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%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCOREViking Pest Control
Manville, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #22Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 70 bee removal services · 5.0★ from 5,039 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 momentum; weakest: reliability.
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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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Viking Pest control is a great company with fast and competent service. Rob Sherwood has been servicing my property and is always very nice and professional.
Basilio Olaitiman your technician was prompt courteous and did a great job. Problem solved
Victor was thorough and friendly. He addressed all my concerns with knowledge and efficiency. Thank you!
Daniel Craig is a very professional and knowledgeable Tech. He cleared up my bee problem and explained everything he was doing. He helped with crickets and other pests as well. He is also very patient and understanding.
I have a very positive experience since the start of my contract with Viking. Al of the technicians including the past service performed by Anthony D was very professional. All technicians have been prompt, answered all of my questions and took care of all of my concerns at each visit. If I am not home for a…
We worked with Greg Walker. He took care of our yellow jacket nest. Prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable. Thanks Greg!
Ben Santos was great today and extremely friendly. He was very thorough and after completing scheduled services, he noticed a yellow jacket nest in our backyard and treated the area, saving us from some future unknown issues when our landscapers come to re-do that exact area down the road. Many thanks! Last year,…
Tom McGinnis was professional and very knowledgeable. He explained all that he was going to do and why. We discussed some of my other concerns and he had good suggestions and added additional services during our routine service.
K. Carter was great! Professional and explained in details everything he did. Glad he was the technician that completed our service.
Carey from Viking Pest came out to take care of our Yellow Jacket issue. He was friendly, professional and took the time to explain the situation, and his treatment course of action. As I watched from the window, I could see how thorough, how he took his time making sure he dusted/sprayed everywhere and under neath…
Taylor Wyatt came out to take care of a yellow jacket problem. Super friendly and did a great job. Overall swrvice was wonderful. Quick response time when we first called and very greatful for the follow ups to make sure the bees were gone.
We were very pleased with your technician, Frank Simon. He was respectful, knowledgeable, thorough, and patiently answered all our questions. We also appreciated clear communications from the office and the prompt service.
Our technician Brian Galson did a great job with an emergency eradication of a wasp nest in our home’s wall, which had broken through to our living space. Professional and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend Viking and ask for Brian! No more wasps.
Aaron took care of a yellow jacket problem in a professional and quick manner. He was very personable and knowledgeable and so far so good,they are gone and haven't come back . They also guarantee their work
I called Viking in the morning and they made sure someone came out the same day. Joseph Gordon from Viking came out around noon. He investigated to see what we had and then put on his bee suit and proceeded to tackle the problem of getting rid of the bees. We didn’t realize how many bees were in the hive but…
Aaron was very professional and through at his visit on 8/12/2026
Josh Colegrove took care of all the ground bees and the wasps nests with a smile and reassuring confidence. Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Cesar Mercedes was professional and very knowledgeable.
I have been using Viking for years. They always respond to my calls promptly, and return if needed. Brian C was our rep today, very professional and well mannered. Highly recommend!!
We have been customers of Viking Pest Control for many years and always have had great service. All their technicians are friendly and go about thier workin a professional manner. Today's tech "Steve" was here on time, courteous, and a job well done!
I'm under an annual contract with Viking. Their technicians are very professional, respectful and helpful.
Oneil our technician did a thorough job attending to all our requests and answering all our questions. He was respectful and informative. We had a paper wasp infestation - no more and Oneil located another two yellow jacket hives that we missed and destroyed them. This has been our best experience with Viking to date.
Viking has been great I have their plan where they come out every 3 months, Greg Walker came today and he is very friendly and thorough with his work around the house and also very knowledgeable when I have any questions
This review is for ONeill serviceman that came out to our business in Warren and did an excellent job and took care of all our needs.
Douglas Bruder is a great tech working our service. Thanks.
Always do a great job; especially with mosquitoes and bees. O'Neil was very good at explaining everything!
Dwayne Mann came out and quickly explained how he would treat our hornet nest problem, was very easy to talk to and answered my questions, and gave us the confidence the problem would be rectified.
Called Viking this morning. Cesar came out. He was extremely courteous and knowledgeable. I am giving him the best rating. Five Stars!
Greg did a great job at our church definitely recommend
Excellent service! Our tech Aaron was amazing! He took care of a wasp nest quickly and easily.
Kwaku visited to set up initial service. He was patient and thoughtful and explained everything really carefully. We’re very satisfied with Viking pest control so far!
O'Niel provided service at our home and he was fantastic! Highly recommend asking for him next time you need to call Viking.
Jose came at the end of his normal day at my insistence to spray a 2nd time for yellow jackets that had stung one of my house guests 4 times and also stung my dog. He was very personable and very understanding of our situation. That was yesterday, and so far, these aggressive bees have been eliminated. Jose deserves 6 stars but you only have five!
Oniel was a great service tech.
Jack Davis was efficient and informative for all our pest problems....5 stars!!!!
Our technician Bryan P. Did a great job getting rid of a wasp nest in our gazebo. He was very friendly and highly recommend him and viking for pest control.
A terrific as always level of service. Professional and shares insights to make things even better with our home. The technician today, Ouiel, was great. He was thorough, handled items I had and also took the time for practical prevention I can do at home.
I had asked for confirmation to be left that they were here and I got it
Al Calhoun is efficient, professional, arrived ahead of schedule and was really good about addressing our concerns.
Had a great experience with Technician Jack Davis helping us with out carpenter bee and wasp problem!!
The technician David George was great. He treated all the exteriors and he discovered several wasp nests and carpenter bee burrows. Also the bait stations had some rodents. I have been using Viking for over 7 years. No complaints.
Tom McGlinnis gave me great service.
I was very pleased with the visit and the services performed by Ouiel today.
David George came out to our home and spent a good amount of time looking over our property and treating all the areas that needed treatment.
Nick J was here to service our home for the 1st time. He is extremely knowledgeable and educated us with our bee situation. Thank you Nick for all your help! We appreciate you!
Dwayne Mann was awesome. Came on time. Super professional. And took care of my wasp nest. Very nice guy as well!!!
Thanks Oniel for your professionalism and assessment, and for helping us with the Yellowjacket issue!
Happy w service from Towayne!
Kwaky knows his thing!!!
First service by Viking was great. Appreciate the service I received by Noah K!
O'Neill and the rest of the team here at Viking always take care of us! Living in an area with a lot of moisture and a lot of land to cover, we had tons of mosquitoes that made our yard unusable for much of the year. Now I can actually enjoy it year round!
I started using Viking last year and received my first treatment for this season last week. As always, my experience with the technicians have been very positive. On this visit, Benjamin Santos was the technician and I was absolutely impressed with his knowledge on the behaviors of the wasps that have been flying…
Viking is very reliable and always ready when we need thrlem if something comes up. My tech is Cesar Mercedes
The VikinPest tech. Stephen Post was very receptive to what I wanted in my backyard to spray for pests, etc. He followed my needs to the tee and was very professional in his work ethics as well. Very pleased with his work here outside our home in NJ.
Very nice job by Viking rep Stephen Post today. He visited our house for an inspection and a number of treatments. He was professional, thorough, efficient, and a good listener. Very happy with the service. Thanks Stephen.
Dallas showed up and listened to our concerns. He helped mitigate the issue. He is friendly, communicative, and I am 100% comfortable with him in my home. Highly recommend service by Dallas. I won’t have anyone else!
David G was out today and treated my condo for wasps, yellow jackets and then treated the slab perimeter. All of the technician that have come out are very nice people and David G was beyond nice, helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced. Hope to see him again.
Chris Kiser came promptly and explained the findings thoroughly. He was friendly and informative , highly recommend
kWAKU O. WAS EXCE;LLENT VERY HELPFUL FOR SURE .
Austin L went above and beyond, answered all of our questions and was very professional! Will definitely be using Viking pest control again!
Price
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | 615 | $56–$131 |
| Rodent extermination | 502 | $76–$246 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 475 | $124–$323 |
| Home inspection | 445 | $56–$141 |
| Ant extermination | 422 | $63–$246 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 320 | $63–$153 |
| Spider extermination | 259 | $58–$146 |
| Bee extermination | 234 | $188–$371 |