WILDLIFE REMOVAL SERVICES · SAN DIEGO, CA
Joshua's Pest Control logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%21+7.4Reliability 15%23+3.5Craft & service 20%35+7Value 10%26+2.6Momentum 8%72+5.8Track record 7%100+7Accountability 5%96+4.8Experts Score= 38Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.38SCORE

Joshua's Pest Control

Better than 27% of wildlife removal services · #74 of 102

4.8★5,359 Google reviewsGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.
4.87★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.8%1–2★ in 2 yrs (avg 1.6%)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
90%complaints answeredShare of 1–3★ reviews the owner publicly replied to.

Joshua's Pest Control for bug & insect extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.480
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.88
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$140–160
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$67–$133
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bug & insect 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.#36 / 67
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.97%

All 480 Google reviews tagged “Bug & insect extermination” · showing 20

dianette3 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 23 hours ago★★★★★

Wonderful service. James B. Went the extra mile and was great with my pets and kids in the way.

Paid $120–140Great priceSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Christopher1 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. · a day ago★★★★★

Service clearly was here and the proof: we found a dead scorpion inside our home just in front of our back door.😂 Not sure why they like to come in our house to die. 😬

Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Rodos2 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 day ago★★★★★

This pest control company is the best, they got rid of my vermin problem, and Justin helped me out he’s a great honest dude.

Bug & insect extermination
Jeffrey1 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. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Ceiji did an outstanding job 👍

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
SD3 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★★★★★

Great service. Mario was very thorough, polite, and addressed every need around the yard. Thanks!

Great priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Carli4 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 week ago★★★★★

I have been using Joshua’s Pest Control for around a year now and am very satisfied with the service. Our ant problem is completely gone and they even helped with some rodent activity. I just got off the phone with Brenda who helped me schedule my quarterly maintenance and she was very helpful in answering all of my…

Great priceRodent exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
greg4 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★★★★★

Kenny is awesome!!!

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Vicki4 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★★★★★

Josh always does a great job I like it when he is my Tech he treats all the areas plus around my patio table. When I signed with Joshua’s I had a very bad cricket problem to this day the problem is gone. Something my previous pest control company could not do. I also appreciate that he leaves a hard copy reception…

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
MichaelLocal 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Great service, extremely professional, thorough and respectful of our house and property. James was absolutely fantastic! He walked the entire property including the fence line, treated the areas that needed it removed cobwebs/debris from the eaves and around the home. He then came to let me know that he was…

Spider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ellen6 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★★★★★

I didn’t see all that she did but it seems she was very thorough. I had no idea that I had rodents. My gardener said there was no evidence of any rodents when he was here last month.

Not sureSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Deana10 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★★★★★

Mario was great! He thoroughly explained the service and answered all my questions. Thank you!

Great priceBug & insect extermination
Donita3 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 month ago★★★★★

Always a good experience with James.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
ElaineLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

Rafael, Marcus, D'Arcee, Mateo I want to start off with how amazing these guys are, got here right on time and wasted no time started working right away showed me every step of the process as they kept doing different work in the attic also left my home spotless afterward. Very great to have hardworking men like…

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationBug & insect extermination
Shea5 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 month ago★★★★★

Jesus was a pleasure to work with. He addressed a concern about ants on our patio, and performed all the regular maintenance. Joshua's is lucky to have him.

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Eric5 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 month ago★★★★★

Maxwell was friendly and provided good information and service during his visit. thanks Maxwell

Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Bill3 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 month ago★★★★★

Megan did a great job. Explained what she was going to do and when completed she provided an assessment of the situation and next steps.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Meggie5 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 month ago★★★★★

Saul was/is Excellent! Professional! Knowledgeable! And, very kind! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Paid $180–200Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
LiisaLocal 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Blake did a great job for us! He was very clear about our options and situation regarding the termite inspection. We love Joshua's!

Reasonable priceTermite inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Lori10 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 months ago★★★★★

The customer service Joshua’s provides is excellent! They are always polite and if I call for an extra visit they always accommodate. Their technicians are knowledgeable and go the extra mile!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination
SequietaLocal 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Marciswith Joshua’s Pest Control was efficient, professional and went the extra mile for service. Thank you 😊

Bug & insect exterminationAnt extermination

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Rating over time

4.04.55.02024-Q1: 4.86★ (96 reviews)2024-Q2: 4.91★ (138 reviews)2024-Q3: 4.81★ (202 reviews)2024-Q4: 4.86★ (128 reviews)2025-Q1: 4.86★ (138 reviews)2025-Q2: 4.78★ (286 reviews)2025-Q3: 4.80★ (706 reviews)2025-Q4: 4.92★ (344 reviews)2026-Q1: 4.92★ (317 reviews)2026-Q2: 4.87★ (576 reviews)2026-Q3: 4.78★ (415 reviews)2026-Q4: 4.94★ (82 reviews)2024-Q12024-Q42025-Q32026-Q22026-Q4
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Price

$141+40% vs typical wildlife removal services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Great price 23%Reasonable 63%Overpriced 3%Not sure 10%

Score factorsHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%21+7.4Reliability 15%23+3.5Craft & service 20%35+7Value 10%26+2.6Momentum 8%72+5.8Track record 7%100+7Accountability 5%96+4.8Experts Score= 38Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 35%Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
21
ReliabilityReliability · 15%How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 20%Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
35
ValueValue · 10%Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
26
MomentumMomentum · 8%Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
72
Track recordTrack record · 7%Review volume and years with reviews.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
100
AccountabilityAccountability · 5%Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
96

Praised for

Google highlights · percentile vs peersGoogle review highlights (Quality, Professionalism…): positive minus negative mentions per review, as a percentile vs peers.

Quality
+733 / −14
Professionalism
+908 / −12
Responsiveness
+744 / −3
Punctuality
+687 / −2
Value
+545 / −9

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