Protex is a small owner operated business,it is not a franchise of any sort. Personal attention to detail and service is our most important attribute. Normal business operations require us to use 2 trucks at any time to assure personal detail to all services that are offered. Our technicians attend multiple training seminars annually to keep up with all the new technology and most effective products that are available. Pricing can usually be given over the phone or free estimate provided when necessary. Mention Angie's List when contacting our office personal and receive a 10% discount on all new initial single service(not to be combined with any other offers). Visit our website @ www.protexpest.net for interesting information on all types of pests and links for kids to explore the insect world. Free estimates and referrals upon request.
Business highlights
41 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Termite treatments, repairs and inspections, all types of pest control including insects, wood destroying organisms, rodent and animal control plus exclusion services.
Services we don't offer
Groundhog or skunk removal and any services outside of NJ.
The above doesn't fully explain how much work Protex had to do. Don't let the price scare you, our house is 10.000 Sq Feet and therefore they had a tremendously large area to deal with. I wrestled with making my original decision before selecting Protex but decided to go with them because of other Angie's List comments/reviews. It was a great decision. Bob who is the owner was on site during almost every visit and I believe they were here at least four times. Not because they didn't get it right, it was because of the size of our house and the scope of work that had to be done. We saw fewer ants within a day or so and I haven't seen any in at least the last two weeks. All I can say is to give Protex a chance, you will not be sorry. Also, I signed up for a quarterly maintenance program which will keep things under control going forward.
Description of Work: Rid us of carpenter ants, and most other insects. Also did a clean and sanitize of both our attic and basement. Also took care of a minor mouse issue.
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
$1,200
George J.
07/2013
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
One the day of the job they were on time and were already working on the exterior of the property. They were up on the roof line, gables, behind shutters spraying for all kinds of pests. Bottom line: All the pests around the house are gone, no more running into bees, wasps and ants.
Description of Work: We had bees, wasps, carpenter ants and possibly mice. Protex gave us a free estimate on what would be needed.
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
$330
Jaclyn C.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We had paper wasp and yellow jacket nests all around our house, the person who came out to work with us was prompt and extremely professional. He thoroughly checked and sealed the inside of the house before starting any work outside, he worked quickly, and has arranged for a follow-up in 4 days to make sure that the problem has been taken care of. We will definitley use Protex in the future.
Description of Work: Sprayed 4+ Wasp and Yellow Jacket nests attached to my 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
$200
subramanian P.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Professionalism: They got back quickly after I left a message through Angies list. Very punctual as well. Price: The price is right Product: The product is effective, I don't see bugs anymore. Spray doesnt have an odor.
Description of Work: general pest control treatment (Spray)
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
$79
David D.
07/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Good overall service, a bit more than I wanted to spend.
Description of Work: Pest control
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
David K.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Terrific company. Very professional, prompt, honest and informative. After having a nasty ant problem for a few months out, they provided a solution and it worked! They also have a 90-day warranty and while the problem was 95% solved after the initial visit, they came out 4-weeks later, without hesitation, and now the problem is completely resolved. Would definitely recommend this company.
Description of Work: Baiting for ants and perimeter spray for bug control
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
$200
Trina G.
06/2013
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
It went well, the squirrels still came back later in the year, but they weren't nearly as invasive as they were initially.
Description of Work: They got rid of some problematic squirrels.
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
Len M.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
All went extremely well. Clean and polite. A terrific experience!
Description of Work: He sprayed my house and property
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
$200
John B.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
For the past few years I was using a major lawn service for insect control. They would spray a preventive barrier three times around the exterior of the house during the summer months. Their product was guaranteed to build a barrier that carpenter ants would not get into the house. This year their product did not work and I was killing 10-15 carpenter ants daily on my kitchen counter. This is when I read the reviews on Angie's list and called Protex. Robert Coleman was very professional. He sprayed the interior of the house from the basement, main floor, and upstairs. He also sprayed the exterior of the house and a tree that was close to the house. Robert assured me that his product would work. The ants would bring back the product back to their nest (which was probably behind my dishwasher) and within a few weeks I would not have any more carpenter ants in the house. Robert was right!! I am so happy that I found Protex on Angie's List. I will continue to use them in the years to come.
Description of Work: Sprayed inside and outside of house for carpenter ants.
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
$300
Monica C.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
It was quick and easy. Guy showed up when he said he would be here. Professional, got it done right away and was out within an hour.
Description of Work: sprayed for bugs and set up sticky traps
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
$180
robert W.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We engaged Protex because we were hearing sounds that we thought might be squirrels in our attic. First Bob, our service provider, examined the entire attic to analyze conditions and determine exactly what type of pests had been present. He confirmed that what we heard was a certain type of squirrel that would attempt to re-enter a place of familiarity and comfort. He looked at points of entry and exit, and assured that none was inside at the time. When he was certain that the area was clear, and to preclude any further entry, he installed blocks at all attic vents and places where the squirrels had chewed holes. He explained to us the habits of various rodents and the ways of dealing accordingly. To counter their patterns, he placed lures and locking cages on certain roof locations and he returned to check for any trapped animals. After a few days, we saw that a squirrel was caught. Bob returned again to get the trap and took the squirrel to be released in a remote location. Aside from his successful work, he was patient and answered all of our questions. We found it interesting and educational to hear so much about animal control. He did the work with professionalism and he exceeded our expectations.
Description of Work: Service basically involved the clearing out of squirrels that we had heard in our attic and doing whatever was necessary to keep them from returning.
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
$400
Eric G.
06/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Arrived five minutes ahead of schedule, performed all duties and thoroughly explained all chemicals being applied. Pest control doesn't get any better than this, will definitely be using again in the future.
Description of Work: Sprayed interior windows, doors and perimeters. All exterior perimeters for house and garage were sprayed and baited with pellets . Glue traps applied near most windows.
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
$150
Karen D.
06/2013
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc were very good about following up and they really tried to explain everything in detail.
Description of Work: I used Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc for rodent removal and to fix an entry point for the rodents where they were coming in. They checked entry points, set traps, and came back to empty the traps.
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
$279
Jean S.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Arrived on time. Assessed what needed to be done and explained what was found.
Description of Work: Special Angie's List promotion $79 for general pest control treatment. Owner Robert Coleman is highly knowledgeable and experienced. Great company and I'll turn to them in the future.
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
$79
Luciana J.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I didn't use their services
Description of Work: I don't use their services, but I received a quote. They were quick to respond
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Martin Scott K.
05/2013
3.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Had a problem with a rat coming in from outside burrowing into crawlspace. I had put down some traps and poison but after 1-2 days of persistent scratching at night looked for a professional. I responded to deal from "Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc" on Angies list entitled "Rodent Abatement Special" for an advertised price of $199. I received a prompt phone call and the technician arrived at my house on schedule (actually called ahead to see if he could come early). He seemed very professional and thorough. After doing complete inspection which included climbing under a cramped deck he informed me that there were indeed signs of a rat and that he had found the point under the desk near an old porch that looked like where the rat was burrowing in. At that point he informed me that the package I had purchased on AngiesList was really for getting rid of mice not rats and I would have to pay an addition $150 or so to treat the rat. I accepted this as still being reasonable although I think the package wording on AngiesList was misleading or too vague. He then informed me that he didn't have rat bait with him but if I had dog or cat food that would be sufficient which I provided him. He went about rearranging the glue traps I had already put down and put the dog food bait leading to the traps and said he would return the following Monday to check on the progress. The following Monday he never returned; no messages or phone calls. As I no longer heard any scratching anymore so I didn't follow-up. its too bad because i thought the price was reasonable and the technician presented himself well.
Description of Work: Heard scratching sounds suggesting presence of a rat in a crawlspace. Contracted to have traps/poison put out and to identify point of entry
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$199
Mona M.
05/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I used an Angie's List deal. I was able to book an appointment for the weekend within days of calling to make an appointment. They were punctual, professional and got the job done quickly.
Description of Work: Spray for Ant Extermination
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
$185
Brian C.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Bought a deal through Angie's List. Scheduling was easy - got a date a fews days out from when I called. The exterminator was punctual, pleasant & knowledgeable and treated the whole house. No surprises. Ants died/disappeared. Happy with the service & would use again.
Description of Work: Used them for a carpenter ant treatment.
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
$299
Deborah R.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
No doubt about it, Bob knows bugs. I found Protex thru Angie's list and I am glad I did. I contacted them, Bob came out and we went thru the house to determine what I would need to have done. I had seen a couple of large ants which he identified as carpenter ants. I also explained that at the edge of my gutter last summer, some type of flying insects had shown up. He identified them as paper wasps( never heard of that) and recommended that we spray for that also. He sent me a quote and bundled my treatments together to give me an excellent price. He worked around my schedule coming on two different days to allow the painters to finish first. I did get a 6 month warranty on the wasps and a full year warranty on the ants. I don't think I will have any trouble. Thanks Bob!!!!!
Description of Work: Treated for carpenter ants and wasps.
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
Balakrishnan M.
04/2013
5.0
animal removal, pest control
+ 0 more
Due to Sandy storm, we had the attic cover missing. There was also a potential intrusion from the sewer line due to the storm. Basically we noticed rodent activity in our home back in Feb. Bob and Brian were very patient and made numerous visits to our place to slowly seal off different entry points. They also gave us valuable tips on how to monitor the activity. Finally,they were very accommodating with our work schedule. In mid-march, the problem was taken care of and we are very thankful to Bob for help during this stressful time.
Description of Work: -Bob applied chemicals -applied metal covers to choke off entry points -applied attic cover -monitored the rooms, basement, garage,rooftop -supplied rat traps of different kinds -Moved appliances/furniture to check traps/ monitor activity
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
$520
Jessica P.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
This company was great. They answered my call right away. They honored the angie's list price. They scheduled an appointment promptly. The technician showed up in the allotted window of time. He sprayed everywhere that we wanted and we haven't seen any bugs since. The technician was professional, neat and clean. We will use them again.
Description of Work: performed whole house insect removal
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
$75
Mary M.
04/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
My husband and I thought we found evidence of what we thought were termites. We contacted Protex after business hours on that day and left our number. They called the next morning and gave us an appointment for 1:00PM....the technician showed up early, gave us a thorough inspection and determined that we just had some ants (not carpenter). They did not accept payment, as they offer a free inspection. We appreciate the honest dealing!
Description of Work: Home inspection for pests.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Renato N.
03/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The whole process went very well, I am quite satisfied.
Description of Work: after having bought the offer, the appointment process went very smooth. They came on schedule and made a whole inspection of the home, after, they explained very throughly what was to be done, and even left me with some advice as to prevent future problems. No pushiness or sales pitch to buy something extra. I'm very pleased with the work they've done. So far three months and besides some lady bugs seeking warmth in the winter, I have had no problems. I definitely will get this guys again as spring breaks in.
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
$79
Hellen T.
03/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I had a wonderful experience with them. They are very professional and the price is just right. I will call back within a month to schedule another follow up.
Description of Work: 2 family property was exterminated for roaches. They did the whole house, including basement and attic.
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
Wisti P.
02/2013
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
We realized the mice problem, called and had an appointment the day after. A very careful check of our house was done and around 15 traps were placed in-/outside the house. And it worked! Our issue was solved within hours and the traps were cleaned when a re-check was done. We were pleased to see that none of the traps were placed without confirming that children or pets not would have access to the area.
Description of Work: Mice extermination which included careful check of the house and possible entrees, set-up of traps and re-check of traps ca. one week later.
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
Animal Removal
FAQ
Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc offers warranties.
Protex Termite & Pest Control Inc offers the following services: Termite treatments, repairs and inspections, all types of pest control including insects, wood destroying organisms, rodent and animal control plus exclusion services.
Groundhog or skunk removal and any services outside of NJ.