Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Rodent Control in Sacramento, CA

We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$96typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.92★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.3%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 102,766 Google reviews of 103 top-rated rodent control nationwide; 8 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).$150
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$91–$282
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.2,228
1Pest Control Center Inc. logoPest Control Center Inc.★ 5.00 on this job73 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%73Overall Experts Score 20%94Job 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
2Earthwise Pest Management logoEarthwise Pest Management★ 5.00 on this job22 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 91Stars 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.91
3Barrier Pest Solutions logoBarrier Pest Solutions★ 5.00 on this job17 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 89Stars 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.89
4Official Pest Prevention★ 4.93 on this job57 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%57Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 89Stars 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.89
5Explorer Pest Management, Inc. logoExplorer Pest Management, Inc.★ 4.95 on this job21 jobs reviewedusually $60–80How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%91Job 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
6Big Time Pest Control logoBig Time Pest Control★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%96Job 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
7Western Exterminator logoWestern Exterminator★ 4.71 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.71★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 72Stars 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.72

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Flea & mite 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 flea & mite extermination

DennisLocal Guide · 23 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. · 13 hours ago★★★★★
Explorer Pest Management, Inc. logoExplorer Pest Management, Inc.

I have been a long time customer and this company has always provided us excellent service at our home and is always available to take care of special pest problems beyond just spraying your home. I highly recommend this company for all your pest control needs!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationFlea & mite extermination
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
Nicole1 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★
Official Pest Prevention

Very helpful and explains things to you to where you can understand highly recommend him to do your pest control

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceRodent exterminationFlea & mite extermination
Ray1 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★
Western Exterminator logoWestern Exterminator

Ernie does a fantastic job keeping our kitchen and work area completely free of any unwanted pests. His thoroughness, professionalism, and dedication give us peace of mind and a safe, clean environment every day.

Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationTermite inspection
Mary8 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Earthwise Pest Management logoEarthwise Pest Management

Technician Seth did a excellent job today! He explained for my initial service what he would be doing today. Personality was wonderful and he was friendly! Very nice person! I'm really happy with my service today and Technician Seth!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 This was my first experience with Earthwise Pest Management! They were…

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
Paul4 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Big Time Pest Control logoBig Time Pest Control

Steve did a great job answering all my questions and concerns! He was very professional and did an outstanding job!! Thank you Steve!

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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 rodent control).

#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
5Good Life Pest Solutions logoGood Life Pest SolutionsSacramento, CAA 92How 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
6Western Exterminator logoWestern ExterminatorSacramento, CAA 92How 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–AAA4.90$119
7Explorer Pest Management, Inc. logoExplorer Pest Management, Inc.Sacramento, CAA 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%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.AAAAAB4.89$79
8Official Pest PreventionSacramento, CAA 82How 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.AAABAF4.89$79

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$48$81$11199%
Ant extermination$58$108$17199%
Bug & insect extermination$53$88$12199%
Spider extermination$53$96$15199%
Rodent extermination$73$146$28298%
Cockroach extermination$63$106$18898%
Home inspection$56$96$14698%
Hornet & wasp extermination$71$113$19698%
Termite inspection$124$199$32397%
Mosquito extermination$58$73$10198%
Termite extermination$214$282$42697%
Flea & mite extermination$91$150$28298%

Rodent Control in Sacramento, CA at a glance

How the 8 rodent control we rated in Sacramento, CA compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A8100%
  • Grade B00%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up675%
  • 4.80–4.89★225%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality17,91820%
  • Professionalism22,30925%
  • Responsiveness18,04320%
  • Punctuality17,59620%
  • Value13,65915%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price5,13928%
  • Reasonable11,29963%
  • Overpriced3522%
  • Not sure1,2517%

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.