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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 hornet & wasp extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.115
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$80–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$83–$246
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp 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.#21 / 90
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 115 Google reviews tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination” · showing 20

Carol12 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★★★★★

Very personable, helpful young man. Thanks !

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite inspectionFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
AnaLocal Guide · 71 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★★★★★

Brandon is dedicated, always on time, always a gentleman, thorough and professional! Every representative, since the summer of 2020 when restaurants were closed and our homes from Irvine to Yorba Linda (Orange County) were attacked with mice and rats - we have only had excellent, professional and caring Orkin…

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Colleen8 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★★★★★

Erril is so professional and considerate. He does an outstanding job!!! We are so fortunate to have him. I know we are in great hands with Erril and Orkin. Thank you, Once again Erril has done an outstanding job. Thank you, Colleen P Young. Another great job by Erril.t Once again Erril has done an…

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Marie7 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★★★★★

Reliable technician.

Hornet & wasp exterminationMosquito extermination+ Professionalism
Heather4 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★★★★★

Great service. On time. Friendly. Fast. Thomas is great

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
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.

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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
Susan5 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

He came in and checked the house and yard. Then he sprayed the important areas. He worked quickly and efficiently!

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
William5 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★★★★★

Helped us with all our needs today!

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Value
Toni8 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★★★★★

Called for new service and had same day visit. Professional & friendly. All good!

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
LynnLocal 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Danny Yin came for our routine service. He called to confirm everything was okay & asked if I was having any problems or concerns that he could take care of. I appreciate his help, follow up & concern for our property. He is so knowledgeable about current pests & problems in the area, like mosquitoes, & what we could do to help prevent being eaten alive!

Bug & insect exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Angela1 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 service! Takes the time to do the job correctly.

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
CD7 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★★★★★

Danny is a great listener

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
SepidehLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

We had the BEST EXPERIENCE with Brandon! He was very through in all that he was going to do around our home. I was skeptical about going through a large company like ORKIN and was leaning towards a smaller family owned business but after the service we received today from Brandon I’m so happy we went ORKIN! Not only…

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Fran4 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★★★★★

Dependable and friendly

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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
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
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
RoxaneLocal Guide · 15 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 use them goes quarterly termite treatment. I called them to remove 6 big wasp nests. They're so responsive and professional.

Ant exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ 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

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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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