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Fox Pest Control Acton 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%76+41.5Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty79−2.1Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.72SCORE

Fox Pest Control Acton

Somerville, MA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #89Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 90 ant exterminators · 4.8★ from 2,855 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other ant exterminators (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: replies to reviews and value; 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.Fox Pest Control Acton is better than 76% of ant exterminators.B
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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.Fox Pest Control Acton is better than 63% of ant exterminators.B
63
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.Fox Pest Control Acton is better than 79% of ant exterminators.B
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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.Fox Pest Control Acton is better than 91% of ant exterminators.A
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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.Fox Pest Control Acton is better than 77% of ant exterminators.B
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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.Fox Pest Control Acton is better than 100% of ant exterminators.A
100

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Customers hired Fox Pest Control Acton for 8 kinds of job.

Fox Pest Control Acton for ant extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.343
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.93
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$60–80
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$68–$199
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Ant 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.#45 / 83
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 343 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination” · showing 20

Susan10 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★★★★

Matt did a great job spraying for ants and other insects that have occasionally snuck into my house. He said he sparyed for other kinds of bugs as well. I haven't seen mice or rats for quite a while (🙏🙏🙏🙏). He didn't charge me anything because I have automatic payments already set up. (On a previous visit…

Paid $1–20Not sureGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Susan4 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★

Don’t use Fox Pest Control. They are not a local company. You can never call them directly and only get a call center in Utah. I signed a contract for mosquito and tuck spraying and it was working until they sent a technician in the rain who ever sprayed the front yard and barely the back in August. They hadn’t to…

Paid $160–180OverpricedRodent exterminationMosquito exterminationAnt extermination
Maria2 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Jay was very knowledgeable, professional, respectful and personable. He was also extremely thorough. He thoroughly checked the interior areas I pointed out to him, due to ongoing mice issues. He also sprayed the exterior of the house, and tended to the lawn with insect product. Jay checked with me upon arriving…

Rodent exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Value
Jeff5 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★★★★★

I was fortunate enough to have James as my first tech.He is very respectful and precise in his application.Hes also friendly and I would invite him to a barbecue. Sincerely J. Jeffrey Upton

Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationTermite inspection
Paul5 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★★★★★

Scott was very friendly, professional and efficient. He explained and documented his procedures very clearly.

Not sureAnt extermination
Bill7 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★★★★★

Harrison G. was right on time for the appointment, was courteous and professional. He addressed all my requirements to satisfaction, reviewed respectfully some areas of concern, leaving a quite positive impression of his & Fox capabilities. Appreciated, Paul

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Karen6 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 always get great service. Hard worker, goes above and beyond. He is able to explain what he is using and doing. Never rushes. Great representative of the company.

Paid $60–80Great priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Guy2 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★★★★★

Very professional Ron King is extremely knowledgeable and very thorough I consider him a friend now . Fox is very fortunate to have him

Paid $80–100OverpricedHome inspectionRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Kenny6 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★★★★★

This was our first time hiring a pest control company. James was very professional. He was great with answering my questions and explaining what to expect. Great job!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationAnt extermination
JavierLocal Guide · 15 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Richard came today and provided excellent customer service. Very polite and cordial.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationBug & insect extermination
Maura9 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Russell was Professional and responsive. Received nothing but good service.from every single Fox employee. who I have worked with through Fox, pest control has been professional , kind and well knowledgeable. It appears that their employees must be good because they all seem very happy and like their job.

Paid $60–80Great priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Cindy4 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Technician was very friendly and courteous.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
RobertLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Scott did an amazing job and was very thorough. Great personality and answered any questions I had. He explained everything he did for us with the applicants and we can’t be happier with the service!

Paid $200+Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
William8 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Very fast,efficient and knowledgeable. They do a great job.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Karen8 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★★★★★

Russ was on time and did a great job explaining the source of our bug issue. He sprayed inside our kitchen, and then also swept and sprayed around the outside where we have many spiders and web issues. We just recently developed an ant issue in our paved walkways and he sprayed there as well. We appreciated the…

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Jeff4 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★★★★★

Always happy with Fox Pest Control's service.

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationAnt extermination
Elisabeth2 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★★★★★

Very helpful. Explained services being applied. Friendly and polite. Great technician!

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationMosquito extermination
Lauren2 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Once again Mason did a great job. He knows where all the bait stations are located and he quickly went to work checking them. He then sprayed the property for ticks and ants and other pests. He is always very thorough and takes the time to listen to and address my concerns. I do want to mention that since Fox…

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
SheriLocal Guide · 25 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Alex Osorio is amazing. He is knowledgable, respectful, kind, prompt and professional. I am very happy to have him service my home and yard.

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Tina3 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★★★★

Tech was nice and explained all he was doing. He was quick. He was here and then gone. I question all the services because the bee hive is still there in the back corner of the house?

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination

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$91-3% vs typical ant exterminators

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 22%Reasonable 58%Overpriced 6%Not sure 13%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Rodent extermination498$81–$323
General pest inspection390$56–$111
Ant extermination342$68–$199
Hornet & wasp extermination312$58–$282
Bug & insect extermination285$58–$111
Spider extermination237$63–$146
Home inspection221$66–$166
Bee extermination149$214–$426

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