Analyzing 8,053,1138.1M ReviewsFor 22,83722.8K Experts
We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 235,136 Google reviews of 256 top-rated pest control services nationwide; 9 of them in Baton Rouge, LA. Updated November 3, 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 |  ClearDefense Pest ControlBaton Rouge, LA | A 98How 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%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.98 | $58 |
| 2 |  HDMK Pest ControlBaton Rouge, LA | A 98How 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not 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 | $88 |
| 3 |  LaJaunie's Pest ControlBaton Rouge, LA | A 93How 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%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%47+3.3Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.96 | $148 |
| 4 |  Massey Services Pest ControlBaton Rouge, LA | A 93How 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.86 | $100 |
| 5 |  The Bug ManBaton Rouge, LA | 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 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.91 | $141 |
| 6 |  Arrow Termite & Pest Control - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA | A 88How 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%88+48Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.85 | $103 |
| 7 |  TerminixBaton Rouge, LA | A 80How 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%90+6.4Craft & service penalty82−1.8Momentum penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.78 | $108 |
| 8 |  OrkinBaton Rouge, LA | B 77How 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%76+41.5Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty65−3.5Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBAAA | 4.76 | $131 |
| 9 |  Fox Pest Control Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA | B 75How 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%77+42Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty71−2.9Momentum penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBAAA | 4.80 | $58 |
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 | $66 | $101 | $136 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $73 | $113 | $159 | 97% |
| Ant extermination | $86 | $144 | $246 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $66 | $103 | $146 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $91 | $188 | $323 | 97% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $99 | $176 | $282 | 98% |
| Home inspection | $66 | $113 | $173 | 97% |
| Cockroach extermination | $88 | $153 | $282 | 98% |
| Mosquito extermination | $66 | $86 | $106 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $124 | $179 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $93 | $180 | $323 | 97% |
| Bee extermination | $191 | $282 | $426 | 97% |
How the 9 pest control services we rated in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA average 4.9★ on Google across 14,743 reviews. ClearDefense Pest Control has the top rating (5.0★), and Fox Pest Control Baton Rouge has the most reviews (3,247). Updated November 3, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (14,743 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Spencer was my guy this month! Honestly, all the guys are great. The work is consistent. Everyone is super personal; I can't recommend these guys enough. Their communication is top notch. Services during the summer…” — Google review
“Had my monthly(October )home treatment appointment.Desmond was Prompt, and professional. He has a positive attitude , he did a great job. A pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend La Jaunie pest control…” — Google review
“Thomas let me know he was here and was courteous but very pleasant and did an excellent job. I had the same service for 40 years but they did not serve this area when I moved. I am very pleased with the choice I…” — Google review
“Arrow consistently delivers exceptional service. They accommodate my schedule for visits and provide effective solutions to specific problems. During my most recent visit, Travis serviced my home. Travis did an…” — Google review
“I believe it was Matt who came to my house on Saturday. He was very cordial and focused on his duties of checking all of the termite traps.” — Google review
“Tyler at Massey’s did an amazing job for us down in New Orleans! No bugs getting in my house!! No wasps “bugging” pool parties at our place! Thank you thank you thank you!!” — Google review
“Cole was an experienced technician and very thorough in his explanations of my home pest treatment. He answered as all my questions very respectfully and was very knowledgeable about his job. I would definitely…” — Google review
“Nice people who are interested in the job and whose confidence made the whole bug problem less horrible. Respectful and knows how to talk to customers. Overall A+ for knowledge and customer service.” — Google review
“Am very pleased with the services that Blaine from store #280 in Baton Rouge provided us with. His knowledge and expertise was very helpful. Thank you.” — Google review
“Mr. Larry was extremely knowledgeable and thorough when explaining his pest control services. He was very accommodating with his schedule and worked with me to fit my units in over the weekend. He also arrived on…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for pest control service listings in and around Baton Rouge, 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.
ClearDefense Pest Control has the highest Google rating on our Baton Rouge list: 5.0 out of 5 from 2,211 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
Fox Pest Control Baton Rouge has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 3,247, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Baton Rouge-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 8,053,1138.1M ReviewsFor 22,83722.8K Experts