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Pest Badger Grand Rapids 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%34+2.4Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Pest Badger Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #158Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 256 pest control services · 4.9★ from 938 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: craft & service 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.Pest Badger Grand Rapids is better than 94% of pest control services.A
94
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.Pest Badger Grand Rapids is better than 95% of pest control services.A
95
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.Pest Badger Grand Rapids is better than 100% of pest control services.A
100
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.Pest Badger Grand Rapids is better than 95% of pest control services.A
95
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.Pest Badger Grand Rapids 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.Pest Badger Grand Rapids is better than 34% of pest control services.D
34

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Customers hired Pest Badger Grand Rapids for 8 kinds of job.

Pest Badger Grand Rapids for spider extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.79
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$140–160
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$73–$159
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider 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.#69 / 203
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.97%

All 79 Google reviews tagged “Spider extermination” · showing 20

Bobbi2 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 8 hours ago★★★★★

Kenny was great. He asked what I wanted done and the en did it with pleasure. He even asked about my dog

Paid $160–180OverpricedHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
gctrekker3228 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 days ago★★★★★

I wasn't home when Kenny came, but he left clear info on what he did during visit.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceSpider exterminationCockroach exterminationAnt extermination
janet1 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Joshua was very thorough in applying pest treatment, and very pleasant.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBee extermination
Debra7 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Ryan is very thorough. He is pleasant & friendly. He did a great job for us.

Paid $140–160OverpricedSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
JamesLocal Guide · 191 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Pest badger is a reasonably priced company doing very good work. Joshua Jazen was polite,on-time and conscientious. His work today was above and beyond! Great job!

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
Erin2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Josh is always informative of what service will be performed and the expectations for the treatment.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationMosquito extermination
RICHELLE3 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 month ago★★★★★

Appreciate this service. It has been very helpful in controlling our spider issues. Josh Jansen arrives when scheduled and does a thorough job.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Gerald3 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 month ago★★★★★

Outstanding work very friendly to talk with. He explained everything. Thank you very much for the outstanding job.

Paid $60–80Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination
Marsha5 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 months ago★★★★★

Ryan Emmons did a great job, friendly and effective as always!

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
galanm9 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 months ago★★★★★

Aiden was, as usual, very professional.

Reasonable priceSpider extermination
Lori4 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 months ago★★★★★

Great to work with. Courteous & on time.Aiden was a pleasure to work with

Paid $40–60Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Janet2 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★★★★★

Pest Badger has always been professional while maintaining personal interest in keeping our home safe. Aiden responded quickly to my yellow jacket infestation call. He took time to explain the bees habits and the treatment he would be using. It is the quality of service I have come to expect from them. Thanks!.

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Tamie3 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 months ago★★★★

Joshua Janzen 8/26/26 Professional, listened to all my observations, and did his job.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBee exterminationService not listed
Rachel3 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★★★★★

Absolutely wonderful young man! He is always polite and respectful. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone.

Paid $20–40Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
JackieLocal Guide · 236 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 months ago★★★★★

Joshua Jansen did a great job spraying on my house for bugs ans SPIDERS. super nice guy, till next spray next year. He is very through!

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceSpider extermination
Shannon1 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 months ago★★★★★

Kenny does a great job and is very kind and knowledgeable.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceSpider exterminationWeed control
Eric4 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 months ago★★★★★

Great job and very personable!

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Anne4 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 months ago★★★★★

Kenny Jansen did a phenomenal our outdoor service was canceled due to rain but he drove all the way here just to do the inside. SO GREATLY APPRECIATED!! Great work ethic great worker can’t thank him enough for making that extra effort!! Thank you Kenny!!!

Not sureHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Linda4 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★★★★★

Super personable and listens to your needs and asks us questions we didn’t even think about to make the job even done better. Really nice service by Aiden S. Super personality and listens to truly get great service !

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationService not listed
William1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Pest Badger has exceeded our expectations every time. Whether it the quality of the service or the professionalism of the staff and technicians, they are amazing.

Paid $140–160Great priceSpider extermination

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Price

$122+3% 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 24%Reasonable 66%Overpriced 2%Not sure 8%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Bug & insect extermination123$66–$146
Lawn pest control88$66–$139
Spider extermination78$73–$159
Home inspection75$66–$173
General pest inspection74$66–$136
Hornet & wasp extermination61$99–$282
Mosquito extermination59$66–$106
Rodent extermination54$91–$323

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