Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Wildlife Removal Services in Riverwoods, IL
We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$101typical 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”.
4.89★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.6%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
From 73,921 Google reviews of 102 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide; 8 of them in Riverwoods, IL. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best wildlife removal services in Riverwoods for hornet & wasp extermination
Clear ✕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).$103
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$66–$184
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.4,231
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A-Action Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%37Overall Experts Score 20%67Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.88
A-Action Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%37Overall Experts Score 20%67Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.882
Lake Cook Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.76
Lake Cook Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.763
Greenix Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%22Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.74
Greenix Pest ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%19Overall Experts Score 20%22Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.744
OPC Pest Services – Pest Control & Exterminator, Wheeling, ILHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.67★Number of such jobs 25%73Overall Experts Score 20%29Job match= 62Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.62
OPC Pest Services – Pest Control & Exterminator, Wheeling, ILHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.67★Number of such jobs 25%73Overall Experts Score 20%29Job match= 62Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.625
Ampest Exterminating & Wildlife ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.57★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%25Job match= 52Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.52
Ampest Exterminating & Wildlife ControlHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination”:Stars on this job 55%4.57★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%25Job match= 52Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) 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.52Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp 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 hornet & wasp extermination
Donald2 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. · 20 hours ago★★★★★
Greenix Pest ControlGood communication and helpful tech. Did a thorough job and documented all that was done. Left property neat and clean.
Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
SunsetLocal Guide · 77 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Lake Cook Pest ControlA year ago I had a hornet/wasp infestation from an outer hole near my bathroom. Upon closer inspection, I could literally see a wasp under the paint! I blindly called LC Pest Control and Rudy calmly walked me through some steps to prevent my bathroom to become their new "area", and he dispatched John to take care…
Hornet & wasp extermination
Joey1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Ampest Exterminating & Wildlife C…Called Joe and he was there same day to take care of a hornets nest. Great work & communication!
Hornet & wasp extermination
Aram5 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★★★★★
A-Action Pest ControlVery prompt, fair, professional and complete service. Jackson did the work on site and was very knowledgeable and provided exceptional service. Thank you.
Paid $200+Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★
OPC Pest Services – Pest Control …Outside bugs. & mice. Indoor ants Tyler was a really great with explaining & control of application great service
Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Khursheed4 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. · a week ago★★★★★
Greenix Pest ControlCody ,came on time , started working outside Did an excellent job , took all the time , and explained all our questions.
Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. 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)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★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-Action Pest ControlRiverwoods, IL | B 67How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%57+20Reliability 15%60+9Craft & service 20%99+19.8Value 10%89+8.9Momentum 8%57+4.6Track record 7%23+1.6Accountability 5%64+3.2Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CBAACDB | 4.96 | — |
| 2 | Lake Cook Pest ControlRiverwoods, IL | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%83+29.1Reliability 15%65+9.8Craft & service 20%57+11.4Value 10%66+6.6Momentum 8%40+3.2Track record 7%12+0.8Accountability 5%41+2.1Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABCBCFC | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Exclusive ExclusionsRiverwoods, IL | C 42How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%46+23Reliability 21%50+10.7Momentum 11%40+4.6Track record 10%6+0.6Accountability 7%41+2.9Experts Score= 42Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Illinois Wildlife ServicesRiverwoods, IL | D 37How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 56%36+20.3Reliability 24%47+11.4Track record 11%15+1.7Accountability 8%41+3.3Experts Score= 37Not enough data for craft & service, value, momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DC–––FC | 4.92 | — |
| 5 | OPC Pest Services – Pest Control & Exterminator, Wheeling, ILRiverwoods, IL | D 29How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 38%0+0Reliability 16%41+6.7Craft & service 22%91+19.8Value 11%5+0.5Track record 8%29+2.2Accountability 5%0+0Experts Score= 29Not enough data for momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FCAF–DF | 4.46 | — |
| 6 | Ampest Exterminating & Wildlife ControlRiverwoods, IL | D 25How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%10+3.5Reliability 15%13+2Craft & service 20%33+6.6Value 10%17+1.7Momentum 8%99+7.9Track record 7%44+3.1Accountability 5%3+0.2Experts Score= 25Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FFDFACF | 4.65 | $165 |
| 7 | Greenix Pest ControlRiverwoods, IL | D 22How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%19+8.3Reliability 19%21+3.9Value 13%3+0.4Momentum 10%40+4Track record 9%2+0.2Accountability 6%76+4.8Experts Score= 22Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FD–FCFB | 4.83 | $80 |
| 8 |  McCloud ServicesRiverwoods, IL | F 18How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%4+1.7Reliability 19%2+0.4Value 13%10+1.3Momentum 10%97+9.7Track record 9%18+1.6Accountability 6%53+3.3Experts Score= 18Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FF–FAFC | 4.55 | $230 |
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 | $61 | $93 | $126 | 99% |
| Spider extermination | $53 | $88 | $133 | 99% |
| Rodent extermination | $63 | $133 | $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 | $184 | 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% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Great price · 29%
Reasonable · 62%
Overpriced · 2%
Not sure · 7%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.