WILDLIFE REMOVAL SERVICES · SAN MARCOS, CA
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 44%78+34.1Reliability 19%98+18.4Value 13%23+2.9Momentum 10%40+4Track record 9%9+0.8Accountability 6%22+1.4Experts Score= 62Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.62SCORE

Thrasher Pest Control

Better than 71% of wildlife removal services · #30 of 102

5.0★281 Google reviewsGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yrs (avg 1.6%)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
0%complaints answeredShare of 1–3★ reviews the owner publicly replied to.

Recent priced reviews

CKLocal Guide · 73 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 days ago★★★★★

We have always been pleased with Trasher's service. Part of that is of course the quality of service they provide. We have noticed a significant decrease in pest activity after having our house treated. But the people providing the service are excellent as well. Trasher clearly takes time and invests in their…

Paid $100–120Reasonable price
FentonLocal Guide · 56 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★★★★★

Andre provided great service. Let me know when he was on his was and asked if we had noticed any new activity. We had noticed some ants near the pool deck. He treated for those and checked for gopher activity. Thanks!

Paid $160–180Great priceRodent exterminationAnt extermination
Sharon5 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★★★★★

While there was a communication mishap, all the people in the company have been very professional and accommodating. I would recommend their services to all.

Paid $200+Reasonable price
Jose2 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 month ago★★★★★

Miguel is always thorough with his service and always goes above and beyond to explain everything. Excellent work!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceRodent extermination
MarenLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★

Miguel H was so great! Helped me patiently and answered all my questions. Very nice guy!

Paid $40–60Reasonable price
Ryan2 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★★★★★

Damien was super great. He proactively set a rodent trap where he saw an entrance into our garage. The trap caught a mouse the next day. Appreciate the proactive approach.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceAnt extermination

vs category

Blue = Thrasher, grey = wildlife removal services average

SatisfactionReliabilityCraftValueMomentumTrackAccountability
This companyCategory average

Rating over time

4.04.55.02026-Q3: 4.97★ (276 reviews)2026-Q4: 5.00★ (5 reviews)2026-Q32026-Q4
This companyIndustrydot size = review count

Price

$108+7% vs typical wildlife removal services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Great price 23%Reasonable 68%Overpriced 1%Not sure 8%

Score factorsHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%78+34.1Reliability 19%98+18.4Value 13%23+2.9Momentum 10%40+4Track record 9%9+0.8Accountability 6%22+1.4Experts Score= 62Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 35%Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
78
ReliabilityReliability · 15%How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
98
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 20%Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
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ValueValue · 10%Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
23
MomentumMomentum · 8%Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
40
Track recordTrack record · 7%Review volume and years with reviews.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
9
AccountabilityAccountability · 5%Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.Bar = this company’s percentile, tick = category average.
22

Praised for

Google highlights · percentile vs peersGoogle review highlights (Quality, Professionalism…): positive minus negative mentions per review, as a percentile vs peers.

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Professionalism
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Responsiveness
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Punctuality
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