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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 bee extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.150
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$214–$426
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 “Bee 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.#17 / 62
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 150 Google reviews tagged “Bee extermination” · showing 20

David3 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★★★★★

They came and took care of my bee problem. Great service and keep me well informed about the situation and how to proceed with this situation going forward. Outstanding customer service and field support.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationBee extermination
LyndaLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Technicians that come out remember how I like to treat my property. Good consistency

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Diane2 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★★★★★

Mason was here 3 days in a row! So pleasant, hard worker and works quickly, as well! THANK YOU FOR HIRING MASON! I must say everyone that's been here is great. The bees were Yellowjackets mostly & attracted to the sweet scent of the Polkweed (has small flowers on it). There were LOTS of bees! I wouldn't get…

Paid $1–20Great priceBee extermination
Ryan8 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★★★★★

They’re very attentive and responsive! You get exactly what you pay for with professionalism and results. I’ve had multiple carpenter bees, and a big roach problem which they have tackled and I am more than satisfied with how everything has been handled. David E has been our main technician, very…

Great priceCockroach exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect 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
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
Michael3 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★★★★★

Technician was awesome 💯 he went above and beyond. Explained what he was doing ..👍

Reasonable priceMosquito exterminationBee extermination
Jack4 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Tech was on time, very polite and knowledgeable. He was able to answer all my questions and addressed all of my concerns. So far so good.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Barbara4 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 5 months ago★★★★★

John Williams our technician came, was friendly, courteous, explained what he was going to do and where he was going to spray….hopefully it works. We were impressed that Fox keeps you informed with every step….i would give him a 10

Paid $200+Bee extermination
Paula8 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Ronald is always smiling and very nice.He addressed all the concerns I had. I recommend Fox Pest Control .

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBee extermination
Catherine8 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Eric did a thorough inspection, refilled traps, provided helpful advice and went way beyond the call of duty.

Paid $60–80Not sureHome inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination
StephLocal Guide · 10 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 11 months ago★★★★★

Michael Culon arrived promptly to perform both my indoor and outdoor services. He explained what services he was providing and asked if I had any areas of concern. He took my feedback and began providing the services. Michael was very professional, friendly, courteous and extremely knowledgeable. I am on an annual…

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
christian4 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★★★★★

I had the pleasure of working with Michael from Fox Pest Control, and I can’t speak highly enough of him! From start to finish, he was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to thoroughly assess the situation, explained everything in detail, and made sure all of my concerns…

Flea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Arthur6 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★★★★★

Luis Franco did a great job treating the bee hives around my house!

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceBee exterminationAnt extermination
Jon6 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★★★★★

Sosa is great!!!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
JimLocal Guide · 33 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★★★★★

Scott, our technician did a remarkable and thorough job in eliminating the yellow jackets burrow. Completely satisfied and would recommend Fox and Scott for similar work going forward.

Bee extermination
LaurenLocal 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. · a year ago★★

They came promptly but if you don't want a subscription service they hard sell you on the first call. Bees came back within 2 weeks even though I was explicitly told that any returning bees would be killed, and that normally they'd have filled in the hole but they didn't have the material in the truck that day. It's…

Bee extermination
PhilLocal Guide · 78 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★★★★★

Excellent job on this rainy/snowy day. Even waded out to my shed to refill the mouse bait box. Thank you very much! (update) Another great job eliminating ants getting into the house and getting rid of a yellow jackets nest in our gerden.

Hornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBee extermination

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Price

$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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