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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%93+50.7Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE

HomeShield Pest Control

Lincoln, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #109Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 186 wildlife removal services · 4.9★ from 1,560 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other wildlife removal 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: 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.HomeShield Pest Control is better than 93% of wildlife removal services.A
93
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.HomeShield Pest Control is better than 93% of wildlife removal services.A
93
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.HomeShield Pest Control is better than 97% of wildlife removal 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.HomeShield Pest Control is better than 100% of wildlife removal 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.HomeShield Pest Control is better than 100% of wildlife removal 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.HomeShield Pest Control is better than 21% of wildlife removal services.D
21

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Customers hired HomeShield Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

HomeShield Pest Control for ant extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.148
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.94
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$120–140
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$76–$246
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 “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.#31 / 117
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 148 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination” · showing 20

Bob16 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★★★★★

Wonderful service today. Our service today was a usual thorough job. Our technician did a great job and communicates well and gives excellent service..

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
RickLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

Homeshield is always on top of our house care from the outside in! Didn't catch his name but appreciated!

Great priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Daren11 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★★★★★

love working with Johnny; listen to my concerns, and went above and beyond my expectations. awesome person and professional

Great priceAnt extermination
Scott1 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. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Great service and dependable like always!!

Paid $120–140Great priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito exterminationCockroach extermination
Laura7 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 6 months ago★★★★★

We wanted to thank Seth and HomeShield for a mosquito-free summer! What a luxury to be able to be outside without being bitten. Seth always lets me know when he's here, answers questions competently, and is a pleasure to interact with. We are definitely happy customers!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Tony3 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★★★★★

Great friendly and professional service! Very informative and helpful with answering all questions about my home. Upfront about service and rates for what happens before setting up appointment. There’s a monthly fee and service is 2-4 months but at a reasonable rate. They noted they can come out for no charge ant…

Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Kay7 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Isiah is very nice and polite and does a thorough job. He was very helpful explaining all about the spray he was using on the ants in the house and did a very thorough job taking care of them.

Great priceAnt extermination
RobertLocal 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Isaiah was my tech and he listened to my pest issues carefully and attentively. He went the extra mile to ensure I was satisfied. Highly recommend this business.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Steven1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Seth was great! Took down our wasp nests!

Paid $60–80Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Denise3 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★★★★★

Great service. Friendly. Informative.

Great priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Leon3 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Isaiah is very diligent. He showed empathy and diligence in ensuring all the areas are covered.

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Angelique4 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 7 months ago★★★★★

I’ve been using Homeshield Pest Control in Rocklin for my pest control service for 13 years. They’re incredibly responsive and so thorough. Recently, Elias McFarlin did my mosquito extermination and routine pest control treatment and I couldn’t be happier! Plus he’s always on the lookout for any other concerns…

Reasonable priceAnt exterminationBug & insect exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
JessicaLocal Guide · 9 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 7 months ago★★★★★

March 2026 - We have been using HomeShield since we bought our home in 2020 and they have been wonderful to us. Not only is scheduling easy, but it's also very consistent. They will come out and spray extra if asked. We have only had friendly techs. And I'm so happy they take down wasp nests before they grow into a…

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Pamela7 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 7 months ago★★★★★

I am so glad we switched to this company from Clark Pest Control! They have done a wonderful job keeping our home pest free!

Reasonable priceRodent exterminationAnt extermination
R14 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

HomeShield has been keeping our home pest free since the summer of 2025. Their techs do a great job and the service they provide is an excellent value.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationCockroach extermination
Alicia4 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 8 months ago★★★★★

The technicians from Home Shield are always professional and today was no different. Isaiah Kelly was great.He asked questions about property needs, was extremely thorough, and professional. I appreciated his work and give him a 5 star rating for sure! He's an asset to the company! I’ve used home shield for over two…

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito exterminationAnt extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jay6 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Have been using HomeShield Pest Control for over 8 months and love to pass on great working companies! HomeShield gets a 5 star rating you will not be disappointed… Isaiah Kelly is the Rep I always use and does fantastic job for us! Joe & Laurie

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationAnt extermination
Thomas9 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Always the friendliest technicians and very thorough work. Elias was both of these and took the time to explain everything as well. Recommend the company and Elias highly.

Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Debra4 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Whenever I see an unwanted pest, the come immediately to deal with the problem. As usual, your technician has done an exceptional job. Thank you.

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Desiree3 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★★★★★

Isiah was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained everything he was doing and was as kind as he could be. It was a great experience.

Paid $60–80Great priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination

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Price

$71-33% vs typical wildlife removal 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 21%Reasonable 72%Overpriced 2%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Spider extermination185$56–$131
General pest inspection182$63–$124
Ant extermination148$76–$246
Rodent extermination132$73–$323
Cockroach extermination88$83–$214
Hornet & wasp extermination82$81–$246
Bug & insect extermination67$73–$136
Home inspection65$66–$159

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