Experts Reviews · Company report
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

San Diego, CA · Grade DLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #74Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 102 wildlife removal services · 4.8★ from 5,359 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other wildlife removal services (100 = best)Percentile vs other companies in the category: 70 means better than 70% of them.. Strongest: track record and accountability; weakest: satisfaction.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 35% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Joshua's Pest Control is better than 21% of wildlife removal services.D
21
ReliabilityReliability · 15% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Joshua's Pest Control is better than 23% of wildlife removal services.D
23
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 20% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Joshua's Pest Control is better than 35% of wildlife removal services.D
35
ValueValue · 10% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Joshua's Pest Control is better than 26% of wildlife removal services.D
26
MomentumMomentum · 8% of the scoreLast 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Joshua's Pest Control is better than 72% of wildlife removal services.B
72
Track recordTrack record · 7% of the scoreReview volume and years with reviews.Joshua's Pest Control is better than 100% of wildlife removal services.A
100
AccountabilityAccountability · 5% of the scoreOwner replies to 1–3★ reviews.Joshua's Pest Control is better than 96% of wildlife removal services.A
96

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Joshua's Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Joshua's Pest Control for bed bug extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.20
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
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.$185–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 75/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bed bug 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.#10 / 35
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 20 Google reviews tagged “Bed bug extermination”

Edward14 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★★★★★

Great service. Joshua's is always prompt in providing any needed treatment when infestations start to flare up between their quarterly visits.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceAnt exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination
David2 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★★★★★

Very thorough and professional. Addressed all of my concerns

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceBed bug extermination
Darren9 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★★★★★

Very good service. I received a call 30 mins prior to arrival. The technician was knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He spent about an hour going through the inside and outside, making sure precautions were taken to minimize rodent activity, spiders, ants and snails. Great value and I love that Joshua is…

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ryan7 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★★★★★

Best pest control company I have worked with. Dominic was great helpful and they had no problem working around my schedule great customer service.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination
gary4 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 years ago★★★★★

Great service

Home inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination
John15 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 years ago★★★★★

They did a great job. Snails was our major problem with the garden. Thank you for helping us.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
les3 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★★★★★

Joshua's pest control is a great service and easy to deal with. Very friendly staff.

Bed bug extermination+ Value
W2 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★★★★★

Always comes to the door to check in and to find out if there are any new problem areas..

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationRodent extermination+ Professionalism
Natalie2 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★★★★★

Very prompt and professional company. Derrick and Tymacha were so kind and helpful throughout the whole process. Thank you!!

Bed bug exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
SteveLocal Guide · 63 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★★★★★

Great job and very transparent with all aspects

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
sherry5 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★★★★★

Very professional and had an answer for all my questions. I am very pleased! 😊

Bed bug extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
George4 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★★★★★

Jim and Joe did a fantastic job every time, very respectful, and always on time much love

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Tom3 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★★★★

Bryan is the best. He knows everything about pests. He got rid of the rat problem I had. Give him a raise!! Tom

Bed bug exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination
Romualdo4 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Nice people to work on your house

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JenniferLocal Guide · 7 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I am so impressed with Joshua's. The customer service agent and the inspector were extremely professional and friendly. Within 24 hours of the treatment we saw results. We signed up for the quarterly service in addition to the initial inspection/treatment. I am so grateful my neighbors recommended them.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
ScottLocal Guide · 30 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Great service, always professional, good prices

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jenn7 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Great service. Always polite, friendly, attentive, and on time. Been using for 10 years and highly satisfied. Very responsive when have a problem. Highly recommend.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JordanLocal Guide · 93 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 years ago★★★★★

I have been using Joshua's Pest Control for years and I never plan on changing companies. They provide a great service at a reasonable fee and are extremely friendly. They are always so pleasant to speak with when I call about something. Highly recommended!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination
TareckEdited 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Genevieve3 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

$141+40% 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 23%Reasonable 63%Overpriced 3%Not sure 10%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Spider extermination800$53–$133
Ant extermination744$71–$246
General pest inspection666$61–$126
Rodent extermination560$63–$282
Home inspection499$66–$148
Bug & insect extermination477$67–$133
Cockroach extermination167$71–$214
Flea & mite extermination155$70–$323

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