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Viking Pest Control 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE

Viking Pest Control

Manville, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #59Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 70 bee removal services · 4.9★ from 489 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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

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.Viking Pest Control is better than 86% of bee removal services.A
86
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.Viking Pest Control is better than 82% of bee removal services.A
82
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.Viking Pest Control is better than 84% of bee removal services.A
84
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.Viking Pest Control 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.Viking Pest Control 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.Viking Pest Control is better than 100% of bee removal services.A
100

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Customers hired Viking Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Viking Pest Control for spider extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$120–140
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$58–$146
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Spider 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.#35 / 57
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Spider extermination”

mitchLocal Guide · 47 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★★★★★

Viking showed professionalism from first contact with customer service representative to service technician. Well run team. Excellent service.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceRodent exterminationSpider exterminationMosquito extermination
Morgan8 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★★★★★

I got the silver package for ongoing monthly services during insect season. There is an initial fee of about $280 then $79 a month for them to come monthly or however many times is necessary to see the desired results. My home had spiders, carpenter bees, daddy long legs, ants, mosquitoes and a nice variety of other…

Paid $200+Home inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination
AndrewLocal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Steve from Viking has always done an excellent job with my multifamily property. When I have a pest issue he takes care of it with no questions asked.

Rodent exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination
Ron5 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★★★★★

great service very pleasant service technician good work and care for the customer!

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceSpider exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination
Luis2 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 thorough job. Informative, professional service.

Bug & insect exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
John6 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★★★★★

All of the service techs are always professional and thorough. Kerry in customer service was excellent and down to earth.

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Joe5 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★★★★★

Kevin did an excellent job. He was thorough and professional

Spider extermination
Maxine9 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 thorough and professional techs.

Home inspectionGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Rich7 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★★★★★

Robert Cavanaugh was very knowledgeable and professional and did a fantastic job with the pest control inside and outside our home.

General pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
ArnoldLocal 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★★★★★

Worked with Cary to schedule service for Friday this week,

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination
JohnLocal Guide · 39 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★★★★★

Carol was understanding and very pleasant. Handled my request efficiently and with a very friendly personality.

General pest inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
NelsonLocal 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★★★★★

Mark was our tech and he was very nice and did a great job for us. Very informative and really nice. I recommend Mark for everyone. Thanks Viking.

Bug & insect exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MLocal Guide · 88 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★★★★★

Kerri helped me get a later appointment when my first appointment was rescheduled

Hornet & wasp exterminationMosquito exterminationSpider extermination
Kirby10 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 used viking for the past 8 years. Always exceptional customer service, and the techs go above and beyond to make sure I never see a bug in my house.

Bug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
IsaacLocal Guide · 22 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $120–140Reasonable priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
P3 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.

Flea & mite exterminationHome inspectionRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Amy10 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.

Bug & insect exterminationGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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 7%Reasonable 75%Overpriced 4%Not sure 13%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection59$56–$131
Rodent extermination51$76–$246
Hornet & wasp extermination48$124–$323
Home inspection33$56–$141
Bug & insect extermination32$63–$153
Ant extermination29$63–$246
Spider extermination17$58–$146
Bee extermination13$188–$371

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