Analyzing 8,659,3178.7M ReviewsFor 24,72224.7K Experts
We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 288,211 Google reviews of 315 top-rated pest control services nationwide; 4 of them in Sacramento, CA. Updated November 6, 2026.
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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 |  Earthwise Pest ManagementSacramento, CA | 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $83 |
| 2 |  Barrier Pest SolutionsSacramento, CA | 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%98+53.5Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $86 |
| 3 |  Big Time Pest ControlSacramento, CA | 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 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 | 4.95 | $89 |
| 4 |  Pest Control Center Inc.Sacramento, CA | A 94How 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%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.96 | $96 |
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”. |
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| General pest inspection | $61 | $99 | $133 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $83 | $113 | $173 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $61 | $99 | $141 | 98% |
| Ant extermination | $81 | $140 | $246 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $86 | $176 | $323 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $96 | $171 | $282 | 98% |
| Home inspection | $61 | $111 | $168 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $81 | $144 | $282 | 98% |
| Mosquito extermination | $66 | $86 | $106 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $99 | $168 | $282 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $81 | $161 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $136 | $246 | $371 | 97% |
How the 4 pest control services we rated in Sacramento, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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 Sacramento, CA average 5.0★ on Google across 14,410 reviews. PEST PROS PEST SOLUTIONS has the top rating (5.0★), and EcoGuard Pest Management has the most reviews (2,980). Updated November 1, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (14,410 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“We’ve been really happy with our experience with Pest Pros! Daniel McCann. has been so helpful and easy to work with. He always takes the time to answer our questions, keep us updated, and make sure we know what’s…” — Google review
“Great company. Don’t hesitate to schedule, would recommend to everyone. From scheduling with Ashley, she was nice and prompt with responding to all my concerns. Actual inspection and service by John was awesome, left…” — Google review
“Jason was very professional and thorough in his review and estimate for our pest control needs. He explained everything in detail and answered all of our questions.” — Google review
“Rick was amazing helped clear up a roach problem in only two sessions as well as covered the outside. Amazing team and businesses to work with.” — Google review
“Dan has been doing our pest control on our home for several years. He is gracious and give great attention to detail. And he is great to have around.” — Google review
“Johnny R. was very professional and was very informative about the services he did and answered all my questions. I highly recommend Next Level Pest Control and Johnny R.” — Google review
“I called into the office and spoke with Trish. She was a great help and was very knowledgeable. I will definitely use Big Time for pest services” — Google review
“Best in our area! They know exactly what is needed to keep your home pest-free. We absolutely love Barrier Pest Control! Our technician, Reshan Singh, is amazing—always friendly, thorough, and attentive to our needs.…” — Google review
“We had a new tech today (I've already forgotten his name), but he did an outstanding job being aware of the ants around our home and taking care of them. We appreciate his diligent job!” — Google review
“I had my quarterly service today by Jyron. He was wonderful. He contacted me as he was about to be here, was very efficient and thorough. Very nice and answered all my questions with excellent understanding of his…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for pest control service listings in and around Sacramento, 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.
PEST PROS PEST SOLUTIONS has the highest Google rating on our Sacramento list: 5.0 out of 5 from 2,312 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
EcoGuard Pest Management has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 2,980, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Sacramento-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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Analyzing 8,659,3178.7M ReviewsFor 24,72224.7K Experts