Analyzing 5,890,1035.9M ReviewsFor 16,26616.3K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 76,578 Google reviews of 112 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide; 10 of them in Los Angeles, CA. Updated October 29, 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 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 |  Ashe Animal ControlLos Angeles, CA | A 99How 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––A– | 4.99 | — |
| 2 |  Hawk On Hand FalconryLos Angeles, CA | A 99How 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––A– | 4.99 | — |
| 3 |  LA pest control Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | A 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 96Not 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. | AA–AA– | 4.97 | — |
| 4 |  Nonstop Pest ControlLos Angeles, CA | A 95How 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%95+55.8Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 95Not 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. | AA–AA– | 4.96 | $89 |
| 5 |  Wildlife Solutions And TrappingLos Angeles, CA | A 95How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%78+11.9Experts Score= 95Not 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. | AA–BA– | 5.00 | — |
| 6 |  Accurate Rodent & Wildlife ControlLos Angeles, CA | 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 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%87+26.8Experts Score= 93Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––A– | 4.95 | — |
| 7 |  Hawkins Animal Trapping and RemovalLos Angeles, CA | 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 64%94+59.7Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%83+6.8Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AA | 4.96 | — |
| 8 |  All City Animal TrappingLos Angeles, CA | 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.89 | $323 |
| 9 |  Traction Wildlife and Pest ControlLos Angeles, CA | B 79How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%25+1.8Momentum penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAD | 4.88 | $282 |
| 10 |  K-LOBETO EXTERMINATORS INCLos Angeles, CA | B 79How 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%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Craft & service penalty70−3Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAC | 4.85 | $264 |
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 | $61 | $93 | $126 | 99% |
| Spider extermination | $53 | $88 | $133 | 99% |
| Rodent extermination | $66 | $144 | $282 | 98% |
| Ant extermination | $71 | $136 | $246 | 99% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $67 | $100 | $133 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $66 | $103 | $148 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $66 | $103 | $186 | 99% |
| Cockroach extermination | $71 | $111 | $214 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $61 | $79 | $99 | 99% |
| Termite inspection | $72 | $214 | $371 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $70 | $155 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $323 | $426 | 97% |
How the 10 wildlife removal services we rated in Los Angeles, CA 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 wildlife removal services in Los Angeles, CA average 5.0★ on Google across 2,659 reviews. Hawkins Animal Trapping and Removal has the top rating (5.0★), and All City Animal Trapping has the most reviews (891). Updated October 29, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,659 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“A while ago, we discovered right before going on a long trip that a skunk(s) had torn off the crawlspace cover and had moved in. I called Matt at Hawkins at 6:15 am. By 10:30, his colleague Mike had come out, sized…” — Google review
“Justin has now removed 6 raccoons from my backyard. He is very responsive & keeps the communication open. I would highly recommend Ashe Animal Control. Thank you for helping me.” — Google review
“Absolutely one of the most awe inspiring experiences I could ever imagine! Adam provided an intimate forest-like setting where we could learn so much about the various raptors he has. He is well trained in Falconry,…” — Google review
“We had been dealing with pest around the house and needed someone to figure out where they were coming from the inspection with Sarah and their technician sound exactly the problem” — Google review
“Received great support from the company. The person who answered the phone was very helpful in explaining the process and when we decided to move forward a technician was dispatched and showed up at the appointed…” — Google review
“Service was fast and efficient. The young man who took care of it was informative, courteous and made the whole process easy to understand. Thank you for great service.” — Google review
“La verdad que son muy efectivo sus productos yo tengo una bebé ,tiene químicos que ayudan a combatir la plaga y no son abrasivos ,me he sentido segura con este fumigador . Muy buenos” — Google review
“This team was straightforward and got to work right away. They came on time and I highly recommend them super efficient and well priced.” — Google review
“Devon was awesome. Answered my calls and scheduled an inspection pretty quickly. He found potential entry points and we moved forward with sealing it up. We had some rodent activity in our attic and it was time to…” — Google review
“Had a family of raccoons under the house. Logan was great. Explained everything over the phone and came out and installed a one way door. Within a matter of days the 2 adults and the 2 juniors are out. Logan returned…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for wildlife listings in and around Los Angeles, 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.
Hawkins Animal Trapping and Removal has the highest Google rating on our Los Angeles list: 5.0 out of 5 from 319 reviews (as of October 29, 2026).
All City Animal Trapping has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 891, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Los Angeles-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 5,890,1035.9M ReviewsFor 16,26616.3K Experts