Is Orkin any good?
Our verdict: solid, not standout — #36 of 52 pest control services, better than 31%. Customers single out its craft & service and track record; accountability is where it trails.
Craft & service — better than 92% of peers
Track record — better than 80% of peers
Reliability — 16th percentile
Satisfaction — 11th percentile
Accountability — 11th percentile
Orkin for mosquito extermination
Clear ✕121 customers reviewed a mosquito extermination job here and rated it 4.91★. Most paid $160–180 (category typical: $81–$99). For this job it ranks #3 of 31 pest control services we track.
All 121 Google reviews tagged “Mosquito extermination” · showing 100
Elias with orkin has been a great help in helping us to keep all those pesky little ants away. They were in the house and we tried everything. He had to come back several times but they are finally gone and orkin continues to keep all those insects out of the house and boarders. Thank you orkin . I would highly…
Professional and in time great communication
The technicians came and did a full inspection of my house and then treated the grounds for the expensive ant problem I had. Thanks guys!
Very professional service! Thank you Efrain Ramirez, great service!
Thorough spraying, eliminate spider webs, targeted ant movement & Explained options for mosquito situation. Alonzo does a great job services our home.
Technicians are always so polite and willing to work with you. George and Coda are extremely helpful.
Awesome service, very responsive. Technician was on time and took care of business.
Our regular sub tech came out today. Always friendly and profesional...
Orkin is really a great company to deal with any problems you have regarding insects, etc.. Their workers are very professional and helpful and respectful. I certainly would recommend Orkin anyone asking.
Victor is always professional, friendly and does a very thorough job. He explains exactly what he's going to do, and how it will take care of our pest issues.
My service provider was Anthony He was very helpful and detailed oriented. Looking forward to working with him. Anthony has a great attitude and very nice personality.
But he did everything expected and more I have no complaints
Anthony is AWESOME!!!! I absolutely adore the crew at Orkin! Competitors always knock on the door attempting to offer deals but it’s more than saving a few bucks. It’s about building relationships and connecting with the people in your community. These technicians are in the privacy of your homes and know what…
my Orkin technician was fantastic. He was very respectful, thorough and did an outstanding job. He asks the right questions and performs the job required going above & beyond making sure were satisfied with his services. We are very satisfied with the service and happy with his work. I give him a 5-star review…
Ever since we started our service with orkin, they have always been professional and have done excellent job keeping bugs away.
Scott is awesome !
I have a real hatred for bugs, and that's why I love my Orkin guy, Derek. He's very thorough and answers all my questions with a smile. My home is completely bug free. If I do spot a creepy crawly in between scheduled treatments, it will be taken care of in a timely manner - no extra charge. I highly recommend this company and especially Derek!
George is very knowledgeable and nice & did great
Very happy with the results and our exterminator (Scott) is professional and experienced. He answers all of our questions, is on time, and takes good care of our home.
He was very professional and kind. Went above and beyond what he needs to do. I highly recommend the company for pest control.
Extremely professional and knowledgeable customer service and technician. Very satisfied I called Orkin from the many options available out there.
Showed up on time and was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done correctly. High thanks.
Derek came out for the first service and the explanation of services I wanted! I was extremely impressed with his knowledge of pest control, he was a real professional! His explanation on how he will be keeping out family same made my wife and I very happy!! We had concerns about the process because we are both…
Our technician Scott is always on time, professional, gives a courtesy call when he’s on his way. He’s on top of all the latest equipment & solutions to get rid of every “creepy crawler critters “ we encounter. I would highly recommend Orkin
Very happy with their service. I recommend Orkin over any other bug company.
Update: We are 8 years into service with Orkin. Quality and service remains great. Our tech has changed but we couldn't be happier. Victor has now been our tech for the last few years, including through the pandemic. We would recommend Orkin, solely based on our experience with the techs, and customer service. Not…
Every guy that’s come out to spray around our house i Has always been very polite and courteous. They text a day or two before to remind me they’re coming on scheduled day. They always knock on door to let us know they’re here to do the outdoor area. Always on time and professional. They always ask if there’s any…
Our Orkin service has been phenomenal since day 1. Anytime we needed service in between or to add services they have been very responsive and quick. Recommend to all!
We have been having infestations of insects in Pinon Hills, CA. Jorge from Orkin has come by every month for the last ten months and there is not a bug in sight. The Orkin team is always prompt and reliable!
Scottie is a great technician. He always calls to verify appointments and is friendly. We enjoy having him as out technician for more than 7 years .
Professional and respectful and responsible all and all Bice young kid
To the best of my knowledge, the Orkin Pro performed a thorough job. Also, he is friendly and responsive to our needs.
The guys was on it 👌 they know their stuff I don't like the fact the when I called to start up service the lady lied to me about what was included I specifically asked for certain things I needed because I have kids and pets and I don't need to have snakes fleas and ticks which she said was also included but NOT…
10 stars for Alonso! Very polite communication is great and man oh man, he gets them bugs gone! Thank you Alonso I think your bosses need to give you a fat raise
On time curtesy and professional.
Ron is awesome very good experience
On time and attentive to and addressed my concerns.
Derek did a great job. He is very thorough and polite and very nice and attentive. I definitely want to keep using his very professional services and outstanding poo attitude. Thank you very much.
Anthony is amazing! He calls before he arrives, shows up on time and does a great job.
Today was the first time that we had Ron as are Orkin guy. One of the things that I liked was that he was extremely personable. He went the extra mile on so many levels. He taught me things about what could help prevent certain pests from coming back just by making a few changes. Told me about the program they do to…
My New technician Alycia is Awesome. She communicates when she is on her way and when he is finished. She is Very professional, polite and kind not to mention very smart. It’s not always the company but the technician that does the work and makes the company. Most of the time it’s the people that make the company…
Our service person Ally was very professional and efficient did a great job explaining everything to us and took care of us. Great service
Greet service! Thank you Derek.
The customer service has been good however Orkin was never able to cure our mosquito problem therefore I would like to discontinue my service ASAP. Please let me know when my service ends. Thank you
Always on time and does a great job
Victor was so nice! On time, courteous, and took the time to explain everything to me. Very happy with the service!
Did a great job I was happy with the service 👍
Scotty is a true professional he always calls the day before and lets me know when he’s here
The technician was on time, professional, very thorough, very knowledgeable and completed the job ahead of the timeframe given by the technician. They were able to make my initial appointment very quickly, for the next day. So far, I have a great experience with Orkin.
Excellent service
Anthony is polite, professional and has excellent communication skills. We've found him reliable and very easy to work with.
Ryan was very professional and covered all the places with a problem. I haven't seen the results yet because my problem was spiders and spider webs but I hope they won't come back. I'll know by next month if the treatment worked. Ryan is a good worker. I would use him again for sure.
Always polite always on time very good service!
Dude was very professional and obvious people person . Hard to find
They were very quiet, didn’t really see them. Our former Orkins rep, Tom, always let us know when he was finished and had us sign his work. I didn’t even know they covered the whole property?
They were great fast gave us our peace of mind couldn't be happier.
Excellent service. Punctual. Communicative.
Friendly, responsive, knowledgeable and professional. Thank you!
Always great service. Very efficient.
We have add the same service man for years which we really like. They do not have a high turn over of staff like most places. He is always pleasant amd we are always notified ahead of time of when they will be coming to service our home. Very professional company!!
Orkin has and continues to provided excellent service. Scott is a great technician. He is kind, courteous, and always says, "Thank you for your business.
Great service
Orkin has always provided professional service, and communicated service times, promptly arriving within the times mentioned. The pest problem is well under control now.
Always a pleasure having team members come out
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Questions about Orkin
Is Orkin good?
Yes by most measures: 4.8★ from 2,368 Google reviews and an Experts Score of 41/100 (grade C), #36 of 52 pest control services we track. 3.3% of reviews in the last two years were 1–2★ (category average 1.8%).
How much does Orkin charge?
Customers reported a typical bill of $119 (middle half $81–$171), 6% below the pest control services median of $126.
What do customers hire Orkin for?
Mostly spider extermination (496), ant extermination (453), general pest inspection (434), cockroach extermination (363).
Does the owner respond to complaints?
The owner replied to 46% of 1–3★ reviews (category: 57%).
