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Scout Pest Control 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%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE

Scout Pest Control

Decatur, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #58Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 109 flea exterminators · 4.9★ from 2,211 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other flea 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.Scout Pest Control is better than 94% of flea exterminators.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.Scout Pest Control is better than 91% of flea exterminators.A
91
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.Scout Pest Control is better than 96% of flea exterminators.A
96
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.Scout Pest Control is better than 100% of flea 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.Scout Pest Control is better than 100% of flea 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.Scout Pest Control is better than 79% of flea exterminators.B
79

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Customers hired Scout Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Scout Pest Control for mosquito extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.120
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.99
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.$63–$101
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 94/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Mosquito 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.#6 / 64
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 120 Google reviews tagged “Mosquito extermination” · showing 20

Tim9 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 5 days ago★★★★★

I’ve been using Scouts for a year now for spiders and mosquitoes and I’ve been very pleased with the results.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Laura6 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★★★★★

Bailey did a great job and was friendly. We always appreciate you all! Thank you!

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Peggy3 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★★★★★

Wonderful service and customer service

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
Santana2 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★★★★★

I live in the sticks and my home is completely wooded all the way around with little swamps in them so there's always going to be a few little creepy crawlers of some kind but I am so pleased with Scout. Joe is usually the technician who services our home, and he is excellent. He’s friendly, professional, and…

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Nathaniel4 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★★★★★

Awesome experiences so far ! Sam has been fantastic!!!

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
LoriLocal Guide · 33 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★★★★★

Affordable Top notch service. Takes care of all our pest control needs. Yard, home, interior and exterior. Very thorough! Keeper!

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination
LoraLeeLocal Guide · 35 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★★★★★

I love how he always lets us know he is on the way and how Scout/the technician communicates with us. We get the monthly service and they take care of it all!! Thank you for keeping us bug free!!! The best customer service around.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Lisa1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

First time customer, showed up super fast. Treated inside and outside!!

Paid $140–160Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Patricia3 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★★★★★

Great job as always! We are so happy with the service and the technicians are great! Especially Joe!

Paid $60–80Great priceMosquito extermination
KristineLocal Guide · 45 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★★★★★

Joe is the BEST! So happy to have him on our side!!! Your services are top notch and I highly recommend Scout.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
FabiaLocal 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Very nice , polite, came very fast! Joe was amazing! Extremely polite! Even my kids are getting used to him.

Paid $100–120Great priceRodent exterminationTermite inspectionSpider extermination
Doc4 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★★★★★

Christian is outstanding! Excellent service every time ! Highly recommended!

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Austin9 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★★★★★

The tech was nice and they are always courteous. I've had very few issues with bugs since I started using them. The cost is higher than I'd like, but the do seem to do quality work.

Paid $100–120Spider exterminationMosquito exterminationAnt extermination
Terrica4 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★★★★★

Zack and Ryan are doing a great job

Not sureHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
Michael13 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★★★★★

Great service fast and effective and easy I recommend

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
SandraLocal 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. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

I've been a customer for a long time; pest control and termite prevention. They're a great company and if you have an issue, the're quick to make it right. You can't go wrong choosing them!

Paid $80–100Great priceRodent exterminationTermite inspectionSpider extermination
Sarah13 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★★★★★

They did an amazing job, he was right on time very polite and professional went over everything he was going to do.I would recommend them to anyone.

Paid $60–80Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Pamela3 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★★★★★

Great service and communication!

Mosquito extermination
Paula2 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★★★★★

Had a wonderful visit from scouts pest control the other day. The technician, Lance, was so helpful and so friendly. I appreciate what he did. I like the company a lot. I have recommended them to several people.

Paid $80–100Great priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito exterminationCockroach extermination
Rebecca2 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★★★★★

Lance was very polite and professional and did a great job listening and explaining what he would be doing to combat our issues. Thank you

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination

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Price

$86-17% vs typical flea 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 44%Reasonable 52%Overpriced 1%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection477$58–$133
Spider extermination324$56–$136
Ant extermination278$63–$191
Rodent extermination229$73–$246
Hornet & wasp extermination216$79–$246
Cockroach extermination203$66–$214
Bug & insect extermination170$58–$131
Mosquito extermination120$63–$101

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