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Cowleys Pest Services logoHow 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

Cowleys Pest Services

Manville, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #21Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 70 bee removal services · 5.0★ from 635 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other bee removal services (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.

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 is better than 97% of bee removal services.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 is better than 98% of bee removal services.A
98
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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 is better than 100% of bee removal services.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 is better than 86% of bee removal services.A
86
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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 is better than 100% of bee removal services.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 is better than 100% of bee removal services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Cowleys Pest Services for 8 kinds of job.

Cowleys Pest Services for general wildlife removal

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.25
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.92
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$214–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General wildlife removal”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average 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.#5 / 27
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.75%

All 25 Google reviews tagged “General wildlife removal” · showing 20

Youssef9 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★★★★★

Extremely professional on time very knowledgeable made me and the crew feel safe, uncomfortable given the fact that we’re dealing with multiple snakes, And very accommodating

Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
richard3 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 months ago★★★★★

Excellent work, very thorough and explained the pest control process very well. Thank you.

Reasonable priceRodent exterminationGeneral wildlife removal
BobLocal Guide · 44 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Very efficient inspection.

General wildlife removal
Steve4 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Sal took the time to explain my options and complete his inspection. He was courteous and kind. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and professional. Thank you Sal!

Great priceGeneral wildlife removal
Sylvia1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★

The associate was friendly and able to describe in details how the critters entered my attic space. Thank you

Paid $200+Not sureGeneral pest inspectionGeneral wildlife removal
Kathie6 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Stephon was FABULOUS!!! Efficient, professional, and beyond pleasant!

Paid $200+OverpricedGeneral wildlife removal
Zach6 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 years ago★★★★★

Great services. Needed them to come out a second time to fix a recurring issue and was able to get on the schedule very quick and accommodated my schedule.

General wildlife removal
Heather5 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 years ago★★★★★

Squirrels found a gap into roofline and Cowley’s quickly took care of repair and trapping. They also have taken care of raccoons!

General wildlife removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DanielLocal Guide · 55 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 years ago★★★★★

Zachary was thorough and explained everything in detail on how to get rid of a skunk from my yard.

General wildlife removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Mona3 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 years ago★★★★★

Very professional and knowledgeable of the service.

Bat exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism+ Value
MaryLocal Guide · 14 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 years ago★★★★★

Apparently we had a hole in our roof and a squirrel moved in! Needed help catching and removing…. Hired Cowley to do the job!

Customer photo from Mary's review
Rodent exterminationGeneral wildlife removal
Geza1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★

I had a squirrel that chewed a hole into my attic and would chew on the beams in the middle of the night (which sounded like a jackhammer). Even after I sealed up the hole I found, it continued to come in and I couldn't get rid of it, regardless of what I tried, so finally I called them. The first technician they…

General wildlife removal
Suzanne3 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 years ago★★★★★

Had squirrels come in to the house through our chimney. They caught the squirrel and put a cap on the chimney to stop further infestation.

General wildlife removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
LilianaLocal Guide · 13 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 years ago★★★★★

Easy and fast to schedule an appointment. Answer the phone quick or call back to re-schedule and always accommodate to my schedule needs. Always on time with shoe covering. Friendly and professional people. Highly recommend Cowleys services.

Bug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jackie1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Caught the raccoon on first night traps were out. All of the techs that came out were friendly and service was fine. Hopefully won’t need their services in the near future but if we do we will definitely use them again.

General wildlife removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Bill2 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 years ago★★★★★

Wildlife Specialist Keith was very thorough in assessing the problem and determining how to resolve it. He was knowledgeable and efficient in his work as well as polite and personable. Cowleys was on time and provided reliable service.

General wildlife removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
George5 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

The technician was very professional and knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions. His work was well done.

General wildlife removal
JayLocal Guide · 14 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

We hired them to trap and remove an unwelcomed groundhog from our yard. They showed up each day on time to check on the traps.

General wildlife removal+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Sharona year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200+Not sureGeneral wildlife removal
Fr8 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationRodent exterminationGeneral wildlife removal+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Price

$282+143% vs typical bee removal services

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

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

Great price 18%Reasonable 69%Overpriced 3%Not sure 11%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Home inspection71$56–$141
Rodent extermination45$76–$246
General pest inspection39$56–$131
Bug & insect extermination26$63–$153
General wildlife removal25$214–$426
Hornet & wasp extermination23$124–$323
Ant extermination21$63–$246
Termite inspection16$131–$282

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