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Universal Pest Control 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE

Universal Pest Control

Bayonne, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #12Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 63 cockroach control · 5.0★ from 430 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other cockroach control (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.Universal Pest Control is better than 97% of cockroach control.A
97
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.Universal Pest Control is better than 99% of cockroach control.A
99
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.Universal Pest Control is better than 95% of cockroach control.A
95
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.Universal Pest Control is better than 100% of cockroach control.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.Universal Pest Control is better than 100% of cockroach control.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.Universal Pest Control is better than 100% of cockroach control.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Universal Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Universal Pest Control for bee extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$120–140
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$153–$323
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 79/100.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.#25 / 42
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Bee extermination”

Danielle3 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Been using their service for a few years. They are always punctual and extremely helpful. When I had a bee hive and my son’s birthday party planned for the next days they came out and took care of the problem. Can’t say enough good things

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Rodrigo8 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★★★★★

Love the service, always on time and even without you asking for some special attention they always get it right.

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
Grace5 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★★★★★

Universal Pest Control and the gentlemen Beau are knowledgeable, courteous, and went above and beyond to take care of any issues I was having. Thank you for a good service

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceBee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness
Amer9 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★★★★★

very honest, reliable people. they do a good job and can be trusted.

Bee extermination
VinceRivsLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Called them on a yellow jacket issue. The nest was hidden somewhere on the roof. - The technician was professional. - Came on time. - addressed the issue. - was reasonably priced. - and provided a 60 day guarantee. All Good.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$130+9% vs typical cockroach control

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 25%Reasonable 71%Overpriced 1%Not sure 3%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Rodent extermination99$81–$323
General pest inspection69$56–$139
Hornet & wasp extermination32$111–$371
Ant extermination29$85–$282
General wildlife removal15—
Spider extermination12$56–$179
Cockroach extermination10$91–$323
Termite extermination9$168–$426

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