Pest control service · Los Angeles, CA · reviewed since 2022
iHow 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%25+1.8Momentum penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#92 of 112 wildlife removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 18%
4.9★★★★★363 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.79★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
1%reviews answered by the owner
$282typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Google reviewers rate Traction Wildlife and Pest Control 4.9 out of 5 based on 363 reviews. Customers frequently praise the company for its punctuality, clear communication, and humane approach to removing raccoons, skunks, and rodents. However, some low-star reviews cite unresolved pest issues, missed follow-up appointments, and unresponsive scheduling as recurring criticisms.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 363 reviews (95% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 362 Google reviews (279 with written comments, 12 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
Service: Wildlife serving Los Angeles, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other wildlife removal services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
This companyWildlife Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Traction Wildlife and Pest Control: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
86
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Traction Wildlife and Pest Control: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
79
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Traction Wildlife and Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
ValueiValue · 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.Traction Wildlife and Pest Control: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
90
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Traction Wildlife and Pest Control: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
85
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Traction Wildlife and Pest Control: 25/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.D
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
362 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars34595%
4 stars51%
3 stars10%
2 stars62%
1 star51%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 279 written reviews
98%praise
Praise51198%
Complaints102%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
98%fair
Great price2422%
Reasonable7166%
Overpriced22%
Not sure1110%
$282+172% vs typical wildlife removal services
Middle half of what 81 customers paid ($214–$426) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude13225%
Speed & response12624%
Quality & results8617%
Would recommend7414%
Communication489%
Price & value347%
Honesty & trust214%
What customers talk about
We read 279 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The young man who took care of it was informative, courteous and made the whole process easy to understand.”
“Very professional and upfront about costs and timely about completing work.”
“I had a great experience with Traction Wildlife and Pest Control.”
“had a horrible experience with the guy who came out ,I think his name was arman, and the management of this company (Patrick ) can’t believe I’ve been…”
“I would definitely recommend Traction to anyone in LA.”
“They did subpar work rushed everything and used garbage materials… STAY AWAY !”
“excellent communication and perfect timing on keeping the schedule”
“He communicates very well and considering all of the work he did, the price was reasonable.”
“Service was good, but very expensive.”
“Arman and the team were knowledgeable, reliable and had great follow through.”
People customers mention
Patrick28 reviews
Arman24 reviews
James16 reviews
Andrew10 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Traction Wildlife and Pest Control for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
NNoma3 reviewsiTotal 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 an hour ago★★★★★
Service was fast and efficient. The young man who took care of it was informative, courteous and made the whole process easy to understand. Thank you for great service.
AAlan13 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Bat removal project. Patrick was very nice and certainly seemed to know what he was doing.
Paid $200+Reasonable priceBat extermination
JJohnLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
We had a skunk in our backyard. These guys took care of the issue very professional way. excellent communication and perfect timing on keeping the schedule
RRoxannaLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Highly recommend! Traction Wildlife was my second opinion because I was completely fed up with the first company I contacted. Traction is knowledgeable, reasonable, and TIMELY. The stress of removing raccoons and fixing everything was immediately lifted off my shoulders. I appreciate their level of service,…
WWilliam2 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★
Trapped and removed ground squirrels over a three week period. Knowledgeable, professional workmen.
Paid $200+Not sureGeneral wildlife removal
AAllysonLocal Guide · 155 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Came the next day and we set up a plan for the eradication of Racxons under the house. Cost effective and done quickly!
Service was fast and efficient. The young man who took care of it was informative, courteous and made the whole process easy to understand. Thank you for great service.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $200+
Services: General wildlife removal
Pest type: Other
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NancyLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nancy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a skunk in our backyard. These guys took care of the issue very professional way. excellent communication and perfect timing on keeping the schedule
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $200+
Services: General wildlife removal
Pest type: Other
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Asefeh Shirafkan5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Asefeh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Highly recommend! Traction Wildlife was my second opinion because I was completely fed up with the first company I contacted. Traction is knowledgeable, reasonable, and TIMELY. The stress of removing raccoons and fixing everything was immediately lifted off my shoulders. I appreciate their level of service, communication, and absolute professionalism. It's also a huge plus that they're text-friendly.