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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%86+46.9Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE

Orkin

West Covina, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #88Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 110 bed bug exterminators · 4.8★ from 389 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: replies to reviews.

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 86% of bed bug exterminators.A
86
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 81% of bed bug exterminators.A
81
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 75% of bed bug exterminators.B
75

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for ant extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.63
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.89
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.$63–$194
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 79/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Ant 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.#70 / 97
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.50%

All 63 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination” · showing 20

Judy10 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 days ago★★★★★

Christopher from Orkin has been coming to my home for years, he is incredible! Timely, conscientious, professional, always asking curious questions and seeing how he can additionally help. Plus, he’s immensely personable and super trustworthy. It’s one of the reasons I stay with Orkin!

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Janet7 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 weeks ago★

The technician came in and left in 10 minutes. We still have ant problem. Waste of money so far 👎🏻

Paid $120–140OverpricedGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination
Carol6 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★★★★★

Arthur Lujan was my technician. He is always on time, friendly and very knowledgeable!

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationMosquito extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism+ Value
Maureen6 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★★★★★

Very thorough workers.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationMosquito extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
Janet5 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 have no ants. What else could I ask for?

Ant extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
AdrianaLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Great service. Our tech Hugo does an awesome job. He let's me know if he finds anything during the service.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Esteban7 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★★★★

Always on time, courteous and efficient!

Ant exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Brenda1 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★★★★

The service is rendered quarterly.

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality
CathyLocal 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Frankie is great. Respectful of our home, our time and we have no big issues thanks to her.

Ant exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Tobin2 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★★★★★

Long time customer, moved and still using them

Ant exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Elizabeth1 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★★★★★

Appreciate you going above and beyond!

Ant exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Yogi9 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★★★★★

Orkin service provides very good service.

Ant exterminationFlea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Iris1 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★★★★★

First time using her for this service. She was professional, answered my questions and did an excellent job.

Ant extermination+ Quality
Ellen4 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★★★★★

Jorge has been taking care of my property for a few years now. I have not had any pests inside or out since he started. We had some rats in the patio and he helped with that as well.

Ant exterminationMosquito exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Angel5 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★★★★★

Great services and provide best advise

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Linda2 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★★★★★

Very thorough service was provided. Nathan was polite, professional and answered my questions.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Diana10 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★★★★★

Always on time - professional and quick

Ant exterminationBed bug extermination
Jihyun1 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★★★★★

My house had a lot of ants and my family used to suffer from them. After experiencing the Orkin, we never saw an ant.

Ant extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
Ashley5 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★★★★★

Very professional company. I called in the morning and they came the same day that afternoon. Shawn showed up right on time was very nice and quick. I would definitely recommend them.

Ant exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination
Julie5 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★★★★★

Very courteous and friendly. He even noticed I had a cat and ask if my cat goes in the yard because of the chemicals. I highly recommend.

Ant extermination+ Professionalism

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Price

$130+25% 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 16%Reasonable 63%Overpriced 11%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection139$68–$116
Spider extermination65$79–$141
Bug & insect extermination64$71–$126
Ant extermination63$63–$194
Rodent extermination47$88–$323
Cockroach extermination47$88–$282
Mosquito extermination42$58–$99
Flea & mite extermination17$90–$282

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