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MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO

Pest Control, Animal Removal

About us

We are a small, family owned company that uses the most effective treatment practices to ensure your home or commercial property is pest free. Mantis covers a wide variety of services, which range from termite treatments to monthly roach and rodent services.

Business highlights

55 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Termites, Roaches, Bed Bugs, Ants, Crickets, Fleas, Mice, Rats, Hornets, Wasps, Yellow Jackets, Bees, Silverfish, Squirrels, Raccoon, Opossums, Groundhogs, Skunks, Stink-Bugs and Occasional Invaders as well as Summer Services, Tree and Lawn Spraying. We now offer gutter cleaning!! FREE INSPECTIONS AND QUOTES

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7134 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
10%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 134 reviews

JoAnne C.
06/2015
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
the pest guy was not overly friendly but he did spray all around the house and we have not seen any bugs since he sprayed. i talked to the owner who explained they will come out a toal of 3 times this season to spray and more often if bugs are seen. the owner was wonderful in explaining everything to me and i highly reccommend this company to anyone who has pest problems. they stand behind their word/work
Description of Work: sprayed for crawling bugs outside house

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO
Thank You for the updated review!!! As discussed earlier, we will not disappoint you. Please call our office anytime with questions or concerns and we will address to your satisfaction. We are happy to serve. See you soon, as your second service is due to be scheduled within the next couple of weeks. Best Regards, Tom Pavlou

Jeri J.
06/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They had good communication and were on time. I was pleased with their service.
Description of Work: They came to spray for bees.

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
$160

Jann J.
06/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
I got 3 bee stings yesterday, so I wanted this bee nest in my backyard removed ASAP. I called around 10 am and they said they'd be here at noon today. The guy was even a few minutes early. He took care of the problem quickly. I don't recall if it was wasps or hornets, but they weren't the good kind of bees that we need to pollinate crops. I was relieved to have the bees gotten rid of the same day I called. Both the guy who took my phone call, and the man who came to do the job, were very pleasant. .
Description of Work: removed a hornet nest from my backyard.

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
$160

Response from MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO
We appreciate the kind words! Thank you!! If you have questions or concerns regarding ANY pest issue, please call our office. We are happy to be of assistance. We genuinely appreciate your business! Best Regards, Tom Pavlou General Manager Mantis Pest Control

JoAnne C.
06/2015
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
when i tried to explain the problem the man who showed up he made faces and dismissed everything i was saying and asking like i was a complete idiot. he didnt seem interested in what i was saying and would not give me anything in writing saying what the spraying would prevent such as termites or ants or anything so i really dont know what the 300 dollars i spent was for. he gave me a blank recpt with nothing written on it. i have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and i feel like i was totally ripped off. i dont have a lot of money and cant afford to lose 300 dollars. i still see tons of ants around my house. he couldnt explain to me what exactly the spray would kill. i called for wood eating bugs and the girl on the phone said it would kill them but the man who came said it doesnt and that i didnt have wood eating bugs but he sprayed and took my money anyway and then would not put in writing what it would cover. i feel raped.
Description of Work: sprayed outside of house for bugs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$300

Response from MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO
I am sorry you were unhappy with the service we provided. A month has gone bye since our visit, and we have not received ANY feedback from you regarding our work. Just a negative mark on Angies List. You paid for three preventative treatments to be performed throughout the course of the summer. After the first visit, if you were not satisfied, we could have rectified immediately. Mantis stands behind our work. We have not made it 40 years in the business "raping" our customers. Jim, our senior technician (who did your treatment), has been with us for 28 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, and complaints like this are "out of character. As stated on the invoice, this service was for preventative measures only. He could have explained this better and I apologize for that. I would appreciate a follow up phone call, so we CAN actually have a chance to rectify your complaint. Regards, Tom Pavlou

Jennifer B.
05/2015
2.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
After a few conversations the service was agreed upon and it was explained that there was no evidence of a current issue however droppings were discovered and needed to be removed and attic treated. The service tech said he was never told that he need to remediate any issues and was not equipped to remove or handle the issue. He told us to deal with it and to lay new insulation. The only activity performed by the tech was laying traps in the attic. Gee I could have done that myself for a lot less that $200+! Despite several calls to the office no one has gotten back to us. Would not recommend or use again.
Description of Work: Service was schedule to remediate a pest issue in attic. Spoke with office manager and explained that a home inspection was completed and a rodent or bat issue was noted in attic which required remediation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

$200

Response from MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO
Picking up mouse droppings in the attic was not discussed nor do we do it. The technician explained the best way to deal with the dropping issue was to change the insulation versus trying to pick them all up. There must have been some miscommunication in regard to what service we were providing, For that I apologize. Will refund your money.

George E.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They seem very nice. They came back a second time because they're still at the situation. I'm still waiting to see if its cleared up but they have been very nice about everything. They're punctual. Sometimes its hard to get rid of those critters. I'm not blaming them for that at all. Its just a matter of time I think. They were very professional and they followed up.
Description of Work: I used them for critters.

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
$200

Tommy L.
05/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We are fortunate to call this company since they know how to handle these carpenter bee. Within 15 mins, there were at least 6 or 7 of the bees came out from the wooden plate beneath the patio staircase after the treatment was applied. It was effective.
Description of Work: Remove carpenter bee

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
$260

Response from MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO
Thank You for the compliment! We truly appreciate your business. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment please call our office. Regards, Tom Pavlou General Manager

Alice B.
04/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
Very thorough, knowledgeable and professional. Would not hesitate to use them again in the future. Highly recommend
Description of Work: Sealed up home to prevent squirrel intrusion and set traps

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
$1,200

Response from MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO
Thank You very much for the kind words. I will pass on the compliments to the technicians who performed the service. Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions or concerns! Once again, thank you!! Best Regards, Tom Pavlou General Manager

Carla T.
02/2015
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
He arrived 10 minutes after I called, they were fast, professional and reasonably priced!!
Description of Work: He removed a squirrel that got into our house

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
$91

Thimmaraju N.
01/2015
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They came on time and did the job perfectly! Explained what he was going to do and started promptly.
Description of Work: There were bees in our attic, he sprayed chemicals and got rid of them.

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
$200

Deepak G.
12/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The service was provided very quickly and professionally. He had us make sure all the doors and windows were closed before he started the process. It took about an hour to complete it and we have not seen any wasps trying to build nest after that.
Description of Work: Removed the wasp nest from behind our house.

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
$170

Sheri D.
11/2014
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
The representative arrived promptly at the scheduled appointment time. He got on a ladder and checked every conceivable crevice where it could gain entry. He was very thorough and determined that it had gained entry through a tear in the screen that once covered a vent. I had other pest control companies also give estimates and they all stood in my driveway looking at the house. Not one actually touched the house by getting on a ladder and taking a good look. However they gave estimates to just add traps or put "stuff" down, never even suggesting to close any entrance ways. Some estimates were outrageous in price, for not even determining where it got in or fixing the problem. Which to me was most important to keep the squirrel from gaining entrance into my home at another time. Mantis, installed a one way tunnel over the torn screen area, so that the animal if it was in the house, could get out but not re-enter. After one and half weeks, the representative returned to remove the tunnel and put in a new screen, hence no more entry, no more squirrel. I am finally at peace again. Problem solved. I am truly satisfied, happy and relieved that I phoned Mantis. I would recommend their services to anyone who wants a pest control problem solved in a fair, honest and thorough manner. Can't get better than this!!!
Description of Work: A representative was sent out to give me an estimate of cost to get rid of a squirrel that had access to small closet on the second floor of my home.

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
$241

Edgar L.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
We had wasps outside the house and yellow jackets going through the soffit that leads to the attic. Purchased the $160 deal at Angie's List. Made an appointment right away. They treated the areas and the pests were gone the next day. It took about 20 minutes having to climb 2 stories. They forgot to treat the perimeter which was part of the deal. I contacted them, they apologized, and said they will come back in the Spring to do the treatment.
Description of Work: Treat the wasps and yellow jackets around and in the house.

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
$160

marla J.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Fine, just more expensive than thought because it was high up.
Description of Work: get rid of a bees nest

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
$150

Madeline P.
10/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They said they would come back if the problem came back within 30 days. Even though it was more than 30 days, they came back because it is very unusual for Carpenter Bees to return in September. They came back at the appointed time and re-did the spraying of the area for carpenter bees. I am so very happy that they came back and felt that the service they provided the first time seemed to not have kept the carpenter bees at bay. I was quite willing to pay for the service again because the first time they did come out the carpenter bees did die out.
Description of Work: Carpenter Bee Extermination.

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

Richard K.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They did a great job removing some large, destructive wood-boring wasp nests. Very professional and were timely.
Description of Work: Exterminated two wood-boring wasp nests

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
$160

Myriam C.
09/2014
5.0
animal removal, pest control
  + 0 more
Mantis representative arrived to the property on time, inspected all areas of the house and identified areas where mice was able to get in, cover those entrances and treated all affected areas. Very fast service. I'm glad I choose them over the other company. The price difference was minimum, the service was great.
Description of Work: Mice control. Mantis Pest Control service was excellent.

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
$185

Paul B.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Tom was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Once I explained the situation, he thoroughly examined the bushes and the surroundings. The nest was located on the side of the house. He removed it. There was also a nest of yellow jacket wasps hidden in a tree hollow. Once both nests were taken care of, he took time to answer my questions about hornets and wasps. Thank you Tom.
Description of Work: Tom removed two nests, one with hornets and the other one with yellow jacket wasps.

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
$160

Mariann K.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Tom with Mantis Pest Control Inc. was wonderful. He took the time to explain what he was going to do and what was happening as he checked the property for the yellow jacket nest. This young man did an excellent job and was very professional. The price was reasonable and they were able to come the same day I called. If the need ever arises that I need a pest control/exterminator again I would not hesitate to call Mantis Pest Control.
Description of Work: Provider check the property for the location of a yellow jacket nest. The technician Tom explained what he was doing the entire time. Once the location of the next was located he used a compound to kill what ever yellow jackets were in the nest. Tom then sprayed an area in the front of the home where all the activity was taking place.

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
$192.6

Adolfo Jr M.
09/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the customer service. They are professional and willing to go the extra mile to resolve the issues.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal "$160 for Exterminating Bees, Wasps, and Hornets"
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Sharon D.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything went well. The provider was definitely knowledgable about various pest. I learned a lot due to his ability to give the information about the pest that he was dealing with that day. Actually, I am afraid of bees of any type. It was a also amazing how the Cicadas would fly very close to the provider.At that point he explained that they are more intimidating looking than harmful. Overall the provider was very professional and willing to explain any questions I had. That was a big plus for me. Thank you Mantis Extermination on 11 Pearl St.. You deserve the Grade of A. :)
Description of Work: The provider destroyed the nest of Cicada Killers/yellow bees.

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
$185

Tony T.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The guy who came was very good and knowledgable. He was on time (actually came a little early) and gave me a call when he was on his way to my house. It's been about 2 weeks since the treatment and I haven't seen any more yellow jackets. The cost is also quite reasonable.
Description of Work: Exterminate yellow jackets nest inside the vinyl sidings.

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
$160

Madeline P.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I scheduled the appt. and the individual arrived on time and examined the decks and home to ensure that it was only carpenter bees and not any other insect or pest damage. He answered questions about the chemicals that would be used and how long or effective the chemicals would be and the potential for harm to pets if any. He was professional, friendly and efficient.
Description of Work: Sprayed to eliminate further carpenter destruction of two wood cedar decks. He also examined the home and surrounding area of the home to ensure that only the decks needed to be sprayed with chemicals.

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
$160

Martha W.
08/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Scheduling was prompt and they were out within 3 days. The service was great. The technician took care of all the bugs.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $160 for Exterminating Bees, Wasps, and Hornets.

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
$160

Cheryl A.
07/2014
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I had a yellow jacket nest that needed to be taken care of immediately. They were great! They came out right right away and were there promptly, answered all my questions and took care of the problem. I was very happy with them and I would use them again if I needed to.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal 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
$169

Contact information

11 PEARL ST, Plainfield, NJ 07060

https://www.mymantispestcontrol.com/deals.php

Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
90139A
Trade License Locale
New Jersey
Trade License Authority
Department Of Environmental Protection State Of New Jersey
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2017

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Pest Control,
Animal Removal

FAQ

MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

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

MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO offers free project estimates.
Yes, MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO offers emergency services.
Yes, MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO offers warranties.
MANTIS PEST CONTROL CO offers the following services: Termites, Roaches, Bed Bugs, Ants, Crickets, Fleas, Mice, Rats, Hornets, Wasps, Yellow Jackets, Bees, Silverfish, Squirrels, Raccoon, Opossums, Groundhogs, Skunks, Stink-Bugs and Occasional Invaders as well as Summer Services, Tree and Lawn Spraying. We now offer gutter cleaning!! FREE INSPECTIONS AND QUOTES

Contact information

11 PEARL ST, Plainfield, NJ 07060

https://www.mymantispestcontrol.com/deals.php

Service hours

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