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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%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.90SCORE

Orkin

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.

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 88% of pest control services.A
88
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 90% of pest control services.A
90
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 86% of pest control services.A
86
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 pest control 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 100% of pest control services.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 100% of pest control services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for termite extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.54
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.94
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.$214–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Termite 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.#11 / 103
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 54 Google reviews tagged “Termite extermination” · showing 20

Tammy10 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 months ago★★★★★

Very professional and thorough job! Again great service!

General pest inspectionTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jolanta4 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★★★★★

Great customer service !!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceTermite extermination
Miguel2 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★★★★★

The service was great and very professional

Paid $200+Reasonable priceTermite extermination
KimLocal Guide · 72 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★★★★★

Mr. Barber and his assistant Anthony were very friendly and respectful of my property. They were very understanding about my pet's anxiety issues today. So today our service went very smooth. Couldn't ask for better, nicer service-thank you!

Great priceTermite inspectionTermite extermination
mommy4 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Dakota was amazing he walked us through everything

Reasonable priceTermite inspectionTermite exterminationCockroach extermination
case3 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Working with this company has been so easy. Everyone was so professional. Jacob Harwell especially. On a Friday night, not only did Jacob respond quickly but was able to get my home treated and back to normal by Saturday. Jacob even game out for a 2nd inspection 7 at night and was able to address concerns buyers…

Great priceTermite inspectionTermite extermination
Dorman1 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 a year ago★★★★★

Showed up on time, professional

Not sureAnt exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination+ Professionalism
BeasleyLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

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!!!

Cockroach exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Dennis1 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★★★★★

Professional and timely service.

Reasonable priceHome inspectionTermite extermination
Donna7 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★★★★★

Friendly,fast service and absolutely no more pest .

Termite exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
RoaneLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★

The general extermination services are excellent with trained, competent, professional personnel. Very reliable and effective!

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
Joyce5 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★★★★★

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!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
erlsperls3 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 job!

Termite extermination
Michelle14 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★★★★★

The Orkin technicians were very knowledgeable and seemed to do a thorough job.

Termite inspectionTermite extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Judy1 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 3 years ago★★★★★

They are great

Ant exterminationBat exterminationBee extermination
EmilyLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Orkin makes things simple. They have great communication and are on time. They listen and always follow through.

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationHornet & wasp extermination
jimmy5 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★★★★★

Service was informative and helpful.

Flea & mite exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Sol9 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★★★★★

Fantastic service and customer care!

Termite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Gwen4 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★★★★★

I'm very satisfied with the company and their employees, Jacob and Jessie

Termite inspectionTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mike6 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★★★★★

Protection barrier inside and out

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationHome inspection+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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Price

$115-7% vs typical pest control 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 34%Reasonable 60%Overpriced 0%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection261$58–$136
Cockroach extermination197$86–$282
Spider extermination187$73–$166
Ant extermination186$86–$246
Rodent extermination118$99–$371
Bug & insect extermination108$66–$144
Hornet & wasp extermination108$103–$282
Home inspection85$66–$181

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