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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 bee extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.53
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.98
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.$188–$371
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 “Bee 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.#3 / 44
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.71%

All 53 Google reviews tagged “Bee extermination” · showing 20

MichaelLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★

Jaujan was personable, professional and knowledgeable. He did a great job

Reasonable priceBee extermination
Christian5 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★★★★★

Great customer service and explanation of the task on hand. Completed the service and communicated with me step by step.

Reasonable priceBee extermination
David8 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★★★★★

Lux went above and beyond to take care of our bee infestation. He was professional and super nice to boot. Would ask for him again!

Home inspectionBee extermination
David3 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 months ago★★★★★

Lux is a true pro. He's friendly and attentive, and explained what he was doing and why. I highly recommend him and Cowley's.

Paid $200+Reasonable priceBee extermination
Michelle3 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★★★★★

Jajuan was excellent

Paid $200+OverpricedHornet & wasp exterminationBee extermination
Dorothy13 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★★★★★

Jajuan was great. Very knowledgeable and professional 👏🏾

Reasonable priceBee extermination
Catalina2 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★★★★★

Luxene was very thorough and helpful. Cowley’s was quick to send someone out upon hearing about our bee issue.

Great priceBee extermination
Justin6 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★★★★★

Kellyann was great. Took care of the bees, walked me thru the process and was very kind throughout.

Bee extermination
John10 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★★★★★

I've been using this company for the last 20 years never had a problem always on time. Every Tech that came out was a professional

Bee exterminationBug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspection
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
Cita4 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★★★★★

JaJuan did an excellent job on exterminating the bees and its hive. He answered my inquiries and explained the process to me very well.

Bee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Amisha5 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★★★★★

I’ve had Cowley’s service now for 2 years and they have been great! They helped with getting mice out of my house, bees and most recently birds nest from the gutters. The technician are friendly and professional and always go the extra step to ensure the job was completely thoroughly.

Bee exterminationBug & insect exterminationRodent 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
Donna13 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★★★★★

Friendly and took care of bee extermination.

Bee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Kelly3 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 company to deal with. Very professional and responsive. Highly effective and would definitely recommend.

Bee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Art2 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★★★★★

I had a bees nested underground under my porch. Steve was very informative and professional. You can feel secure when calling this company. You will be in good hands.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Chris3 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★★★★★

Steve was very professional and on time. He is also very knowledgeable and took time to explain the termination process and the species involved. Highly recommend the service and great customer service experience.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
renee'3 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 4 years ago★★★★★

Lux was professional and provided excellent service! I would certainly recommend this company to others.

Bee exterminationHome inspection+ Punctuality+ Value
rich10 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★★★★★

Professional friendly and knowledgeable

Bee exterminationBug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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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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