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Palisade Pest Control

Pest control service · Decatur, AL · reviewed since 2025

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%93+50.7Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#44 of 109 flea exterminatorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 60%
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,498 Google reviews · 18 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.4%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.
96%reviews answered by the owner
$71typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Palisade Pest Control at a glance

Google reviewers rate Palisade Pest Control 4.9 out of 5 based on 1498 reviews, with the owner responding to 96% of comments. Customers frequently praise technicians for their friendliness, thoroughness, and clear communication regarding treatments for ants, spiders, and other pests. However, some low-star reviews criticize the company for missed appointments, lack of advance arrival notifications, and concerns about billing practices, including undisclosed cancellation fees and questions about whether indoor services were actually performed.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,498 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,498 Google reviews (1,209 with written comments, 12 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 96% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 31, 2026.
  • Service: Flea Exterminator serving Decatur, Alabama.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other flea exterminators

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 momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction93Reliability91Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 93 (median 94)Reliability: 91 (median 92)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 95)
Palisade Pest ControlFlea Exterminators 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.Palisade Pest Control: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
93
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.Palisade Pest Control: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
91
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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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.Palisade Pest Control: 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.Palisade Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Palisade Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
100

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Star ratings

1,498 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,45597%
  • 4 stars201%
  • 3 stars20%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star191%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,209 written reviews

  • Praise1,71199%
  • Complaints121%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price22737%
  • Reasonable34356%
  • Overpriced102%
  • Not sure356%
$71-32% vs typical flea exterminators

Middle half of what 401 customers paid ($50–$111) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude62536%
  • Quality & results57333%
  • Communication21012%
  • Speed & response1479%
  • Would recommend1227%
  • Price & value262%
  • Honesty & trust201%

What customers talk about

We read 1,209 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Showed professionalism, polite, explained what he was gonna do and ask if anything else he could do.”
  • “Jeffery did a great job and was as friendly and funny as always!”
    “I left a bad review because of how terrible this company is, and then I get a collection email today.”
  • “He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered my questions, and was extremely helpful in getting an appointment scheduled for a thorough in…”
  • “Rachel arrived on time, was super friendly and professional, and she explained everything to me in detail.”
  • “I really appreciated his attention to detail and would definitely recommend him!”
  • “…ues, and are very accommodating in addressing them; as well as being affordable in comparison to some of the other pest control companies.…”
    “It's $300 just to "sign up" for services, at which time they do not disclose to you that there is a $200+ cancellation fee.”
  • “Everything about him is professional, reliable, and thorough.”
    “This business is on the verge of just being a scam.”

People customers mention

  • Hall 41 reviews
  • Tyler 40 reviews
  • Rachel 38 reviews
  • Fred 31 reviews
  • Anna 26 reviews
  • Jeffery 23 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

Mike2 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 days ago★★★★★

Showed professionalism, polite, explained what he was gonna do and ask if anything else he could do. We appreciate the good job.

Paid $60–80Not sureHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Alan4 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★★★★★

I had a great experience with Jesse. He was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered my questions, and was extremely helpful in getting an appointment scheduled for a thorough inspection of my property to identify where pests may be entering and develop…

Paid $60–80Great priceRodent extermination
KaraLocal Guide · 12 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 weeks ago★

This business is on the verge of just being a scam. It's $300 just to "sign up" for services, at which time they do not disclose to you that there is a $200+ cancellation fee. Then they charge $70 a month but only service quarterly. Then when they have serviced while I was home, they never come inside yet they sent…

Paid $200+OverpricedRodent exterminationSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
Garnet3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Tyler was courteous and answered all of my questions. He is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Paid $40–60
Tiffany7 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 weeks ago★★★★★

TJ did an amazing job with the bug spray, covering both the inside and outside of the home thoroughly.

Customer photo from Tiffany's review
Paid $40–60Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
lauren5 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★★★★★

Brennon was so communicative and thorough! He did an amazing job and even took the time to remove all of my spider webs and wasp nests. I really appreciated his attention to detail and would definitely recommend him!

Paid $40–60Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,498 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Emmett Jesse
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Harold was great, friendly and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Harold made such a positive impression with his friendliness and expertise. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Palisade Pest Control

David RennLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very thorough. Harold was knowledgeable and professional!

  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, Spider extermination, Flea & mite extermination, General pest inspection, Cockroach extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Ant extermination
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you for the fantastic review, David! We're delighted to hear that you found our service thorough and that Harold made a positive impression with his expertise and professionalism. Your satisfaction means a lot to us! Palisade Pest Control

Stan Dailey1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Stan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Harold Did a great job. Super. Very good person.

Response from the owner · Edited 3 days ago

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Harold provided excellent service and made a positive impression. It's always great to have dedicated team members on board. Your feedback is much appreciated! Palisade Pest Control

jolynn davis3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jolynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very nice and helpful.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Bed bug extermination
  • Pest type: Bed bugs
Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank you for the wonderful rating! We're so glad to hear that you found our team nice and helpful. Your feedback means a lot to us! Palisade Pest Control

Mike2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Showed professionalism, polite, explained what he was gonna do and ask if anything else he could do. We appreciate the good job.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Other
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Mike! It's great to hear that you experienced professionalism and clear communication during your service. We're glad our team member made sure all your needs were addressed. Your appreciation means a lot to us! Palisade Pest Control

Kristie Easler2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jeffery did a great job and was as friendly and funny as always!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Spider extermination, Flea & mite extermination, Cockroach extermination, Ant extermination
Response from the owner · Edited 4 days ago

Thank you for the fantastic review! It's wonderful to hear that Jeffery made a positive impression with his friendly and humorous approach. We appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy our services! Palisade Pest Control

Crystal Morgan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jeffery with Palisade Pest Control is outstanding. Everything about him is professional, reliable, and thorough. It’s been a pleasure having him service our property—he’s consistent, knowledgeable, and always does an excellent job. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you for your wonderful review, Crystal! It’s great to hear that Jeffery provided you with such outstanding service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad he made a positive impact during his visits. Your feedback means a lot to us! Palisade Pest Control

Janice Hembree4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Janice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Anna was very fantastic. She used booties, which is such an awesome thing and she is super friendly and knowledgeable. Great service!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, Spider extermination, General pest inspection, Mosquito extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Ant extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Spiders, Mosquitoes
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Janice! We're delighted to hear that Anna made such a positive impression with her friendly demeanor and attention to detail. It’s great to know you appreciated the service. Your kind words mean a lot to us! Palisade Pest Control

Mary Teague1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Anna and Mercedes did our extermination today. They were both professional and friendly. They did a great job, and represent your company well!

Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Thank you for your kind words, Mary! We're delighted to hear that Anna and Mercedes provided you with professional and friendly service during your extermination. It's great to know they made a positive impression. We appreciate your support! Palisade Pest Control

Casey “Butters!!” Teague1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Casey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Rachel was a great technician today. She took great care of our home and cleaned up all the webs. We're excited to see the products get to work.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, Rodent extermination, Termite inspection, Termite extermination, Spider extermination, Flea & mite extermination, General pest inspection, Mosquito extermination, Cockroach extermination, Bug & insect extermination, Bed bug extermination, Ant extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Termites, Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders, Bed bugs, Mosquitoes, Other
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for your fantastic review! It's wonderful to hear that Rachel provided excellent service and made sure your home was well taken care of. We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to seeing the results of the products in action! Palisade Pest Control

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