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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 bug & insect extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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.$56–$153
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.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.#42 / 55

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Bug & insect extermination”

james10 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Norman was great!

Home inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
SADIQA3 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Universal pest control is the best. I used their service for getting rid of field mice from getting in my home & I haven’t seen any since they’ve come. I am so happy with their service & professionalism.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
VictoriaLocal Guide · 137 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★★★★★

We've had nothing but excellent experience using universal Pest Control. Our technician Norman always is thorough and takes the time to listen to any concerns that we might be having. We try two other Pest Control services before we discovered universal Pest Control and have been using them for years ever since.

Rodent exterminationBug & insect extermination
Suzanne4 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Second time using. Same professionalism as first time, and a job well done.

Ant exterminationBug & insect extermination
Jean8 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Universal Pest is a great company! I began with the company over a year ago when I discovered a mouse problem. They responded quickly, came to inspect and begin the process of remediation. I contracted with them as my company of choice. The staff is responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. I highly recommend Universal Pest Control!

Bug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Alexis1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Have been using Universal Pest Control for quarterly service for 1.5 years now and have always been pleased with their service. Beau is usually our person and is friendly, professional, and knowledgable.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Maniah10 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★★★★★

The technician was very thorough and took the time to inspect the entire home and paying attention to detail. 100% satisfied with switch to Universal.

Bug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
rana7 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★★★★★

They are best of all. They are wonderful people, kind, genuine, and honest. We had big problem with rodent and I met three people from this company and all of them were kind and honest. Evens was very knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything to me and he did a wonderful job for us. Will definitely recommend them to anyone. Roya

Bug & insect exterminationRodent extermination

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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