The Best Pest Control Services
We graded 52 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 34,019 Google reviews of 52 top-rated pest control services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best pest control services for hornet & wasp extermination
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about hornet & wasp extermination
Marty Kirk is fantastic! He arrived on time. He is very patient in explaining how he is treating for the rodents and snails - and why. I would highly recommend Marty and Bulwark Exterminating Service. 10/21/2026
So far exceptional. Nature has thrown me a curve ball of a deep void yellow jacket nest with an estimated size of a young child. The entrance point is the size of a pea ~30 ft off the ground between siding and fascia. Jose diagnosed the problem accurately and precisely. We have settled on an effective game plan.…
Showed up on time. Was courteous and professional. Explained what he was doing and how it worked.
We’ve used Bug Bully for a couple years and they do a great job! They are very responsive and always fit us in quickly. They are thorough and professionals!
Andrew came over and helped us out with a yellow jacket nest under our porch. They came out quickly after my call, and took care of everything! Easy process and very friendly.
We've used a few different pest control companies over the last 10 years. Bulwark is by far the best. They are extremely thorough in finding nests and the pests that come along each year. The last technician that has come out twice in a row now has been Evanslee Bower. She's been great: easy to work with, great…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pest control services).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A 84 | AAABCAD | 4.99 | $101 | |
| 2 | A 80 | AAAACDD | 4.99 | $195 | |
| 3 | B 78 | AACABCC | 4.98 | $96 | |
| 4 | B 75 | AA–ACFD | 5.00 | $83 | |
| 5 | B 75 | AACACCD | 5.00 | $111 | |
| 6 | B 73 | AA–BCFC | 4.99 | $50 | |
| 7 | B 68 | ABDBBBC | 4.98 | $119 | |
| 8 | B 65 | AA–FDFC | 4.98 | $282 | |
| 9 | B 64 | AADDBCC | 4.98 | $131 | |
| 10 | B 64 | AACBCDD | 5.00 | $199 | |
| 11 | B 63 | BACDADC | 4.92 | $87 | |
| 12 | B 63 | CCAAADC | 4.92 | $32 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | $81 | $99 | $136 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $121 | $246 | $371 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $73 | $116 | $161 | 97% |
| Ant extermination | $96 | $182 | $323 | 99% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $73 | $101 | $136 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $106 | $186 | $323 | 97% |
| Cockroach extermination | $105 | $170 | $282 | 97% |
| Home inspection | $88 | $119 | $181 | 97% |
| Termite inspection | $116 | $170 | $282 | 97% |
| Mosquito extermination | $81 | $89 | $99 | 96% |
| Termite extermination | $238 | $323 | $426 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $76 | $160 | $292 | 97% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.