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The Bug Master 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

The Bug Master

Waco, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #112Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 178 pest control services · 4.9★ from 731 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: craft & service.

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 Master is better than 89% of pest control services.A
89
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 Master is better than 92% of pest control services.A
92
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 Master is better than 88% of pest control services.A
88
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 Master 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 Master 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 Master is better than 97% of pest control services.A
97

Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Bug Master for 8 kinds of job.

The Bug Master for bed bug extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.64
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$214–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 68/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bed bug 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.#76 / 83

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Bed bug extermination”

Dr.Local Guide · 21 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★★★★★

Mufasa is an excellent guy!!! Very professional and helpful. Ty

Termite exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
ALocal Guide · 90 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★

Has my cc one file. Doesn't come as scheduled, calls me asking if they can charge my cc on file, I say yes. They never do...now I have a letter saying collections for 150 bucks...you have my 10k limit cc on file that is literally 0 balance at all times. Didn't do your job, then tries to mess with my credit. Get it solved or get sued. Y'all's choice.

Bed bug extermination− Responsiveness− Punctuality
Kat6 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 years ago★★★★★

no more bed bugs!

Bed bug extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Roie1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Excellent service! Definitely would use their service again.

Bed bug extermination
robyn6 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 years ago★★★★★

The Technician did a very good job! Marques explained everything. I felt he knew his job and knew his job well. Which gave me the confidence in the service. This means alot when living in a newly developed neighborhood where construction is consistent and pests are everywhere! Thank you Marques!! You were…

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Christy9 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 years ago★★★★★

These folks were quick, professional, and courteous. I recommend using this company!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Alexis4 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 years ago★★★★★

Marquis was so friendly and very informative. Took the time to answer my questions very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination
kimberly6 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationFlea & mite extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Marianne4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Dawn2 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
TeriLocal Guide · 47 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$50-59% 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 41%Reasonable 56%Overpriced 0%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Ant extermination94$86–$246
Spider extermination93$73–$166
Cockroach extermination62$86–$282
General pest inspection61$58–$136
Bug & insect extermination60$66–$144
Hornet & wasp extermination51$103–$282
Flea & mite extermination41$131–$282
Rodent extermination37$99–$371

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