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Magic City 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Magic City Pest Control

Birmingham, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #241Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 363 pest control services · 4.9★ from 981 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pest 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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 89% of pest control services.A
89
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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 84% of pest control services.A
84
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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 98% of pest control services.A
98
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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 100% of pest 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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 100% of pest 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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.A
100

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Customers hired Magic City Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Magic City Pest Control for hornet & wasp extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.68
★ 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.$100–120
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$91–$282
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp 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.#45 / 296
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 68 Google reviews tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination” · showing 20

Ryan9 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★★★★★

Bridger was perfect at his job today. He is very professional and does quality work. I’d give him 5 stars all day, every day. Your employees make your company awesome, and you have great people representing Magic City Pest Control. Thank you for taking care of our pest control needs.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
SheilaLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

After feeling panic when I crossed paths with an angry hornet on my front porch, I was SO relieved that Magic City Pest Control responded! Karson was professional, prompt, personable, knowledgeable! Thank you for getting rid of those two hornets' nests so quickly, Karson!

Paid $180–200Hornet & wasp extermination
Kalee7 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 months ago★★★★★

Marquez was absolutely wonderful!! I noticed a bald face hornets nest last night, and was able to get a response from Magic City Pest control right away and had Marquez come out first thing in the morning. Was able to come up with a long-term plan for all pest in and out of my home as well as removing the massive…

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp extermination
Don8 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 months ago★★★★★

Took time to answer our questions, view possible trouble spots and told us what to look for in the coming weeks.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Truthteller3100Local Guide · 21 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 months ago★★★★★

This is my first time working with Magic City Pest Control and I am totally impressed! Ethan was amazing. He explained everything he was doing, he was so kind and informative. He got the cobwebs off my windows! Did a thorough spray in every room of the house, including outside of the house and an issue over by my…

Paid $140–160Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
cncaine11 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 months ago★★★★★

Thanks, Jackson & MCP for being so timely & thorough & informative. Quarterly service & dirt dauber nest removal. Please visit again 🙏👍🏻👍🏻

Customer photo from cncaine's review
Hornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
AndyLocal Guide · 28 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 months ago★★★★★

I have used Magic City Pest Control for several years now, and I can't be more pleased with their pest control service and customer service. I know they focus a great deal of time and effort to make sure they hire only the best people as their technicians and then they spend hours upon hours training those…

Paid $60–80Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationCockroach extermination
Rhonda6 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★★★★★

Eathan is professional and courteous. I appreciate having the same pleasant and courteous technician each quarter. He is thorough.

Hornet & wasp extermination
123Local Guide · 44 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★★★★★

Contacted Magic City Pest Control and Brooklyn was very nice provided me the information to start the service. Great service (by Ethan) and much better pricing (Initial and monthly) than the "T" company.

Great priceHornet & wasp extermination
Phillip7 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Very pleases with the service, would highly recommend

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Professionalism
Hampton7 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 professional and courteous, Marquez did a great job.

Hornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
AmandaLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

I've been struggling with ants for months! Trying everything to get rid of these things, just for them to come back in a different location a week later. I was literally losing my mind, cleaning constantly, doing everything I could, but my efforts only worked for a few days or a week at most. So I decided to call…

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
DeniseLocal Guide · 28 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★★★★★

Bugs hate these folks! That’s why I love them. Thanks Magic City Pest Control.

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Scott7 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★★★★★

Highly recommended for anyone in the Morris/Kimberly area! Competitive pricing, knowledgeable staff, friendly service, and always professional and on time. Call them for any of your pest control needs.

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
AlanLocal Guide · 10 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★★★★★

Shout out to Terrance, he's the best. Professional, knowledgeable and he does an amazing job every time he services my cabin. I live in the middle of the woods and have had zero pest issues using Magic City. Great people (like Terrance) and great service.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Quinla14 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★★★★★

He went above and beyond!!!

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Meaghan2 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 professional and takes care of all our pest control needs. 100% recommend them!

Hornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jonathan2 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★★★★★

First pest control service that actually cares and has gone above and beyond to cater to both of my properties that is an hour drive apart. Highly Recommend!! Ask for Jeremy!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Galen4 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 years ago★★★★★

Great experience!

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
JonLocal Guide · 96 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 years ago★★★★★

Love the service and customer care

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price

$100-8% vs typical pest 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 48%Overpriced 2%Not sure 7%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection131$58–$128
Spider extermination104$76–$166
Cockroach extermination92$73–$246
Ant extermination72$76–$214
Bug & insect extermination70$58–$133
Hornet & wasp extermination68$91–$282
Rodent extermination65$83–$323
Mosquito extermination43$66–$106

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