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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%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.98SCORE

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. · #11Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 70 bee removal services · 5.0★ from 784 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 value; weakest: satisfaction.

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 100% of bee removal services.A
100
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

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Customers hired Cowleys Pest Services for 8 kinds of job.

Cowleys Pest Services for ant extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.70
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.99
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$60–80
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$63–$246
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 90/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Ant extermination”: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.#9 / 58
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 70 Google reviews tagged “Ant extermination” · showing 20

ElleBee13 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★★★★★

Russell was efficient, thorough and professional. Definitely met expectations.

Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Nancy7 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

JaJuan is always a pleasure to work with - always very thorough and explains what he is doing. Very professional.

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationAnt extermination
MartyLocal Guide · 827 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Timely professional friendly I am glad I use this company. They have explained potential issues and rectified any problems I currently have. Just don't answer their scheduling texts as they do not reply to them ever.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Linda1 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★★★★★

Roland was courteous and knowledgeable. This was a second visit after the initial treatment a month ago. There was no charge for the follow up visit.

Reasonable priceAnt extermination
Arielle13 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

He is very knowledgeable, professional and personable.

Reasonable priceAnt extermination
KatherineLocal Guide · 6 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 5 months ago★★★★★

We’ve been using Cowleys for about two years now, and have had a great experience. We signed up for one of their plans, and appreciate the ability to call in between scheduled service calls when we have unexpected pest issues. Our initial issues (mice and ants) have largely been resolved, and the regular treatments…

Paid $60–80Great priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Barry1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Billy provided excellent service, he is genuinly friendly and took the time to adrress my concerns.

Reasonable priceAnt extermination
t15 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 year ago★★★★★

Locks did a good job he's a good person and worker.

Not sureBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
AnnetteLocal Guide · 21 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 year ago★★★★★

Wayne is the best ! He’s knowledgeable and very trustworthy. Thank you Cowleys for always taking care of our home and property.

Reasonable priceHome inspectionMosquito exterminationBug & insect extermination
DanteLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Joshua has been here several times over the past year and is always polite. He takes the time to explain what is being done and how long it will take.

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationAnt extermination
Fred3 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 year ago★★★★★

Extremely friendly and answered all of my questions.

Reasonable priceBug & insect exterminationAnt extermination
Leslie4 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Service technician was professional and thorough

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
cheriLocal Guide · 57 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★★★★★

Professional, courteous and extremely knowledgeable!

Ant exterminationBee exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jaechul1 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★★★★★

On time and very through treatment

Ant exterminationBee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
KaitlinLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Have been customers of Cowleys for many years, every single person they send is so genuinely nice and knowledgeable. Great company to do business with ! This last visit our technician was Kellyann, she took the time to listen to all of our needs and cared about treating our home while keeping in mind the safety of…

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
YanLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

Showed me exactly where the bee hives were and how to look out for them again.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Vanessa1 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★★★★★

Lux is the BEST always provides an exceptional service he’s friendly and explains everything and resolves my issue always!!!

Ant extermination+ Professionalism
Adam10 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★★★★★

Lux took his time and was super professional. Loved working with him from Cowleys!

Ant exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Naomi7 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Great Experience with Lux. Very thorough, efficient and personable technician. Will definitely recommend services to friends and family.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mike12 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★★★★★

Can’t say enough good things about our service person lux. Super friendly, polite, knowledgeable. He really took the time to explain what he was doing and why. Really fun guy to talk to as well, will be requesting him for any future service appointments.

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Price

$246+112% 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 20%Reasonable 64%Overpriced 3%Not sure 13%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Bug & insect extermination106$63–$153
Home inspection79$56–$141
General pest inspection79$56–$131
Rodent extermination78$76–$246
Hornet & wasp extermination75$124–$323
Ant extermination70$63–$246
Bee extermination53$188–$371
General wildlife removal28$214–$426

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