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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%77+42Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%85+6Craft & service penalty64−3.6Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.74SCORE

Orkin

Cedar Rapids, IA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #334Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 389 wildlife removal services · 4.7★ from 1,874 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 replies to reviews; weakest: craft & service.

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 77% 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 73% of wildlife removal services.B
73
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 64% of wildlife removal services.B
64
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 83% of wildlife removal services.A
83
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 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.Orkin is better than 85% of wildlife removal services.A
85

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Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for bug & insect extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.187
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.82
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$60–80
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$71–$139
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 74/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bug & insect 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.#182 / 235
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.95%

All 187 Google reviews tagged “Bug & insect extermination” · showing 20

DarwinLocal Guide · 215 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★★★★

Had an issue with carpenter ants this summer. Tried some store ant removal products but they kept coming back. Decided to try Orkin and have been pleased with the results; believe problem has been eliminated. Technicians have been thorough and informative. Learned so much about how the ants live and survive.…

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination
Ted4 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★★★★★

Great experience

Paid $200+Great priceBug & insect extermination
Kimberly6 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★★★★★

WOW!!! I can’t say enough positive things about the Orkin team who helped my family & me from start to finish! Every team member was incredibly nice, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient! They all got down to business immediately! Their work ethic was greatly appreciated! And the icing on the…

Paid $200+Great priceHome inspectionBug & insect extermination
Britta6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Kyle was available early, which worked well for me, efficient, friendly, and very professional.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination
Steve6 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★★★★★

Does and excellent job, Always making sure everything is done to expectations! Would definitely recommend!!

Great priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Nancy11 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★★★★★

Cory always does a great job to protect my home from bugs and insects. I appreciate his professionalism.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHome inspectionBug & insect extermination
tim4 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 months ago★★★★★

Jim does a great job and is very professional would recommend this company

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Marlin4 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 months ago★★★★★

Jim did an excellent job of spraying for unwanted bugs!

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHome inspectionBug & insect extermination+ Professionalism
Zhe3 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★★★★★

Chris Rose is great! He is very helpful and patient

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
RebeccaLocal Guide · 4 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 4 months ago★★★★★

I really enjoy when Jim does come to service my home he does his job and does it well.

Home inspectionRodent exterminationTermite inspection+ Professionalism
DeanLocal 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Always on time and professional. I’ve been gone the past few times he’s been at my place. It was great seeing him and catching up. Thanks again Jimmy!

Great priceBug & insect extermination
katie1 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Jim always is always friendly and does great work!

Bug & insect extermination
Felicia1 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Jim is always friendly and helpful. Even with scheduling needs changed

Paid $60–80Not sureBug & insect extermination
Deb11 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Chris Rose was very efficient. Also he was a pleasant young man.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Mark3 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★★★★★

Two people came to my house, one was an inspector, the other was in charge of treating the house. Both were very personable and very professional.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
TerryLocal 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Jim is a friendly and professional representative. He always does a great job and is thorough. Highly recommended!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Kristin5 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★★★★★

Wonderful service! Every 3 months Jim is here like clock work! Had services for a couple of years now and rarely to never see bugs.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHome inspectionBug & insect extermination
Cheryl1 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Always pleasant, great service, always goes above and beyond. Jim is my guy!

Paid $200+Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Jillian1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Jim is very friendly! His work is thorough, efficient and great!

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Bobbie1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

My technician is James Avery and he is one of the sweetest and most honest person I've met in a long time. I can't say enough good things about him but let me tell you, he does his job perfectly and I wouldn't want anyone else. He representants the Orkin company so well they should be proud to have him! Thank you James Avery. See you again real soon!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination

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Price

$101-7% 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 19%Reasonable 65%Overpriced 4%Not sure 12%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection298$63–$128
Spider extermination209$61–$136
Bug & insect extermination186$71–$139
Ant extermination176$79–$246
Home inspection175$71–$173
Rodent extermination165$79–$323
Cockroach extermination103$81–$199
Hornet & wasp extermination82$83–$246

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