Bees pouring out of a soffit, a colony inside an apartment wall, carpenter bees drilling the fascia? Silver Bullet Pest Control figures out what kind of bee it is and where the nest is, then picks live relocation or targeted treatment. We’re based in Garfield, a short drive from Hackensack.
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Not sure what kind of bee it is? Text us a photo from a safe distance and we’ll tell you.
Call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585, a licensed and insured New Jersey exterminator (NJ License 90568B) that removes and treats bees in Hackensack and across Bergen County. We identify the species, the nest location and the risk to people nearby, relocate honey bees alive when it’s safe and practical, and handle colonies in wall voids, soffits and other structural cavities that can’t simply be relocated. Once the bees and comb are out and activity has stopped, we seal the entry point. Same-day visits are often available, and we speak Spanish.
Hackensack is Bergen County’s county seat, with a mix of single-family houses, multi-family homes, apartment buildings and busy commercial streets. Soffits, roof returns, wall voids and exposed wood trim give bees plenty of sheltered places to nest. Here are three common situations.
Honey bees move into wall voids, soffits and roof returns. When the colony is reachable we capture it alive and relocate it. A colony deep in a wall usually means opening the wall to take out the bees and comb, which we plan and quote in advance. A colony in a high-traffic spot may need treatment instead.
Carpenter bees are less about stinging and more about wood damage. Repeated tunneling weakens fascia boards, trim, railings and decks. After treatment we check the wood for spots that need sealing or repair.
Wasps, yellow jackets and hornets are more defensive than most bees away from the hive and need faster treatment when the nest is near people. For Hackensack restaurants, offices and apartment buildings, we schedule around your hours.
Not every bee problem has the same answer. Species, nest location and colony size decide whether we relocate or treat.
| Situation | What we usually recommend | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Honey bees we can reach | Live capture and relocation | Honey bees are valuable pollinators, and an accessible colony can be moved |
| Colony deep in a wall void or soffit | Open the wall to remove bees and comb, planned and quoted in advance; seal only after | Sealing a live colony in traps bees, and leftover comb and honey can draw other pests and stain walls |
| Large or aggressive colony by a busy entrance | Treatment | Safety comes first when people walk past all day |
| Carpenter bees in wood | Treat the holes, then seal or repair | Stops repeat tunneling in the same wood |
| Bumble bees or ground bees | Depends on the nest location | Colonies are smaller and usually less aggressive |
| Wasps, yellow jackets, hornets | Nest treatment or removal | More defensive stinging insects |
Found a swarm or nest? Keep a safe distance and don’t spray it yourself. Swarms are often calm, but they should still be handled by a professional. Don’t plug or seal the hole bees are using while the nest is active. If someone who was stung has trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or dizziness, call 911.
We identify the species, find the nest and judge the risk to people nearby.
We choose live removal or targeted treatment and tell you the price before any work starts.
We complete a safe extraction or a precise treatment. Many jobs are done in a single visit.
Once activity has stopped, we seal entry points and point out what attracted the bees, like gaps in siding or bare wood.
Swarming season. Honey bees look for new homes and new nests start in walls and trees.
Peak activity around yards, gardens, trees and buildings. Carpenter bees keep drilling.
Some nests get more defensive as food sources change, especially wasps and yellow jackets.
Visible activity slows. A wasp indoors in winter is often an overwintering queen, not proof of an active nest. Wall colonies and damaged wood still need attention before spring.
A nest near an entrance or patio affects customers, tenants and staff. We offer fast, discreet stinging insect service with commercial scheduling. See commercial pest control in Hackensack.
It depends on the species, where the nest is, how high and hard to reach it is, how big the colony is and whether wall, soffit or wood damage is involved. We give a free quote and tell you the price before any work starts. See bee removal cost.
Tell us what you’re seeing and where. We’ll get back to you fast, usually the same business day.
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Yes, when it's safe and practical. We capture honey bee colonies alive and relocate them when we can reach the colony. Colonies that can't be relocated are treated.
Honey bees are fuzzy and golden-brown with a rounder body. Wasps are smoother, slimmer and often more brightly striped. Text a photo to 973-510-2585 and we'll tell you.
Yes. They tunnel into exposed wood and come back to the same spots, damaging fascia, soffits, trim, decks and railings. Woodpeckers looking for the larvae can make it worse.
Many jobs are done in a single visit. Larger or hard-to-reach colonies inside walls can take longer.
We use careful methods around children and pets and give you clear guidance on when it's okay to use the treated area again.
Sí, hablamos español. Quitamos y tratamos abejas en Hackensack y todo el condado de Bergen. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
Bee removal in Hackensack and nearby Bergen County towns, from our base in Garfield.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
