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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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for spider extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.211
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.73
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.$61–$136
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 “Spider 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.#226 / 240
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.93%

All 211 Google reviews tagged “Spider extermination” · showing 20

Kathy8 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 days ago★★★★★

Corey was great like always!

Paid $140–160OverpricedSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Danielle6 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 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!

Reasonable priceAnt exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Robin5 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★★★★★

Jimmy does a great job and is great with my animals.

Reasonable priceRodent extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
lynn5 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★★★★★

Chris was outstanding, courteous, knowledgeable and very detail oriented!

Paid $60–80Great priceGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Quality+ 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
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
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
TwisterTLT4 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★★★★★

Been using orkin for a little bit and Jim has always been awesome, for taking care of anything from insects, to termites to even rodents.

Rodent exterminationTermite inspectionTermite 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
Jeanette1 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 provides good service and is reliable and has a good personality.

Spider exterminationBug & insect extermination
BrendaLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★

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!!

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Deborah4 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

William takes good care of my needs, and explains everything so well. He's polite and respectful.

Not sureSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Jeff10 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★★★★★

Cory Sinnwell is fantastic. He’s great with the pets, always pleasant and with a smile and goes a great job. He clearly loves what he does. It always makes me smile when I see Cory get out of his truck cause I know he is going to treat my house like it’s his own.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceSpider extermination+ Professionalism
Sue8 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★★

The techs have been friendly, efficient and helpful. However! OFFICE MANAGEMENT could use a shakeup. We get scheduled on days we’ve requested no service. They seem to be unable to schedule service on a regular route. Every billing needs a credit card review (which always goes thru). Our outside service is…

OverpricedSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Debra9 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 are wonderful and kind and very prompt and personal.

General pest inspection+ Value
Kelley1 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Carl Shulka is very professional and personal to deal with. Takes time to answer any questions you may have.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Jerry4 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Carl is who services my house. He’s amazing.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito exterminationBee extermination
PeteLocal Guide · 12 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 11 months ago★★★★★

Great service and concern for us and the property by Cory Sinnwell!

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection

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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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