The Best Wildlife Removal Services in Lakewood, CA
We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 270,482 Google reviews of 419 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide; 4 of them in Lakewood, CA. Updated November 13, 2026.
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Rodent Professor ®How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%43Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 98Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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
Dewey Pest & Termite ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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
Kilter Termite and Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.76★Number of such jobs 25%37Overall Experts Score 20%78Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.77
Active Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rodent extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.83★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.77Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Rodent 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 rodent extermination
Active Pest ControlStaff was knowledgeable, professional, & did job in a reasonable amount of time.
Rodent Professor ®I had a great experience with Rodent Professor. I received multiple quotes from other companies—some of which were honestly ridiculous—but Rodent Professor was by far the most reasonable. They listened to my concerns, respected my budget, and worked with me to prioritize the necessary work. They thoroughly cleaned,…
Kilter Termite and Pest ControlThe technician was very thorough and professional, as well as being friendly. He did a good job!
Dewey Pest & Termite ControlDewey was absolutey amazing! I came home from vacation to a mouse infestation and Dewey came out same day to do an inspection and lay traps. Manny was very professional, found a way to fit me into his schedule, and had a game plan ready for me. I will absolutely utilize Dewey in the future for any pest control issues.
Active Pest ControlVery reputable and professional company to deal with. I have had them under contract for my rental property for over 5 years with nothing but positive experiences.
Active Pest ControlEdward has been so kind and understanding and has made all efforts to get to the bottom of the issue!!! I am truly happy with the service and beyond thankful !!
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 wildlife removal 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 | Rodent Professor ®Lakewood, CA | A 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not 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 | $303 |
| 2 | Dewey Pest & Termite ControlLakewood, CA | 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.76 | $105 |
| 3 | Active Pest ControlLakewood, CA | A 83How 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%84+20.4Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty58−4.2Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACAAA | 4.78 | $214 |
| 4 | Kilter Termite and Pest ControlLakewood, CA | B 78How 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%79+43.1Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBAAA | 4.77 | $246 |
What jobs cost
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 | $99 | $131 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $66 | $96 | $141 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $81 | $139 | $246 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $81 | $159 | $323 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $73 | $103 | $141 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $86 | $156 | $246 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $71 | $113 | $176 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $81 | $128 | $214 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $71 | $91 | $116 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $86 | $246 | $371 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $83 | $160 | $282 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $282 | $426 | 98% |
Wildlife Removal Services in Lakewood, CA at a glance
How the 4 wildlife removal services we rated in Lakewood, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A375%
- Grade B125%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up125%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★375%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality42,42020%
- Professionalism52,71125%
- Responsiveness42,39020%
- Punctuality41,68820%
- Value32,01015%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price13,05428%
- Reasonable28,90562%
- Overpriced1,0092%
- Not sure3,3717%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.