#1
Viking Pest Control
“We’ve used Viking for several years now, never any issues. Our tech today was Chad, thanks for being so prompt and thorough Chad!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Bee Removal Services in Manville, NJ
We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$116typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
97%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.
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 42,789 Google reviews of 70 top-rated bee removal services nationwide; 9 of them in Manville, NJ. Updated November 9, 2026.
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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 bee 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 |  Cowleys Pest ServicesManville, NJ | 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 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.97 | $246 |
| 2 |  Driven Pest Services LLCManville, NJ | A 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not 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 | $157 |
| 3 |  Cowleys Pest ServicesManville, NJ | 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 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.97 | $282 |
| 4 | Viking Pest ControlManville, NJ | 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 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.96 | $159 |
| 5 |  Green Pest SolutionsManville, NJ | A 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 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.92 | $214 |
| 6 |  Viking Pest ControlManville, NJ | A 84How 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%82+19.9Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.87 | $246 |
| 7 |  Viking Pest ControlManville, NJ | B 61How 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%73+39.8Reliability 24%59+14.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty60−4Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCBAFA | 4.80 | — |
| 8 |  Greenix Pest ControlManville, NJ | C 58How 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%60+32.7Reliability 24%37+9Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BDBAAA | 4.59 | $96 |
| 9 |  All State Pro Exterminators LLCManville, NJ | C 56How 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%64+40.7Reliability 28%44+12.4Replies to reviews 8%45+3.7Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 56Not 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. | BCA–AC | 4.45 | — |
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 | $56 | $88 | $131 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $58 | $99 | $146 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $76 | $131 | $246 | 97% |
| Ant extermination | $63 | $133 | $246 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $124 | $194 | $323 | 97% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $63 | $99 | $153 | 98% |
| Home inspection | $56 | $91 | $141 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $71 | $115 | $246 | 98% |
| Mosquito extermination | $78 | $101 | $136 | 97% |
| Bee extermination | $188 | $246 | $371 | 96% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $148 | $214 | $371 | 98% |
| Termite inspection | $131 | $162 | $282 | 96% |
Bee Removal Services in Manville, NJ at a glance
How the 9 bee removal services we rated in Manville, NJ compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A667%
- Grade B111%
- Grade C222%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up556%
- 4.80–4.89★222%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★222%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality7,06420%
- Professionalism8,97425%
- Responsiveness7,39621%
- Punctuality6,97820%
- Value5,34815%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price2,21328%
- Reasonable4,92963%
- Overpriced1882%
- Not sure5547%
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.
The 10 best-rated bee removal services in Manville, NJ average 4.9★ on Google across 11,046 reviews. Viking Pest Control has the top rating (5.0★). Updated November 6, 2026.
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#2
Cowleys Pest Services
“Very friendly and knowledgeable about our rat problem. Was very helpful with the inspection to indicate where the rats might be able to enter the house. Would definitely recommend them for any pest problem.” — Google review
#3
Cowleys Pest Services
“Lots of Centipedes. Bryan sprayed all over our house including the garage and crawl space, and then sprayed pest granules. Great guy” — Google review
#4
Green Pest Solutions
“Mike is our newest technician and he did a fantastic job! Very professional and went above and beyond. Ernst is an amazing technician. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, and great customer service skills.” — Google review
#5
Viking Pest Control
“Had a misunderstanding when the first guy came but Kevin at the office took care of everything and two techs came, Benjamin and Harold and both were so professional and courteous. They took the time to explain what…” — Google review
#6
Environmina Pest Control LLC
“I was very impressed and pleased to support this business woman. Carmen did an excellent job getting rid of a large beehive that was in my basement crawl space and coming into my house. I was so nervous and worried,…” — Google review
#7
Viking Pest Control
“Frank Simon came out today and was the most thorough technician I have had the pleasure to be at my home! Frank is knowledgeable, friendly and a hard worker! Professional all the way. Thanks Frank!” — Google review
#8
Driven Pest Services LLC
“Phenomenal service. Great communication and thorough inspection and service. Will recommend to everyone!! Very knowledgeable. Great price for the service given” — Google review
#9
Greenix Pest Control
“My technician today, Dave G. was thorough, knowledgeable and personable! Great communication and helpful. I feel like all of the Greenix technicians are this way, and he was no exception. Can't say enough positive…” — Google review
#10
All State Pro Exterminators LLC
“I had an infestation and after receiving multiple service treatments, I was left with no sight of any more of the bugs I was seeing. 10/10 definitely recommend, Also very good customer service.” — Google review
How we pick bee removal services in Manville
We scan Google Maps for bee removal service listings in and around Manville, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated bee removal service in Manville?
Viking Pest Control has the highest Google rating on our Manville list: 5.0 out of 5 from 5,039 reviews (as of November 6, 2026).
Which bee removal service in Manville has the most reviews?
Viking Pest Control has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 5,039, with a 5.0★ average.
How are these bee removal services chosen?
Only open Manville-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.