Mice in the walls, roaches in the kitchen, bed bugs after a trip, a wasp nest by the front door? Silver Bullet Pest Control is a licensed North Jersey exterminator based in Garfield. We find what you have, treat it safely, seal the way in and come back until it's gone.
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Not sure what it is? Text us a photo of the pest or droppings and we'll tell you.
Call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585 — a licensed New Jersey exterminator (NJ License 90568B) based in Garfield, serving homes and businesses in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Union counties. We inspect, tell you exactly what you have and what it will cost before any work starts, treat it, seal entry points and follow up. Same-day visits are often available, and we speak Spanish.
Pick the problem you have. Each page explains the signs, how we treat it and what to expect.
Rodent control that lasts: we trap inside, use locked bait stations outside where needed, and close every gap with steel mesh and sealant so new mice and rats can't follow.
Subterranean termites are the kind New Jersey homes deal with. We inspect, write WDI reports for home sales, and treat the soil and wood to protect the house.
We confirm bed bugs before treating, treat beds, furniture and hiding spots, give you a simple prep checklist and come back to make sure they're gone.
German roaches breed indoors; American roaches (water bugs) come up from basements and drains. Gel baits, growth regulators and follow-up visits clear them out.
We remove wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests safely, often the same day. Honeybees are handled with care and relocated when possible.
Humane wildlife removal and exclusion: we get the animals out first, then seal the openings they used so they can't get back in.
A quick guide to the most common signs we get called about, what usually causes them and how soon to call.
| What you're seeing | Most likely cause | How soon to call |
|---|---|---|
| Small dark droppings in a drawer or under the sink | House mice | Soon — mice breed quickly and chew wires |
| Larger droppings, burrows by the fence or garage | Norway rats | Soon — rats damage property and carry disease |
| Small brown roaches when you turn on the kitchen light | German cockroaches | Right away — they spread fast and between units |
| Bites after sleeping, spots on the mattress | Bed bugs | Right away — before they spread to other rooms |
| Mud tubes on the foundation, winged insects in spring | Subterranean termites | Within days — damage is hidden and keeps going |
| Large black ants, sawdust-like piles | Carpenter ants | Within days — they nest in damp wood |
| Wasps around the eaves or a hole in the lawn | Wasps, hornets or yellow jackets | Same day if it's near a door or kids play there |
| Scratching in the attic at dawn | Squirrels (night noises: raccoons or mice) | Soon — they chew wiring and wood |
Still not sure? Text a photo to 973-510-2585 and we'll tell you what it is.
Tell us what you're seeing. A photo helps. We'll give you the first open time, often the same day.
We check inside and outside — kitchen, bathrooms, basement, attic, foundation and roofline — to find what you have, where it lives and how it gets in.
We show you what we found and tell you the price before any work starts. No surprises.
The right method for the pest: trapping, baits, targeted treatments or nest removal, placed where children and pets can't reach.
For rodents and wildlife we close the entry points with steel mesh, hardware cloth and sealant. This is what stops the problem from coming back.
We come back to check activity and keep going until the problem is solved. Year-round plans are available if you'd rather stay ahead of it.
Some pest problems can't wait for next week. When there's a yellow jacket nest by the front steps, a bat flying around the living room, rats in a restaurant kitchen or a mouse running across a baby's room, call us right away at 973-510-2585. We prioritize urgent calls and often come out the same day.
What counts as urgent:
See our emergency pest control page for what to do while you wait for us.
Some steps really help while you wait for us. Others make the problem worse.
| Pest | Helps right now | Avoid | Call a pro when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mice | Snap traps along walls, food in sealed containers, steel wool in small gaps | Glue boards near pets; poison inside the house (mice die in walls) | You still see droppings after a week, or hear them in walls |
| Roaches | Clean up crumbs and grease, fix drips, take out trash nightly | Bug bombs and sprays — they scatter roaches into walls and other units | You see them in daylight, or in more than one room |
| Bed bugs | Wash and dry bedding on high heat, vacuum seams, encase the mattress | Moving to another bedroom or the couch (they follow); throwing furniture away untreated | You find live bugs, spots on seams or new bites |
| Ants | Wipe trails with soapy water, store sweets sealed, fix leaks | Spraying the trail — it can split the colony | Large black ants or sawdust appear (carpenter ants) |
| Wasps | Keep people and pets away, note where the nest is | Plugging a ground nest or knocking down a nest yourself | The nest is near a door, high up, or inside a wall |
More detail: how to keep mice out of your house.
The honest answer is that it depends on what you have and how much of it. We give a free quote and tell you the price before any work starts. These are the things that change the price:
Read the full guide: how much does an exterminator cost in NJ.
Ants move indoors, termites swarm on warm days after rain, and rats get busy in yards. A good time for a termite inspection and a perimeter treatment.
Wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests grow fast, mosquitoes breed in standing water, and roaches are most active in the heat.
Mice and rats move inside as nights get cold, and nests reach their biggest size. Sealing gaps now is the best thing you can do all year.
Rodents nest in walls, attics and basements, and indoor roaches and bed bugs don't slow down. Watch for droppings and noises at night.
Silver Bullet Pest Control is based in Garfield in Bergen County, and most of our work is within a short drive: Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties, plus parts of Morris and Union. We know the housing here — older two-family homes with stone and block foundations, garden apartments, brick multi-family buildings, newer townhouses and the restaurants and warehouses along the main roads — and the pests that go with each.
What you can expect from us:
Homeowners, landlords, property managers and businesses all call us. For restaurants, shops and warehouses, see commercial pest control and restaurant pest control.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. We'll get back to you fast, usually the same business day.
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Silver Bullet Pest Control handles urgent calls across North Jersey. Call 973-510-2585 — we prioritize stinging insects, bats inside the home and rodents in food businesses, and often come out the same day.
Look for a licensed company that inspects before treating, explains what it found, gives a price up front, seals entry points and comes back to follow up. That's how we work, from our base in Garfield, NJ.
A licensed exterminator. In North Jersey, call or text Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585 with a photo of what you're seeing, and we'll tell you what it is and when we can come.
Set snap traps along walls, store food in sealed containers and plug small gaps. If you still see droppings after a week, the mice are getting in somewhere — we find and seal those openings with steel so they stop coming back.
Keep the kitchen clean and dry, and skip bug bombs, which spread roaches into walls. German roaches usually need professional gel baits and growth regulators, with follow-up visits until they're gone.
Wash and dry bedding on high heat and vacuum the mattress seams, but don't move to another room. Bed bugs hide in many places, so a professional treatment with a prep checklist and follow-up is the reliable fix.
It depends on the pest, how big the problem is and the size of the building. We give a free quote and tell you the price before any work starts.
Yes. Both are common in North Jersey, especially in apartments and multi-family homes where they move through shared walls. Mice and rats are also very common every fall and winter.
Yes, when done right. Baits and traps go where children and pets can't reach them, outdoor bait goes in locked stations, and we explain every placement before we leave.
Yes. We do termite (WDI) inspections and reports for home sales and VA loans, plus termite treatment if we find activity.
We're based in Garfield and serve Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties and parts of Morris and Union counties.
Sí, hablamos español. Primero inspeccionamos para saber qué plaga es y por dónde entra, luego tratamos y sellamos las entradas. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
Based in Garfield. These are some of the towns we serve most.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
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