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Thrasher Pest Control logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%91+31.9Reliability 15%85+12.8Craft & service 20%9+1.8Value 10%39+3.9Momentum 8%54+4.3Track record 7%98+6.9Accountability 5%11+0.6Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.62SCORE

Thrasher Pest Control

San Marcos, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #31Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 102 wildlife removal services · 5.0★ from 3,229 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other wildlife removal services (100 = best)Percentile vs other companies in the category: 70 means better than 70% of them.. Strongest: track record and satisfaction; weakest: craft & service.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 35% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Thrasher Pest Control is better than 91% of wildlife removal services.A
91
ReliabilityReliability · 15% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Thrasher Pest Control is better than 85% of wildlife removal services.A
85
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 20% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Thrasher Pest Control is better than 9% of wildlife removal services.F
9
ValueValue · 10% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Thrasher Pest Control is better than 39% of wildlife removal services.D
39
MomentumMomentum · 8% of the scoreLast 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Thrasher Pest Control is better than 54% of wildlife removal services.C
54
Track recordTrack record · 7% of the scoreReview volume and years with reviews.Thrasher Pest Control is better than 98% of wildlife removal services.A
98
AccountabilityAccountability · 5% of the scoreOwner replies to 1–3★ reviews.Thrasher Pest Control is better than 11% of wildlife removal services.F
11

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Customers hired Thrasher Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Thrasher Pest Control for bug & insect extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.233
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.99
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$80–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$67–$133
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bug & insect 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.#6 / 67
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.99%

All 233 Google reviews tagged “Bug & insect extermination” · showing 20

★★★★★ Rick · Edited a month ago

Isaiah is a true professional and did a great job. The communication with the Thrasher Team is impressive and appreciated.

Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
★★★★★ Lyndsey · a month ago

Thank you and a shout out to Mark with Thrasher Pest Control… he has always been there for us and with a smile! Taking care of mosquitoes and ants… appreciate his prompt, and thoughtful response and support!!

Great priceMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ David · 2 months ago

Technician was professional and personable.

Bug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Mark · Edited 2 months ago

Al Oregon, my technician today, was timely, knowledgeable, efficient, effective, and respectful of my home. Most important to me was that he exhibited unmatched courtesy, but was also really personable. He should be an instructor in client satisfaction to the rest of the Thrasher technicians. Addendum - Ben…

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ SANDY · 2 months ago

We are very happy with Robert. He is through, friendly and professional.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Angie · 2 months ago

Ricardo was very communicative during his 1st visit and made recommendations on the proper locations of the rodent traps. He prompt on his arrival and was very professional.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Heather · Edited 2 months ago

We’ve been using Thrasher’s services for going on 7 years now and we can’t say enough good things about this company and their employees. Our main guy is Mark and he really goes above and beyond to make sure he keeps our place free from bugs and nasty little critters. Mark is why we have stayed with them and will…

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceRodent exterminationCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Wendy · 2 months ago

Ricardo was great! He addressed all my questions fully, and took care of the treatment of my home completely. Thank you Ricardo!! Thank you Thrasher Pest Control!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
★★★★★ Michael · Edited 2 months ago

Miguel is the best. He always texts me before coming to my home. He always reads my notes and knows what I need. We usually take a few moments to talk about family and vacations. Today he even came back to our patio to clean up a little extra problems with rodents. What a professional. I appreciate him and the…

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionAnt extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
★★★★★ Jon · 2 months ago

Wonderful service, and our tech is honest with the work being done and able to work around our families crazy schedule. I recommend Thrasher pest control and the no contract no gimmick is very refreshing in the past control world because it holds all parties accountable.

Paid $80–100Great priceSpider exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Laurie · Edited 2 months ago

Always polite, punctual, professional, and thorough. Focuses on customer service and doing the best job possible.

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceRodent exterminationBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Todd · 2 months ago

Christian was great, prompt, informative, kind. After he arived he got right to it without disrupting my morning. We discussed my dog and the importance of following safety guidlines to ensure the health and well being of her as it relates to the products he was spraying both inside and out. before i knew it he…

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Roger · Edited 2 months ago

I have been using Thrasher pest control for over a year now and I couldn't be more pleased. My service area is Coronado and my pest control technician is Marc. Marc is a pleasure to work with. He is always available to help, he answers any questions I may have, and he is very respectful and thorough when he's at the…

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Jager · Edited 2 months ago

Our technician Eddie was fantastic. He was on time, he communicated well and did a thorough job. Thank you Eddie!

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
★★★★★ Patrick · 2 months ago

Came by when he said. Worked quickly and efficiently. Did a great job clearing all the webs of the eaves.

Reasonable priceBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Lynn · 2 months ago

Christian did a thorough job. He’s technically astute, conscientious, and a personable individual. This was an initial service. So far, services have been outstanding! Look forward to my continuing relationship with Thrasher Pest Control.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
★★★★★ Darcey · 2 months ago

I truly love Thrasher. All the techs and admin are super kind, helpful and efficient. Their model works really well for what I need, and I absolutely value the service they offer.

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
★★★★★ Maureen · 2 months ago

Ricardo was great.

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
★★★★★ Lalu · 2 months ago

Super great communication pre-visit with office, and scheduled initial visit very quickly. Ricardo did a great job in inspecting my home and explaining the short-term and long-term plan (stupid ants!!). Friendly staff and on time.

Home inspectionTermite inspectionSpider extermination
★★★★★ Priya · 2 months ago

Ricardo was excellent! He addressed every issue thoroughly and did an outstanding job removing all the cobwebs. His attention to detail and pride in his work were truly appreciated. Thank you for the exceptional service!

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination

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Price

$121+20% vs typical wildlife removal 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 26%Reasonable 62%Overpriced 1%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Home inspection373$66–$148
Bug & insect extermination232$67–$133
General pest inspection224$61–$126
Rodent extermination223$63–$282
Ant extermination208$71–$246
Spider extermination174$53–$133
Termite inspection146$72–$371
Termite extermination74$214–$426

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