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%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.74SCOREOrkin
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.
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Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.
Orkin for hornet & wasp extermination
Clear ✕All 84 Google reviews tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination” · showing 20
Very professional and personable!!
Really great customer service!
Jim Peterson always does a great job calling in advance when he plans to come by based on their schedule. Always pleasant, and timely. I wouldn’t want anyone else doing the job! Thanks for a great service!
Jim did an excellent job of spraying for unwanted bugs!
They are very detailed on what needs to be done which is nice, very friendly n helpful
Always pleasant, great service, always goes above and beyond. Jim is my guy!
Jim is very friendly! His work is thorough, efficient and great!
Byron and Cassi were very professional and pleasant to work with!
Did a great job. And was on time . Jim is knowledgeable at his job.
We really like our service professional. He dotes on the dogs, is kind & courteous. He also consistently asks if we've had any issues. Byron is one of the best!!
We have had great service with Orkin. Our Orkin Pro Jim Peterson is very helpful with answering my questions and he responds in a timely manner.
Carl S has been great to work with this year to get our pest control needs met!
Jim Peterson is always excellent and very friendly and reliable!
Craig Bassett is nice and easy going. Takes corective criticism well.
Orkin has been wonderful to work with. We had a terrible wasp problem and they took care of them, along with keeping out all the other pests throughout the year. Carl S. has been wonderful to work with and he even took care of some pesky wasps that were trying to winter in our patio umbrella, which was not an easy…
I’ve had a consistently great experience with Orkin. Rescheduling due to work conflicts has been easy. I like that in between services, if there is an issue, they will come out for an additional spray at no cost. I want to give a shout out to Cory S - he is absolutely amazing! So kind and respectful every time he…
Brett did a great job on treating peeps, i.e., flies, ladybugs, etc. He was both courteous and professional in our dealings with one another. Happy customer.😃
Carl does a great job every time he comes to our home. Very friendly, thorough, and always on time. We have seen a major decrease in outdoor pests and have eliminated issues of pests in our garage.
Byron Campbell answered all my questions regarding pests!
We have used only Orkin in this house. Byron is great! Fast, efficient, and excellent communication.
Price
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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | 298 | $63–$128 |
| Spider extermination | 209 | $61–$136 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 186 | $71–$139 |
| Ant extermination | 176 | $79–$246 |
| Home inspection | 175 | $71–$173 |
| Rodent extermination | 165 | $79–$323 |
| Cockroach extermination | 103 | $81–$199 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 82 | $83–$246 |
