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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%73+39.8Reliability 24%59+14.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty60−4Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.61SCORE

Viking Pest Control

Manville, NJ · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #67Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 70 bee removal services · 4.8★ from 1,233 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: value and replies to reviews; weakest: momentum.

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 73% of bee removal services.B
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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 59% of bee removal services.C
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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 60% of bee removal services.B
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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 100% of bee removal services.A
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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 0% of bee removal services.F
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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
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Customers hired Viking Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Viking Pest Control for bee extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.74
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.84
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
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: 75/100.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.#37 / 44

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AnnLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Frank Simon came out today and was the most thorough technician I have had the pleasure to be at my home! Frank is knowledgeable, friendly and a hard worker! Professional all the way. Thanks Frank!

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Lisa3 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 love Viking. Nick Capobianco is the best technician. He does a thorough job and goes out of his way to explain what he is doing and why. He is extremely professional, nice and represents Viking in the best way possible. It is a pleasure working with Cesar and Viking

Bee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination
Patty2 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★★★★★

Cesar Mercedes did a wonderful job of getting rid of the bees, under the house.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
1231 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Very happy with the services I have been receiving from Viking. My last treatment representative Cesar Mercedes, not just provided professional treatment service, he also followed up with education and prevention recommendations.

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Anne6 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★★★★★

Terrence came out on May 24th to treat our house for carpenter ants and bees. He was wonderful!! Took his time and did everything we asked him to do, and with a smile!!! Very nice young man, very respectful and courteous. Thanks, Terrence

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TobyLocal Guide · 33 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★

Paid for Carpenter Ant extermination - was told they were not carpenter ants and nothing was done. They put down traps for rodents, which we don't have!! Supposedly carpenter bees were treated (as requested), but they remained also. Had to call 2nd time for another (different guy) to come out and tell me they were…

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Eric5 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★★★★★

Todd Rouse was my most recent Viking rep. He was very personable, pleasant, but more importantly was genuinely happy to provide top notch service. He took his time, communicated everything very well, and did not leave until I was completely informed and satisfied. I will be lucky to get him for my next scheduled…

Bee exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Doug1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Mark F is a thorough and knowledgeable technician.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Colin5 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★★★★★

had wasp nest in ceiling, very responsive and issue was resolved.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness
Wendy7 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 years ago★★★★★

Amanda was great and couldn’t say enough good things about her. We had two other technicians come out for bee issue and she was our third visit. She listened to our issue, wasn’t rushed, and did everything she could and had available to treat issue.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Frank4 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 years ago★★★★★

Seyed 5 Star Service!

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Bhal2 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 years ago★★★★★

They provide professional service for termites, ants, rodents. We are their long time customers over 17 years. Today our customer service rep was Rogene. He was very concerned about our issues. He provided prompt service in scheduling new inspection for our problem area of bats.

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Andrea10 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent customer service by both the office people and the service tech. Thanks

Ant exterminationBee extermination
ZacharyLocal Guide · 118 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 years ago★★★★

The easiest to contact with; but some confusing policies that their own employees are not familiar with. Called to follow up on their estimate, and was told that only the specific sales person that I had talked to (Frank) would be able to send out the team, and that I needed to wait for a call back from him. Not "excellent service". The rest was good.

Bee extermination
NickThe6 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 years ago★★★★★

Initial inspection

Bee exterminationRodent extermination
Janine5 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 years ago★★★★★

I highly recommend this company. I found them to be professional, thorough and easy to work with .

Bee exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism+ Value
Diana3 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 years ago★★★★★

Jeff from NJ West, was our technician. He was great. We had two areas that we had swarming bees which he took care of in addition to the service we were already on the schedule for, which was the spotted latern flies. Service done. Viking will return monthly, accoriding to Jeff, to change tape for the spotted latern…

Bee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Karen6 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 years ago★★★★★

Jeanne L. Was very professional and efficient.

Bee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Scott1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

We use them for our business and they provide excellent and tentative service. They don't leave anything untouched or forget about any little nook or cranny. It also helps when you get to deal with very attentive staff from their techs, to customer service/ appointment scheduling staff. Overall, I'd recommend them…

Bee exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism+ Value
Joe4 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 years ago★★★★★

From the great people answering the phones, to the service techs, their employees are helpful, polite and very professional

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Terry5 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 years ago★★★★

The technician was prompt and courteous. It appears that they may not have been successful in the first treatment, and they have promptly scheduled a follow-up treatment.

Bee extermination
John4 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 years ago★★★★★

Mehran my Viking Representative came out on time, prepared, and took care of my Carpenter bee problem. He was professional and courteous. Thank You Mehran! 6/20 update; have not seen a carpenter bee in weeks 😀

Bee extermination+ Professionalism
Lisette2 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 years ago★★★★★

Cesar Mercedes came to my door and introduced himself. He was very polite, had a smile on his face, friendly and explained the services he would perform today. Asked if I had any concerns or questions and then started the service for today. I would recommend Cesar and Viking Pest Control to anyone in the area. Thank you for your continued service.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Sirena2 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 years ago★★★★★

Mehran, came to our home to treat for carpenter bees and he was outstanding! He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. Thank you!

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Simon10 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 years ago★★★★★

Mehran has been to our home several time and alway provides nothing less than exceptional service.. Thank you

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Glenn7 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 years ago★★★★★

Adam arrived on time, spent a few minutes chatting to understand the issue and went to work. So far the process seems to be effective. I like the fact that under their service contract they will also come out as needed if the issue continues. Highly recommend.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
GinaLocal Guide · 60 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 years ago★★★★★

This review is for Mehran. He came to help with carpenter bees at our home. He was very nice and knowledgeable on the problem. Thank you so much to Mehran for getting rid of this problem for us!! We are grateful.

Bee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Andrew5 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 years ago★★★★★

Cesar Mercedes did a great job. Very nice, on time, respectful and polite.

Bee exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Corey1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Cesar Mercedes was great. Very professional, great explanation of what he was doing and the services offered.

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Monica5 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 years ago★★★★★

I have problems with carpenter bees, wasps and hornets. I chose Viking Pest as my pest service because they are reliable and come back if there are problems with residual appearances. Cesar is very professional and friendly.

Bee exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Bhadresh5 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 years ago★★★★★

The technician Mehran came to my house on time for the quarterly service. He thoroughly checked the entire house including basement and garrage and found no issues. He sprayed the exterior of the house to prevent ants, mites, cockroaches etc and did a very nice and professional job. I am very happy with his service…

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
linda6 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent customer service and can talk to a live person

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Peggy4 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 years ago★★★★★

Excellent

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Debbie4 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 years ago★★★★★

Chris S was courteous and professional. Provided a very through quarterly service and explained additional services that I might need soon.

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LukeLocal Guide · 33 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 years ago★★★★★

Newer customer, within the last year, but very happy with the services. The technicians who come are always so nice and do a great job looking inside and outside to make sure nothing is accumulating from a pest perspective. I have one of the plans which includes regular schedule visits and unlimited service calls…

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
John9 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 years ago★★★★★

Very professional. Solved my bee problem in one visit.

Bee exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Mary11 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 years ago★★★★★

Very responsive and courteous.

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RuthAnnLocal 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. · Edited 5 years ago★

On October 3, 2020, I had Viking Pest Control come for a "one time only" visit to remove yellow jackets from the eaves of my home. When I scheduled the appointment, I told the person I had a coupon for $65.00 off for seniors since both my husband and I are in our 70s. Coupon had an expiration date of 12/31/2020. Was…

Bee extermination− Professionalism
SkyeLocal Guide · 247 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 years ago★★★★

I have been a customer of Viking's for about 4 years. i have the scheduled maintenance program they offer, and I also use them for stink bugs, and newly added lanternflies. i cant say how good the lanternflies treatment is, as they come tomorrow for that and will be treating most of the surfaces of my home, deck,…

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Drake1 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Cesar M. came out today for our monthly checkup and was great! Took the time to check out some new concerns and was very professional. Thanks Cesar!

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 8%Reasonable 77%Overpriced 0%Not sure 15%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Ant extermination130$63–$246
Rodent extermination117$76–$246
General pest inspection99$56–$131
Hornet & wasp extermination89$124–$323
Bee extermination74$188–$371
Spider extermination71$58–$146
Bug & insect extermination29$63–$153
Termite inspection29$131–$282

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