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Horizon Pest Control

Pest control service · Woodland Park, NJ · reviewed since 2015

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%94+22.8Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#174 of 315 pest control servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 45%
4.9 ★★★★★ 3,754 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
94%reviews answered by the owner
$142typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Horizon Pest Control at a glance

Google reviewers rate Horizon Pest Control 4.9 out of 5 based on 3,754 reviews, noting the owner responds to 94% of feedback. Customers frequently praise technicians for being punctual, thorough, and communicative during services for insects and rodents. However, some low-star reviews criticize ineffective treatments, high upfront costs, and a lack of responsiveness during emergency situations.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 3,754 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 3,754 Google reviews (2,432 with written comments, 14 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 94% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 2, 2026.
  • Service: Pest Control Service serving Woodland Park, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other pest control services

Score per factor (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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.

Satisfaction93Reliability94Craft & service96Value87Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 93 (median 94)Reliability: 94 (median 93)Craft & service: 96 (median 96)Value: 87 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 96)
Horizon Pest ControlPest Control Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Horizon Pest Control: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.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.Horizon Pest Control: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Horizon Pest Control: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
96
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.Horizon Pest Control: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Horizon Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Horizon Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
100

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

3,754 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars3,58696%
  • 4 stars1013%
  • 3 stars191%
  • 2 stars90%
  • 1 star391%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 2,432 written reviews

  • Praise3,86799%
  • Complaints481%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price12914%
  • Reasonable65270%
  • Overpriced202%
  • Not sure13314%
$142+26% vs typical pest control services

Middle half of what 406 customers paid ($56–$246) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1,50538%
  • Quality & results1,01526%
  • Speed & response58815%
  • Communication39010%
  • Would recommend2717%
  • Honesty & trust782%
  • Price & value682%

What customers talk about

We read 2,432 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Timothy was very friendly and respectful of the space as he followed up on our home.”
    “It is a very unprofessional company and I don’t recommend it.”
  • “…ected my house many times now, he is extremely efficient while being thorough -- always taking the extra measure to ensure problems are addressed prom…”
    “Horrible service from a company that we’ve been paying for 5 years!”
  • “Having inspected my house many times now, he is extremely efficient while being thorough -- always taking the extra measure to ensure problems are add…”
    “After a week I text him, then left him a message and he never called back.”
  • “Answered all my questions and I may have some follow up work”
    “Horizon could not tell me when a technician would be able to come out, even after numerous phone calls and a request to speak with a manager, which was ignored.”
  • “Very pleased with the service and would highly recommend!”
    “I am feed up at this point, I am hiring a lawyer, I will never recommend this company ever again.”
  • “Rodrick was very knowledgeable, professional, reliable, and thorough.”
    “You don’t want sketchy and dishonest people at your house.”
  • “I understand nothing is a 100%, but honestly situations calmed down a great deal in and around our home.”
    “I keep getting overcharged on what should have been a simple month by month contract.”

People customers mention

  • Sal 27 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Horizon Pest Control for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Dennis5 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 days ago★★★★★

Steve is a true professional. Having inspected my house many times now, he is extremely efficient while being thorough -- always taking the extra measure to ensure problems are addressed promptly!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHome inspection
Bette9 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 week ago★★★★★

On time, very professional and concise and did more that I asked him to do. He discovered a whole nest of wasps and dedicated his time to locate the origin. Outstanding person

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
KatieLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

James throughly inspected our property, giving us peace of mind. He was very professional and friendly.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspection
Shawn2 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★★★★★

Ronell is simply the greatest. Horizon is lucky to have him work for their company. He takes his job seriously and ensures the house is safe from insects and rodents and goes above and beyond. Impressive and such a great guy as well.

Paid $60–80Great priceHome inspection
Edward6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Mike called to say he was on the way. He located the hive and treated it. Mike explained the process with the treatments and advised that the season would end soon and to keep a watch on it and call if problem continues.

Paid $200+Great priceBee extermination
Klaus10 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★★★★★

Mike Egan did a thorough job, he explained all his actions at the house today. He also gave me tips as to what to do if ants keep showing up. Thank You Mike!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHome inspection

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 3,754 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Robert CalacetoLocal Guide · 57 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Timothy was very friendly and respectful of the space as he followed up on our home. Highly recommended! Thank you very much.

  • Services: Rodent extermination, General pest inspection
RW SB4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews RW has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very thorough and personable. Went above and beyond - to address the problem. Always happy when he is assigned our service.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for your kind words! We're pleased to hear that you found our service thorough and personable.

Susan Derose1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Answered all my questions and I may have some follow up work

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Home inspection, Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thank you for the positive feedback, Susan! We're glad to hear that your questions were thoroughly addressed.

Virginia LincolnLocal Guide · 58 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Virginia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fine job. Nice technician.

Response from the owner · 15 hours ago

Thank you for your kind words, Virginia! We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with our technician.

Patricia Lennon5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thorough, efficient, courteous

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Home inspection
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Patricia! We're pleased to hear that you found our service thorough and courteous.

William Kelly3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

5 stars speaks for itself

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Home inspection
  • Pest type: Ants, Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders
Response from the owner · 15 hours ago

Thank you for your fantastic rating! We're glad to know you had a great experience with us at Horizon Pest Control.

Dennis Murphy5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dennis has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Steve is a true professional. Having inspected my house many times now, he is extremely efficient while being thorough -- always taking the extra measure to ensure problems are addressed promptly!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Home inspection
  • Pest type: Ants, Termites, Rodents, Spiders, Other
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for the rating, Dennis! We appreciate your support.

Dawn CassidyLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Prompt, Kind, Intelligent and educational. I appreciate the assistance and tips and tricks. Updated 10/29/2026: Still consistently prompt, kind & professional. I appreciate the calls before services to make sure they're addressing any problems.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Bug & insect extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Spiders
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Dawn! We're glad you found our service prompt and informative, and we appreciate your kind words.

julie osborn3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews julie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very pleasant man

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Home inspection
  • Pest type: Ants, Rodents, Spiders
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with our team.

Cathy Clark3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carlos was great. He was polite, thorough, and explained the process through each step. I highly recommend Horizon Pest Control.

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thank you for your kind words, Cathy! We're glad to hear that Carlos provided you with excellent service and made the process clear for you.

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