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- Droppings in cabinets
- Scratching in the walls
- Burrows in the yard
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Silver Bullet Pest ControlPest control · North Jersey
Flea & Tick Control in North Jersey
Straight 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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Flea & Tick Control in North Jersey
For fleas or ticks in a Bergen County home, including Ridgewood, Edgewater and Franklin Lakes, call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585. Flea service treats the home, with a revisit 10 to 14 days later to catch fleas that hatch after the first treatment, while you treat your pet with your vet's advice. Tick service focuses on the yard edges and shady areas where ticks wait.
How flea treatment works
- Pet: talk to your vet about flea treatment; treating the house without treating the pet doesn't last.
- Prep: vacuum carpets, rugs, furniture, under beds and pet bedding thoroughly, and wash pet bedding on hot.
- Treatment: we treat carpets, furniture and the places pets rest.
- Revisit 10 to 14 days later: flea pupae are protected and hatch later, so the revisit catches them.
- Keep vacuuming: it brings pupae out to hatch into the treatment.
Flea lifecycle, and why it takes two visits
| Stage | Where | Killed by first treatment? |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | On the pet; jumps to people | Yes, in the home |
| Eggs | Fall off the pet onto carpets and bedding | Partly |
| Larvae | Deep in carpet and cracks | Mostly |
| Pupae | In a protective cocoon | No, hence the revisit |
What we see on these jobs
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
Roaches, Ants & Bed Bugs
- Roaches in the kitchen
- Ant trails after rain
- Bites after sleeping
Indoor insects need the right product in the right place, not a spray on the open floor. Roach treatment carries a 90-day warranty.
Squirrels, Raccoons & Bats
- Noises in the attic
- Chewed rooflines
- Bats at dusk
We remove wildlife and seal the way in. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Ticks in Bergen County yards
Franklin Lakes, Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Mahwah and other northwest Bergen towns have wooded lots, stone walls and deer, which is where ticks live. Keep grass short, clear leaf litter, keep a strip of wood chips or gravel between the lawn and woods, and check kids and pets after time outside. Tick treatment targets the yard edges, shady beds and stone walls. Ask your doctor about any tick bite you're worried about.
Edgewater and apartment buildings
In Edgewater's high-rises and other apartment buildings, fleas usually come in on pets, but they can also spread through hallways and shared spaces. If a unit keeps getting fleas with treated pets, check the neighbors' units and common areas. We work with property managers on building-wide plans. See commercial pest control.
Signs of fleas in the house
- Pets scratching, biting or licking more than usual, especially at the base of the tail
- Small itchy bites on ankles and lower legs
- Tiny dark specks (flea dirt) in pet bedding that turn reddish on a wet paper towel
- Small dark insects jumping on carpets or white socks
Walking through rooms in white socks is a simple test: fleas jump onto them and are easy to see.
Fleas without pets
Getting flea bites with no pets usually means fleas left behind by a previous tenant's pet, or wildlife (raccoons, squirrels, feral cats) living in the attic, under the deck or in a crawl space. Treating the house without removing the animal won't last. See wildlife removal.
Simple ways to prevent it
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Look before it spreads
Check under sinks, the basement and the attic a few times a year.
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Seal the outside
Close gaps around pipes, vents and doors.
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Control moisture
Fix leaks and use a dehumidifier in damp basements.
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Text a photo
Not sure what you found? Text it to 973-510-2585.
How Silver Bullet handles it
1
Call or text a photo
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
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Inspection
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
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Treatment or removal
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
4
Seal and prevent
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
Get Help From a Licensed Exterminator
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.
Calls we get every week
- Mice or rats in the house
- Roaches in the kitchen
- Noises in the attic
- A wasp nest by the door
- Bed bugs after travel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a flea exterminator in Ridgewood?
Silver Bullet Pest Control treats fleas in Ridgewood and across Bergen County; call or text 973-510-2585.
Who does flea and tick control in Edgewater?
We do, including apartment buildings.
Who does flea and tick control in Franklin Lakes?
We treat homes and yards in Franklin Lakes and nearby towns.
How many flea treatments do I need?
Flea service includes a revisit 10 to 14 days after the first treatment.
Why do I still see fleas after treatment?
Pupae hatch after the first treatment; keep vacuuming and the revisit catches them.
Do I need to treat my pet?
Yes, talk to your vet; treating the house alone doesn't last.
How do I prepare for flea treatment?
Vacuum everything thoroughly and wash pet bedding on hot.
Why do I have fleas with no pets?
Usually a previous pet or wildlife living in or under the house.
Do you treat yards for ticks?
Yes, the edges, shady beds and stone walls where ticks wait.
Do you handle emergencies?
Yes. We answer 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour; arrival depends on your location.
How often should I get pest control?
It depends on the pest and the building. Many homes do fine with treatment when there's a problem; restaurants and multi-family buildings benefit from scheduled service.
How do I get a price?
Call or text 973-510-2585.
Serving North Jersey
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Our service area
Bergen County
973-510-2585- Allendale
- Bergenfield
- Bogota
- Carlstadt
- Cliffside Park
- Closter
- Cresskill
- Demarest
- Dumont
- East Rutherford
- Edgewater
- Elmwood Park
- Emerson
- Englewood
- Englewood Cliffs
- Fair Lawn
- Fairview
- Fort Lee
- Franklin Lakes
- Garfield
- Glen Rock
- Hackensack
- Harrington Park
- Hasbrouck Heights
- Haworth
- Hillsdale
- Ho-Ho-Kus
- Leonia
- Little Ferry
- Lodi
- Lyndhurst
- Mahwah
- Maywood
- Midland Park
- Montvale
- Moonachie
- New Milford
- North Arlington
- Northvale
- Norwood
- Oakland
- Old Tappan
- Oradell
- Palisades Park
- Paramus
- Park Ridge
- Ramsey
- Ridgefield
- Ridgefield Park
- Ridgewood
- River Edge
- River Vale
- Rochelle Park
- Rutherford
- Saddle Brook
- Saddle River
- South Hackensack
- Teaneck
- Tenafly
- Teterboro
- Upper Saddle River
- Waldwick
- Wallington
- Washington Township
- Westwood
- Woodcliff Lake
- Wood-Ridge
- Wyckoff
Passaic County
973-510-2585- Bloomingdale
- Clifton
- Haledon
- Hawthorne
- Little Falls
- North Haledon
- Passaic
- Paterson
- Pompton Lakes
- Prospect Park
- Ringwood
- Totowa
- Wanaque
- Wayne
- West Milford
- Woodland Park
Essex County
973-510-2585- Belleville
- Bloomfield
- Caldwell
- Cedar Grove
- East Orange
- Essex Fells
- Fairfield
- Glen Ridge
- Irvington
- Livingston
- Maplewood
- Millburn
- Montclair
- Newark
- North Caldwell
- Nutley
- Orange
- Roseland
- Short Hills
- South Orange
- Verona
- West Caldwell
- West Orange
Hudson County
973-510-2585Union County
973-510-2585- Berkeley Heights
- Clark
- Cranford
- Elizabeth
- Fanwood
- Garwood
- Hillside
- Kenilworth
- Linden
- Mountainside
- New Providence
- Plainfield
- Rahway
- Roselle
- Roselle Park
- Scotch Plains
- Springfield
- Summit
- Union
- Westfield
Morris County
973-510-2585- Boonton
- Butler
- Cedar Knolls
- Chatham
- Denville
- Dover
- East Hanover
- Florham Park
- Hanover
- Kinnelon
- Lincoln Park
- Madison
- Mendham
- Montville
- Morris Plains
- Morristown
- Mountain Lakes
- Parsippany
- Pequannock
- Randolph
- Riverdale
- Rockaway
- Roxbury
- Whippany
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
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