzie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I just moved into my house and I set up my pest control through Farmer’s. Greg was sent out and did a fantastic job!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, Spider extermination, General pest inspection, Cockroach extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Ant extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Other
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thanks so much Mackenzie for the feedback and for being a great customer!

Margaret H4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Margaret has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Most comprehensive and thorough visit ever from a pest control technician!! More thankful than ever that we found Farmer’s Pest Control In Helena. Issac was thorough in his explanation every step of the way and i have no doubt that we have the best pest control technician and pest control company anywhere!!! I will recommend them 150% to anyone who has a problem with pests in their home or on their property.That would be the best decision you ever made to protect your home and family! CALL THEM TODAY!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, Rodent extermination, Spider extermination, General pest inspection, Cockroach extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders, Other
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much Margaret, we are so thrilled to have you as a new customer!

Dakota Johns5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dakota has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Isaac did a great job today even with us changing up the work order last minute. Very professional and friendly.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Cockroach extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Ant extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much, Dakota! We really appreciate you guys being such a great customer :-)

kristy parker2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kristy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Isaac did a fantastic job with our initial service. He was very thorough, professional and considerate. I am extremely pleased with his work, his suggestions for our home service and his explanations of what we can expect in the days and months to come.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thanks so much Kristy! We appreciate your business so much :)

Harvey KahlLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Harvey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Farmers is one of the Best if not the BEST! Very Professional, knows the Business and caters to the Customers needs. I called one day and less than 2 days later we had our situation on Ants...SOLVED! Not only that, they will tell you what you "don't" need; doesn't oversell you on Services. Local and understands the areas pest issues. Recommend with 5+ Stars!!!!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: General pest inspection, Cockroach extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Ant extermination
  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Value
  • Pest type: Ants, Termites, Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thank you so very much Harvey! We enjoy taking care of you guys! Thanks for your business sir!!

Tana Bowers12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Casey came out for our first visit, and explained everything he did, as well as what to expect going forward. Super nice! I like knowing I am supporting a small hometown business.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Spider extermination, General pest inspection, Cockroach extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Ant extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks Tana for the awesome feedback! We're so glad to hear we did a great job:)

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