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Positive Pest Management

Pest control service · New York, NY

4.9 ★★★★★ 438 Google reviews · 20 photos
96%five-star reviews
100%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Positive Pest Management at a glance

Google reviewers rate Positive Pest Management 4.9 out of 5 based on 438 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Customers frequently praise rapid response times, same-day availability, and thorough inspections for issues like mice, ants, and bed bugs. Technicians are noted for explaining treatments and providing prevention advice. However, some low-star reviews criticize ineffective treatments, missed entry points, and unprofessional management regarding warranty disputes or billing.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 438 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 438 Google reviews (369 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 26, 2026.
  • Service: Wildlife serving New York, New York.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Star ratings

438 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars42296%
  • 4 stars82%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star51%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 369 written reviews

  • Praise69598%
  • Complaints142%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude21330%
  • Quality & results14320%
  • Speed & response13619%
  • Would recommend11616%
  • Communication548%
  • Honesty & trust274%
  • Price & value203%

What customers talk about

We read 369 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Wade was extremely helpful and SO thorough in checking everywhere in the apartment, walking me through anything he found and the treatment he was prov…”
    “The owner Ben and his general manager Leah are unpleasant, unprofessional and impossible to deal with.”
  • “He was so thorough from start to finish, getting hinges and runners of all cabinets and drawers to the perimeter of the floor space using at least fiv…”
    “Their inspection was not thorough enough and the traps and baits they left were completely ineffective.”
  • “Positive Pest Management was super quick and responsive for the issue we were having.”
  • “5 Stars to Ben -We encountered an issue last week and called Ben off hours-His service responded immediately, Ben called back within 5 minutes and he…”
    “Again, their technician is great but we cannot recommend this company in any capacity.”
  • “…round pipes behind appliances and ends of the baseboard heaters also explaining what I have to do to finish creating a barrier to seal these unwanted…”
  • “Furthermore they don’t come any more honest as he did not charge us a dime .”
  • “In the meantime, the prices are very fair so if I need emergency treatment - Positive Pest is my go to.”
    “…without any smallest benefit from this company's service except being ripped off 320 dollars.…”

People customers mention

  • Ben 32 reviews
  • Benny 15 reviews
  • Control 15 reviews
  • Leah 9 reviews
  • Bennett 7 reviews
  • George 6 reviews

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

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 438 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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

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Julia Malkin Reger7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bennet gave me excellent advice about a yellow jacket problem I was having in my apartment. I would highly recommend them!

  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination
Response from the owner · a month ago

👋 Julia! Thank you for your review and 5-star rating! Happy to be able to address your issue over the phone. Beat of Luck!

Emily Shapiro5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Positive Pest Management was super quick and responsive for the issue we were having. Wade was extremely helpful and SO thorough in checking everywhere in the apartment, walking me through anything he found and the treatment he was providing, and giving me advice in general for prevention. I really appreciate his services and the willingness to make sure I felt okay in everything before he left. Thanks again!

  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · a month ago

Emily, Thank you so much for your review and 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your business!

Vitoria Moura Guimaraes8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vitoria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very professional and kind, helped to identify the sources of the problem and to address them fast. Highly recommend

  • Services: Rodent extermination
Response from the owner · a month ago

Vitoria, Thank you so much for your review and 5-star rating. We greatly appreciate your business!

Ellen KleinLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ellen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Shawn returned my call within 15 minutes! I will be having service for ants during peak season - April through September. In the meantime, the prices are very fair so if I need emergency treatment - Positive Pest is my go to. While I called about ants, this is a full service company which calms me down tremendously. This is not a "factory" company.

  • Services: Ant extermination
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Ellen, I am Ben the owner. Thank you so much for your great review and 5-star rating! We look forward to working with you!

Raymond Dimla1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Raymond has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Benett is a pro! Very kind and provided excellent service. He came the very same day I called

  • Services: Hornet & wasp extermination
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Ray, Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate your business!

Julia Chin8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Service was fantastic! From salesperson to scheduling to execution everyone involved was super congenial and extremely helpful. Benny arrived early letting me know he was able to come earlier than scheduled (which you know in Manhattan is unusual). He was so thorough from start to finish, getting hinges and runners of all cabinets and drawers to the perimeter of the floor space using at least five different agents to eradicate our problem! He sealed up any openings around pipes behind appliances and ends of the baseboard heaters also explaining what I have to do to finish creating a barrier to seal these unwanted guests OUT! Any spaces in door closures need the foam tape and/or door sweep to complete this barrier! This is the man you want to help you to get rid of all points of entry! I am confident these pests will be gone shortly! Ten stars out of five!!!!! Thank you to Positive Pest Mgmt and Benny!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Cockroach extermination
  • Pest type: Cockroaches
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Julia, Thank you so much for your review and 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your business!

Amanda8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

fantastic experience. he explained everything that he was doing and gave us incredible advice for pest prevention in the future. super personable and nice, gave us travel recommendations as well while he was sealing up the entry points!

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

👋 Amanda! Thank you for your review and 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your business!

Katelyn Shannon4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katelyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Incredible service! So so friendly and funny! Explained everything he was doing, gave directions of everything to do after he left. Was personable and made us comfortable and felt like I truly understood what was happening and what was needed! Would use again in heartbeat if needed!!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Rodent extermination
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Katelyn! Thank you so much for your review and 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your business!

Suzie Goldman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Suzie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

When I discovered that I had a bed bug situation in my mother‘s apartment, I wanted to get someone in to treat it as soon as possible. Thankfully, Positive Pest Management was available to come take care of the issue on Sunday! What a relief! When the technician arrived, he was quickly able to diagnose the areas in the apartment that needed to be treated. He was efficient, and thorough and told me exactly what I needed to do on my end (throwing pillows in the dryer, washing slipcovers, etc). He was very professional and I felt confident that the problem was being fully taken care of. I will definitely have them back the next time I need exterminator help.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Bed bug extermination
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Suzie, Thank you for your review and 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your business!

Katie Connell2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very helpful with my issue!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Katie, Thank you for your five-star rating!

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