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%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCOREGecko Pest Control
Paradise, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #16Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 termite control services · 5.0★ from 815 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other termite 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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
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Customers hired Gecko Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Gecko Pest Control for ant extermination
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We have been using Gecko for several years. Megan in the office is always so helpful with scheduling and so helpful if we have an issue in between service. Joseph is our tech and he is so polite and respectful and goes over and above to make sure we are spider-free. The owner came out when the scheduled tech was…
Matt was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all my questions, communicated clearly and was efficient in his service. Thank you!
Great Service As Always… Professional and efficient…
Came out with in of an hour of my call just amazing
Update Feb 2026. Still absolutely in love with Gecko. Seriously from their office staff to their techs, they are amazing. Matt gave me some suggestions for flea treatments that HE gives to his dogs. Nothing says confidence like "I use it for my dogs". Seriously, cannot thank you all enough for how amazing your…
Starting service with Gecko was straight forward and a smooth process. The technician, Joe, explained the service thoroughly and asked questions to determine what pests I was needing help with. He was able to easily identify the species based on my description and explain their behaviors to me. He explained the…
Excellent, professional service. Emiliano is great.
Excellent professional service 👍
Always polite and professional, making sure that the problem is resolved, willing to return if not.
Richie was amazing! I highly recommend Gecko Pest control to keep bugs at bay
Richie was friendly, informative, and efficient. He helpfully answered my questions and offered solutions for our needs.
The technician, Matt, was knowledgeable and helpful and friendly.
Excellent service.
Polite and took care of business. I mentioned ants and he baited them Great service.
Matt is so informative and made this process so easy and super helpful!
We’ve had a great experience with Gecko Pest Control, and especially with our service technician, Richie. He is always professional, friendly, and incredibly thorough. You can tell he really cares about doing the job right and making sure everything is taken care of. Richie takes the time to explain what he’s…
My tech was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and thorough. Great job, great experience!!!
I was on site several weeks ago, which was helpful for discussion and plan of action. Drew did a great job as far as I can tell. Lets see if the Ants get the message and move out. ;o)
Always professional, friendly and good at what they do!
Richie Abelia is always very thorough and helpful when he troubleshoots areas that pop up with new pests. He does the right treatments that get the results I want. I really appreciate that he has been on my service account for months now as I feel good about the service I’m paying for. Thank you, Richie!
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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Spider extermination | 113 | $50–$109 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 112 | $50–$119 |
| Ant extermination | 103 | $63–$192 |
| General pest inspection | 82 | $50–$116 |
| Cockroach extermination | 64 | $56–$173 |
| Rodent extermination | 61 | $91–$371 |
| Home inspection | 56 | $50–$181 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 47 | $58–$169 |
