WILDLIFE REMOVAL SERVICES · IRVINE, CA
Preventive Pest Control logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%59+20.7Reliability 15%73+11Craft & service 20%59+11.8Value 10%48+4.8Momentum 8%59+4.7Track record 7%36+2.5Accountability 5%20+1Experts Score= 56Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.56SCORE

Preventive Pest Control

Better than 59% of wildlife removal services · #42 of 102

4.9★508 Google reviewsGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.
4.95★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.4%1–2★ in 2 yrs (avg 1.6%)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
40%complaints answeredShare of 1–3★ reviews the owner publicly replied to.

Preventive Pest Control for spider extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.72
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.97
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$100–120
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$53–$133
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 “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.#28 / 70
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 72 Google reviews tagged “Spider extermination” · showing 40

DeanLocal 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Noah was efficient and thorough. This season was a lot for spiders and he did a great job. Thank you.

Paid $80–100Great priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Fernanda1 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 months ago★★★★★

Larry arrived at the scheduled time and did an excellent job. I highly recommend the him

Paid $120–140Great priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationCockroach extermination
John6 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★★★★★

Noah was very pleasant and professional. He squeezed our service in early because we saw some insects in the interior of our home today.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Vicki1 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★★★★★

Prompt and knowledgeable

Great priceSpider exterminationFlea & mite exterminationBug & insect extermination
Jennifer4 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★★★★★

On time, very polite, and completed the job thoroughly. Highly recommend Preventative Pest

Reasonable priceSpider extermination
MargaritaLocal Guide · 108 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Best of All Love their Customer Service! Always speak directly with a live person and they are very accommodating in whatever I need.

Paid $100–120Great priceBug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kristi8 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Always great service and they always keep away the unwanted guest! Thanks

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Zach4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

It was great to have the same tech at the house that was familiar with property. The spiders and webs take over if I don’t have it sprayed.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider extermination
Toni1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Super attentive and thorough. Friendly and assertive. Great job!

Reasonable priceSpider extermination
Micha3 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★★★★★

David listened to my requests and problem areas and addressed them all.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Miguel4 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★★★★★

Great service Noah was very helpful and detailed with the entire process and work completed on my residence. Definitely recommend him for your services.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Jacquelyn2 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★★★★★

Extremely thorough! Took his time to do an excellent job!

Paid $80–100Great priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Lisa3 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★★★★★

We have been using Preventative for several years now and they are great. Very polite techs and easy customer service. Davis is so nice and I love they communicate for arrival 30 min prior.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Anabertha7 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★★★★★

Very thorough and professional, thank you.

Paid $60–80Not sureSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Christine5 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★★★★★

I highly recommend Preventive Pest if you have issues with insects. Francisco was on time, friendly, and accommodating!

Great priceSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Bucky2 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★★★★★

Excellent service, very professional and kind.

Reasonable priceSpider extermination
Dean5 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★★★★

Efficient and friendly technicians. Very good customer service

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
HenryLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Sam was fast and efficient without sacrificing details.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
mike7 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★★★★★

Elliott very personable, he asked about my concerns and took care of everything.

Spider exterminationAnt extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Leticia7 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★★★★★

The best company! I been a client for 17 years and l they have the best Technicians, they’re very careful and efficient at the same time,, Matthew was really respectful and efficient, l can always count and trust in Preventive Pest control ! Thank you for your awesome service!

Spider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Karen7 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★★★★★

Technician Noah went above and beyond taking extra time to spray our atrium for spiders. He explained everything clearly.

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Quality
Trish6 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★★★★★

James was polite and through.

General pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Giselle2 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★★★★★

James was professional, pleasant and agreeable.

Ant exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rima11 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 years ago★★★★★

Preventative pest has the absolute best customer service and technicians. I am a customer for life.

Bug & insect exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness
Karlene6 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 years ago★★★★★

Brandon performed my service this month. He walked the yard with my son making sure there were no concerns that he didn’t address. Thanks!

Bug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Michelle6 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 years ago★★★★★

He did and I feel great job, and he explained everything in great detail and I was very appreciated and he definitely deserves a five dollar tip

General pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
KathyLocal 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Friendly service was done properly and neat and cleaned out my webs thank you

Customer photo from Kathy's reviewCustomer photo from Kathy's review
Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Josephine4 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 years ago★★★★★

Cleaned up my whole house outside , sprayed for spiders and refilled our mosquito bucket.

Mosquito exterminationSpider extermination+ Professionalism
steve6 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★★★★★

Preventive pest is a wonderful company to work with and Freddy is amazing !

Bug & insect exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Linda6 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★★★★★

We love Preventive Pest Control! All of their techs are professional, personable, and very knowledgeable about their craft. We have been using them for years, and every single tech who has come out does a great job.

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
doug7 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 dependable! They do great great! Especially Larry!!

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Quality
Debbie4 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★★★★★

Our Tech is great, he always comes to the door to see if I have any concerns and then takes care of anything I need.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Zayne1 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★★★★★

Matt was very nice and knowledgeable. He took his time to listen to my concerns.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ashley11 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★★★★★

All of the employees and techs are very knowledgeable, nice, and helpful. Haven’t had a problem with ants (knock on wood) since I called them out here over a year ago. Except for some stingy spiders that they came to do a courtesy second spray for this month, yesterday. Already saw some victims of this and way less…

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jim3 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★★★★★

Professional

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kenny8 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★★★★★

Tech Eliott Service my home and he was very professional and easy. I like him to be our tech.

Bug & insect exterminationCockroach exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Brianna3 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★★★★★

Freddy F. was great!! He did a very thorough job cleaning off all the cobwebs, even under the chairs in the backyard. Freddy’s attention to detail was noticed. I really appreciate that he took the time to clean out the old webs before spraying. Would highly recommend Preventive Pest Control!

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationMosquito extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jane7 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 and was thorough. Appreciated the time he took to explain seasonal pests too.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
FF8 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, thorough and great communication. Tech made sure to address any areas of concern.

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
JoannaLocal 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 years ago★★★★★

Brian got all the spider webs we discussed and was very informative to tell my gardeners to trim the trees around the backyard

Bug & insect exterminationMosquito exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Rating over time

4.04.55.02023-Q3: 4.92★ (143 reviews)2023-Q4: 4.96★ (90 reviews)2024-Q1: 4.89★ (45 reviews)2024-Q4: 4.83★ (6 reviews)2025-Q1: 5.00★ (26 reviews)2025-Q2: 4.96★ (45 reviews)2025-Q3: 4.95★ (43 reviews)2025-Q4: 5.00★ (4 reviews)2026-Q1: 5.00★ (27 reviews)2026-Q2: 4.89★ (37 reviews)2026-Q3: 4.98★ (42 reviews)2023-Q32024-Q32025-Q32026-Q32026-Q4
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Price

$91-10% vs typical wildlife removal services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Great price 21%Reasonable 71%Overpriced 1%Not sure 7%

Score factorsHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%59+20.7Reliability 15%73+11Craft & service 20%59+11.8Value 10%48+4.8Momentum 8%59+4.7Track record 7%36+2.5Accountability 5%20+1Experts Score= 56Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 35%Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
59
ReliabilityReliability · 15%How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
73
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 20%Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
59
ValueValue · 10%Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
48
MomentumMomentum · 8%Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
59
Track recordTrack record · 7%Review volume and years with reviews.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
36
AccountabilityAccountability · 5%Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
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Praised for

Google highlights · percentile vs peersGoogle review highlights (Quality, Professionalism…): positive minus negative mentions per review, as a percentile vs peers.

Quality
+96 / −0
Professionalism
+132 / −1
Responsiveness
+106 / −0
Punctuality
+99 / −0
Value
+65 / −0

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