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Cowleys Pest Services

Pest control service · Manville, NJ · reviewed since 2022

How 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.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#21 of 70 bee removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
5.0 ★★★★★ 635 Google reviews · 23 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.98★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
$282typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Cowleys Pest Services at a glance

Google reviewers for Cowleys Pest Services in Manville, NJ, report a perfect five-star rating across 635 reviews, with the owner responding to 99% of feedback. Customers frequently highlight the professionalism, punctuality, and thoroughness of technicians who clearly explain pest issues and treatment methods. Recurring themes include effective handling of insects and snakes, as well as transparent communication during visits. However, isolated lower-rated comments criticize unexpected inspection fees after free estimates and instances of technicians tracking dirt into homes.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 635 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 635 Google reviews (394 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 5, 2026.
  • Service: Bee Removal Service serving Manville, New Jersey.

Data from Google, last updated November 6, 2026.

Score profile vs other bee removal services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: value.

Satisfaction97Reliability98Craft & service100Value86Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 97 (median 94)Reliability: 98 (median 92)Craft & service: 100 (median 97)Value: 86 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 96)
Cowleys Pest ServicesBee Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Cowleys Pest Services: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
97
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Cowleys Pest Services: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
98
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Cowleys Pest Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Cowleys Pest Services: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
86
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Cowleys Pest Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Cowleys Pest Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
100

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Star ratings

635 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars62398%
  • 4 stars81%
  • 3 stars20%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star10%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 394 written reviews

  • Praise610100%
  • Complaints10%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2618%
  • Reasonable10169%
  • Overpriced43%
  • Not sure1611%
$282+143% vs typical bee removal services

Middle half of what 69 customers paid ($105–$426) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude23038%
  • Quality & results14223%
  • Communication9616%
  • Speed & response7512%
  • Would recommend478%
  • Honesty & trust112%
  • Price & value102%

What customers talk about

We read 394 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He was friendly, communicative and proactively supportive.”
  • “He was thorough and took his time explaining the types of gnats/flies I was seeing in my home, while providing me with great advice on how to prevent…”
  • “Billy was also great in explaining what he would be doing before he started the work.”
  • “Noticed carpenter ant damage, took care of the problem immediately, and will follow up in 2 weeks.”
  • “I’ll remain a loyal customer of Cowley’s and I highly recommend their work.”
  • “He was also transparent and noted that heck, sometimes in this part of the country, fruit flies are a thing homeowners deal with, and it wasn’t becaus…”
  • “Cowleys also let's me make affordable payment plans each month.”

People customers mention

  • Wayne 6 reviews
  • Mike 6 reviews
  • Tim 6 reviews
  • Billy 5 reviews
  • Steven 5 reviews
  • Brian 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Cowleys Pest Services for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Koustubh7 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 6 days ago★★★★★

Tim did an excellent job. He was friendly, communicative and proactively supportive.

Paid $200+OverpricedGeneral pest inspection
Navnit7 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★★★★★

We had wasps nest under the siding that needed to be taken care of. Billy from Cowley did an excellent job. Looks like the treatment went well since I am not seeing any wasp activity anymore. Thank you Billy for job well done!! Billy was also great in explaining what he would be doing before he started the work. We…

Paid $200+Not sure
RobertLocal Guide · 28 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★★★★★

These folks did a fantastic job again. This is a pest service you can count on. Very professional company

Paid $200+Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Francine7 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★★★★★

Brendan is a wonderful service technician who lets me know when he is working and what he is doing and if there are any other issues that need attention. He is very professional.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHome inspection
Karen9 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Stephon is wonderful to deal with. He does a great job explaining and resetting the traps. I’m so happy to have him as your representative from your company. He’s a 10.

Paid $200+Great priceRodent extermination
Neil1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

The Service tech was professional and knowledgeable. Did inspection of the attic and roof for wildlife.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceHome inspection

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 635 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Lillian Nelson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lillian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brendan is a very personable and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner · a day ago

Thanks Lillian!

Gogie Padilla11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gogie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Billy is exceptional!!! Always a pleasure. Thank you.

Response from the owner · 3 days ago

Thank YOU Gogie!

Koustubh Oka7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Koustubh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tim did an excellent job. He was friendly, communicative and proactively supportive.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: General pest inspection
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Koustubh! We’re thrilled to hear that Kevin provided you with excellent service. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to be the best pest control in New Jersey. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

Jeff MannLocal Guide · 28 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lots of Centipedes. Bryan sprayed all over our house including the garage and crawl space, and then sprayed pest granules. Great guy

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Thank you for your kind words, Jeff! We're thrilled to hear that Billy provided excellent service. Your feedback is invaluable to us as it helps us maintain our reputation as the best pest control in New Jersey. We're always here to support your pest control needs!

Jim Garrison5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Russel is very knowledgeable. He is also personable and professional. He is an asset to your company.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination, General pest inspection
  • Pest type: Rodents, Other
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much Jim!

Adam Hecht3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Adam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve been a customer of Cowley’s almost as long as I’ve been a homeowner, and I’ve never been disappointed by their technicians or their quality of service. Brendan’s work today is no exception. He was thorough and took his time explaining the types of gnats/flies I was seeing in my home, while providing me with great advice on how to prevent them from coming back next season. He was also transparent and noted that heck, sometimes in this part of the country, fruit flies are a thing homeowners deal with, and it wasn’t because we necessarily did something wrong. I’ll remain a loyal customer of Cowley’s and I highly recommend their work.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: General pest inspection
  • Pest type: Other
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Wow! Thank you so much for the amazing review Adam!

Danielle Buffalano2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Brendan is awesome! He always does an excellent job. He is always helpful!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Home inspection
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much Danielle!

Kevin McGrane4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Scott was a pleasure to work with!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thanks, Kevin, for the 5 STAR review!

Dave DeMott7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Utmost in professionalism and courtesy!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much Dave!

Madeleine Holland4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Madeleine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Scott was fantastic thru the entire process! Highly recommend

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much Madeleine!

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