
Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control of Castle Rock
“Whitmore Pest Control has been very helpful, especially with mice that are common in my area. Brandon was professional, polite, and efficient. Thank you!” — Google review
We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 351,287 Google reviews of 400 top-rated pest control services nationwide; 4 of them in Castle Rock, CO. Updated November 13, 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 | 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%92+24Value 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– | 4.96 | $323 | |
| 2 | A 91How 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%93+54.6Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 91Not 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. | AABAA– | 4.92 | — | |
| 3 | 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 59%90+52.8Reliability 26%84+21.9Value 15%99+15.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 90Not 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– | 4.92 | — | |
| 4 | A 85How 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.84 | $147 |
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 | $58 | $93 | $128 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $76 | $111 | $166 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $61 | $96 | $136 | 98% |
| Ant extermination | $81 | $141 | $246 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $81 | $159 | $323 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $96 | $176 | $282 | 98% |
| Home inspection | $58 | $106 | $166 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $76 | $139 | $246 | 98% |
| Mosquito extermination | $68 | $86 | $106 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $96 | $171 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $79 | $161 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $141 | $246 | $371 | 97% |
How the 4 pest control services we rated in Castle Rock, CO 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 8 best-rated pest control services in Castle Rock, CO average 4.9★ on Google across 4,856 reviews. Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control of Castle Rock has the top rating (5.0★), and Axiom Eco-Pest Control has the most reviews (2,695). Updated November 2, 2026.
8 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (4,856 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

“Whitmore Pest Control has been very helpful, especially with mice that are common in my area. Brandon was professional, polite, and efficient. Thank you!” — Google review

“We had a subterranean yellow jacket nest in a garden wall in the backyard that we needed taken care of as we were going to host a backyard party. Called Whitmore since they had such good reviews. They were able to…” — Google review
“Trevor spent two hours with me inspecting. He couldn’t have been more thorough and informed me of so much. He answered my millions of questions and really went above and beyond to help me. I chose them out of a…” — Google review

“This is the 2nd time we have used yall and would 1000% recommend for honest, professional, friendly help! Yall always give great explanation and tips to prevent another issue! Yall are the absolute best...thanks…” — Google review
“I rescheduled my appointment from the 28th to the following week! Employee was efficient and curious. Connected me to a different department for another guestion I had about my contract!” — Google review

“Ryan has helped us out at our home which is in a rural area as well as multiple shops. I highly recommend Ryan and his team! You have a customer for life!” — Google review

“Wicks did a great job for us. He is knowledgeable, courteous, and very nice to have in our house. Omni’s has been providing excellent service.” — Google review

“I just had Caleb over to spray my apartment for spiders and what an absolute pleasure he was! Solved my problem quickly and professionally and we had some great conversation to boot. I will continue to use this…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for pest control service listings in and around Castle Rock, 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.
Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control of Castle Rock has the highest Google rating on our Castle Rock list: 5.0 out of 5 from 444 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Axiom Eco-Pest Control has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 2,695, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Castle Rock-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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