Silver Bullet Pest ControlStraight answers from Silver Bullet Pest Control, a licensed exterminator based in Garfield, NJ, serving Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. Call or text 973-510-2585. Hablamos español.
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Text a photo of what you're seeing and we'll tell you what it is and what to do.
Honey bees live in colonies of thousands, communicate with a 'waggle dance' and can sting only once. Bumble bees nest in the ground and can sting more than once. Carpenter bees don't live in colonies and drill perfectly round holes in wood. Yellow jackets and hornets, often mistaken for bees, are wasps that can sting repeatedly. Silver Bullet Pest Control: 973-510-2585.
| Insect | Look | Nest | Stings more than once? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey bee | Fuzzy, golden-brown | Wax comb in hives, trees or walls | Usually no |
| Bumble bee | Large, fuzzy, black and yellow | Ground, under sheds | Yes |
| Carpenter bee | Large, shiny black top | Holes drilled in wood | Females can |
| Yellow jacket | Shiny yellow and black | Ground, walls | Yes |
| Bald-faced hornet | Black and white | Gray paper nest in trees | Yes |
| Paper wasp | Long, thin, long legs | Open umbrella nest | Yes |
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
A nest where people walk is a real sting risk. Bee and wasp service comes as a one-time service or with a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species.
Small nests grow fast through the summer. Treating early keeps doorways and decks usable.
Carpenter bees drill into unpainted wood and come back every year. Treatment plus sealing and painting the wood stops the cycle.
Bees pollinate fruit, vegetables and flowers. When a honey bee swarm is simply passing through, leaving it alone or calling a beekeeper is often best. Problems start when bees or wasps nest inside walls, near doors or where people are allergic.
Call when there's a nest near where people walk, sit or play, wasps inside the house, carpenter bees drilling into the deck or trim, or anyone allergic at home. Bee and wasp service is offered as a one-time service or with a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species, with re-treatment inside the warranty window. See bee and wasp removal and do carpenter bees sting.
Walk around the eaves, deck and shed every couple of weeks in spring, when nests are small.
Yellow jackets go after sweet drinks and meat at cookouts. Keep lids on.
Open trash and recycling draw yellow jackets in late summer.
Painted or stained wood keeps carpenter bees from drilling in.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
Call or text 973-510-2585 for the fastest answer, or tell us what's going on and we'll get back to you quickly.
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Usually not; the stinger stays in the skin.
Yes.
No. Only females can, and they rarely do.
No, they're wasps.
How honey bees show nestmates the direction and distance to food.
No. Swarms often move on; a beekeeper may collect it.
Bee and wasp service comes as a one-time service or with a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species. If activity returns within the warranty, we re-treat.
Late summer and early fall, when colonies are largest and food gets scarce.
It's not a good idea. Disturbing a nest is the most common way people get stung badly.
Move away from the nest and get help. Anyone with trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat needs 911.
Honey bee swarms often move on in a day or two. Established colonies in walls need a different approach; call and we'll advise.
Yes. Yellow jackets and some wasps nest in wall voids and can chew through drywall into the house.
Call 973-510-2585. We answer 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour for an urgent nest.
Yes. We treat the holes and advise on sealing and painting the wood so they don't return.
Remove a bee stinger by scraping it out, wash the area and use a cold pack. Call 911 for trouble breathing or swelling of the face or throat.
Yes. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
