#1
Farmers Pest Control
“So helpful and kind. Answered all my questions and gave me practical tips and suggestions to keep my home pest free! Loved Issac and will continue to use them forever.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Pest Control Services in Birmingham, AL
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$108typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.89★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.6%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 325,129 Google reviews of 363 top-rated pest control services nationwide; 10 of them in Birmingham, AL. Updated November 11, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pest control services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Inspire Pest ControlBirmingham, AL | A 100How 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%100+26.1Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | $77 |
| 2 |  IRON CITY PESTBirmingham, AL | A 99How 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 5.00 | $140 |
| 3 |  Steel City Pest ControlBirmingham, AL | A 99How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.99 | $70 |
| 4 | Farmers Pest ControlBirmingham, AL | A 97How 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%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.97 | $111 |
| 5 |  Good Neighbor Pest ServicesBirmingham, AL | A 96How 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 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.98 | $282 |
| 6 |  Presto-X Pest ControlBirmingham, AL | A 96How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.96 | $156 |
| 7 |  Peskies Pest ControlBirmingham, AL | A 95How 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%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.97 | $214 |
| 8 |  Dolphin Pest ControlBirmingham, AL | A 95How 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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAA– | 4.97 | $91 |
| 9 |  Cook's Pest ControlBirmingham, AL | A 92How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.89 | $103 |
| 10 |  Magic City Pest ControlBirmingham, AL | A 90How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.90 | $100 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | $58 | $91 | $128 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $76 | $111 | $166 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $58 | $93 | $133 | 98% |
| Ant extermination | $76 | $133 | $214 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $83 | $164 | $323 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $91 | $168 | $282 | 98% |
| Home inspection | $58 | $106 | $164 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $73 | $136 | $246 | 98% |
| Mosquito extermination | $66 | $86 | $106 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $99 | $173 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $81 | $156 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $141 | $246 | $371 | 97% |
Pest Control Services in Birmingham, AL at a glance
How the 10 pest control services we rated in Birmingham, AL compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A10100%
- Grade B00%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up990%
- 4.80–4.89★110%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality51,93920%
- Professionalism64,41425%
- Responsiveness50,85920%
- Punctuality50,81920%
- Value39,45715%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price16,33728%
- Reasonable36,35762%
- Overpriced1,2882%
- Not sure4,6498%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated pest control services in Birmingham, AL average 5.0★ on Google across 3,978 reviews. Farmers Pest Control has the top rating (5.0★), and Magic City Pest Control has the most reviews (981). Updated November 10, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,978 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Peskies Pest Control
“I highly recommend Peskies Pest Control! They were very thorough and informative throughout the entire process, making sure to explain everything clearly. They handled all of my pest problems quickly and effectively.…” — Google review
#3
Inspire Pest Control
“Jerek Bolling is awesome! He shows up, takes care of business. When he is done he asks for an additional service or treatments are needed. Thanks for everything!” — Google review
#4
IRON CITY PEST
“Kolby and his wife are amazing! I recently purchased my first home in the area, and they came out to perform the initial pest treatment. They were thorough, efficient, and incredibly kind. When I mentioned this was…” — Google review
#5
Presto-X Pest Control
“Our exterminator, Brian, is consistently friendly & helpful. The manage pest control for our warehouse, which spans over 600,000 square feet, including 200,000 square feet we decicate to storing recyclable waster…” — Google review
#6
Good Neighbor Pest Services
“The folks at Good Neighbor were very helpful and responsive, even over a holiday weekend. Steve was very friendly, like a "good neighbor", see what I did there? as well as professional and answered all my questions.…” — Google review
#7
Magic City Pest Control
“This is an amazing company. Definitely worth a discussion about any homeowners pest control needs. If you want exceptional service I highly recommend Magic City Pest Control.” — Google review
#8
Steel City Pest Control
“The Steel City Pest Control team were amazing. We had a major ant problem and they came out next day and took care of it! Can’t recommend them enough!” — Google review
#9
Cook's Pest Control
“Love Cooks!! Our service for both termites and bugs is great! Service is a step above! They inspected inside our home as well as bait stations outside. So happy we switched from Wayne’s” — Google review
#10
Dolphin Pest Control
“Michael is very nice and professional. Very knowledgeable about pests, great prices friendly attitude and the spray he uses works really really well. Very happy and impressed!!!” — Google review
How we pick pest control services in Birmingham
We scan Google Maps for pest control service listings in and around Birmingham, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated pest control service in Birmingham?
Farmers Pest Control has the highest Google rating on our Birmingham list: 5.0 out of 5 from 613 reviews (as of November 10, 2026).
Which pest control service in Birmingham has the most reviews?
Magic City Pest Control has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 981, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these pest control services chosen?
Only open Birmingham-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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