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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%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Craft & service penalty68−3.2Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE

Orkin

El Paso, TX · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #203Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 240 wildlife removal services · 4.8★ from 1,320 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 momentum; 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 72% 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
68
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 100% of wildlife removal services.A
100
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 78% of wildlife removal services.B
78

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for general pest inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.214
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.86
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$40–60
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$63–$126
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”: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.#119 / 175
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.88%

All 214 Google reviews tagged “General pest inspection” · showing 20

Stephanie3 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 week ago★★★★★

My home was serviced today by Josie. Josie is very professional, courteous and respectful. I’m very pleased with the job she did today.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
PeterLocal Guide · 281 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 weeks ago★

I switched to Orkins after bad experience with prior pest control services as they had inconsistent visits. Orkins is far worse! Their treatments are not effective whatsoever! I have the same issues with scorpions and outdoor mice, and whatever they are doing is not touching the problem! They are very nice people,…

Paid $200+OverpricedRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
LennieLocal Guide · 41 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★★★★★

They are always on time, very professional, and very thorough. I highly recommend them.

Rodent exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination
Angellica4 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★★★★★

My exterminator Josie was amazing. She was very communicative, punctual, and personable. She listened to all of my concerns and was extremely detail oriented when inspecting and spraying my home. I am very satisfied and happy I chose Orkin as my pest control provider.

Paid $140–160Great priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
VickieLocal Guide · 135 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★★★★★

The technician Julian was professional and committed to giving me great service. What impressed me most was that he listened to my concerns and acted on them. Number one in my opinion.

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Javier2 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★★★★★

Great service

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Robert5 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★★★★★

Awesomeservice, very friendly and very knowledgeable! Outstanding service

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
adele15 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★★★★★

Very meticulously covered my yard! Very courteous!

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Susan9 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Christopher was great! On time, professional, answered all my questions. Addressed my concerns about rodent entry into an out building which was greatly appreciated. I recommend highly.

Not sureHome inspectionGeneral pest inspection
Patricia9 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★★★★★

Emmanuel Gonzalez just finished. I can’t say enough wonderful things about him, and ORKIN! Thanks for always being so courageous and always for a job well done.

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Value
Mario5 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★★★★★

Good service. Technician does a thorough job when he comes in.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Paulina5 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★★★★★

Great service as always!!

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Laura7 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★★★★★

Honestly, it’s great that Orkin has 24/7 customer service. We had an ant issue we needed taken care of and we were put on the schedule for the very next day. The customer service reps were very nice and informative. David Castanon as our technician and he was on time and extremely knowledgeable and super friendly.…

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Beatrice6 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★★★★

Punctual, courteous technician, efficient

Flea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Kassy10 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★★★★★

Emmanuel was very professional, caring, and detailed. He answers all my questions. I am very happy with Orkin services.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Linda10 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, Courteous.

Paid $100–120Great priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Delilah3 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★★★★★

Cody was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and patient with my questions about services and pets. He sprayed every room and was very considerate in asking if it was okay to enter all rooms. He also asked to see if I had any concerns. Best service ever!

General pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Sam4 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★★★★★

I am really appreciative of Cody McCuan. He was quick to help me with all my concerns and really heard me out. He was very helpful and provided excellent service.

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt exterminationService not listed
RossLocal 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 a year ago★★★★★

Very thorough and friendly. Great service.

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
subrown23 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★★★★★

I received excellent service. The person who came was quick, thorough and non intrusive.

General pest inspection+ Professionalism

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Price

$110+3% 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 23%Reasonable 62%Overpriced 5%Not sure 10%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Ant extermination225$76–$246
General pest inspection214$63–$126
Cockroach extermination203$79–$196
Spider extermination168$58–$136
Bug & insect extermination102$71–$144
Mosquito extermination84$66–$106
Rodent extermination73$75–$323
Home inspection66$68–$161

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