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Nature's Gate Pest Control

Pest control service · Ivins, UT · reviewed since 2021

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%97+52.9Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%49+3.5Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#161 of 363 pest control servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 56%
5.0 ★★★★★ 989 Google reviews · 16 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.98★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
38%reviews answered by the owner
$73typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Nature's Gate Pest Control at a glance

Google reviewers rate Nature's Gate Pest Control five out of five stars based on 989 reviews. Customers frequently praise the team for punctuality, thorough inspections, and clear communication regarding treatments and ETAs. Recurring themes include friendly, professional service and effective pest removal. However, low-star reviews criticize unannounced visits, lack of prior permission for yard entry, and aggressive sales tactics involving long-term contracts and cancellation fees.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 989 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 989 Google reviews (804 with written comments, 10 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 38% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 4, 2026.
  • Service: Pest Control Service serving Ivins, Utah.

Data from Google, last updated November 5, 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction97Reliability99Craft & service94Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews49Satisfaction: 97 (median 94)Reliability: 99 (median 93)Craft & service: 94 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 49 (median 96)
Nature's Gate 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.Nature's Gate Pest Control: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
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.Nature's Gate Pest Control: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
99
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.Nature's Gate Pest Control: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
94
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.Nature's Gate Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Nature's Gate 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.Nature's Gate Pest Control: 49/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.C
49

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Star ratings

989 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars96497%
  • 4 stars192%
  • 3 stars30%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star30%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 804 written reviews

  • Praise1,254100%
  • Complaints50%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2034%
  • Reasonable3459%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure47%
$73-32% vs typical pest control services

Middle half of what 21 customers paid ($63–$88) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude43434%
  • Quality & results38030%
  • Speed & response19115%
  • Would recommend1109%
  • Communication1089%
  • Honesty & trust202%
  • Price & value161%

What customers talk about

We read 804 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The people I've worked with at Nature's Gate are great; very responsive and kind.”
    “This is very unprofessional in my book.”
  • “Bryce does a great job each time he come to spray for bugs”
  • “Bryce has a great attitude, was on time, got the job done quickly and efficiently.”
  • “Bryce is a excellent tech and would recommend your service to anyone thank you Nature's gate, 😊”
  • “He explained what we had and at this time nothing more needed to be done.”
  • “If you’re looking for reliable and friendly pest control, I highly recommend Nature’s Gate—and especially Coltin!”
  • “Great customer service, reasonable price and gets the job done.”

People customers mention

  • Bryce 29 reviews
  • Drew 19 reviews
  • Tyler 17 reviews
  • Zane 13 reviews
  • Tyson 11 reviews
  • Brody 10 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Nature's Gate Pest Control for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Daniel11 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 days ago★★★★★

Service was provided by Tyson today… he did a great job, and followed my requests. Very personable and or professional. No real issues, due to the time of year. Tyson was pleasant and thorough.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DeeAnnaLocal Guide · 90 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★★★★★

Our tech, Bryce, has provided service for the many months. He is reliable, prompt, and professional. His greeting and care for our dogs is also appreciated. All-in-all, always an excellent experience.

Paid $100–120Reasonable price
Betty3 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★★★★★

Appreciated the friendly helpful manner. They are always so pleasant to deal with.

Paid $80–100Reasonable price
WendyLocal 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 a month ago★★★★★

Tyson always communicates his ETA and is friendly and professional. I have noticed a big improvement on my property since engaging their services.

Paid $20–40Reasonable price
Ann8 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★★★★★

Zane did a great job getting rid of my spider webs under my chaise lounges and in other areas. Also, the ants that have been relentless around the pool area. Always kind and willing to give us the best possible service. Thank you!!

Paid $60–80Great price
Cindy5 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★★★★★

Brian was very polite and listened to my concerns. Thank you Brian for your excellent service .

Paid $60–80Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 989 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Michael Benson5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bryce does a great job each time he come to spray for bugs

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $80–100
  • Pest type: Ants, Spiders
Suzanne Turnidge15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Suzanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bryce has a great attitude, was on time, got the job done quickly and efficiently.We actually didn’t need him to do anything after all. He explained what we had and at this time nothing more needed to be done. Everyone at Nature’s Gate is fantastic!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Pest type: Other
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Glad to hear that Kyle was successful with the ants. Thanks for your business, Suzanne.

Helen F PetersenLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Helen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They are great and do an even better job. They communicate with you when they are coming and what they did on the property. I highly recommend them.

Joe Mackiewicz9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service. Knowledgeable and always great to deal with.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Bug & insect extermination
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for the fantastic feedback, Joe! It's wonderful to hear that you had a positive experience with Bryce.

Dunn LlegoLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dunn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Introduced himself, asked questions, explained what was going to happen, did the work, completed in less then 45 minutes. When completed, came to the door gave my wife business card and brochure and thanked her for the opportunity to service our property! Thank you Bryce

Michelle Erekson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nature's Gate and Bryce have taken such great care of us for years! Always willing to come out when we need help.

Daniel Ort11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Service was provided by Tyson today… he did a great job, and followed my requests. Very personable and or professional. No real issues, due to the time of year. Tyson was pleasant and thorough.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $60–80
  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: Home inspection, Spider extermination, Flea & mite extermination, General pest inspection, Mosquito extermination, Bug & insect extermination
Valene Robinson9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Valene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very informative and thorough and did what I asked him to do

  • Pest type: Cockroaches
elizabeth pelletier6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Complete inspection and treatment. Good service. Thank you

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Janene BorandiLocal Guide · 83 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Janene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service as always. Thanks Tyson!! So far so good. The people I've worked with at Nature's Gate are great; very responsive and kind. And the bugs seem to be staying away. Thanks for taking good care of me!

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

You are welcome, Janene. Thank you for the great review and for your business.

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