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%88+48Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCOREOrkin
Waco, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #118Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 178 pest control services · 4.8★ from 1,399 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other pest control 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.
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Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.
Orkin for general pest inspection
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Tech was friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
Service Tech Christopher Richards provided exceptional customer service during the visit; very professional and friendly. Thank you!!
Prompt, courteous service that keeps the bugs away!
I just want to say I am happy with my service. R.J. (Randall) was great he explained everything well and was open to any questions. He went above and beyond to meet my satisfaction on the situation I was having I would refer R.J. to anyone in need of someone who is eger to get the job done for the pest control. Thank You again!!
Very professional
It was easy and the representatives that came out were very personable. Explained the process and the additional services provided. I was very impressed with level of professionalism and I’m excited that I will receive based on the inspection and the
Gary Martin has been and continues to be a great technician. Always on time and he keeps our home bug free.
Very painless experience, not only were they extremely early so I was able to continue with my day smoothly but both the technician and the gentleman doing the estimate on sealing the house were friendly, polite, and just all around pleasant people. Their work was thorough and efficient. A very good way to start off a customer experience.
Very professional. Always on time and very affordable.
Gary came out and was super kind, informational and helpful! Thank you Gary for your service and your kindness! Hope to have Gary back out!
I had a great experience with Benjamin J Smith from Orkin Pest Control. He was professional, personable, empathetic, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the treatment process and answer all of my questions. He arrived on time, was courteous, and thoroughly inspected the property before tackling everything. I…
Very professional and thorough job! Again great service!
Technical always does a thorough job.
Super
Jack, Leslie and Jacob were all very easy to work with. They took care of business, were professional, courteous were done in a timely manners
They are great! Exceeds expectations!
Dakota was amazing. Customer services, communication, overall experience AMAZING
This review is for my initial inspection and first treatment, which was fantastic. We have pets and two babies and were put at ease by our professionals as far as chemicals used. Ben even found a black widow upon inspection! Cat and Ben are very knowledgeable and professional and I’m looking forward to working with…
Dakota was very professional. Gave us everything we needed plus some. 10/10 recommend. Very satisfied with our service experience.
Waco Orkin is like having your neighbor over to professionally service your home and make it fully protected. Our Technician Herbert has been the absolute best in every manner. He takes legit time to discuss any issues we might have and provides clear and consistent advice and guidance. We’re always happy to…
Tommy did great!
Israel was excellent,. He as very thorough. He listened and answered any questions I had. He was very professional, and he was on time.
Always on time for the appointment scheduled as well as extremely courteous while completing the job!
Extremely nice guy and have had no problems with the bugs
Benjamin Smith always does a great job for us! Great attention to detail. And friendly.
The technician was very professional and thorough and friendly.
Our guy Benjamin has been on top of keeping our little pest under control. Thank you for all your hard work.
Dakota is awesome! He’s been out twice now and is very knowledgeable and informative. He’s also a very friendly and kind person who listened to my concerns.
Very professional and courteous serviceman. I especially like the updates on the scheduled service dates and the messages on the date of the service announcing that he is on the way. I have a daughter who has a handicap and he always asks if she needs anything taken care of....he remember that she is afraid of spiders! A-1 customer service!
Dakota is the best, very knowledgeable and helpful!
Love your service. My Tech is awesome. Knowledgeable, kind, attentive to issues and always on time. Best contract I’ve committed to in a long time.
Mark is very knowledgeable and very attentive of the needs of our home. Takes the time to listen and answer our questions. Always kind and respectful. Does his job thoroughly. I believe Mark is a great asset to Orkin
Benjamin and Ernest were great! Very friendly and informative! Thank y’all for the great customer service!
I told my Orkin guy about my moth infestation. He told me what kind of moth it was and that I had corn meal somewhere in the kitchen. Problem solved!!!
Tommy is the best! He came by today in 20 minutes for a pest problem we were having. He is efficient and takes the time to talk with us on any issues he is seeing.
Good Company always friendly and polite.
Tommy is the best! Keeps my house protected!
William Tucker did a great job inside and outside. He even check the yard for fire ants and treated any he found. Thanks William!
Gary is awesome! He does a great job and follows through if I ask him to treat anything specific. Orkin is on time and has great communication. I wouldn’t use anyone else.
Prompt, courteous, good personality, knowledgeable.
Good service at a good price. My technician is friendly and always asks what kind of insects i am seeing so that he can treat the property appropriately. Service is actually better than four stars, but cannot do fractional stars so has to go with four.
Benjamin is always easy to work with. He has our scorpions under control and really helped with field mice control. Very professional and has vast knowledge. Tom Koons
Tommy is the best there is.
Friendly,fast service and absolutely no more pest .
Speedy and friendly service and quick to come back when a follow-up is needed.
Orkin pest control has been the best service and has not only helped me in resolving my issues with insects and other pest but has helped maintain and prevent more issues. Orkin pest control has given me a peace of mind. I will continue to use their services.
I have only had great experiences with Orkin. I have called them at random times and they always find time to come and treat the areas needed. The extermination has always worked. The technician assigned to my home communicates very well. He informs me before arriving and as he is leaving. I have been with Orkin for…
Excellent service. Friendly and professional technicians. Goes above and beyond ensuring your concerns are taken care of. Highly recommended.
Very friendly and informative service! I will definitely continue service and recommend to others. Orkin always answers the call and they are prompt with scheduling technician visits. The technicians are well informed and are very professional. I have had no complaints since signing up with them.
The general extermination services are excellent with trained, competent, professional personnel. Very reliable and effective!
My rep is very courteous, personable and professional. I look forward to his return. Thank you Orkin
They removed attic insulation and disinfected and blew in new insulation. The worker were friendly, polite, and neat, cleaned up after themselves .
Excellent service and takes care of all my concerns.
Gary once again did an great job of caring and inspecting around our house.
Quick, efficient and timely
Good job - very thorough and professional.
I have been using Orkin since moving back to Waco in 2019. Gary is the technician that services my Mom’s, my brother’s and my home. He is very professional and experienced. If I have a concern, Gary is knowledgeable and able to give me options available to me.
Orkin is awesome! I love the communication via text and the follow up! I haven’t seen a pest since beginning my service. Thank you!!! Orkin is always looking out for me and my home! I greatly appreciate their service providers!
We have been with Orkin for several years and have never had any complaints. If we need them to come out and respray for any reason then they are very timely. The mosquito treatment is amazing and I would not go a summer without it. Our technician, Gary, is the absolute best! His customer service and friendly attitude can’t be beat!
My experience with ORKIN has always been great. Gary is professional and he always takes great pride with giving us excellent service.
Reliable and very thorough.
. Everything was explained to us thoroughly. The service man was outstanding. I would recommend him and Orkin to anyone who wants to contact me.
They listen and respond to your request. They are competitive in pricing and not cut throat price like others.
Gary does a great job keeping our home pest free!
This Orkin branch has been the absolute best at taking care of our pest problems. They are also very flexible in changing our appointment day if we are busy that day. We originally moved from the Ft. Worth area and we were about to drop Orkin because most of the time they would show up late if at all. This branch…
I love orkin. If I ever have a problem I call Gary or the office and it is quickly resolved. I still enjoy using my guy after all these years.
Tony came out to the house, cool down to earth guy, he treated our home and did a good job he explained everything he was doing in the process, we will ask for him come our next visit. As far as results go we shall see.
They have solved a rodent problem as well as their normal services. Now I have peace of mind.
VERY PROFESSIONAL
Israel did a great job. He was very informative about the problem.
They are great
Gary is awesome!! Always goes out of the way to make sure we are happy with the service. Very friendly!
We were very impressed Orkin was able to come to our house the day after I called them. Chris came out to our house perfectly on time. We told him about our bug dilemma and he went straight to work. Chris did an awesome job, not to mention on a Saturday of all days. If I could give 10 stars I would, great job Chris!
Very good and knew what he was talking about!
Communicated well about the product, service and expected results. Relationship focused approach.
Very thorough inspection of the house
Always very nice technicians. Easy to work with.
We had Gary show up and, after all the positive reviews of him I read, I saw why he received those reviews! Very knowledgeable and reassuring for us and our issue. Took a huge relief off my shoulders. He was very professional and made us laugh! Thanks Gary!
Tommy is the best. So personable, and knowledgeable. We seldom have any bugs come into the house. Could not ask for anyone better Thanks for his and your companies service.
Matthew arrived on time and got straight to work. He was kind and professional and took the time to educate me about the insect population, which helped put my mind at ease. Throughout his visit, he was mindful of my cat (who is very timid) while still being extremely thorough.
Orkin makes things simple. They have great communication and are on time. They listen and always follow through.
Just had Orkin come out to my home to establish service. Gary was so nice and professional. Explained everything he was doing and made sure we didn’t have any questions. Look forward to seeing how our home does with these services.
I guess that is what he did. Really not sure. That is what should have been done I think.
Very pleased with the customer service and attentiveness
The tech that orkin sent, Christopher, was very professional, very knowledgeable, and just in general very kind. He took his time and didn’t try to rush through our appointment. He also took time to answer our questions, and offered suggestions on what we could do to help with our own preventative maintenance also.…
Exceptional service and communication!
Orkin always sends out on time and hard working professionals. Who do the best job in my opinion 10/10 will recommend
It was great. He had great customer service
Service was excellent
Sprayed my home
Awesome service! Very professional and personable!!! Highly recommend!!!!
Technician was courteous and a professional. Very knowledgeable in his job. This Technician is welcome to my house anytime.
Great service and a professional experience.
Chris was very thorough and friendly. I appreciate him listening to all my questions and concerns.
Jason is relatively new on the job and did an amazing job in my house. I highly recommend anyone that needs quality care by certified personnel, choose Orkin and ask for Jason Second post here. Jason is awesome. Very personable and takes care of my needs. I want to thank Orkin for for their quality of service.
I have used Orkin for decades and always with great results, if problems not eliminated on the first trip, they’re back to finish it up. Gary has done a great job for us. I once thought I could do it by myself but then learned Orkin could fill my pest control needs faster, better and cheaper in the long run than I could, so I use Orkin.
Israel is the nicest man! He has been spraying our house for many years now and dies a great job! We have been with Orkin for several years and they show up as scheduled. Friendly service from my pest control tech Israel. No pest issues since we began using orkin. No spiders, wasps, unusual bugs, ants or mosquitos.…
Well worth the cost . I do not have to worry about bugs or termites.
Very professional and courteous
Tommy was through and informative. He not only treated my home, he educated me on what he was doing and how to prevent issues in the future. This was the perfect service.
They will listen to your concerns great service
Orkin always goes a very professional job. Tommy Is very through and provides a great service. I am very pleased . Thank you for your having such a great service .
Robert is an awesome guy. Always does a great job!!
I am hoping it was good service, guess I won’t know until there are no bugs! Technician was amazing, and explained things very well.
I could not live in the country with out out Orkin pest control and specifically the technician that has gone over and above the call of duty on my account for over 25 years. Thanks Orrin, thank you Gary.
Very friendly and very good. I will continue my service with them. I haven’t been able to say this for a long time but, it is money well spent!
I love and trust our technician Brian he has serviced our home for over a year now and he is always attentive to any of our concerns. He is always professional and give great advice. I always love our conversations during the service. He is always concerned about my family health and suggested products that are safe…
Very professional and responsive company. This company sets the standard for customer service.
I have been a customer of the WACO location for around 20 years - just had a service by Junior and am highly satisfied. Wish he was my permanent technician, he reminds me of Jovan. Very through and knowledgeable.
So thankful for our Orkin service guy! He was attentive, thoughtful, and efficient!
Amazing time and professional appearance job done quickly and neatly great experience
Great customer service. Very professional!
Best exterminator we have ever used.
They were very quick to respond and get everything scheduled.
James was my technician and was on time. He discussed what he would be doing. He was also informative about the services they provide. He killed a couple of wasp nests that I was not aware of. Before he left he scheduled my next visit and also informed me additional services wound be provided at no charge.
They do a great job! Service is wonderful!
Jacob Harlow is an awesome employee! Helped my wife and I a ton!
Lack of communication at the call center. Scheduling was messed up. I was told several different things about the process and information was wrong.
Easy process and very efficient
Great service. Came when I was told he would be coming as usual. Have had same service person for a long time now. We think James does a superior job.
Great and friendly customer service with knowledgeable technicians! I highly recommend them for your pest control needs.
Tommy was very knowledgeable, informed me of everything he was using and doing while working also informed me how the services work and when to expect them back. Tommy took his time doing his job and making sure it was done right. I was very pleased with his work , his knowledge and how he kept me informed to as what he was doing and using.
We've been using Orkin for several years. Israel has been our technician for years and they provide an excellent service for our home! Highly recommend this company and their professionalism.
This company and their technicians have always been very responsive to our needs. We live in one state and our home they service is in another. When ever we have had issues they have been right there to address them. our home is by a creek so there are times of the year that are more challenging then…
I was terribly disappointed with my service today. It was below freezing outside and the tech said instead of liquid he would use granules. He asked me to sign ahead of time so he wouldn’t have to bother me. He loaded granules into a hand held spreader and five minutes he was back at his truck emptying the granules…
Great guy...answered all my questions! I wasn't able to be there but he called me and explained everything!
Called about spiders, scorpions and millipedes
you can NEVER reach them by phone! I have been trying for 30 days and their phone is either busy or it never gets connected to talk to anyone! Plus if you do get through to anyone....it is a call center....you don't directly talk to someone in your area....NOT GOOD customer service!
Absolutely encourage everyone to use Orkin - James was helpful - knowledgeable & thorough.
They were very courageous and informative about the problems am having in my home. Praying that their service will solve my problems.
Showed up on time, cleared up a miscommunication I had fairly quickly about a flea treatment and quickly took care of roughly 7 wasp nests around my home within the hour. Plan on continuing use and keeping my home wasp free.
We called about a yellow jacket nest we'd found in an outside wall. The next day the inspector came in the morning and the guy who treated the nest came in the afternoon. He explained what he had done. He answered my various questions patiently. The treatment seems to have worked though I was told to give it 48…
Tommy is my Orkin technician, he is very knowledgeable and professional! Highly recommend!
James was great. Explained what he would be doing for pest control, types of products used and how it's scheduled. Would highly recommend
Our Orkin man is very knowledgeable, and personable ... he provides exemplary service...
Kevin was very personable and professional.
They were on time and very professional.
Love having a contract for whatever bug happens along!
Very professional and knowledgeable.
Tommy is the best tech ever! Orkin is so responsive and always takes care of us.
James is a wonderful and polite technician. We appreciate his professionalism.
Israel is a wonderful technician who comes out and does a good job. I am satisfied with my service with Orkin.
Friendly knowledgeable and worked around my schedule
My servicemen is always on time, friendly, and makes friend’s with my dog. Once, I had an issue with tiny ants coming up my sink and the service was out immediately. Orkin preformed service 60 miles away, before I moved to Waco, and still does for others. The service was for the same quarterly fee.
Absolutely great customer service from the new technician, Bryan, to my area. The professionalism was exceptional and informative about the entire service. Provided outstanding service to our homes. An exceptional young man that takes his job seriously. Service was the best ever. Keep up the great work. not to…
Always polite and efficient!
Tommy Hudson is the best in the business.
My Orkin guy puts up with my dogs! That day a lot ! Great service great guy great attitude!
Very polite young man.
Used orkin before in the past and have always been satisfied with their services over any other pest control companies. 5 star service. They get the job done and get it done right. Thank you orkin
Great to have James as our agent. He does a through job and pleasant to work with. ORKIN MUST BE TREATING HIM RIGHT .
Very professional, and polite. Showed up early, and finished in a timely matter.
William was quite knowledgeable and he explained how he would proceed in future visits. I’m looking forward to many bugless years with Orkin.
The representative was very thorough in his explanation of services and application. Great service and we look forward to future business.
Gary was great as usual. Always very thorough and professional.
Tommy does a great job.
Technicians came on time and informed of processes to be performed inside and outside. I liked that we were given options regarding treatment inside and/or outside. He took time to review all the paperwork before signing. After the process they both discussed what had been done and what we as homeowners can do to…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | 261 | $58–$136 |
| Cockroach extermination | 197 | $86–$282 |
| Spider extermination | 187 | $73–$166 |
| Ant extermination | 186 | $86–$246 |
| Rodent extermination | 118 | $99–$371 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 108 | $66–$144 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 108 | $103–$282 |
| Home inspection | 85 | $66–$181 |