Experts Reviews · Company report
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
77
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 termite extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.39
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.41
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.$214–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 46/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Termite 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.#159 / 163
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 39 Google reviews tagged “Termite extermination”

Ryan1 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

We called Orkin for termite work since we had a curtain rod fall down from termites that we were unaware if it was termites or something else. Dylan came out and did a through inspection and had his wildlife team come out and install bait stations around the home and on the wall with the activity. While inspecting…

Home inspectionTermite inspectionTermite extermination
Ann1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Very efficient and communication was good!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceTermite extermination
Ami5 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★★★★★

Colin & Josh were very knowledgeable & patient with all our questions. They did a quick professional job. (when we weren't interrupting them w/ questions or conversation)😉 Looking forward to the results of their work!

Customer photo from Ami's review
Paid $200+Reasonable priceTermite 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
Kaylee3 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★★★★★

Cassie and Christian were very helpful and kind!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceTermite inspectionTermite extermination
2.07 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★★★★★

Jim is the best

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationTermite inspection
LIsa1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Cory Sinnwell is wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly. He has been coming to our home for years now and we really appreciate his professionalism.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceTermite extermination
Kevin1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Byron Campbell was great to deal with.

Paid $180–200Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
MarieLocal Guide · 141 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 years ago★★★★★

Very very good service very friendly and quick!

Cockroach exterminationSpider exterminationTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Marilynn3 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 years ago★★★★

The technicians are always personable and focused on they're priorities!

Ant exterminationGeneral pest inspectionTermite extermination+ Quality
Madison2 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 years ago★

I have used Orkin for two exterminations (termite and bat) and after the second will not be a returning customer. After reviewing the work done and learning no bats were present, I immediately sent photos along with an email advising of my dissatisfaction to Chris. He returned my call the following week with advice…

Bat exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination− Punctuality− Quality
Catherine6 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 years ago★★★★

The inspector was friendly, courteous, & patient. I was a mess when he got to my home. This has me very unsettled. Chris (inspector) made me feel more at ease and assured me Orkin could help me take care of the issue. The service men that came to install the equipment needed were also friendly & professional. They…

Termite inspectionTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism+ Value
Denis3 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 years ago★★★★

The technician was very professional and courteous.

Termite inspectionTermite extermination+ Punctuality+ Value
Sara8 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 years ago★

I don't recommend this company. I was extremely shocked to observe the worker pull out two thin sticky board cards out of his pocket supposedly to be his treatment mice. He then sprayed the solution skipping half of the space. It's a joke. Never again.

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Wendy10 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 years ago★★★★

Excellent rodent and misquote extermination. Wasps appear to be greatly reduced; I'm not sure how well the Carpenter ant extermination has worked yet. Our service has been professional and friendly.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp extermination
Rick2 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 years ago★★

Carl was very knowledgeable. Did a thorough job. ****Update: first service since the initial inspection was canceled. Received an email notification of when the service was scheduled to be performed a few days ahead. Email stated service person would be to my home between 8am and 10am. At 9:47am I received an email…

Ant exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination− Punctuality− Quality
KKLocal Guide · 94 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 years ago★★★★★

Great service and always help when I have a question.

Hornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
JoannLocal Guide · 35 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 years ago★

There was no contact made with me at all. I have no idea whether anyone came and now I will probably be sent a bill. They have my phone number to text or call and my email address that they could send to yet no contact. Not only that, but the last time in June they made an appointment and never showed up. Very poor ethics

Termite extermination− Responsiveness− Punctuality
JerryLocal Guide · 177 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 years ago★★

They installed termite baits stations around our house. A few days later I contacted them to let them know that something was digging around the baits, they said they would have someone look at them. We still haven't seen anyone check them. There also seems to be some confusion about our contract.

Termite extermination
CassidyLocal Guide · 21 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 years ago★★★★★

Jim Peterson was friendly and responsive to my needs within my household. Has helped me tremendously with the rodent issue and I haven’t had problems since! Definitely will continue to go through jim and Orkin if I have any problems.

Rodent exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
TeresaEdited a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceTermite extermination
LeeannLocal Guide · 11 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Termite extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Brad3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Termite extermination
Cedric1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Termite extermination+ Quality
TammyLocal Guide · 22 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination
Nathan3 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality
JackLocal Guide · 40 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Termite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
LindaLocal 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Termite extermination+ Quality
Joyce1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

General pest inspectionTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Heather5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Mosquito exterminationSpider exterminationTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
HectorLocal 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
angela5 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lee1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

General pest inspectionTermite inspectionTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
BillLocal Guide · 105 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Spider exterminationTermite extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Mick4 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Mick5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

General pest inspectionTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jeremy4 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationTermite extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Charlotte2 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Flea & mite exterminationSpider exterminationTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
AndyLocal Guide · 14 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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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