Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Pest Control Services in Sacramento, CA

We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$113typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%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.
1.7%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 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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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$161
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$81–$323
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.6,428
1Pest Control Center Inc. logoPest Control Center Inc.★ 4.98 on this job41 jobs reviewedusually $60–80How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Termite inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%41Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.96
2Earthwise Pest Management logoEarthwise Pest Management★ 4.92 on this job26 jobs reviewedusually $140–160How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Termite inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%26Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.90
3Barrier Pest Solutions logoBarrier Pest Solutions★ 5.00 on this job16 jobs reviewedusually $60–80How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Termite inspection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.90
4Big Time Pest Control logoBig Time Pest Control★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $1–20How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Termite inspection”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.81

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Termite inspection” (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 termite inspection

siu1 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. · a day ago★★★★★
Barrier Pest Solutions logoBarrier Pest Solutions

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. The entire team makes us feel valued and appreciated. We are so thankful for their outstanding…

Paid $60–80Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
JenniferAnne1 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Earthwise Pest Management logoEarthwise Pest Management

Professional start to finish. Thorough inspection and took good photos. Was able to communicate industry ideas into layman’s twrms. So thoughtful of my property and courteous, too. Would recommend!

Reasonable priceTermite inspection
ChiaraLocal Guide · 7 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★★★★★
Pest Control Center Inc. logoPest Control Center Inc.

We really love Pest Control Center! We have been their clients for over a year. Nick comes every month for general bugs extermination and any tume we have an emergency, like a wasps nest. He is kind, reliable and professional. 5 stars!!! It has been a few months since Nate has started servicing our home and we…

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationTermite inspection+ Professionalism
Froglady7 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 week ago★★★★★
Barrier Pest Solutions logoBarrier Pest Solutions

Barrier has always been very respectful of me and our property. They do a great job of keeping the pests away. I love that they clean all the spider webs under our eves. All the people that have come to our property have been very friendly and ask if we are noticing any issues and then take care of the issue. THANK YOU!!! Barrier Pest.

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionTermite inspection
diane1 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Barrier Pest Solutions logoBarrier Pest Solutions

Jesus was very pleasant and explained all that needed to be done and patient answering any questions and concerns!

Reasonable priceTermite inspection
NoelLocal Guide · 4 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 month ago★★★★★
Barrier Pest Solutions logoBarrier Pest Solutions

I've had great experiences and am grateful for Barrier Pest Solutions and our excellent tech Reshan who does all the hard work preventing infestations with quarterly treatments. Reshan, thank you for working with our schedule, accommodating our dog, and keeping our home pest/web/(especially) spider free! I…

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceTermite inspectionService not listed

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Earthwise Pest Management logoEarthwise Pest ManagementSacramento, CAA 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.AAAAAA4.96$83
2Barrier Pest Solutions logoBarrier Pest SolutionsSacramento, CAA 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.AAAAAA4.96$86
3Big Time Pest Control logoBig Time Pest ControlSacramento, CAA 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–AAA4.95$89
4Pest Control Center Inc. logoPest Control Center Inc.Sacramento, CAA 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.AAAAAC4.96$96

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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$61$99$13398%
Spider extermination$83$113$17398%
Bug & insect extermination$61$99$14198%
Ant extermination$81$140$24698%
Rodent extermination$86$176$32398%
Hornet & wasp extermination$96$171$28298%
Home inspection$61$111$16898%
Cockroach extermination$81$144$28298%
Mosquito extermination$66$86$10698%
Flea & mite extermination$99$168$28298%
Termite inspection$81$161$32398%
Termite extermination$136$246$37197%

Pest Control Services in Sacramento, CA at a glance

How the 4 pest control services we rated in Sacramento, CA compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A4100%
  • Grade B00%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up4100%
  • 4.80–4.89★00%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality46,72220%
  • Professionalism58,21725%
  • Responsiveness45,73920%
  • Punctuality45,69220%
  • Value35,18915%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price13,77627%
  • Reasonable31,56462%
  • Overpriced1,1702%
  • Not sure4,0928%

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.