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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
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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
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Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for rodent extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.203
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.72
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$180–200
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$73–$323
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 68/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent 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.#136 / 148
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.92%

All 203 Google reviews tagged “Rodent extermination” · showing 20

Kathy6 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★★★★★

Randall was very pleasant. He checked mouse traps as needed. The weather is warm and sunny, time to prevent bugs outside frim coming in, spraying outside.. We appreciate you. Thank you, Randall!

Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
garyLocal 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Clay did an excellent job treating our home as if it was his own. Very knowledgeable and friendly

Paid $200+Reasonable priceRodent 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
MegganLocal 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. · Edited 3 months ago★

Short answer: Large company that is as unhelpful as it is expensive. Long answer: we had bats and squirrels in our attic and walls. The sales person led us to believe we were getting a full coverage pest control guaranteed for 5 years that would cover all sorts of pests that enter the home. There was also mention of…

Paid $200+OverpricedRodent exterminationBat extermination
Tim6 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★★★★★

Our tech Tim is great!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent 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
KennethLocal Guide · 66 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 8 months ago★★★★★

They resolved the pest problem I had

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceCockroach exterminationRodent extermination
DanaLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

They did a thorough job of checking for mice and droppings. Ever since I got Orkin Sheld about theee years ago there have been no more mice. I am happy.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness
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
DirkLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

Tim, my Orkin guy is always responsive and takes care of our homes pest needs. I would recommend him and is company to anyone

Bed bug exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Blake7 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★★★★★

Charles was great !

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceRodent extermination
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
Sue11 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★★★★

The young man that came did a good job I think he wasn’t here long. The inspector was more thorough and gave me suggestions as to how to get rid of mice. I am hopeful at this point.

Paid $180–200Not sureHome inspectionRodent extermination
ShaiLocal Guide · 37 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 been great so far! We love our tech he’s very informative and also just cool to talk to!

Rodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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
b5 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★★★★★

Steve was very personable and efficient. He explained everything he did and why.

Home inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
LindaLocal 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Orkin has been a pleasure to work with. They have been very helpful with pest control.

Rodent 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
Jon10 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★★★★★

Brian is knowledgeable and on time every time!!!! Very polite, clean, and listens.

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
KayLocal Guide · 38 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★★★★★

Randall Clark was very knowledgeable and polite. He was here again today and what a nice man! Again a great job! Jeff and Randall both came today for mice ugh!!!!!! They are taking care of the problem. Jeff was able to schedule the work to begin Tuesday. Thank you both!!! No you don’t want photos 😳. They came…

Rodent exterminationAnt 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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