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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 bee extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.18
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.83
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$40–60
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$194–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 74/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bee 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.#81 / 96

All 18 Google reviews tagged “Bee extermination”

Angela7 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★★★★★

Richard was very respectful and attentive to details. He asked multiple questions to insure that he was attending to any and all pests/insects. Great service!

Paid $40–60Great priceGeneral pest inspectionBee extermination
TammyLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

Matt always does a great job! I always feel better when he comes and sprays! Bye bye scorpions! I don't know what I would do without my bug master! Thank you Mr . Matt

Bee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Heather5 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★★★★★

I've had their pest control services for the past 6 months and so far am extremely pleased with the results. Each technician has been friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. They have listened to my concerns, addressed each one, and fully explained what they are doing in-depth. Since we have been using them I…

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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. · Edited 5 years ago★★★★★

We get service every month. All bugs exterminated! Excellent service for a good price!!

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Patricia2 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★★★★★

Randy and Desmond were courteous, Respectful and Professional. If they were courteous regard for animals and explaining Risks associated with our farm animals and the spray. This way we could properly confined them.They were excellent at what they did.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Michael3 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★★★★★

Excellent service as usual!

Bee exterminationCockroach exterminationMosquito extermination
Suzanne7 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★★★★★

Professional service.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination
Katie1 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 years ago★★★★

I loved that they text when they are on their way and an approximate time of arrival. Very professional, social distanced, and work a mask. They were quick and efficient. Set up was easy for scheduling the service and creating the account.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach 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
Jasmine2 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 tech came out multiple times to make sure the problem was rectified.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination
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
LizLocal Guide · 12 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 exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
FaisalLocal Guide · 118 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 exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Paul1 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bee exterminationMosquito extermination+ Quality+ Value
Nicohl4 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 exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
RoyLocal Guide · 114 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★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bee exterminationFlea & mite exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
Khalek1 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism

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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