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The Bug Man 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

The Bug Man

Baton Rouge, LA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #148Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 256 pest control services · 4.9★ from 1,639 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: 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.The Bug Man is better than 91% of pest control services.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.The Bug Man is better than 93% of pest control services.A
93
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.The Bug Man is better than 93% of pest control services.A
93
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.The Bug Man is better than 100% of pest control services.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.The Bug Man 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.The Bug Man is better than 71% of pest control services.B
71

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Customers hired The Bug Man for 8 kinds of job.

The Bug Man for hornet & wasp extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.57
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$99–$282
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp 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.#119 / 206
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.92%

All 57 Google reviews tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination” · showing 20

CherylLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

We have been with The Bug Man for decades bc they give great customer service and effective pest control at a reasonable price.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite exterminationSpider extermination
Cassandra7 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★★★★★

Gentleman who provided services for me today was very knowledgeable and professional. I was very impressed.

Paid $120–140Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
carlLocal 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. · a month ago★★★★★

The office workers and techs are phenomenal. Polite and pleasant to deal with. And, importantly, they come when called.

Hornet & wasp exterminationTermite exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Khary6 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★★★★★

There isn't words that could explain how I appreciate The Bug Man for coming out to service my home. I had a major construction project going on at my home, a aggressive bubble bee nest attacked my workers slowing down progress. I reached out to The Bug Man and they came out within hours of 1st contact, allowing my…

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination
suzanne9 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★★★★★

We are long-term customers of The Bug Man. We have always received exceptional service for pest control needs.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination
Laura2 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★★★★★

Tech was very nice and friendly. He explained what and why he was spraying.

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Cindy10 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★★★★★

Wouldn’t use anyone else. Always on time, professional and so easy to work with.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Peter6 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Great phone people skills. Kierra was great !!

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination
Cyndy5 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 months ago★★★★★

Very pleased.

Paid $100–120OverpricedHornet & wasp extermination
Edward1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Everyone from the phone call to the technician was very nice and professional.

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationTermite exterminationSpider extermination
Historical3 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★★★★★

They were very receptive to my requests and always answered me promptly

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Halie4 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Nick is the best! Super professional, quick, and thorough. He explained everything clearly and made sure the job was done right. Highly recommended him!

Hornet & wasp extermination
Barrett4 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★★★★★

The Bug Man is always professional & it’s easy to do business with them.

Paid $100–120Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Dyan8 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★★★★★

Jacob, our new Bug Man, was great! He had no problem with our zoo of dogs and cats!

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
wilmer13 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 Bugman is a reliableble and Very fine company to do business with, people you can trust to get the job done

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationTermite extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Maria6 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★★★★★

Thank you for your kind service

Hornet & wasp exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Darryl7 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★★★★★

Always Very professional and respectful. Billing is simplified.

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
JeanneLocal Guide · 6 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★★★★★

Eric is easy to work with and does a great job - friendly, courteous, always goes above and beyond. He sprays everything, then removes any spider webs that have started all around porch outside. Definitely worth the money!

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
PatriciaLocal 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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

Great company! They have provided pest control & termite services for me for decades. They are always professional, knowledgeable, & responsive.

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Linda13 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★★★★★

Always do a thorough job

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price

$141+19% 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 23%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 2%Not sure 7%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Termite extermination271$133–$371
General pest inspection267$66–$136
Termite inspection182$93–$323
Cockroach extermination156$88–$282
Bug & insect extermination155$66–$146
Ant extermination123$86–$246
Spider extermination111$73–$159
Home inspection90$66–$173

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