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Cowleys Pest Services

Pest Control, Animal Removal, Holiday Decorating,

About us

We are proud to be a locally family-owned business, offering pest control services for nearly 30 years in Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Mercer counties in New Jersey. Brothers Bill and Drew Cowley understand the emotional toll caused by pest invasions and we’re ready to give you back your peace of mind. When you choose Cowleys, you’ll have a local New Jersey pest control company with resources big enough to quickly get to your home or business, yet small enough for you to be a valued customer.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Pest Control & Exterminating, Bed Bug Elimination, Bird Deterrent Systems, Nuisance Wildlife Removal, Crawl Space Repair, Moisture Control & Mold Treatments. Gutter Protection System. Professional Holiday Decorating, Attic Insulation, RainDrop Gutter Guard Installation

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7180 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
8%
3
6%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 101-125 of 180 reviews

carol I.
01/2013
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Tech came out to investigate problem right away. However they used an outside Pest contractor for Heat treatment to get rid of the bugs. When the first try did not work and we saw bugs 2 hours after house cooled to 85 degrees, we baggd them and called Cowley's. The tech did come out the next day to see the live bugs and he got the same contractors out to do a 2nd treatment. Within 2 hours we saw bugs again. This time tech did not follow up, did not provide the paperwork to show home got to critical temps to kill these bugs. and I am living with these dang things having to spend more money on Diametrecous Earth and staying up nights to catch any live ones. 2nd treatment done 2 weeks ago and still seeing a bug a night. I am very disappointed in both Cowleys and Bedbug Chasers ; granted no one except for one Co. is guaranteeing total eradication through heat treat, but no follow up or advisement on backup to totally kill(aka Diametrecous Earth) these bugs, nor any paperwork supporting that they got the home to critical temp. Sorry to say but they should have followed up and we should have recieved some paperwork proving work was done to temps they had swore would kill these bugs.
Description of Work: No follow up
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$2,700

Gregory S.
12/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I've had issues with thoroughness and follow up regarding termite inspection from workers in the past few years, not just with my home inspection but a family member and friend's as well. This year however, Joe the supervisor was sent out to hear my complaints. He listened respectively to my concerns with attentiveness. Hopefully with the new year, Cowleys will meet my expectations with the same regard as Joe has.
Description of Work: Annual termite inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$107

Lee B.
07/2012
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
They were out quickly and crawled on the roof to find the invasion points and were able to trap the squirrels.
Description of Work: We had them out to our home to help with a squirrel problem we were having.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$190

Faye S.
07/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I called them on 6/19/2012 and made an appointment for treatment on 6/22/2012 between 8:00 and 9:00 am. Their guy was here at 8:05 and took care of everything in less than an hour. He was polite, professional and took the time to explain a little about the habits of ants (my current problem pest). He advised that if I saw any additional ants to call and he would come back at no charge (sometimes it takes a few applications). On 7/16/2012 I called to saw I spotted ants again (this time on the 3rd floor) and on 7/17/2012 he came back and treated again. So far, so good, no ants.
Description of Work: Treated the whole house (3 stories) for general pests/bugs, ie. ants, spiders, etc. This was a yearly contract so they will return 3 times or approximately every 4 months and treat again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$529

Patricia A C.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I had (unknowingly) had termite prevention done already, and the technician alerted me to that after spending about 2 hours on a thorough inspection. I appreciated his honesty.
Description of Work: I had them come over for termite inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

elizabeth S.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
My experiences with Cowleys has been great. They do very good work and are very responsive. I will continue to call them whenever I have a pest problem, and I have referred them to friends.
Description of Work: I called over the past 6 years for pest control services ( hornet nests, bees, wasps) at varous times. One treatment always took care of the problem. I, also, have purchased the annual pest protection plan which includes 3 outdoor perimeter treatments. This was very effective in keeping pests away (indoors and outdoors),

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maria D.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything always goes well. I find them to do good and reliable work.
Description of Work: They treated the house for pests.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$190

Nina B.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They did a fine job. Their work was neat, and I haven't had any problems since the job had been completed. I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They treated the perimeter of the house for termites.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Barbara Z.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We have been using them for a number of years now, and we have always been satisfied their work.
Description of Work: They inspect the home for pests and provide a treatment if necessary.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jim K.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Cowleys was very professional. The technician arrived on time, completed the job quickly, and explained the process thoroughly.
Description of Work: They treated the house for termites.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

David P.
06/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything went well. They arrived on time and did a good job.
Description of Work: They provided a general pest treatment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John P.
06/2012
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I used them a number of times, maybe six or seven times. I used to call them up every year. They come once and the ants go away but then they come again so they had to come back and spray again. It usually takes 2, 3 or 4 visits before the ant problem goes away. I just got tired of them doing it 3 or 4 times. Last year I bought little ant traps and people said that it would work. So I put them out and they cost $9 and it took care of all the ants. There were just too many visits by the pest control company. The money part was fine but to have to have them come back and have to put the pets out wasn't worth it for us. Everyone says that they are the best around but I don’t know. It certainly wasn’t for me. I would probably not use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Cowley's Pest Control to spray inside and outside for ants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$200

Roger F.
05/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I liked them. I found them reasonable and very professional. They effectively took care of termites. They were neat, efficient, and cleaned up after themselves, you hardly knew they were there. They did it on the inside as well and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: They come once a year to inspect for termites.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert L.
04/2012
4.0
animal removal, handyman service, pest control
  + 1 more
They didn't have electric tools to repair a split fence so the result of the repair was uneven and rough. They have different teams of people to do the separate services. The home pest service has gone very well in the past, but I currently would not recommend the handyman service. They are a little bit pricey as well, I have paid well over $1000.00 a year for numerous services from the company.
Description of Work: This company does home pest control service for us, including taking care of termites and ants. They also do a wild life service trapping service if you need it, they catch the animal and let it free. They recently did a handyman service for me, which I would not recommend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Cowleys Pest Services
I would like it known that the member is a well respected client of ours but wanted to add that we were not hired by him to repair his fence. We were out there cleaning the gutter system on his home and our employee notice that 2 of the rails on his post and rail fence were broken and laying there for a long time so we offered, while we were there, to replace them with what he had laying behind his garage as a courtasy and did not arrive with tools to do fence work. We were thanked at the time for our efforts to help out.

Steven S.
03/2012
4.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
The price covered all the return visits until all the squirrels were gone. It was expensive. They came whenever we called. The price was high but they are all high. We would use them again.
Description of Work: We used Cowley's Pest Control because we had a squirrel in the attic and a couple of mice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Sherellyn L.
10/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The experience was wonderful. I told them over the phone what my problem was. They didn't send a salesman to talk me into a gazillion different things like a lot of other companies. They sent a service tech right away. They basically told me on the phone what the price was going to be. They were very easy to work with. The guy was very nice. He actually took the light globe off my bathroom fixture so I could clean it, which was really nice. They looked at what I told them was the problem but unfortunately there were no bugs there when he came out. My nephew also works for a pest control company and he had sprayed something really quick without taking off any siding so it was possible they were already dead. I haven't seen an ant since and I had all these outside mounds of ants that were digging up my yard. I would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: I used Cowleys Termite & Pest Services because we were taking off a lot of siding to put on a sun porch and a lot of bugs came out when they ripped it off. He didn't really find any bugs there but he also took care of an ant problem I had and he looked around everywhere.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Cowleys Pest Services
Member, Thank you for the kind words. Your feed back is priceless. Bill Cowley

Roger & Linda P.
07/2011
3.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I called because I observed what I thought were termites or flying ants. When the service man showed up 2 days later, what I observed was no longer present so they sprayed the outside of the house to control the insects. So far, so good.
Description of Work: sprayed the outside of the house and garden to control insects.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Carole A C.
07/2011
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The serviceman was very punctual, extremely polite and informative. He cautioned me to keep the animals inside while he treated the house and surrounding area. He removed anything that he felt should not get insecticide on it and returned them when he was finished. He assured me that they would come out at any time if I saw any "critters" at any time.
Description of Work: I noticed some "activity" on a piece of framing around a door installed about 15 years ago; which I believed to be carpenter ants. I also knew I had carpenter bees making holes in the fascia on three sides of my house. Cowley's was very punctual, both the estimator and the serviceman. I called for a specific problem that I could see and was a little surprised that the individual who came out did not look further for other issues that might be looming. It was a little more costly than I had thought it would be; but I wanted the issue resolved. The plan calls for them to come out 3 times per year but does not include termite treatment. The serviceman was very prompt, explained what he would do, treated a couple of other things and explained any follow-up problems would be handled immediately - just a phone call away. Overall, I was very happy with Cowley's...just a little more costly than I thought it would be. .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$670

Alexander M.
04/2011
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were very responsive. They came out when they said they would. I got everything that I expected from them. Their service was very good and very satisfactory. Their price was good too. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: I used Cowley’s Termite & Pest Services for pest control.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dave S.
12/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Arrived for evaluation and for actual work timely; very helpful worker explained what we did and didn't need and what would be reasonable and what would be overkill.
Description of Work: Termite testing and home extermination.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Roger F.
07/2010
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were very good. They were very professional. They were neat and clean. They did exactly what they said they were going to do and left the place immaculate. The price was good and we would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We used Cowleys Termite & Pest Services for standard extermination.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Christian W.
12/2009
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were courteous, did a good for the most part. They left 1 or 2 holes they drilled in the garage unfilled, but that is only a minor issue. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: They performed a termite inspection and prevention services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Cowleys Pest Services
At a convenient time for you, I will send someone to fill the holes. We appreciate and thank you for business. Sincerely, Fred

Pat K.
10/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They show up on time, answer all questions, and do the work that was agreed upon.
Description of Work: After having Cowley's out to get rid of carpenter bees I asked them to come back for a more permanent barrier.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

James R.
08/2008
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
There was a little confusion in the beginning. First he wanted to use plastic window wells. We ordered them, but then they were too big. We went to the steele window wells and I was a little confused. They threw in the stones that go in to the window wells for no charge however, so that was good.
Description of Work: They replaced window well covers in my sisters house. I did have first hand experience with that work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Pat K.
07/2008
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I was glad to finally get a company that was able to get rid of this colony that had returned for the past three seasons. They got on top of my roof and sprayed down on them. You could actually see the bees dying. This company told me that they will come back and close up the opening that they are getting into this fall. They are able to rid your home of other critters, too.
Description of Work: I had this company exterminate a wood bee infestation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Contact information

1145 RT-33, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

http://www.cowleys.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
97834A
Trade License Locale
NJ
Trade License Authority
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Pest Control,
Animal Removal,
Holiday Decorating,
Chimney Caps,
Insulation,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Gutters

FAQ

Cowleys Pest Services is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Cowleys Pest Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Cowleys Pest Services does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Cowleys Pest Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Cowleys Pest Services offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Cowleys Pest Services offers emergency services.
Yes, Cowleys Pest Services offers warranties.
Cowleys Pest Services offers the following services: Pest Control & Exterminating, Bed Bug Elimination, Bird Deterrent Systems, Nuisance Wildlife Removal, Crawl Space Repair, Moisture Control & Mold Treatments. Gutter Protection System. Professional Holiday Decorating, Attic Insulation, RainDrop Gutter Guard Installation

Contact information

1145 RT-33, Farmingdale, NJ 07727

http://www.cowleys.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day