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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%94+51.3Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCOREMidwest Pest Control
Cedar Rapids, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #166Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 389 wildlife removal services · 4.9★ from 893 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: momentum and reliability; 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.Midwest Pest Control is better than 94% of wildlife removal services.A
94
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.Midwest Pest Control is better than 95% of wildlife removal services.A
95
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.Midwest Pest Control is better than 95% of wildlife removal services.A
95
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.Midwest Pest Control is better than 95% of wildlife removal services.A
95
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.Midwest 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.Midwest Pest Control is better than 79% of wildlife removal services.B
79
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Midwest Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.
Midwest Pest Control for bee extermination
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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.$160–180
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$181–$371
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 “Bee 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.#62 / 161
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 8 Google reviews tagged “Bee extermination”
John2 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★★★★★
Isaiah was wonderful. I want him back every time! I sure hope he stays with the company!
Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Lana3 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★★★★★
Brandon
Paid $160–180Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Todd3 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★★★★★
John is the best! He asks what our concerns are and he takes care of us! Very professional and courteous!
Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Susan8 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 thorough and personable and professional and courteous.
Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
alex3 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★★★★★
Friendly and great service. When I have a special request, they don't hesitate to get the job done.
Bee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Tigue4 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★★★★★
Robert did a fantastic job! He thoroughly explained everything and was efficient at applying everything.
Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Junior7 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★★★★★
From the moment I was treated very kind and professionally. I'm a service technician myself and I was impressed by Nate (sales rep), Kameron G and my buddy Bill B. All along I had a good experience with this company and I do highly recommend them. The office staff was pleasant. Thanks Midwest Pest Control.
Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rachel7 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★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Bee extermination
Price
$128+19% 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 71%Overpriced 3%Not sure 6%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Spider extermination | 155 | $61–$136 |
| General pest inspection | 134 | $63–$128 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 131 | $71–$139 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 126 | $83–$246 |
| Home inspection | 90 | $71–$173 |
| Rodent extermination | 73 | $79–$323 |
| Ant extermination | 53 | $79–$246 |
| Cockroach extermination | 27 | $81–$199 |
