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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 hornet & wasp extermination

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.89
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
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.$124–$323
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hornet & wasp 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.#46 / 60
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 89 Google reviews tagged “Hornet & wasp extermination” · showing 20

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!

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination
lisaLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

I am a former customer who returned for a yearly plan when I started seeing wasps around my pool. Viking makes it easy to get service, never questioning my need. Alton Calhoun came today and did an exceptionally thorough job dusting and checking around the entire pool. He even removed a small nest! Now I can swim…

Reasonable priceHornet & wasp extermination
Linda8 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★★★★★

Dallas did a great job today, very polite and courteous. Explained all he was here for and applied.

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination
Suzanne5 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 have been a Viking customer for many years and have been mostly happy. There was a very large increase in my bill so I had to lower my service tier. When I called I found customer service has been outsourced to the Philippines. There is no local number to call. As soon as my contract is up I will be moving to a…

Hornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspectionRodent extermination
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
benLocal 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★★★★★

Todd did an exemplary job at removing the wasp infestation from the side of my house would recommend for all your exterminator need!

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
SophiaLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Viking got rid of my wasp nest and cicada killer infestation easily...highly recommend! Very friendly and knowledgeable technicians.

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Quality
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.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Dominick4 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 recently performed service at our home and was friendly, professional and very effective. Very good job and happy he was able to help us out at our home.

Hornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ashleigh7 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★★★★★

Jesus R did a fantastic job today helping us treat a wasp nest. Thank you Jesus!

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kirk7 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 great job

Hornet & wasp extermination
Paul8 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★★★★★

Nikki and the rest of the team at Viking are courteous, professional, and smart about all manner of pests. I have an annual service plan with them and couldn't live without it!

Bug & insect exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
CatherineLocal Guide · 21 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★★★★★

All the service men have been polite and professional. Most recently Tim Ryan came out to treat some carpenter bees and I found him to be the same. A very pleasant and polite company. Always promptly there to treat my pest problems.

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Betsy2 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★★★★★

Nikki was out today and the most thorough technician I have had all year, great service.

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp extermination
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
Amanda2 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★★★★★

Viking is wonderful! Tech Todd Rouse was recently out for a winter inspection. He did a great job and was very respectful of our property. Very happy with Viking as always😀

Hornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Quality
Ning1 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★★★★★

Mehran from Viking Pest Control did a fantastic job! He was a very brave man and did what was necessary to destroy a well-hidden hive of aggressive yellow jacket at my house. Viking Pest Control's customer service representatives are also excellent and very patient in listening to me and helping me resolve the…

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DonnaLocal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Nick C. came to our home on 9/17/21 at the end of his day! We had yellow jackets in the house in two bedrooms on the second floor. Nick found the way they were getting in (roof area) and sprayed. He also came into the house and checked out the rooms! He found that the nest was in the ceiling (he found the small…

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Charles5 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★★★★★

Paul came on to the property assessing the situation, went up to the nest and worked the wasps over….. gentleman for sure, professional in his plan and execution. A true assets to you company….. thank you again CB

Hornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
BrianLocal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Excellent customer service. Made two calls today for explanation of all services and charges and to schedule new service and MA CRISTA SANDRINO and JASMIN were both wonderfully courteous, patient, and helpful.

Hornet & wasp exterminationMosquito exterminationRodent extermination+ Professionalism

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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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