The Best Wildlife Removal Services in Lincoln, CA
We graded 3 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 125,396 Google reviews of 186 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide; 3 of them in Lincoln, CA. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Best wildlife removal services in Lincoln for bed bug extermination
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EcoGuard Pest ManagementHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Bed bug extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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.89Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Bed bug 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 bed bug extermination
We wanted to thank Seth and HomeShield for a mosquito-free summer! What a luxury to be able to be outside without being bitten. Seth always lets me know when he's here, answers questions competently, and is a pleasure to interact with. We are definitely happy customers!
EcoGuard Pest ManagementOur service technician, Alex, was very professional. He took his time, was incredibly thorough. He answered all of our questions simply and in a manner that was easily understood. He was also very personal able. Really nice guy. Footnote: he wore a mask, gloves and booties. Followed all of the Covid-19 guidelines.…
Brandon Davis provided excellent service. He explained the steps he was taking to eliminate our problems with insects.
Darien is the definition of professional. He is the reason we will continue to use home shield! Darien is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He explains the services and actually listens and executes on time every time. Thank you homeshield and Darien! Ps- the MOST pet friendly pest services including their…
Service was very professional I would recommend this service to anyone that has a problem with critters Thank you for your service
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 | A 100How 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%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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– | 5.00 | $56 | |
| 2 | HomeShield Pest ControlLincoln, CA | A 89How 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%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.93 | $71 |
| 3 | EcoGuard Pest ManagementLincoln, 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%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%46+3.3Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.86 | $99 |
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 | $63 | $96 | $124 | 99% |
| Spider extermination | $56 | $91 | $131 | 99% |
| Rodent extermination | $73 | $151 | $323 | 98% |
| Ant extermination | $76 | $135 | $246 | 99% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $73 | $103 | $136 | 99% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $81 | $121 | $246 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $66 | $106 | $159 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $83 | $131 | $214 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $66 | $86 | $108 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $83 | $214 | $371 | 97% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $80 | $160 | $292 | 99% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $323 | $426 | 98% |
Wildlife Removal Services in Lincoln, CA at a glance
How the 3 wildlife removal services we rated in Lincoln, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A3100%
- Grade B00%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up267%
- 4.80–4.89★133%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality18,06820%
- Professionalism22,19325%
- Responsiveness18,43520%
- Punctuality17,64520%
- Value13,99215%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price6,54230%
- Reasonable13,66662%
- Overpriced4282%
- Not sure1,5277%
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.