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
Although it turned out I didn't need their services, I would absolutely call them if I did have a problem, and I would recommend them as well. Every contact I had was pleasant, efficient and professional.
Description of Work: I have a property for sale. I was told there were fleas in it, but couldn't get there myself. Cowleys met the realtor there to give me a free estimate. Instead I got the wonderful news that there were no pests at all. No charge. When I first called the office my call was answered promptly and in person. The estimator arrived when expected, and when he called me, and I apologized for bringing him 20 miles for nothing, he could not have been nicer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Donna L.
12/2015
1.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Too much inconvenience. I paid for a service of a company that Angie's List refers, and had to make too many phone calls, to no avail. Also, Angie's List refund department was trying to give me other options when I was clear that I just wanted a refund after all the hassle. I received emails with the same service recommendations!! Finally, after about 3rd correspondence, I received a cancellation and a refund confirmation. It was kind of a negative experience. Although I will use Angie's list for recommedations, I MOST LIKELY WILL NEVER USE A "DEAL" AGAIN.
Description of Work: Purchased this special thru Angies List as a "Big Deal." I had to wait for a confirmation response from Cowleys and was given a window of a couple of days. I kept checking and after not receiving any word, I called Cowleys directly. They were not helpful and I guess since I was not paying full price thru them, I was not a priority. They were not helpful, told me to expect correspondence back. Bee problem was not getting better, so I cancelled the service with Angies List, wanted my credit card refunded.(which took about 3 calls to finally get done.) I called another company, got the job done in 24 hours. Cowleys might have been good if I hired them on my own, but not very responsive thru Angie's List.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$189
Noreen O.
12/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
I just moved into my home and night one, I learned not everyone left! There was scampering behind the walls and the next morning, three different trusted resources pointed me to Cowley's. Will came over the next day and got to work. He identified where they got in and set traps. They come every other day to clear the traps if necessary; sooner if you call in a capture. Over a week, they "evicted" everyone (3 squirrels) and sealed the hole. As I said to Will, "You guys were amazing and I hope I never see you again!"
Description of Work: Trapped and removed squirrels then repaired the area of the soffit, where they got into the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Maria V.
11/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
After purchase, Cowleys contacted me promptly to set up an appointment. I wasn't able to be at the house, but the tech called me when he was near, I gave him access to the garage and the job was done. Garage was locked and secured when I got home. I will definitely, and already did, recomend this company.
Description of Work: Removed wasp nest and treated the garage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$189
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
[Member name removed] We would like to thank you for taking the time to express your experience with Cowley’s in solving your pest issue and providing this feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Deborah P.
10/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
There was a yellow jacket invasion in my grandson's bedroom. I inspected the outside of the house and could not find the nest. I called Cowley's first thing in the morning and they came that day. The technician identified the problem area within five minutes. He then sprayed the area and within a few hours the problem was diminishing. The yellow jackets were completely gone within two days. I thought the price was a little high, but in the end worth it for peace of mind.
Description of Work: Sprayed yellow jackets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$255
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
We would like to thank you for taking the time to express your experience with Cowley’s in solving your pest issue and providing this feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Ruthann R.
10/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
I had an Ant and Rodent Problem. My appointment was scheduled between 8:30 and 9:30 AM. The Technician (Jon S.) arrived at 8:30 AM on the dot. I was very pleased with the promptness and professionalism of the Technician. He went about addressing all of the issues and concerns. I noticed Ants in my kitchen, and the technician thoroughly sprayed the kitchen, and surrounding areas. He also provided, as part of my fall service, spraying around the outside of my home. He also checked all of the Rodent boxes both inside and outside of my house. He replaced any of them that needed to be replaced. This is my second year with Cowley's and I am very pleased with the service that they provide. I have never been disappointed. My initial problem was a rodent one, and because of their expertise, and they way in which they attacked the problem, I NO LONGER have a Rodent problem. I am well rid of them, thanks to Cowley's. They are a great company, and I really do appreciate the quality of their work and their technicians. I would highly recommend them. They are very knowledgeable, and I have always been satisfied with them, and will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: Fall Service, which included spraying around the house. I also needed my kitchen sprayed for Ants. Since I had a Rodent problem, he also checked the rodent boxes that were placed both inside and outside of the house, and replaced any of those if they needed replacing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
Ms. [Member Name Removed], We would like to thank you for taking the time to express your experiences with Cowley’s in solving your pest issues and providing this feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Teng L.
08/2015
2.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
The mouse trap they provided just did not work. A simple mouse trap from Lowes with some tap did the job!
Description of Work: They set up a mouse trap.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$130
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
Unfortunately, We at Cowleys have no record of ever servicing this address. We are the Pest Control company that services the exterior common elements of the community and are in the community routinely but residents are responsible for hiring their own companies for any work on the interior of units. We at Cowleys have never received a work order for or have serviced this address for any pest issues. We regret that they have had this experience with a different company.
Sharon C.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They came immediately after my call and were very professional and polite.
Description of Work: Treated house for ants.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
We would like to thank you for taking the time to express your experience with Cowley’s in solving your pest issue and providing this feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Harry R.
07/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Very professional and courteous. Showed up promptly and did a thorough job, getting rid of at least one nest of carpenter bees. and treating all the eves of the house.
Description of Work: sprayed perimeter of house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$189
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
We would like to thank you for taking the time to express your experience with Cowley’s in solving your pest issue and providing this feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Nicholas W.
07/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Great Company. Jill scheduled the appt. Received an informative email confirming time. Chris called asked if he could come early, I said no problem. He came was very professional, explained everything. Sprayed the entire home inside and out and killed 2 Hornets nest and one Wasp Nest.
Description of Work: inspection and sprayed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$529
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
We would like to thank you for taking the time to express your experience with Cowley’s in solving your pest issues and providing this feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Frank W.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Prompt and courteous. Assessed the situation and advised that what I had done was sufficient. Could have done unnecessary work and charged me, but did not. Honest contractor.
Description of Work: Prompt and courteous. Assessed the situation and advised that what I had done was sufficient. Could have done unnecessary work and charged me, but did not.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
Thank you for taking the time gives us feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Ivonne D.
04/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
they were very promptly and responded to the issue decisively and kept checking until the issue was resolved
Description of Work: had a nest of squirrels nesting to give birth
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
Thank you for taking the time to express your experience with Cowley’s in solving your Squirrel problem and providing this feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Richard F H.
04/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Two family house that never had roaches. Suddenly they showed up, and I tried all the standard treatments; roach traps, paste, etc etc, NOTHING WORKED!! Cowleys came out and treated BOTH units and had to return several times because the infestation was very bad. They were on time, and re-treated and completed the job until ALL the roaches were gone.
Description of Work: Severe roach problem.....they came back until the problem was solved and did excellect professional work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
We would like to thank you for taking the time to express your experience with Cowley’s in solving your pest issue and providing this feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Ethan M.
03/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
Exterminator sprayed while it was raining. We had them come back and spray again when it was dry out. Generally good company, they helped with mice and bat problems on different occasions.
Description of Work: Seasonal exterior spraying.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Karen H.
03/2015
5.0
animal removal, handyman service, pest control
+ 1 more
They came out and determined it was in fact attic mice. They came out three time and set traps the attic and garage, They filled some holes outside on the third visit after he found traps empty finally. I signed up for yearly service which includes spraying in spring and fall. They were always punctual, courteous, and professional.
Description of Work: I had attic mice which they appear to have eliminated.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Cowleys Pest Services
Thank you for taking the time give us feedback. We appreciate it more than you know. This information fuels our efforts to deliver the highest level of customer service. Thank you, Bill Cowley
Michael F.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I called the office regarding a rather large bees nest in a tree on my property. The woman was nice and very professional. She told me they had someone not far from my home on another job and that he could stop in the afteroon. Within two hours he was at my house. He romeved the nest, sprayed some other areas around the yard. There were still some bees in the tree a week later and the technician came back a took care of them immediately. The fee was slightly higher than a couple of other quotes I received, but they came quickly, were professional and fixed my problem. I would absoultely use Cowleys again and would recommend to anyone needing pest control. .
Description of Work: Removed a bees nest and sprayed other areas where bees were hiding.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$239
Leslie C.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We've had an on and off problem with ants and every time I call them, they come right away to address the problem. They are extremely professional, attentive and honest. They are a great family business! I've gotten to know Bill, Drew and now their sons are starting to work there as well. We highly recommend them!
Description of Work: We've been using Cowley's for about 3 years now on an annual contractual basis and they are wonderful.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carol M.
10/2014
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I have a service contract with them and I have not heard from them recently, so they could improve on that. The price of their service is high.
Description of Work: That service has been fine so far.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Barbara L.
10/2014
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The next day I found a nest of yellow jackets, was bitten by them, and they in my garden and they came out the next day to get rid of them. They are very nice on the phone. The office staff is friendly and efficiently. Those who come out are also nice too. The price for their contract is a little over $700 and that does not include termites . I had an ant problem this yesterday, I called them last night and left a message. I called them again this morning and they gave me a 1 hour window that someone will come out. They are very professional.
Description of Work: I have a contract with them and they take care of usual pest. I have been with them since August. They came out for and initial inspection and went around the perimeter of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
helen S.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They are reliable and professional. They call before they come to let me know when they are coming too.
Description of Work: They did a good job. They exterminate everything, both inside and outside for me. I used them before and used them every year since. They come out 2 times a year, or whenever I call them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Ronnie B.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They have been following up ever since and they come out once a year. The job they did was excellent and those who work them are above par. They are friendly, informative and they are just great.
Description of Work: That service has been fabulous. They did a terminate inspection and treatment, which was done about 2 years ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stephen S.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They do what they are supposed to do.
Description of Work: That service turned out fine. They were doing a general pest control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Nancy D.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
They are very good. I signed an agreement with them and they come 3 times a year. That agreement covers everything and does not charge me. They take care of rats, mice, ladybugs and any others pests, etc.
Description of Work: I had spider crickets and spiders. They sprayed them both inside and outside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Mallory A.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
This was the first time I used them. They were super responsive with the mice and they came the same day I called them. After that, we signed a contract. That contract included them coming out for us 4 times a year. They also came back out to spray for bugs. They rolled the first price of the first visit into the contract and I thought that was nice. They gave me 2 weeks to decide, I waited a month, but they still honored that for me.
Description of Work: They have done work for me. They did extermination at my house for bugs and mice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Nina B.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I have been using their services for a long time. I pay them annually and they come out for me just once. They check everything and if they find anything they will treat those for me for termites.They do nor repair any damage, they will just treat it. They build the troughs since we had termites around the garage. They are really good and do what they say. They also come out when they say they will. They are a small company, so they are like big local around the south jersey area.
Description of Work: They have done termite and borer bees services.
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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