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Orkin 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%70+38.2Reliability 24%64+15.5Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Craft & service penalty68−3.2Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE

Orkin

Battle Creek, MI · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #158Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 186 wildlife removal services · 4.7★ from 1,970 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: value and replies to reviews; 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.Orkin is better than 70% of wildlife removal services.B
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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.Orkin is better than 64% of wildlife removal services.B
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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.Orkin is better than 68% of wildlife removal services.B
68
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.Orkin is better than 97% of wildlife removal services.A
97
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.Orkin is better than 91% of wildlife removal services.A
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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.Orkin is better than 96% of wildlife removal services.A
96

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for ant extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.241
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.78
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$76–$246
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 73/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Ant 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.#103 / 117
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 241 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination” · showing 20

Rich6 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★★★★★

Randall was fantastic! He was on time, very thorough, and overall did the best job I've ever seen! Thank you!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceAnt extermination
VirginiaLocal Guide · 31 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★★★★★

I had Orkin since 2006 and decided, for no reason, to see what another service could provide. They were horrible. Now I'm back. . . .

Paid $80–100Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination
Robert11 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★★★★★

The representative call to schedule the first visit was pretty thorough and they were able to send someone out next day. The technician (?) who came out was personable and easy to talk to. The way he talked us through everything and added in some banter to make it all feel natural was nice, as someone who also…

Paid $200+Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Leilani6 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 months ago★★★★★

Quick and speedy work, appreciate the professionalism

Paid $200+Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito exterminationAnt extermination
RhondaLocal Guide · 19 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 months ago★★★★★

Chris is customer oriented!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Danae11 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★★★★★

Great customer service, professional, knowledgeable, helpful, experienced, great Attitude,Stayed longer So we could understand, All of our issues, The customer service is AMAZING and I’ve Used ORKIN for Years and will Continue, .

Great priceAnt extermination
Andrea3 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 months ago★★★★★

Brian is thorough & professional. Thanks!

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
LaurenLocal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Thorough very polite very positive very helpful wonderful happy worker definitely recommend tiea !

Paid $80–100Great priceHome inspectionBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Jo4 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 months ago★★★★★

Arrived right on time and immediately began determining the tiny ant situation. He explained everything clearly and assured me that my tiny ant invasion will be “dealt with” easily. I wish that I had not waited so long to reach out to Orkin!

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect exterminationAnt 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Competent friendly staff. Ready to answer questions and explained what they were going to do.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Heather12 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★★★★★

Excellent service, Jeff was extremely helpful, offered solutions and work will be done within a week. Brian was polite and informative. Highly recommend

Reasonable priceAnt exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Penny4 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 9 months ago★★★★★

We have a very knowledgeable technician. He's so friendly and puts us at ease with everything he's doing. Reasonable rates. Always on time. They've taken care and are still maintaining our issues. Orkin is the best in my opinion. I recommend Orkin to everyone!!!!!

Home inspectionRodent exterminationTermite inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
BradLocal Guide · 39 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★★★★★

Good nice people thoughtful

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceAnt exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHome inspection
Carla4 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★★★★★

Big shout out to Sean for excellent service today!!!

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jeff11 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★★★★★

Brian is very knowledgeable and very helpful he went out of his way to show me additional tactics to keep my house pest free in between there services

General pest inspectionAnt extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Bonnie4 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★★★★★

Orkin always does a great job. My service guy goes above and beyond. I have had issues with scheduling, but never any problems with my service guy.

Rodent exterminationBee exterminationAnt extermination
James1 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Great service. Tim always does a complete inspection and follow ups.

Home inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Sheldon6 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★★★★★

On time. Went through the house checking for any signs of invasion got right to it

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite extermination
Carl6 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★★★★★

Orkin has done a great service for us, and continues to provide for any needs we may have in the future.

General pest inspectionAnt extermination
KIM5 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★★★★★

BJ was great, friendly and respectful. We would love to have him again

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBee extermination

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Price

$186+76% 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 18%Reasonable 65%Overpriced 7%Not sure 10%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection299$63–$124
Ant extermination241$76–$246
Hornet & wasp extermination224$81–$246
Spider extermination207$56–$131
Rodent extermination201$73–$323
Bug & insect extermination120$73–$136
Home inspection89$66–$159
Cockroach extermination82$83–$214

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