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Terminix

Pest control service · El Monte, CA · 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%59+14.3Value 14%58+8.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#80 of 83 cockroach controlPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 4%
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · 12 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.76★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.6%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.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$124typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Terminix at a glance

Most reviewers praise the professionalism, punctuality, and thoroughness of the technicians, noting clear communication and attention to detail during inspections and treatments. However, a smaller group of customers reported significant issues with billing accuracy, including unauthorized recurring charges and discrepancies between quoted and final prices. Additionally, some low-rated experiences highlighted instances of ineffective service or uncoordinated visits that disrupted business operations.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 106 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 106 Google reviews (83 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Cockroach Control serving El Monte, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other cockroach control

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 replies to reviews; weakest: value.

Satisfaction75Reliability59Craft & service–Value58Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 75 (median 94)Reliability: 59 (median 93)Value: 58 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 100)
TerminixCockroach Control 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.Terminix: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
75
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.Terminix: 59/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.C
59
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.Terminix: 58/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
58
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.Terminix: 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.Terminix: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

106 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars9792%
  • 4 stars22%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars22%
  • 1 star55%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 83 written reviews

  • Praise13394%
  • Complaints86%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1219%
  • Reasonable3556%
  • Overpriced58%
  • Not sure1016%
$124+7% vs typical cockroach control

Middle half of what 42 customers paid ($70–$246) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4431%
  • Quality & results3223%
  • Speed & response2618%
  • Communication1712%
  • Would recommend118%
  • Honesty & trust64%
  • Price & value54%

What customers talk about

We read 83 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very Professional Dedicated Customer Service and Great Communication ; .”
  • “Bryan Cook always does a great job with our service.”
  • “Juan was patient, understanding, and went above and beyond to carefully inspect the home and provide a timely report.”
  • “Brain gave great customer service explaining what to expect and to call if I had any concerns.”
    “Poor communication, lack of coordination, and no accountability.”
  • “We highly recommend Terminix—definitely 5-star service!”
  • “Jacob is extremely reliable and knowledgeable in the deliver of services.”
  • “It is well worth it to avoid insects being outside OR inside my home.”
    “…e to treat an area for pests, but are happily fine with the constant price increases applyed to their customers annual service contract plan.…”

People customers mention

  • Carranza 8 reviews
  • Terminex 7 reviews
  • Ezequiel 6 reviews
  • Jacob 3 reviews
  • Gomez 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

SnoW3 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 week ago★★★★★

Very Professional Dedicated Customer Service and Great Communication ; . Answered ALL MY CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS! KINDLY EXPLAINED THE PROCEDURE and made sure I understood clearly. Went in got straight to work . Thank you Jacob ... I honestly Appreciate your work today. 10/19/2026 Scheduled Appointment Today!!! Was…

Paid $200+Great priceHome inspectionCockroach extermination
Shabaka1 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 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Always a great job by the technician he takes care of all spots big and small never have to call and remind he's always a head of the game thank you from the Smith family

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
Mariann9 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★★★★★

Arturo Sanchez is a fantastic technician and really took his time ensuring he did the best he could.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
Mitchell4 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★★★★★

Brain gave great customer service explaining what to expect and to call if I had any concerns.

Paid $200+Reasonable price
LashawnaLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Service! Our Terminix technician, Juan A., worked with us over three days and three visits to help resolve a very challenging situation. My dad’s caregivers mistakenly reported bed bugs, and due to my dad’s dementia, getting the home inspected was extremely difficult. Juan was patient,…

Paid $1–20Great priceHome inspection
KimLocal Guide · 29 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★

Unbelievably ineffective service. They charged us nearly $3000 for exclusion services and termite care and “guaranteed” our home would be pest free for two years. Failed miserably.

Paid $200+OverpricedRodent exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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kishochand1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews kishochand has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My rep did a great job and was very professional.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $140–160
  • Services: Mosquito extermination
  • Pest type: Mosquitoes
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your support,kishochand! We’re proud to serve customers throughout Terminix in Los Angeles.

Levonnia IwuohaLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Levonnia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The tech was so amazing. He called me a day early to make sure I understood what needed to be done to ensure everything went smooth.

  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago

We’re so happy you had a positive experience,Levonnia Iwuoha! Thank you for being a loyal Terminix customer.

SnoW BaLLz3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews SnoW has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very Professional Dedicated Customer Service and Great Communication ; . Answered ALL MY CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS! KINDLY EXPLAINED THE PROCEDURE and made sure I understood clearly. Went in got straight to work . Thank you Jacob ... I honestly Appreciate your work today. 10/19/2026 Scheduled Appointment Today!!! Was unable to have my Second Spray of my Home today for personal reasons! But was given Roach Bait Treatment instead! Jacob was On Time ! Very Courteous and Respectful! And understood my situation! And let me know I can reschedule NO PROBLEM!!!! 💯 As a Paying Customer it Surprises me how" Good of a Service" I receive with Terminex... 👍

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Home inspection, Cockroach extermination
  • Pest type: Cockroaches
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

SnoW BaLLz, we’re grateful for your positive review and your trust in Terminix. We look forward to serving you again!

Aralyn Poe4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aralyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very easy to work with. Polite and friendly staff. Quick and easy service. 10/10

  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Your support means everything to us,Aralyn Poe! Thank you for choosing Terminix in Los Angeles.

Connie Brown3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jacob, you are the best! Thank you for your service!

  • Services: Bug & insect extermination
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Connie Brown, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at Terminix.

Shabaka Smith1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Shabaka has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always a great job by the technician he takes care of all spots big and small never have to call and remind he's always a head of the game thank you from the Smith family

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Mosquito extermination, Bug & insect extermination
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

We're constantly striving for excellence. Thanks for the positive review!

Mariann Santora9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mariann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Arturo Sanchez is a fantastic technician and really took his time ensuring he did the best he could.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $180–200
  • Services: Spider extermination, General pest inspection, Mosquito extermination, Bug & insect extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Mosquitoes
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Thank you for the great feedback, Mariann Santora! Our team at Terminix in Los Angeles is always here to help.

Melanie Vansell10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bryan always lets me know when he will be at my house. He is courteous. He is professional, efficient and thorough. Bryan carefully sprays the perimeter of my house.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Home inspection, Mosquito extermination
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Melanie Vansell, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care.

Mitchell Horn4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mitchell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brain gave great customer service explaining what to expect and to call if I had any concerns.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Pest type: Cockroaches
Response from the owner · a month ago

Mitchell Horn, we appreciate your positive review and are glad we could provide a great experience at Terminix.

Tambala Paa4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tambala has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellence

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Home inspection
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

We're constantly striving for excellence. Thanks for the positive review!

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