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Farmers 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%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

Farmers Pest Control

Birmingham, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #91Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 363 pest control services · 5.0★ from 613 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.Farmers Pest Control is better than 97% of pest control services.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 is better than 96% of pest control services.A
96
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.Farmers Pest Control is better than 97% of pest control services.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 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.Farmers 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.Farmers Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.A
100

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Customers hired Farmers Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Farmers Pest Control for bug & insect extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.102
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$100–120
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$58–$133
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bug & insect 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.#80 / 286
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 102 Google reviews tagged “Bug & insect extermination” · showing 20

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
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
HarveyLocal 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

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…

Paid $20–40Great priceGeneral pest inspectionCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Value
Tana12 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★★★★★

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.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Joe2 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★★★★★

I want to give Greg Lancaster a great review because he went above and beyond today. Greg came to my home in Helena at 1:00 PM and stayed a little over an hour. He took his time and made sure he addressed every concern we had. He brushed down all the cobwebs around our house, treated the ant mounds, sprayed the…

Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Makayla1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Issac was great. Very personable and accommodating. He explained very well what he did and improvements we can make!

Paid $80–100Great priceBug & insect extermination
Jennifer4 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★★★★★

Isaac was very knowledgeable. He educated me on how to keep pests out of the home, as there is more I can do inside and outside the home. He is definitely a professional that knows his craft; he was extremely thorough. He kept me looped in on the entire process so we understand how they are helping us and how we can help maintain the results.

General pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Katy3 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★★★★★

Isaac did a great job today and was professional and polite. He went the extra mile to clean spider webs and did a thorough job spraying and making sure he had gotten all the things taken care of. He was super friendly and was such a nice personable gentleman. I appreciate him taking the time to help us figure out all the things. Thank you!

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
Meredith1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Very professional and great service

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Ruth1 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 months ago★★★★★

Great and fast. Casey did my service and was friendly and gave an explanation of how it works.

Paid $100–120Great priceSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Ashlyn2 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★★★★★

We had a bad ant problem and they were able to come take care of it the same day!!! Amazing service, efficient, and reasonably priced!!!! 100% satisfaction!!!!!! Isaac and Greg are the best!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
GingerLocal Guide · 32 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★★★★★

Greg was wonderful! I called regarding ants and ended up getting the quarterly plan. He was able to inspect and treat everything, even finding a couple of wasp nests on the property that I had no idea about. Looking forward to Farmers taking care of us in future visits!

Paid $80–100Great priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Marilyn1 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 months ago★★★★★

Service was excellent and the technician was very kind and informative.

Bug & insect extermination
Anna11 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★★★★★

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!! Issac is always so polite, professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient and always goes way beyond the scope of his job to help in an any way he can…. And today was no different!! He explained everything well and answered all of my questions…. and was so sweet to my dogs!! 🤣 I couldn’t ask for anything more!!!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceTermite inspectionBug & insect extermination
Matt3 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Farmers Pest Control was the best choice we could have made as new home owners and new to the Helena Community. The technician Greg was such a professional and took the time to explain what was going on and the services he was providing. They are also a locally owned and operated business so it was extremely nice to…

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Robert2 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

My technician was Greg. Very polite and personable. Treatment was quick!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
Kim10 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I feel so blessed that I selected Farmers Pest Control to resolve issues around our home! Issac the representative of the company was so thorough and very knowledgeable! He provided much appreciated advice regarding pest control for our home. I feel certain with Farmers Pest Control guarding our home, we made the…

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Will1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

On 7/1 I had an initial pest control treatment of my home and it was terrific! Greg and Nolan did an outstanding job with the treatment as well as walking me through the process that Farmer’s will take with the pest control service. Very friendly and excellent at their work!

Paid $80–100Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Emily3 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Farmers Pest Control responded quickly to my online request, even being a Sunday morning. They had a technician, Casey, at our house the following morning. Casey was very kind and explained everything he did and explained what to do if any problems came up between treatments. We’re very happy that we found Farmer’s!

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Kevin6 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Nolan did a great job today. Was very thorough and took his time going throughout my house and property, and explained in detail the service and options. Very pleased and looking forward to using Farmer's for a long time!

Paid $100–120Great priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination

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Price

$111+2% 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 59%Reasonable 41%Overpriced 0%Not sure 1%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection183$58–$128
Termite inspection117$81–$323
Cockroach extermination114$73–$246
Ant extermination109$76–$214
Bug & insect extermination102$58–$133
Spider extermination95$76–$166
Rodent extermination81$83–$323
Hornet & wasp extermination58$91–$282

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