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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%85+46.4Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE

Orkin

Fountain Valley, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #78Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 110 bed bug exterminators · 4.8★ from 1,992 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other bed bug exterminators (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 85% of bed bug exterminators.A
85
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 89% of bed bug exterminators.A
89
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 79% of bed bug exterminators.B
79
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 bed bug exterminators.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 100% of bed bug exterminators.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 95% of bed bug exterminators.A
95

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Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for cockroach extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.170
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.87
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.$88–$282
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach 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.#38 / 89
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 170 Google reviews tagged “Cockroach extermination” · showing 40

GabrielLocal 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I had a good experience using Orkin. I called somewhat desperately one morning after finding a couple cockroaches inside our house. They signed me up for what I felt was a very reasonable price and were able to send a technician that afternoon! Our technician Sonny was super friendly and answered all of our…

Reasonable priceHome inspectionCockroach extermination
lexi1 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★★★★★

I don’t recall the name of the man that came but he was great! Super sweet and helpful. Great experience!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Hyperbole772 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★★★★★

The best!

Customer photo from Hyperbole77's review
Great priceSpider exterminationCockroach extermination
WilliamLocal 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Always professional and competent.

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MichaelLocal Guide · 165 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 years ago★★★★★

Great communication and professionalism

Cockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Linde6 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 years ago★★★★★

Service is professional and prompt. Very thorough and friendly.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Value
ChrisLocal 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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

This Orkin team is one of the most courteous and professional home services I've ever worked with. Always on time, they handle their responsibility with great detail and are informative in helping me understand any issues that are occurring on my property, such as wasps nests, beehives, ants in areas they hadn't…

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Pamela7 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★★★★★

Monthly spray for mainly mosquitoes and spiders. Hoping it will reduce the bites!

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Charles4 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★★★★★

Did normal service. The person was very friendly. He did a great job.

Cockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Professionalism
Orhan9 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★★★★★

Have been using this service over 20 years. We are totally satisfied with the service and staff they employ.

Cockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Noreen4 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★★★★★

Justin M. was on time, friendly, professional and took time to explain his process, chemicals, and what to expect in the future. I’ve only had the initial treatment done but am highly satisfied.

Cockroach extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Machelle6 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★★★★★

I have had the same exterminator for all my appointments and he has always been really good at his job very hard working and I appreciate knowing it’s done right He is a very kind man and goes the extra mile for you

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jaycee5 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★★★★★

Our Orkin man was great. He did the job and was super nice and helpful.

Cockroach exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jen14 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★★★★★

Doug was early, friendly, very polite and seemed very thorough. Hoping for a great result!

Cockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Debbie11 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★★★★★

Brandon T. out of Costa Mesa is top notch! Very knowledgeable and efficient. Found and removed black and brown widow spider nests we didn't even know we had. Also found unfinished portions of bathroom cabinets that allowed silverfish to enter home. Would highly recommend!

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
tony9 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★★★★★

Always in time and I see the results dead in the walk ways!

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
dlelonis12 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★★★★★

Orkin service is great. Technician. Josh, is friendly, knowledgeable and professional.

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Claudio2 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★★★★

They completed everything satisfactory

Cockroach exterminationMosquito exterminationSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
John1 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★★★★★

Great job, very personalized service!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination
sarfaraz2 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★★★★★

excellent

Cockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Joe1 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 years ago★★★★★

We’ve used Orkin for years and this location’s team is engaged, courteous, professional, and great to work with. Every time they come out it’s a testament to what good customer service should be.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DorisLocal Guide · 429 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★★★★★

Excellent service, very happy

Bed bug exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jr1 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. · 4 years ago★

Bad experience starting from calling the call center to getting transfer to one of the branches. 1st off my appointment was canceled by mistake by them, 2nd the call center gave me one price and branch another. This has to be the worse service ever. The technician was trying to help me the issue good for him nice…

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination− Quality
Inez3 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★★★★★

Our Customer Service Rep was Debbie, which was very professional and lovely to speak to. My mother and I appreciated Debbie explaining what my mother’s services would be in detail. Michael our technician was very professional and nice as well. Michael took his time and spoke to my mom and explained in detail what he…

Cockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
NikoLocal Guide · 8 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★★★★★

Orkin exterminated the roach problem that I had, amazing service. Thanks.

Cockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sandy3 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★★★★★

Danny was very thorough and listened to my concerns. He knows my yard well now and completed all tasks well to combat our issues. Thanks

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationRodent extermination
Phillip4 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★★★★★

The Technician was polite and very thorough. He did inside outside and inside my sheds. Very pleased with the service

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ellen3 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★★★★★

Our technician Oscar is always professional, kind and respectful.He listens and addresses other issues that he comes across not like other company I used in the past. I am most grateful for him taking care of our spider problems.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Professionalism
Richard2 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 service. Brian is very friendly and thorough.

Cockroach exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Loretta2 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 have only been using Orkin for a few months but I love their customer service and they take their time to explain what the steps are. I saw a huge difference with just one treatment. The monthly service outside the home is well worth it to maintain a bug free home. I highly recommend Orkin.

Cockroach exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MMD7 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★★★★

We are new tenants who discovered roaches in the condo we are leasing. Called Orkin from a recommendation found on the Nextdoor app. They got someone out the next morning to spray. What the salesperson on the phone told us differed from what the technician told us, so we will see if the service is successful! Very…

Cockroach exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality
Hannah3 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★★★★★

Great service. Very well organized easy to schedule. Professional and friendly

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sharlotte6 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★★★★★

I have the best technician Mitchell.

Cockroach extermination
Brittany7 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★★★★★

Our Orkin man that comes to our house is always very friendly. His follow-up is great as well.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
MichelleLocal Guide · 19 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 were very thorough and knew their stuff

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Wendy1 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★★★★★

I had a great experience. The technician was very nice and knowledgeable. He did a great job.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationSpider extermination
StevenLocal Guide · 101 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★★★★★

Very professional and knowledgeable. This was a great experience.

Cockroach exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Vinh1 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★★★★

Jesse Santos is a reliable and knowledgeable technician.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Angel1 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★★★★★

Great, great services. Thank you!

Cockroach extermination+ Professionalism
bm11 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★★★★★

OMG, snails and slugs reduced by 75% THANK YOU!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price

$175+69% vs typical bed bug exterminators

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 17%Reasonable 70%Overpriced 5%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Ant extermination390$63–$194
Spider extermination379$79–$141
General pest inspection238$68–$116
Rodent extermination191$88–$323
Cockroach extermination170$88–$282
Mosquito extermination131$58–$99
Hornet & wasp extermination115$83–$246
Flea & mite extermination103$90–$282

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