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How 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty81−1.9Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCOREOrkin
Lake Charles, LA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #308Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 389 wildlife removal services · 4.8★ from 800 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 replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.
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 79% of wildlife removal services.B
79
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 71% of wildlife removal services.B
71
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 81% of wildlife removal services.A
81
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
91
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 100% of wildlife removal services.A
100
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.
Orkin for bed bug extermination
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.83
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$173–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 71/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bed bug 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.#102 / 138
All 12 Google reviews tagged “Bed bug extermination”
JoannLocal Guide · 30 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★★★★★
They came out to check the home quickly and sprayed the yard and home. They answered all of our questions and concerns. And if we have any problems between treatments all I have to do is call and they'll come out for free .
Home inspectionRodent exterminationTermite inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Michael3 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★★★★★
Technician very professional
Bed bug extermination
Dawn6 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★★★★★
Good service
Bed bug exterminationCockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Value
Nancy4 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
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ryan4 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★★★★★
Fast friendly service!
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Lloyd1 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★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Bed bug exterminationCockroach extermination+ Punctuality
Barbara4 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Quality
Kenny4 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
Michal5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Linda5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
RANDY5 years ago★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Bed bug extermination
Rebecca4 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 exterminationCockroach extermination+ Professionalism
Price
$126+16% 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 38%Reasonable 51%Overpriced 3%Not sure 8%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Cockroach extermination | 125 | $81–$199 |
| General pest inspection | 103 | $63–$128 |
| Ant extermination | 97 | $79–$246 |
| Spider extermination | 89 | $61–$136 |
| Rodent extermination | 70 | $79–$323 |
| Termite inspection | 61 | $86–$371 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 52 | $71–$139 |
| Mosquito extermination | 48 | $71–$116 |
