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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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!
Austin L always goes above and beyond. We have a 2 story home and every warm up to the season wasps likes to make there way to the top areas of our home . We always request Austin because he knows our home, because he is kind, curiosity and respectful of property. Thanks again Austin .
Cesar Mercedes went above and beyond to treat our pest problem. He was friendly and knowledgeable, and filled me with hope that our pests will soon be eradicated and if not, we can trust that Viking Pest Control will come back to help. Well worth the cost.
Our technician today was Austin L. I can't say enough good things about him. He's been to our house before and I wish I could request him every time. He is always friendly, super thorough, explains all treatment options and makes sure to answer any questions (and I always have questions). We're having an issue with…
Brian Galson took care of our house today. We could see his dedication and attention to detail, as he took care of all of our problems and pointed out new findings. We've had nothing but great experiences with Viking, and it's good to see that there is continuity in the quality of the training and how well the…
I would like to give this review for Kwaku. This is the first time ever I used Viking. Kwaku was so professional and very knowledgeable. He was patient to made me understand the process and did a wonderful job.
Troy does a good and thorough job!
Spring is here and so are those little crawly things… With my service contract I reached out to the folks at Viking and set up an appointment. I think I should mention that the first date was a bit further than we would have liked, however the agent was more than helpful providing an earlier date. The service…
Bryan P. did excellent service on pest control. I highly recommend viking pest control
Mark Beil was very polite and knowledgeable of his job. Highly recommend Viking pest control for your needs.
Ben did a great job he explained everything and really had an understanding of how to solve the problem.
Ouiel Givans came for the service today. Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous.
Austin L. came the same day I called and was very helpful. He made sure he targeted all of the areas we needed plus some. He asked many times if we needed anything else while he was here, making sure we were well taken care of. Great service today! Thanks Austin!
Cesar listened and did a great job, hoping to finally get rid of all wasps and hornets!!
great service. it was rainning but they came and explained what they did and asked if any work needs to be done in the house. thank you Ouiel and friend.
Cesar is a great guy who genuinely cares about his customers
Dwayne Mann - great guy! killed me ants!
Frank is awesome. Always appreciate the knowledge, expertise and customer service he provides to visits. Thanks man!
Stephen post is excellent. He is very professional and knowledgeable. He is hardworking individual and perfect gentleman.
We have been using Viking Pest at our business for many years. Greg (Walker) is great at making sure everything is filled and monitors all activity. He always checks with me before heading out to make sure all of our needs and concerns are covered. Any concerns brought up he immediately handles!
He has been servicing me a long time. Very professional. Highly recommend.
Chris H was so great!! Thankful for his help
Jose Aponte was extremely available and full of great guidance
Austin L. always provides a thorough inspection and treatment of my property. I receive a multitude of services for the great price I pay per month.
Dwayne Mann was very thorough and he made sure to refill all the stations. He also had positive attitude. Would love for him to continue service.
On time, conscientious
Cesar Mercedes serviced my home to remove a wasp nest from the backyard. He quick and efficient while also being friendly and professional. He did a great job and we would certainly hire him again! Thanks!
Dwayne Mann was the best. Efficient, great communicator, informative, a pleasure to work with
Great experience! Paul Altamose was our technician and he was fantastic! He was very timely and quick with his work. We had a yellow jacket nest in a crawl space in our home that he was able to take care of. Thank you!
Mark was very knowledgeable, friendly, and took care of what needed to be done.
Ceasar Mercedes was my tech - great person - great job
Jason Bullz came out to my home in Neptune NJ today and sprayed for carpenter bees. He was very kind professional and efficient. He went over and beyond with compassion when I told him of the recent loss of my dog. I am very impressed with the way he represents Viking!
Very quick response from the service team to discuss the problem (yellow jackets), plan of attack, and provide an estimate. Technician (Jack D) then arrived onsite within a few hours to exterminate the pests!
Tim R. was thorough in his service. Appreciate that!
Technician checked out all the spots where usual problems occur and treated areas. Nice job and very courteous.
I thought I chose the right pest control company for a yellow jacket issue. The applicator was professional and quick to respond. The entry area for the bees was treated.The issue I have is the customer service representative who never resolved accepting the unexpired $50.00 off coupon I had. I was told they had…
Dwayne Mann recently serviced our property and he completed the job both thoroughly and professionally. Highly recommend Dwayne as a service professional; Viking is fortunate to have him there.
It’s rare that I write a review about a service but I had to do it today. I few weeks ago I found some dead Yellow Jackets in my basement. It was maybe 5 dead ones and I didn’t think much about it and I would keep an eye on it. Last week, I went into the basement and noticed about 20 dead Yellow Jackets on the…
Jonathan was AMAZING! Truly a pleasure to have him service our home.
Thank you to Jack Davis for outstanding job!
Dwayne Mann did a great job taking care of the yellow jacket nest. He explained what to expect during and after the treatment.
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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 |