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1PEST PROS PEST SOLUTIONS★ 4.99 on this job231 jobs reviewedusually $200+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%231Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 98Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.98

2Next Level Pest Control★ 5.00 on this job100 jobs reviewedusually $40–60iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%100Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.95

3Pest Control Center Inc.★ 5.00 on this job117 jobs reviewedusually $80–100iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%117Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.95

4Earthwise Pest Management★ 4.99 on this job67 jobs reviewedusually $40–60iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%67Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.92

5Western Exterminator★ 5.00 on this job31 jobs reviewedusually $80–100iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.88

6OPOfficial Pest Prevention★ 4.94 on this job93 jobs reviewedusually $40–60iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%93Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.87

7Big Time Pest Control★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $40–60iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.83

8Explorer Pest Management, Inc.★ 4.89 on this job45 jobs reviewedusually $60–80iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.89★Number of such jobs 25%45Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.92★) 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.82

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cockroach extermination” (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 cockroach extermination

KKevin4 reviewsiTotal 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 15 hours ago★★★★★

Western Exterminator

Ernie consistently provides outstanding service. He is dependable, thorough, and always takes the time to explain what he will do to get rid of the bugs! His expertise gives us confidence that the job will be handled correctly, and his friendly attitude makes every visit a pleasant experience. We truly appreciate all of Ernie’s hard work!

Great priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection

CChristineLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

Explorer Pest Management, Inc.

Explorer Pest Management has been a wonderful company to work with. They have excellent office support, especially in the accounts payable department. The field tech. Seems to be good at what he does. We haven't had any complaints. We would recommend this company if you have post issues.

Paid $40–60Great priceFlea & mite exterminationCockroach exterminationBed bug extermination

Allissa22 hours ago★★★★★

PEST PROS PEST SOLUTIONS

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 going on every step of the way. We truly appreciate how much he cares about making sure we feel… Read full review

Reasonable priceCockroach extermination

YYulisaLocal Guide · 44 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

Earthwise Pest Management

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 me with peace of mind.

Cockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination

Just7 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

Next Level Pest Control

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.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination

Kevin1 reviewiTotal 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★★★★★

PEST PROS PEST SOLUTIONS

Dan Mccann the bug man!!! Absolute legend, Such an amazing representative of Pest Pros. I couldnt be happier with his service.

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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 rodent control).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Earthwise Pest ManagementSacramento, CA	A 97iHow 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 97iHow 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	Next Level Pest ControlCitrus Heights, CA	A 96iHow 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%100+54.5Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%38+2.7Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAD	5.00	$58
4	Big Time Pest ControlSacramento, CA	A 96iHow 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
5	PEST PROS PEST SOLUTIONSCitrus Heights, CA	A 95iHow 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%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%49+3.5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.98	$141
6	Pest Control Center Inc.Sacramento, CA	A 94iHow 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
7	Good Life Pest SolutionsSacramento, CA	A 92iHow 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%94+55.2Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Momentum penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 92Not 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.	AAAAB–	4.97	$323
8	Western ExterminatorSacramento, CA	A 92iHow 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%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.90	$119
9	Explorer Pest Management, Inc.Sacramento, CA	A 91iHow 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%67+4.7Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.89	$79
10	OPOfficial Pest PreventionSacramento, CA	A 82iHow 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%90+21.8Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%7+0.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAABAF	4.89	$79

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Rodent Control in California at a glance

How the 10 rodent control we rated in California compare, and what customers praise most.

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.