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Bowco Laboratories

Founded 1932 • With Angi since December 2005

Bowco Labs has been serving New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania communities since 1932, spanning four generations of the Bowers family business. Barry Bowers was formerly on the board of directors while Heather Bowers is currently on the board of directors with the New Jersey pest management association. Our technicians and exterminators are licensed and certified in the state of New Nersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Your safety and satisfaction is our primary goal in everything that we do. We offer monthly maintenance plans that can fit within your budget and give you peace of mind throughout the entire year.

Business Highlights

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Amenities

Free Estimates
yes
Warranties
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Senior Discount
5%
Emergency Service
Yes
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Bonded
Insured
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Verified Reviews

4.9

(83) Verified Reviews

Showing 1-25 of 83 reviews
O M.
5.0
07/30/2020
The young man that they sent was polite and seemed to know what he was doing. He was very prompt.
Description of Work
Put out traps but because it was so hot, they think whatever was in the house left. They still come out just to check
Category
pest control
Peter F.
5.0
10/22/2017
The service was just done yesterday so I can not tell if it was completely successful. The tech will be back in a month to check and make any changes if needed. We signed up for the Tri-yearly service so I have peace of mind that my property will be protected by unwanted pests in our home.
Description of Work
I called up Bowco and they listened to all my concerns of what was happening outside my home. Someone came out the next day to check the outside of my property and made recommendations. A technician (Carmelo) came on Saturday morning and preformed the necessary service in and outside the house. Carmelo was very professional and explained everything he was doing around our property.
Category
pest control
Edward P.
5.0
07/01/2017
All appears ok, have seen some carpenter ants and will call again for another spray.
Description of Work
Spray for carpenter ants and mosquitos.
Category
pest control, home inspection
Anita M.
5.0
06/14/2017
Very well. The technician was very thorough, knowledgeable, and polite. It's an excellent company to do business with.
Description of Work
Treatment for ants.
Category
pest control
Marley N.
5.0
04/12/2017
Very well. Actually was having tree removed and didn't want them to scatter, so they broke the treatment into two days coordinating with tree removal. They pre-treated the day before the tree removal and then came back the next day within hours of the tree work finishing to finish the treatment. Pro-acricely treated indoors just in case. Very accomodating.
Description of Work
Great tree and surrounding area for carpenter ants
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on here Angie's List. Looking forward to a long lasting relationship and we are very happy to have accommodated your needs. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Jayne B.
5.0
01/05/2017
Fabulously well. The technician was extremely knowledgeable, took his time, and explained everything he was doing and why he was doing it. The problems never returned.
Description of Work
Extermination of ants and possibly roaches.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We take pride of our employees and their knowledge. Looking forward to a long lasting relationship. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Walter S.
5.0
10/08/2016
Came on time. Performed the service as specified.
Description of Work
Carpenter Ant Control
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

We are very happy to have provided our services to your liking. Thank you for taking the time on writing us a review on here Angie's List! Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Michelle S.
5.0
06/24/2016
I called and spoke to Danielle and described my issue. She had Thomas call me right back. He said it sounded like paver ants and he sent Carmello out to assess my problem. Since I was not home, he called to tell me his findings and he treated for paver ants. I mentioned a few areas of concern outside. He had called my mother to tell her he was coming back over to talk about them, which was surprising. He checked the areas of concern, sprayed, and also inspected for any other problems. I found him extremely knowledgeable and a very nice young man. After ill treatment from a larger company, it was refreshing to have such concern from Carmello and Bowco.
Description of Work
They diagnosed and treated for an ant problem.
Category
pest control
Kay P.
5.0
11/25/2015
They do a really good job. Very professional. I've been using them since 1999.
Description of Work
They come out to inspect the house every year.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

First, we would like to say Thank you for your loyalty on being with us since 1999. It has been our pleasure to have you as customer. Four generations and 84 Years later we look forward to continue to service our customers with respect and professionalism. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
james M.
5.0
11/03/2015
I am very happy with the work performed and with the staff. Over the past year I have had several of the technicians out to my residence to perform the tri-yearly service and take care of some bees. Each technician was very polite and took their time to inspect and treat the affected areas. The technicians will educate you as to the insect, bug, or rodent they are treating for and explain the extermination process. In my past experiences, the technicians have always been on time, were very professional, clean, and dressed in a neat appearance. They even wear booties on their shoes when inside my house which makes my wife very happy. I would highly recommend Bowco for any pest control issues.
Description of Work
I contacted Bowco last year to treat for mice and the usual little critters found both in the house and around the exterior. I have have since signed up for their Tri-Yearly service.
Category
pest control, animal removal

Service Provider Response

Bowco appreciates you taking the time on writing a review here on Angie's List, we take pride in our employees and it makes us very happy when a customer is happy. We have been in business since 1932 and do not plan on going anywhere, looking forward to a long standing relationship with you. Sincerely, Bowco Laboratories, Inc
KELLY S.
5.0
08/12/2015
They arrived when promised. Sprayed (dusted) for bees nest above front porch inside soffit. Within 24 hours buzzing sound and bees were gone. Bees have not returned.
Description of Work
Sprayed for bees nest above front porch
Category
pest control, roofing

Service Provider Response

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with our company. We value our customers and their experience, especially when it's a good one. We were more than happy to take care of your problem. We look forward to a continued relationship in the future. Sincerely, Heather Bowers
Matthew R.
5.0
04/14/2015
No bedbugs anymore! These guys rock!
Description of Work
Sprayed for bedbugs in 3 successful treatments.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

We would like to start by saying thank you for taking the time to write a review here on Angie's List. Also, we would like to thank you for your hard work on your preparation before the treatment was done so that we can do a great job, so it takes the effort of both you and I for a successful treatment. We are looking forward to a long standing relationship with you. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Matt S.
5.0
11/17/2014
While nothing was discovered, Matt was polite, professional and punctual. Most of all, the consultation was free - Other service provides were quoting us charges. I would absolutely give them a call again if needed in the future.
Description of Work
Matt from Bowco came to assess our property for any compromises that would allow a bird or other animal to enter our home.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, we take pride in being able to provide our customer with a free estimate and if there is nothing to be done we walk away and keep a long standing customer for the future. Matt has been with our company for many years now, we are proud of our employees and the pride they take in their work. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Donald K.
5.0
11/13/2014
.The tech. Mat said that with conflicting information his services would not be required at this time. He gave some helpful tips. It was refreshing to deal with a company with integrity and honesty. Will definitely use them if the situation changes.
Description of Work
Free inspection after scratching noise was heard in attic crawl space.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on here. Again, we take pride in our employees and also our longevity in the business. Please feel free to give us a call anytime. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Sheri D.
2.0
11/13/2014
I've used this company before to remove wasps from my home. They did a fantastic job of finding them and removing the same. This time the service was sub standard. The rep said that these critters can crawl through very tiny spaces and could get in anywhere. Duh, that's why I called you. He was not going to look for or fix any entry points, just put down stuff in the area where I told him I heard them. Sooo.. if done his way, I'd have squirrels coming and going and all he would do is keep putting down stuff!! Not what I call pest control!! This may or may not be a reflection on the company, because as I said I've had excellent service before. However, I may think twice before calling them again for anything other than wasps.
Description of Work
I called them for an estimate on finding and fixing any entry points of a squirrel that got into a small closet in my home.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Dear Customer, Thank you for submitting a review on here, we have been in business since 1932 and take pride in our customers. Our records indicate there is a conflict of interest with your review, please feel free to call our office to discuss your account. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Louise R.
5.0
09/28/2014
I contacted Bowco via the Angie's List link after hours and received a reply message the same night that I would be contacted in the morning. As promised, I received a phone call early the next morning and we scheduled an appointment. Paul arrived on time, was professional and, after evaluating the situation, explained his recommended plan of action. Everything went smoothly and the problem appears to be resolved. We would use Bowco again without hesitation.
Description of Work
Addressed an issue with hornets by our front door.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Dear Customer, We are over the moon, that you have taken the time to sit and write a review regarding your experience with us. We take pride in the people we have working for us and are extremely happy that you have had a great experience. We look forward to a long lasting relationship l with you. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Joleen F.
5.0
06/10/2014
We listened and will use them in future as we have used them before .
Description of Work
Very honest. We sought treatment for carpenter bees. When we told exterminator we would be getting new siding, he said it's not worth paying for treatment as new vinyl siding will solve problem. He did not even charge us for service call.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Bowco has been in Business for over 82 years and we would not be here if it wasn't for our customer best interest at heart. We are thrilled that you took the time to write a review on Angie's List, we look forward to doing business with you in the future. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
richard F.
5.0
05/15/2014
Bowco was very honest, punctual and explained everything they were going to do prior to doing it. They were professional and left my apartment the way they found it except for the Carpenter Ants.
Description of Work
Bowco Removed Carpenter Ants From My Apartment
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Bowco would like to say thank you for taking the time to write a review here, on Angie's List. We would like to also, say it has been a pleasure to hear another satisfied customer, we look forward to doing business in the future. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Dorothy S.
5.0
04/04/2014
They came three times for treatments. There were different service people each time, including the initial visit. All of the men were professional, knowledgeable, and elicited confidence that they could deal with the problem. They also were very punctual, giving a one hour window as to when they would arrive, and they came within that window. They were also considerate of my two cats, suggesting options other than putting them outside on the two days when it was very cold outside.
Description of Work
There was evidence of bedbugs in the spare bedroom. I called on a Friday night, left a message, they called back the next morning, and right away, that morning, a representative of the company came to inspect. We had saved the critter and he verified that it was a bedbug, and instructed me on what to do.
Category
pest control, animal removal

Service Provider Response

First, we would like to say thank you for taking the time to write a review on Angie's List. Second, we would also like to say thank for choosing our company to service your home and to put confidence within our company. Third, it has been our pleasure to be able to get rid of your problem at the home, we take pride in being in business for over 82 years and we also take pride in our employees with that said, it's been a pleasure and we hope to be of service for you in the future. Sincerely, Heather Bowers
Allison D.
5.0
03/20/2014
They were the cheapest that I could find and they did a great job. The overall experience was perfect, lovely and wonderful. I would recommend them. I intend to use them again.
Description of Work
I used Bowco Laboratories to do a termite inspection and they did the chemicals.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Dear[member name removed], We would like to thank you for your kind words, and we are thrilled that our services met your expectations. We strive to be competitive with our pricing. Thank you again, Heather Bowers
Sheri D.
5.0
02/27/2014
He used a pesticide that paralyzed them in place first, then a follow up solution to kill them. It worked beautifully. No more yellow jackets.
Description of Work
They removed yellow jackets going under shingles in front roof.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

We here @ Bowco are thrilled that we got rid of your Bees. We take pride in what we do and what we have been doing for the last 82 years. Bees can be deadly to some people with allergies against them so we provide in the service that is so important to our customers. We would never recommend that you take care of them yourself, as they might get aggressive. Thank you for taking the time to write on here and we look forward to a long standing relationship with you. Sincerely, Heather Bowers
Barbara S.
5.0
01/08/2014
This is the second company I contacted. As indicated in an earlier review, the experience with the first company called did not go well. This experience was a world of difference! When I called, I was immediately connected with Tom, the owner, who came over the next day--on time--and who inspected what we thought was a problem. It turned out to be a deteriorating area rug with no infestations. There would have been no charge for that visit, as estimates are free. But I mentioned a problem with field mice. Tom inspected and we agreed to have a treatment for that problem. Again, the appointment was made for the next day. On time, Paul, a technician came. You couldn't ask for a more pleasant young man. He did a very thorough inspection, including in some hard to reach places, and he placed the materials required to get rid of the field mice, including in the attic and garage. He was very articulate in explaining was was needed and how to deal with future problems. He gave us time to print out a coupon for the service, which we had previously neglected to do. This was one of the best service experiences we have ever had. We would recommend them highly to anyone who needs this type of service.
Description of Work
Made a thorough inspection of the house for field mice. Placed appropriate materials to rid the house of them in all places where needed.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

Dear [member name removed], We are thrilled to hear your comments here on Angie's List. We thank you for taking the time to write a review. We do take pride in what we do and will continue to do so, with that said we look forward to long standing relationship with you. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
Kevin H.
3.0
11/25/2013
I can't say that response time isn't good, but that is not the problem the problem is that I still have roaches!
Description of Work
On October 21, 2013, a technician came out to the house. The technician took an hour to do the job he sprayed for roaches, and use some kind of of a mist spray. My house is a two family, with first and second floor apartments. The tenants informed me that their wasn't many dead roaches around, and tenant on the second-floor said now she has even more than before. I called back to the company and they sent another technician out and he use a jailbait for the roaches, and it worked better than the first technician, but we still have approaches. This has been ongoing problem for me sense the first date he came out, and he still haven't resolved the problem as of yet!!
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

The original treatment was on 10/21/13, there were numerous germen roaches and a sanitation issue. Very rarely do you get rid of roaches 100% in one visit, especially when there are sanitation issues. We did return on 11/12/13 for no additional charge and the GM spoke with [removed members name] about the situation on 11/25/13 and he said there were still a few roaches but it had much improved, he then told him to speak to the tenants and let him know when they were available and we would follow up again at no cost. We returned on Friday after Thanksgiving, 11/29/13. The GM inspected the 2nd floor apartment with the technician on Friday; he sent the following text message with 2 pictures to [removed members name]. “Good Morning [removed members name]. This is Doug from Bowco. I was just at your house to inspect the second floor tenant’s apartment with my technician. We pulled things apart and did not see one roach. Your tenant says he has only seen small roaches which may have hatched over from an egg. The technician is going to treat again today with the Gel Bait. When I pulled the stove out there was a lot of debris in and around that needs to be cleaned. To the right side of this area is where they say they see the insects. I have attached pictures so you can see what I am talking about. If you have any questions, please let me know. The first floor apartment was not home.” Thank you for taking the time to write a review here on Angie's List. We do take pride in our company and hope that at the end we develop a good relationship with you. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
B G.
5.0
09/30/2013
Early this month we discovered a rather large, active yellow jacket nest entering our home under the soffits near our kitchen door, and starting to get into the kitchen itself. Bowco came out and treated it the very next day after I called them. Unfortunately living in a rather old home the wasps easily found new egress points to use and avoided the pesticides to everyone's frustration. It took several treatments, but Bowco stood by their work and eventually found and treated every nook the wasps were using. They were sensitive to my pregnancy, and that the problem was in the kitchen wall and/or ceiling, and were very thorough and professional in the application of pesticides to just the problem areas, careful not to expose me or the food prep areas, and by focusing efforts to treat outside the house. I worried the charged price was high compared to a $5 can of wasp spray but I do not have any qualms about that now that I've seen how difficult and potentially dangerous it is dealing with a large wall cavity nest like that. I would certainly use them for other pest control jobs in the future.
Description of Work
Exterminated yellow jacket nest in wall of my kitchen.
Category
pest control

Service Provider Response

It is our sincere pleasure to have been able to have helped you with your situation. We take your safety into consideration and the safety of your unborn child. If at first we don't succeed we try again…one way or another, we try to figure it out. We take pride in how long we have been in business and we also in how long our employees have been with our company. We value their knowledge and experience. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It really matters to us. We are looking forward to a long standing relationship with you. Best Regards, Heather Bowers
BRIAN F.
5.0
08/24/2013
Provider did thorough evaluation of house and problem. He explained the nature of the treatment, which he then very thoroughly carried out. Provider came back apprx a week or so later when there was a minor recurrence, a contingency which had also been discussed. Problem has been resolved since.
Description of Work
Checked ant infestation.
Category
pest control, home inspection

Service Provider Response

Dear [member name removed], We want to thank you for taking the time to write a review on Angie's List, we look forward to a long standing relationship with you. Best Regards, Heather Bowers

Phone

Address

75 Freeman Street

Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Other Information

Services offered

Pest, Rodent & Animal Control.

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FAQ

Bowco Laboratories is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Bowco Laboratories is open:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bowco Laboratories accepts the following forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Check

Yes, Bowco Laboratories offers free project estimates.

Yes, Bowco Laboratories offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Bowco Laboratories does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Bowco Laboratories offers emergency services.

No, Bowco Laboratories does not offer warranties.

Bowco Laboratories offers the following services: Pest, Rodent & Animal Control.

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