Analyzing 9,271,9919.3M ReviewsFor 26,39126.4K Experts
We graded 7 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 228,376 Google reviews of 342 top-rated wildlife removal services nationwide; 7 of them in Grafton, WI. Updated November 10, 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 |  EZ's Pest ControlGrafton, WI | 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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– | 5.00 | $230 |
| 2 |  Evict 'Em Wildlife RemovalGrafton, WI | 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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– | 5.00 | $140 |
| 3 |  Blaylock's Pest Solutions LLCGrafton, WI | A 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not 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– | 5.00 | $120 |
| 4 |  Tailwaggers911Grafton, WI | 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%63+4.5Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AAB | 4.89 | — |
| 5 |  Critter Control MilwaukeeGrafton, WI | 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%81+11.5Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty84−1.6Momentum penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAA | 4.80 | $347 |
| 6 |  Washington County Humane SocietyGrafton, WI | B 60How 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%66+41.9Reliability 28%63+17.8Replies to reviews 8%6+0.5Experts Score= 60Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AF | 4.58 | — |
| 7 |  Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee CampusGrafton, WI | C 47How 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%54+34.3Reliability 28%52+14.7Replies to reviews 8%8+0.7Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 47Not enough data for 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––BF | 4.53 | — |
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 | $128 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $58 | $96 | $139 | 99% |
| Ant extermination | $79 | $135 | $246 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $79 | $156 | $323 | 98% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $71 | $103 | $136 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $81 | $144 | $246 | 99% |
| Home inspection | $68 | $111 | $171 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $80 | $124 | $196 | 99% |
| Mosquito extermination | $71 | $88 | $113 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $91 | $246 | $371 | 98% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $86 | $168 | $323 | 98% |
| Termite extermination | $214 | $282 | $426 | 98% |
How the 7 wildlife removal services we rated in Grafton, WI 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 8 best-rated wildlife removal services in Grafton, WI average 4.8★ on Google across 3,152 reviews. EZ's Pest Control has the top rating (5.0★), and Advanced Wildlife and Pest Control has the most reviews (1,668). Updated November 6, 2026.
8 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,152 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Austin is always great. Friendly, gets the job done and always makes time for our endless questions. He's great at educating us about the situation and what we can do to minimize it happening again. Responsiveness…” — Google review
“EZ Pest Control consistently goes above and beyond! Ernest is extremely thorough, professional, and reliable with reasonable rates. He always takes extra care to ensure our home is fully protected from wasps to…” — Google review
“Our experience with Critter Control has been fantastic. They made a horrible situation with our bat problem tolerable and eventually into a positive. They reassured us that we would get our home back to pre-bat…” — Google review
“Amazing group of people who care so deeply for dogs!! We are newer to this organization. We adopted our first dog in January and have since decided to try out fostering. Everyone is incredibly kind and helpful. I…” — Google review
“Very knowledgeable, efficient, and was there on time when he said he would be there. He helped me with my squirrel problem and showed me where they were getting in, then recommended how to block the access point.…” — Google review
“Blaylock’s Pest Solutions removed a large bald faced hornets nest for me. The entire process was easy. The owner is very knowledgeable and polite. I highly recommend.” — Google review
“My son and I stopped here to see the animals. The place was EXTREMELY CLEAN. Employees were very kind. My son and I may volunteer here. . My ❤️ goes out to these animals. This place was excellent 💓 someone needs…” — Google review
“Went on a field trip with 1st and 2nd graders. They learned how to read a dog's body language to determine if the dog would like a pet or not. Very practical. Also got to see the animals and play with a kitten! The…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for wildlife listings in and around Grafton, 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.
EZ's Pest Control has the highest Google rating on our Grafton list: 5.0 out of 5 from 84 reviews (as of November 6, 2026).
Advanced Wildlife and Pest Control has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,668, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Grafton-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.
Analyzing 9,271,9919.3M ReviewsFor 26,39126.4K Experts