Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Wildlife Removal Services in Santa Rosa, CA

We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$108typical 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”.
4.86★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.1%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 211,459 Google reviews of 295 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide; 9 of them in Santa Rosa, 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).$96
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$58–$139
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.99%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.19,157
1Armed Force Pest Control logoArmed Force Pest Control★ 4.96 on this job99 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%99Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.94
2Crown & Shield Pest Solutions logoCrown & Shield Pest Solutions★ 5.00 on this job18 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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
3ATCO Pest Control logoATCO Pest Control★ 4.96 on this job28 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%28Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.86
4Clark Pest Control logoClark Pest Control★ 4.95 on this job55 jobs reviewedusually $100–120How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%55Overall Experts Score 20%73Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.86
5Sono-Marin Pest logoSono-Marin Pest★ 5.00 on this job18 jobs reviewedusually $60–80How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.85
6Spidexx Pest Control & Termite - California logoSpidexx Pest Control & Termite - California★ 5.00 on this job9 jobs reviewedusually $100–120How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.80

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Spider 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 spider extermination

Bobbi1 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 month ago★★★★★
Clark Pest Control logoClark Pest Control

Leroy had outstanding customer service and step by step directions good information on services. Thank you

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Scott3 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Sono-Marin Pest logoSono-Marin Pest

Sono-Marin Pest Solutions is by far the most professional and organized pest control company I've ever dealt with. They always give plenty of advanced notice before appointments, the technician always checks in upon arrival. He takes his time and is meticulous in his work. He removes all spider webs and nests, uses…

Rodent exterminationSpider exterminationBug & insect extermination
Janice5 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Crown & Shield Pest Solutions logoCrown & Shield Pest Solutions

Very polite and professional technician. Listened to my concerns and handled all my requests. So happy to continue with a monthly service. Will recommend to friends.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
EshaLocal Guide · 38 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
ATCO Pest Control logoATCO Pest Control

Very professional service, couldn't recommend these guys enough. Marcus E. was knowledgable, kind and effective. Thank you!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider extermination
linzeyLocal Guide · 17 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. · Edited 7 months ago★★★★★
Armed Force Pest Control logoArmed Force Pest Control

We moved up here five years ago and we called Armed Forces and have used them ever since always , respectful , polite , thorough. Brandon is the best always has a smile and any questions I have he always has an answer does a great job !!! Brandon always does a great and thorough job!!! 👍

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Marcy11 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Clark Pest Control logoClark Pest Control

Noah is wonderful and responds immediately to ant problems or whatever we have problems with, at the moment.

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceSpider extermination

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).

#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).
1Crown & Shield Pest Solutions logoCrown & Shield Pest SolutionsSanta Rosa, CAA 98How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.98$282
2Advanced Integrated Pest Management logoAdvanced Integrated Pest ManagementSanta Rosa, 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%99+24Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.96$136
3Racer Pest Control logoRacer Pest ControlSanta Rosa, 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%93+54.6Reliability 26%87+22.7Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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.AAAAA–4.95—
4Sono-Marin Pest logoSono-Marin PestSanta Rosa, CAA 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%72+5.1Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.93$246
5Armed Force Pest Control logoArmed Force Pest ControlSanta Rosa, CAA 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.87$99
6Spidexx Pest Control & Termite - California logoSpidexx Pest Control & Termite - CaliforniaSanta Rosa, CAA 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.86$79
7Nature Pacific Pest Services logoNature Pacific Pest ServicesSanta Rosa, CAA 86How 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%88+48Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%80+11.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.88—
8ATCO Pest Control logoATCO Pest ControlSanta Rosa, CAA 85How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.87$246
9Clark Pest Control logoClark Pest ControlSanta Rosa, CAB 73How 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%65+9.2Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBABAA4.70$113

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$63$99$12898%
Spider extermination$58$96$13999%
Ant extermination$79$133$24698%
Rodent extermination$81$159$32398%
Bug & insect extermination$71$103$13698%
Hornet & wasp extermination$81$139$21499%
Home inspection$68$111$16898%
Cockroach extermination$81$126$19699%
Mosquito extermination$68$88$11198%
Flea & mite extermination$86$164$32399%
Termite inspection$86$246$37198%
Termite extermination$214$282$42698%

Wildlife Removal Services in Santa Rosa, CA at a glance

How the 9 wildlife removal services we rated in Santa Rosa, CA compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A889%
  • Grade B111%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up444%
  • 4.80–4.89★444%
  • 4.60–4.79★111%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality32,03720%
  • Professionalism39,71325%
  • Responsiveness31,90220%
  • Punctuality31,57120%
  • Value24,12815%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price10,52429%
  • Reasonable22,53862%
  • Overpriced8132%
  • Not sure2,6207%

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.