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Orkin

Pest control service · West Valley City, UT · reviewed since 2016

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%61+33.3Reliability 24%41+9.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Craft & service penalty60−4Momentum penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 57Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.57SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#179 of 186 wildlife removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 4%
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,593 Google reviews · 18 photos
87%five-star reviews
4.52★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
94%reviews answered by the owner
$130typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Orkin at a glance

Google reviewers rate Orkin 4.7 out of 5 based on 1593 reviews, with the company responding to 94% of feedback. Customers frequently praise technicians for being professional, punctual, and thorough while effectively addressing pests like ants, rodents, and spiders. Positive feedback highlights clear communication regarding service details and arrival times. However, some low-star reviews criticize billing practices, including charges for unperformed services after cancellation, and describe instances of missed appointments or poor customer service interactions.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,593 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,592 Google reviews (973 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 94% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Wildlife serving West Valley City, Utah.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other wildlife removal services

Score per factor (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.

Satisfaction61Reliability41Craft & service60Value100Momentum72Replies to reviews92Satisfaction: 61 (median 93)Reliability: 41 (median 90)Craft & service: 60 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 72 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 92 (median 88)
OrkinWildlife Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
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: 61/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
61
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: 41/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.C
41
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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: 60/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.B
60
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: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
72
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: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
92

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Star ratings

1,592 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,38487%
  • 4 stars815%
  • 3 stars231%
  • 2 stars211%
  • 1 star835%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 973 written reviews

  • Praise1,34094%
  • Complaints896%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1319%
  • Reasonable4362%
  • Overpriced46%
  • Not sure913%
$130+22% vs typical wildlife removal services

Middle half of what 43 customers paid ($101–$246) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude53437%
  • Quality & results34124%
  • Speed & response23817%
  • Communication1359%
  • Would recommend1027%
  • Price & value503%
  • Honesty & trust292%

What customers talk about

We read 973 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very professional service and kindness in their approach instilling confidence and reliability.”
    “Extremely disappointing and unprofessional—definitely not worth the money.”
  • “He was so wonderful with my children and so nice, friendly and just in general a great experience!”
    “Your tech Christian that services Orem is honestly the worst customer service I’ve experienced.”
  • “I am impressed with the responsiveness and how fortunate I was to be seen quickly.”
    “It has happened twice now where they give us a time they are supposed to arrive (usually a two hour window) and never show up.”
  • “Rachel was a super communicator on everything from her arrival ETA to the entire process and details of her service provided.”
    “…aven’t shown up for and I end up waiting around all day for them with zero communication, and no one ever answering the phone either to find out what…”
  • “I would recommend you guys to anybody and everybody.”
    “Will never use them again and would never recommend them.”
  • “Fair pricing for a monthly spray with the option for spot treatments as needed for free.”
    “…chnician talk about all these jobs he had done and stuff he would do price gouging wise over little things he would take personal.…”
  • “…rked with (Megan & Johnathan) have both been fantastic- informative, reliable, respectful, and it seems like they actually care about getting this sol…”
    “Buy some spray from Home Depot and avoid these scammers.”

People customers mention

  • Lee 10 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Teresa11 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 month ago★★★★★

Very professional service and kindness in their approach instilling confidence and reliability. I am impressed with the responsiveness and how fortunate I was to be seen quickly. Conner and Christian were both a true pleasure to have in my home helping me with the pesky rodents prior to the approaching cold weather rush. Highly recommended!

Paid $200+Not sureRodent extermination
Charles3 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 month ago★★★★★

Great work. Very friendly and prompt. Process was explained carefully and thoughtfully. I was happy with the service.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHome inspection
Karen6 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

CJ with Orkin has gone above and beyond to help me get rid of my new kitchen guests (black ants). These ants are pretty sneaky and where one entry point is blocked by pesticide, another opens up. I’m seeing less now and hope to not see any very soon.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Sarah10 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 months ago★★★★★

Rachel was a super communicator on everything from her arrival ETA to the entire process and details of her service provided. Fabulous first experience with Orkin!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
JennLocal Guide · 11 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 months ago★★★★

Orion has done a good job for us. I don’t feel like they are trying to upsell too much- just want to take care of us. The last person who came seemed so nervous she would offend me about telling me that we also have to manage the fruit flies in our kitchen - I have kids, they leave stuff out, it’s ok! We are doing our best.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
JorieLocal Guide · 18 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 months ago★★★★

Awesome service very precise and knowledgeable on what they are doing great service

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent extermination

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,593 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Rob M3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brayden is seriously the best tec. He is always going above and beyond

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you Rob for taking the time to recognize Brayden. We’re pleased to hear he consistently goes above and beyond!

Jan Bateman1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very pleased! It's working. We appreciate Orkin for doing an incredible job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $160–180
  • Pest type: Cockroaches
Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for your review, Jan! We’re delighted to hear that Orkin’s service is working and that you’re pleased with the results.

Ernie Campo5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ernie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Trevor did a great job. Very professional

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Home inspection
  • Services: Spider extermination, Flea & mite extermination, Bug & insect extermination
  • Pest type: Spiders
Response from the owner · 7 years ago

Thanks for the 5 star review! Please let us know if you ever need anything!!

Maranda BlackLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maranda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Services did not work. Then when I cancelled they still charged me after I had cancelled it, for services they never performed and had upped my service price without telling me on the last payment. I owed more than I had ever payed them (again for a service they never performed) and would not refund me. Will never use them again and would never recommend them.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Hey Maranda, I’d like to address this with you, but am unable to locate your name in our customer records from your name. Please call into the office at (801) 972-1071 and ask to speak to our Service Manager so we can help.

Teresa Allred11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Teresa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very professional service and kindness in their approach instilling confidence and reliability. I am impressed with the responsiveness and how fortunate I was to be seen quickly. Conner and Christian were both a true pleasure to have in my home helping me with the pesky rodents prior to the approaching cold weather rush. Highly recommended!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents, Other
Response from the owner · a month ago

We deeply cherish your positive feedback, Teresa. We’re delighted Conner and Christian provided professional, responsive service and helped address the rodent concerns before the cold-weather rush.

Charles Tate3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great work. Very friendly and prompt. Process was explained carefully and thoughtfully. I was happy with the service.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Home inspection
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

We are privileged to hear that our team was friendly, prompt, and thoughtful in explaining the process. Thank you for your kind feedback, Charles!

Bryan Rosser6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Conner did a very thorough job. Knowledgeable and professional.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · a month ago

We're absolutely thrilled to hear that Conner did a thorough job and was knowledgeable and professional. Thank you for sharing your experience, Bryan!

Richard SargentLocal Guide · 54 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Your tech Christian that services Orem is honestly the worst customer service I’ve experienced. His demeanor and how he talks to our family is so negative. Honestly won’t be keeping our contract. 🙏

Response from the owner · a month ago

Hello Richard, We’re sorry to hear of your less than satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies. Being known for our great customer service it came as a surprise, and we would like to make things right. Please give us a call at (385) 295-3000 to determine how we can provide you with a solution that makes you smile. At Orkin, we value our customers opinions and would like to thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Aaron E. Garcia3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

A great company that knows the business and customers!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Home inspection, Rodent extermination, Spider extermination, General pest inspection, Bug & insect extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Rodents, Spiders
Response from the owner · a month ago

Your positive experience with Orkin is greatly appreciated! Thank you Aaron for sharing your feedback.

Karen Strange6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

CJ with Orkin has gone above and beyond to help me get rid of my new kitchen guests (black ants). These ants are pretty sneaky and where one entry point is blocked by pesticide, another opens up. I’m seeing less now and hope to not see any very soon.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Ant extermination
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

We're grateful for your positive feedback, Karen! CJ is dedicated to providing excellent service. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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