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%95+51.8Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCOREExcel Pest Services
Woodland Park, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #120Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 315 pest control services · 4.9★ from 2,246 Google reviews
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Customers hired Excel Pest Services for 8 kinds of job.
Excel Pest Services for rodent extermination
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Super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Brian was great. I highly recommend. Easy service from beginning to end. Thank you
Justin came and was fantastic! Emailed the company early Monday morning and within an hour the office had reached out to schedule an appointment. Justin called me 20 minutes before he was scheduled to arrive. Highly recommend and so nice that’s it’s a family owned business.
Excel was so accommodating. I received same day service. Brian was my tech. He was very personable and did a thorough job. He was very knowledgeable and I was very happy to sign up for the yearly plan
Absolutely amazing experience with Excel. Mark is particularly helpful. Offering up lots of knowledge along with treatment. He spent a lot of time with me trying to help resolve a Yellowjacket infestation in my house. I previously used Fox pest control but i cancelled them after 3 visits with no improvement on my…
Brian is great. Very knowledgeable and personable.
We got a free estimate the guy who did it seemed know what he is doing,only thing I wish they could do more better scheduling and appointment,the lady who pick up the phone or call you she is extremely kind with a calming voice but she doesn’t listen and she doesn’t understand what customers says ,kind voice is not…
This service was amazing, I was able to book them the night before and explain the issue I was having with a wasps nest before a party. It was handled right then and there. Justin was amazing! Then he asked if I had any other concerns I needed to address. I was having issues with a family of skunks living on my…
Brian is on point.courteous, efficient and meticulous.very clear in explaining the process.good guy to work with.
Brian was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Enjoyed getting an estimate the same day we called! Thank you.
We were in good hands with Mike. What a professional young man with his knowledge and procedures. He is an asset to your company and look foward to having him service us with our Home Protection Plan.
Very efficient and professional. A reliable expert visited anf cared my place thoroughly. Thanks.
Justin was great! Really helpful and knowledgeable!
What a great experience with Kenny from the Teaneck location I mean excellent! From the moment I met him, I immediately felt at ease. He has a calm, kind, and professional presence that instantly inspires confidence. He was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to eradicate…
Brian was very informative and reassuring about our mouse problem. He set up all necessary traps etc.
Mike from Excel Pest Services was professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough. He took the time to explain everything and addressed our mouse problem promptly. Highly recommend his excellent service!
Excel Pest Services Has the best service since 1979, they helped me get rid off the rats that I had in my basement!!!
Very professional and courteous
I would highly recommend Excel Pest Control! Dylan made the entire process so easy and stress free. He communicated every step and was very professional.
Dylan was very courteous explained the process explains the plan was very thorough and going over everything overall great experience
We’ve been using Excel for probably 8 years for our yearly pest control as well as mosquito and tick control. They are always very professional, and any time we have an issue with a new pest, they are quick to come bye. John from Excel is usually who comes to the house, he is always very professional and very nice, always great to speak with him.
Great service! Called them in a panic and they showed up same day to take care of the issue.
Dylan was very informative and put me at ease. Confident that he will get the job done!!!
Brian was very professional and provided thorough service, highly recommended!
Brian did a fantastic job explaining the plan that would work best for our house, and he was quick and friendly. Highly recommend this company!
Dylan is very professional and willing to answer all questions I have
Justin at Excel. Great experience very straightforward and easy to work with.
Great service, very responsive and would highly recommend! Dylan was great to work with and trustworthy!
Dylan, your tech was terrific. He carefully inspected everything and explain the job every step of the way. Truly a five-star experience. Bravo!
Dylan did a great job he caught 2 skunks for me!
2 projects down and many to go, Dylan is great. Office support is amazing
Justin was great, fast service. Answered all my questions
Angel did a great job with checking and setting our mouse traps and bait, professional all the way!
Wanted to give Justin a shoutout for doing an incredible job setting my house back up with pest control. He was timely and very efficient/effective. Highly recommended!
Brian was wonderful! Aside from being friendly he explained everything so well and made us very comfortable.
Brian helped with pest control at our home. He was very insightful, helpful and friendly. He Made sure we were happy and explained the process to us with great detail. Overall, a very, very good experience. Thanks Brian!
Angel was fantastic- thorough and handled all our extermination needs!
Punctual, courteous, professional, knowledgable, Dylan came, saw, and conquered! Best service ever!
My pest control technician, Rodney, is outstanding. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and always takes the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions. Beyond that, he is a genuinely kind and professional gentleman who consistently goes the extra mile to make sure we are well taken care of. He even…
Dylan was awesome!!!!!
Angel is a good tech. He did a good job and I’m a happy customer. He was very thorough and was aware of my animals and fish.
Angel was extremely professional and efficient with my time as I was working from home. He was able to locate all of my traps as well as attempt to my back yard as I put my dogs away I highly recommend him
Dylan was very professional and a pleasure to work with. He clearly outlined the service options and included his recommendation for treatment. After a complete inspection of the premises and my acceptance of a suitable home protection plan, Dylan immediately went to work both inside and out. He explained the…
Angel was here today and diligently inspected the property thoroughly and replaced all the eaten out baits all over our house. He is a hardworking and exceptional technician. Definitely a great asset to Excel Pest Control.
We cancelled Excel for 8 months because we hadn't seen anything in a year plus...what a mistake!! Had to employ them again and this time around Justin has been a lifesaver! Taken care of our full care pest problems. We could not ask for better support 💜!!!
Angel was very professional and courteous. Highly recommend!
Justin made this inspection painless … going back again to EXCEL… hope this solves the problem… took 6 years for the mice to return…
Mike M was great. Very helpful in explaining all and very professional
Our technician Angel was very professional, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough!
Dylan is the best!
Amazing company. The technician was very professional, understood our needs and Efficient. His name is Dylan.
I just have to say that Excel has been responsive and had taken care of a mouse problem at my home. Our technician Rodney has been professional and listens to my concerns. He took charge and has eliminated the issue we had. We have construction next to our home and when I call Rodney is scheduled to come check my…
Mike M did a phenomenal job. Friendly and explained very well the process.
Very happy with the service and professionalism of Dylan, our technician. I would recommend Excel
Dylan came to our home to treat an issue and was as professional, courteous and thorough as one would hope. Would highly recommend him to anyone
Dylan was extremely informative. He gave me a piece of mind about my "situation" Definitely will be referring this company.
Dylan was very easy to work with and provided great service.
Dylan was very responsive and thorough. He made sure to relock my gait to my yard when he left.
Doug was absolutely excellent. From the moment he arrived, he was incredibly friendly, patient, and professional. We have been dealing with a mouse issue which can be stressful and honestly a little scary, but Doug was the first exterminator who truly listened to our concerns without dismissing or minimizing them.…
We called Excel to have them treat our house for pest control. We worked with Dylan and he is absolutely wonderful. He’s thorough, knowledgeable, and didn’t push products just to push them. Overall, great person to work with - highly recommend Dylan and Excel overall!
I have had numerous pest companies over the years, Dylan from Excell is fantastic highly recommend if you can get that technician. Great communication skills, professional & polite. Over all someone I would trust to be in my home to do that job.
Dylan was great. Showed up on time, polite and professional. Kind to my dogs
Mike has been excellent from when he came to my home for our problems with yellow jackets to him coming to our other home where we were dealing with mice. Mike is an excellent employee and would recommend his services to my friends and family.
Dylan’s service was exceptional. He thoroughly inspected my entire basement and clearly explained the next steps. I signed up for a home protection plan and look forward to living mice-free.
Justin was great. He stopped by, took care of the problem, and explained everything.
Andre Lopez, Branch Linden,NJ was pleasant, professional and went above and beyond to help with our infestation. Great job, lovely person.
Dylan is professional and thorough Thank you
We’ve been using Excel Pest Control for years, and Andrew is by far the best technician we’ve worked with. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to really understand and resolve our cave cricket and mouse issues. His approach was thorough, effective, and reassuring from start to finish. It’s such a relief…
Andrew C has been our primary Excel indoor pest service contact for several years - always professional, remembers past issues we’ve had, and is willing to dig into problem areas. Very helpful & friendly on top of it. Would highly recommend Andrew C & Excel overall.
Just came by today ! He was amazing very polite , great greeting at the door & very attentive with the rooms i that needed attention . Definitely would appreciate him for future services !
Andrew is a wonderful service provider, always professional, friendly and thorough. We are never disappointed by a visit from him- he goes above and beyond!
Dylan was excellent. So thorough and explained options to what we presently do
Angel was great, he took the time to talk to me about what he was seeing with the traps and what it meant. Thank you, Angel!
Dylan was very thorough. He found and replaced rodent traps that I didn’t even know we had. Nice job!
Dylan is great! Super friendly, smart and easy to work with.
Justin did an amazing job with the service
I use Excel Pest Control for two different properties and they are great. I work with Andrew and he was extremely professional and thorough. I highly recommend their services and asking for him. I’ve never had an issue with his services along with Excel.
Andrew is phenomenal. He’s a great guy, works very hard and is the reason our family has expanded our services with Excel. We couldn’t recommend excel or him more.
Dylan was great. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you.
Andrew C was super helpful explaining the situation, and providing a solution.
Justin was very courteous and very respectful. He explained what he would be doing and answered all questions about getting rid of mice. He told me what to expect after he was finished. I highly recommend Excel.
Andrew provides complete and thorough service. He is most pleasant to be around and genuinely cares about the work he does. He is the best!
Mike is awesome and very knowledgeable. He did an amazing job and truly is an expert!
Dillon was great friendly and through
Andrew Chelstowski is an excellent company representative and is our favorite!!
Andrew C is great he is diligent to make sure that every area is taken care of He is polite and I’m very comfortable to have him in my house He is a great professional
We hired Excel Pest Control for rodent inspection and control at the company where I work. Doug arrived on time and showed real interest in solving the problem. In each of his visits, he always tries to resolve any issues and gives us the space to communicate if we have any questions.
Andrew was the service expert who came to our home. He is the kindest most professional service exterminator! He answered all my concerns and he came up with our plan going forward. I highly recommend Andrew for any of your pest control needs!!
I had a great experience with Excel pest services. Dylan is very knowledgeable and took time to understand the problem, he inspected the entire home, and explained exactly what pest control plan should we opt since we were dealing with flying squirrel problem in the attic. After the proofing and initial application,…
Andrew C from Excel is top notch. Always punctual, pleasant and very receptive to any issues we have. He has serviced pest issues both inside and outside of our home and always with a smile. Excel Pest and Andrew 👍🏻👍🏻
Justin was very comprehensive in examining the house for mice and crickets. He clearly explained the services offered and options.
They are the best-est! They offered same day service.One of the technician (John P.) gave a professional ,detail oriented,efficient and very Respectful of home service! Hopefully I don’t have to call them again but definitely,I will recommend to my friends!
Honestly the best service from Andrew C. Always polite, always helpful and knowledgeable. We have been with Excel 3 years now and it is no joke that whenever we need service regardless of how many times we call they come and help us! Thank you!
We have Andrew as our technician and we absolutely love him. He is thorough and always gets the job done!!
Mike M. was great. He solved our tricky rodent problem and was kind throughout the entire process. I highly recommend, and thanks Mike!
This is my 3rd pest company and we have been very happy. Andrew C does an awesome job every time he is here!
John was very professional and did an excellent job. He was very thorough and explained everything very clearly!
Dylan from Excel was professional, thorough, knowledgeable , and had good communication. He explained the process clearly, and addressed our concerns with patience and a positive attitude.
Dylan was wonderful!
Stephanie was great! Very professional
Mike and Kenny are so great They are very knowledgeable and make you feel at ease about any issue. I’ve had excel for 4 years, and I’m very happy. Mike is always amazing. But Kenny who is a supervisor is tremendous at his job. He is extremely in depth and detailed. Nothing bad to say.
We started seeing mice activity in our home and called Excel. They came the next day and Mike M was so thorough and informative. He took his time to look inside and outside our home to find out issue and provided us with all our options. We are so grateful for Mike and Excel for the quick yet extensive work!
Mike M. is the name of the tech that came out to assist us and he went above and beyond to explain what is happening and then went thru all available options and then with his help we were able to get the proper game plan together and get rid of the issues ! Thanks Mike M!
Robert did an amazing job, So friendly and pleasant listen to all my concerns and excelled my expectations. He even waited because I was late to our appointment. Thank you so much, Robert for your help
Dylan was very professional and courteous. He took his time explaining exactly What treatments-services we need for squirrels. They’ve gained a new satisfied customer!
Robert was really good and helpful
A mouse appeared in my home, and I contacted Excel for same-day service. (If I hadn’t, I would have had to spend another sleepless night!) Justin, the professional who came, carefully inspected my home, made an accurate diagnosis, and took quick action. He also kindly explained the follow-up steps. It was clear to…
Justin was an excellent service technician. He was friendly and very knowledgable and made me feel extremely confident that Excel could tackle the problem. I had been seeing field size mice appearing inside my house. I feel confident that problem will be resolved quickly. Excel sent Justin over with an hour of my…
Thank you Ron! So thorough and patient to help us with out pests! We have been very satisfied with Excel.
We’ve had both Omar and Thomas of “Excel Pest Services” . Omar came today and totally gave us the “royal treatment”. It was a true pleasure, truly awesome experience with him and Excel. Everything was on point, services, communications skills, professionalism, advice and know how. Thomas is truly on top of his game…
I recently had my quarterly service with our pest technician, Ron, and I wanted to share my experience. Unfortunately, I've been dealing with a recurring mouse issue, but Ron was able to identify the entry points that had been overlooked in the past. I sincerely hope this will be the last time I have to address this…
Very patient and clear.
Justin was very through in his inspection today he was great if I could I would ask for him every time great job!
We've had a few pest control companies come to our house. TwinsBoro has been my favorite. The employees are always professional, kind, and attentive! Michael O was super helpful! They solved our big problems and upkeep with any smaller needs that arose. I highly recommend them!
Thank you to Dylan for being the most knowledgeable and professional technician to take care of our pest issue. He knew exactly what needed to be done and reassured us that the yearly coverage would offer unlimited service calls if necessary. We couldn’t be happier with this company and their services from over the…
The best service representative ever. Justin was very professional and polite. The company should really be proud to have him as an employee.
Justin was amazing. Analyzed the problem and had a solution that he explained. He answered all questions with patience. He came in the time frame but at the end of the window. Thank you for sending him.
Drew is by far the best pest control technician I’ve ever had! He is knowledgeable, responsive & prioritizes customer service. I greatly appreciate his hard work and dedication to protecting our home. A+!!!
very good services, highly recommended.
DREW
We chose Excel Pest Service after much research and our choice was great ! Phil has been responsive, knowledgeable about services, and professional in meeting our needs! Definitely recommend!
I was very pleased with Drew from Excel. Very thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely nice to deal with.
Excel did a great job, and Thomas is the best!
Thomas was super helpful!! He explained the services and how it met all our needs. He was not selling me, he was listening to our needs and made sure we got the services needed.
I called Excel because my mother recommended this business and I needed an exterminator immediately. They came out the day I called. They were professional, thorough and extremely easy to deal with. I recommend to anyone in need of these type of services.
Drew was very professional and friendly and very thorough with his work getting rid of our hornet problem
I recently had a wasp problem at my house! I tried doing everything that Homedepot told me to do. I then called.Excel .. the exterminator was able to come to my house in less than a day! Phil the exterminator. He was extremely professional knew exactly what we needed for that day and the future. With all his…
I have been with Excel for about three years now and have always found the technicians to be both friendly and very knowledgeable. For example, today Shane came to my house and spent quite a bit of time searching until he found where the critters were coming in. He patched everything up and I felt confident that he did a good job.
Person was prompt in responding to our call and the work was done immediately Very professional when explained the problem to solve
It’s our first time dealing with these types of pests in a house. It seems like we are on the right track to get rid of all of them with Excel. Justin took his time to look at the whole house inside and out and explain what they were going to do. Super nice guy and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Horrible customer service. All they want to do is pass the issues to someone else.
We found mice droppings in the pantry and called Excel Pest Service to get rid of mice in the house. They visited us right away. Thomas was kind, experienced and he explained everything we should know. His treatment was excellent and I would recommend him to my friends in the neighbor!
I met with Nick and Phil great individual. Well explain thank you for coming and thank you for helping me destroy this one flies.
Dylan Loyola is an excellent tech. Professional and knowledgeable. Only use Excel because of him.
Justin was great! Efficient and promt! Groundhogs have been aggressive in our garden! Justin came up with a great solution and excuted well! Highly recommend!
As a first time home owner, I wasn’t sure what vendor I could trust with a mice issue I had and DYLANI came with such a great demeanor, he instantly made me feel comfortable with his approach and confident in his knowledge. He checked my entire home, and my tenants home and was able to assess the situation…
I have to say it’s so nice to deal with a professional company. From start to finish Dylan came and was pleasant, respectful and efficient. He took his time to get the job done properly. Im so glad this experience was so much easier than i thought it would be having to deal with termites at all. Thank you
Had an issue with mice getting inside decided to call Excel pest services and they sent Dylan. He pointed out anywhere they could be coming through plugged exterior holes with steel wool and put bait stations throughout my basement. Since his visit, I haven't noticed anything. Call Excel pest services!! Highly recommend it.
Justin was very professional and clearly explained the process for getting rid of my mouse/mice. He was friendly and reassuring. A very pleasant experience for something not so pleasant!
Justin was above and beyond professional. He put his foot covering before entering my home. And he is just a nice young man overall.
Thomas was well prepared and knew exactly what specific pest I was dealing with. I’m confident, my bug and other potential pests will be removed.
I really appreciate the help I got. Very helpful and thorough.
John Woods, the technician that was sent to us was amazing! He was polite, educated and extremely thorough. He went above and beyond in helping us with our pest issues. I would highly recommend Excel to anyone in need of pest services. And, if you are lucky enough to get John Woods you will even be more pleased. Thank you!
EXCEL has done removal of wasp nests, gotten squirrels out of the attic, and protected our home from all pests, for a very reasonable fee. Drew arrived promptly this morning for a regularly scheduled inspection, inside and out, treated where needed, and inquired about any concerns. His service was thorough, courteous and respectful.
Drew was extremely, all around wonderful! Professional, knew his facts, warm and friendly, and a great guy to chat with for a couple minutes, while he inspected and cleaned up. He gives Excel a great name!
Our technician Drew was very professional. He called ahead and arrived on time. He advised us of all our options and we were very happy with his service. Highly recommend this company.
Pest service was done at my home in Hawthorne! Drew the technician inspected the all exterior of the house! Drew was courteous and very friendly! Hope to see Drew doing inspections at my house again! Thank you for hiring professional technicians! Thank you Anna Meli
Drew is the most professional, knowledgeable, friendly and extremely thorough technician. Highly recommend Excel for any pest issue.
Drew from Excel Pest Services is the consummate professional! He is responsive, reliable, thorough, and knowledgeable! From the moment Drew arrived, I knew not only is he a good at pest control, but also a good person who is a pleasure to speak with. He rested our concerns with the mice issue we are experiencing…
Drew was awesome! He convinced me the moment he stepped into my house! Will definitely refer!
Drew Tchertchian was my service person, and I would just like to say that he was probably the best service person I have ever had, regardless of the industry of the service (e.g. cable company, utility company, plumbers, etc.). He was very pleasant, professional and extremely thorough. He spent well over an hour…
Drew was excellent to work with! Very attentive to detail and covered every inch possible! Would definitely recommend!
Thomas was very Prompt, professional , courteous .. explaining all details of inspection and work that needs to be done
Hi, hats off to Aaron - the service person who came out 2 times recently - he did an awesome service and checked in & out of the house and made me feel that I chose a good company to serve my home. Thank you Aaron - keep doing an awesome job.
Eduardo (Tech 41) was extremely helpful with our continuing fight against pets. He walked right in and his advice was extremely insightful. Thank you for all your help!
Very very happy with Excel, Roy has be amazing to work with. We were having a rodent problem and he got everything under control in just a matter of days! I would 100% recommend this company!
Knowledgeable and Professional. Listened to concerns and offered possible solutions. Works with customers needs.
We called Excel Pest Control after seeing a mouse in our kitchen. Unfortunately I’m absolutely horrified of them but Drew was the utmost professional. He patiently walked me through his plan get to rid of them and protect the house from future invasions. “Have no fear - Drew is here” is our tagline for Drew and it definitely rings true! Thank you!!
Mike was awesome. He came promptly and was sufficient in setting the proper traps and plugging the proper gaps, to rid the house of these unwanted guest! Thanks Mike.
Drew has been exceptional. He’s been very thorough and checking in every week to help us resolve our pest issues. Really appreciate the level of service he’s been providing and couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us out
Drew T. was so nice and waited for me until I got home. He did a very good job and was very through in his cockroach investigation. He was patient and helped explain everything and overall I am very pleased with his service.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Home inspection | 252 | $61–$168 |
| General pest inspection | 240 | $61–$133 |
| Rodent extermination | 196 | $86–$323 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 124 | $96–$282 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 116 | $61–$141 |
| Ant extermination | 112 | $81–$246 |
| Termite inspection | 69 | $81–$323 |
| Spider extermination | 59 | $83–$173 |