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Spider Control Inc

Pest control service · Detroit, MI · reviewed since 2014

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%91+49.6Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#193 of 315 pest control servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 39%
4.9 ★★★★★ 856 Google reviews · 18 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.9%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.
81%reviews answered by the owner
$121typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Spider Control Inc at a glance

Google reviewers rate Spider Control Inc. 4.9 out of 5 based on 856 reviews, noting that the owner responds to 81% of feedback. Customers frequently highlight punctual arrival, thorough spraying of exterior areas, and clear communication during service. Common criticisms from low-star reviews involve missed appointments, ineffective treatments for persistent pests, and damage to property surfaces during application.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 856 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 856 Google reviews (511 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 81% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Pest Control Service serving Detroit, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other pest control 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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction91Reliability91Craft & service98Value93Momentum100Replies to reviews88Satisfaction: 91 (median 94)Reliability: 91 (median 93)Craft & service: 98 (median 96)Value: 93 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 88 (median 96)
Spider Control IncPest Control 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.Spider Control Inc: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
91
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.Spider Control Inc: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.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.Spider Control Inc: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
98
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.Spider Control Inc: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
93
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.Spider Control Inc: 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.Spider Control Inc: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
88

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

856 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars80594%
  • 4 stars273%
  • 3 stars81%
  • 2 stars40%
  • 1 star121%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 511 written reviews

  • Praise66299%
  • Complaints81%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price11925%
  • Reasonable31667%
  • Overpriced82%
  • Not sure286%
$121+7% vs typical pest control services

Middle half of what 359 customers paid ($93–$199) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results21933%
  • Staff & attitude21332%
  • Speed & response10516%
  • Would recommend599%
  • Communication406%
  • Price & value233%
  • Honesty & trust112%

What customers talk about

We read 511 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Spider control is so helpful and Andy did an amazing job.”
    “The wouldn't come out to respray unless we wanted to pay for it even though what we paid for didn't work.”
  • “He was polite, professional and did a great job applying the treatment !”
  • “Jared serviced our home today and was very pleasant and timely.”
  • “My family has used them for years and I would highly recommend!”
  • “He’s at communication by the company, and Joe called ahead.”
  • “Great price, once the job was scheduled completed within a week.”
  • “Spider control is a reliable and trustworthy business.”

People customers mention

  • Joe 9 reviews
  • Andy 9 reviews
  • Ryan 5 reviews
  • Wes 5 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

Connie5 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★★★★★

Wes communicates with us exactly what he is doing and answers all our questions. It seems his methods have worked. We are not seeing rodents anymore.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceRodent extermination
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 weeks ago★★★★★

Prompt on time. Discussed work to be done. Excellent/safe application work process.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceSpider extermination
Pete11 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Andrew did awsome job and was very friendly. I have used spider control for years and would recommend to anyone!

Paid $80–100Great priceSpider extermination
Susann5 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★★★★★

In and out so fast and sprayed everywhere! Didn’t hear a thing til he got to my bedroom window and shwooooosh! Good morning! LOL!

Paid $80–100Great priceSpider extermination
Michael2 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★★★★★

Mike did a great job. He was polite, professional and did a great job applying the treatment !

Paid $80–100Reasonable price
D3 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★★★★★

My service was completed in a timely manner and done as I expected. It was also done respectfully for my property.

Paid $100–120Not sureSpider extermination

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 856 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jeff P (J)1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thank you for the quick response!! I can’t say enough called today around noon and you were out and done by 3:00!!

Angela Chomicz11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jared serviced our home today and was very pleasant and timely.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Great to hear thank you for sharing Angela!

Thomas Hallenbeck6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

On time, sprayed where I needed it and left no mess will use this company again

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $80–100
  • Services: Spider extermination, Bug & insect extermination
  • Pest type: Spiders, Other
Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Thomas, what could we have done better to earn 5 stars?

Dr. Muney10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dr. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was home and I saw Timothy spraying our house. He did great pulling back into our long driveway, and not running over our grass (where everyone else does) I could not tell if he got the chimneys above yet I could tell the hose pressure can reach up there so I hope so. I also could see he did spray the sheds, which is on the instructions to do so, and I have been here to see the tech doing them in the past. So I give him a thumbs up!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Spider extermination
Response from the owner · Edited 2 weeks ago

Thank you Dr. Muney! Timothy is awesome!

Clayton NashLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Clayton has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Spider Control Inc. is the best pest control and management company in the metro Detroit area. My family has used them for years and I would highly recommend! Friendly, prompt, and affordable!

  • Services: Spider extermination
Don SochowiczLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Don has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thorough spraying by Joe. He’s at communication by the company, and Joe called ahead.

Linda6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

After being a loyal customer since the 1980’s, I could not get an appointment for 5 days when overrun with ants in my kitchen. I had a treatment that didn’t work and when I called back I was told to wait two weeks and let the treatment work. It didn’t work, I called back and was told that I would have to wait another 5 days, they had no available technicians. I called Greenix and they are coming out this afternoon. A real shame to not be served by a company I was loyal to for decades. L

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your many years of loyalty to our company. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience this experience caused. Ant treatments can sometimes require additional time, as the initial application does not always reach the queen. We offered a complimentary callback to address the ongoing activity, but unfortunately, our winter staffing schedule limited technician availability until Monday. We understand that waiting was frustrating, especially after being a loyal customer for so many decades. We’re truly sorry we couldn’t provide service sooner, and we appreciate your feedback.

Lisa Hathaway6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wes was very thorough. He even filled a hole on the outside and is keeping an eye on it. He’s friendly too.

  • Services: Rodent extermination
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you Lisa!

Connie Oermann5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wes communicates with us exactly what he is doing and answers all our questions. It seems his methods have worked. We are not seeing rodents anymore.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing Connie!

Marian Donovan4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

So far so good.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Spider extermination
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing Marian!

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