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Gecko 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%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Gecko Pest Control

Paradise, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #15Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 61 termite control services · 5.0★ from 303 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.

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.Gecko Pest Control is better than 97% of termite 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.Gecko Pest Control is better than 97% of termite control services.A
97
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.Gecko Pest Control is better than 100% of termite control services.A
100
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.Gecko Pest Control is better than 100% of termite 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.Gecko Pest Control is better than 100% of termite 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.Gecko Pest Control is better than 69% of termite control services.B
69

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Gecko Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Gecko Pest Control for spider extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$80–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$50–$109
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider 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.#23 / 45
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.88%

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Spider extermination”

Zaher7 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

As always Joe was very thorough!!! He’s such a nice person too!

Paid $80–100OverpricedRodent exterminationSpider extermination
TiffineyLocal Guide · 34 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Great customer service and very friendly! 10/10 would recommend! Richard was our technician and did an amazing job!

Great priceSpider extermination
Vanessa2 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Roger Grimes is an amazing person and very professional! He always takes the time to communicate with us and takes the time to chat with my little guy. He is thorough and makes sure all is good! I appreciate the entire team as they work around our schedule. Thank you!!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
KacieLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service – Highly Recommend! I had such a great experience with Gecko Pest Control from start to finish. Joe was the technician who came out, and he was incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. He took the time to talk to me about the property, answer all my questions, and explain everything…

Great priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Brandon4 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★★★★★

Roger is SUPER professional. Always early or on time and his service is second to none! I recommend Roger and Gecko. Hans down!!!

Paid $180–200Great priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationCockroach extermination
Crystal4 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★★★★★

Very pleased. Professional and welcoming.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Tyanna5 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 years ago★★★★★

I have used Gecko for years and they have always been amazing. Roger always listens to any concerns I have and is very friendly!! He is punctual for every scheduled visit and if you ever have an issue in between services he comes right out!! Great company and great employees.

Flea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Summer8 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 years ago★★★★★

Roger rocks!! He always does a good job, friendly with my pets, very knowledgeable about his job.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jennifer3 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 years ago★★★★★

Joe was right on time, a little early in fact, and answered all my questions regarding my spider problem. He knocked down all the webs, sprayed for spiders and filled bait traps. I highly recommend Gecko Pest Control.

Spider extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Karen10 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 years ago★★★★★

Roger is the best !! We love him 😁

Cockroach exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Laura13 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 years ago★★★★★

Wonderful!

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationTermite extermination
leeLocal Guide · 22 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 years ago★★★★★

Very thorough inspection, professional service. Been happy with their service for over 2 years..

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Samantha3 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Home inspectionSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Paul11 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationBed bug extermination
Denisha2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Professionalism
Melissa3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lois5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Cockroach exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Punctuality+ Professionalism+ Value

Price

$120+16% vs typical termite 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 43%Reasonable 37%Overpriced 2%Not sure 18%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Home inspection30$50–$181
Bug & insect extermination24$50–$119
General pest inspection20$50–$116
Ant extermination18$63–$192
Spider extermination17$50–$109
Rodent extermination16$91–$371
Cockroach extermination11$56–$173
Hornet & wasp extermination7$58–$169

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