Silver Bullet Pest ControlTermite Inspection & Termite Treatment in Paramus, NJ
Winged insects by a basement window in spring, mud tubes on the foundation, or a termite inspection needed for a sale? Silver Bullet Pest Control inspects Paramus homes and businesses for termites, shows you what we find, and treats the problem with a liquid soil treatment matched to your building.
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Found swarmers or wings? Text a photo to 973-510-2585 — we'll tell you if they're termites or flying ants.
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Who does termite inspections and treatment in Paramus, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control inspects and treats termites in Paramus homes and businesses. A licensed technician checks the foundation, basement, sills and wood inside and out, shows you what we find, and recommends a treatment — usually a liquid treatment in the soil along the foundation plus the active areas. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Termite swarmers or flying ants?
Every spring people find winged insects by a window and worry. Check these:
| Look at | Termite swarmer | Flying ant |
|---|---|---|
| Waist | Thick, straight body | Thin, pinched waist |
| Antennae | Straight | Bent at an elbow |
| Wings | Four wings, all the same length, fall off easily | Front wings longer than back wings |
| Where | Piles of wings by windows, doors or the basement | Near food, counters and walls |
| What it means | An active colony is very likely nearby | Ants nesting in or near the house |
Save a few in a bag or take a close-up photo and text it to us.
Signs of termites
Mud tubes
Pencil-width dirt tunnels up the foundation, basement walls, piers or pipes.
Hollow or soft wood
Sills, joists or trim that sound hollow or that a screwdriver sinks into.
Discarded wings
Small piles of identical wings on sills or the basement floor after a spring swarm.
Sticking doors & windows
Warping in a frame can come from moisture or termite damage.
Termites work inside the wood, so no signs doesn't always mean no termites. That's why older homes benefit from regular inspections.
Why termites find Paramus homes
The termites in North Jersey are subterranean termites. They live in the soil and come up into a building through the foundation, looking for wood and moisture. Most of Paramus is single-family homes, many built in the middle of the last century, with basements, slabs, additions, decks and mature landscaping. That means:
- Wood close to the soil — porches, decks, steps and additions.
- Mulch and plantings against the foundation that hold moisture.
- Older sills and framing that have seen decades of moisture.
- Finished basements where paneling hides the walls termites travel on.
Paramus also has a lot of fences, sheds and play sets in backyards. Wood that sits on the ground near the house is an easy first meal for a colony that's already in the soil, so we check those too.
None of this means your house has termites — it means it's worth checking, especially if it's never been inspected.
What a termite inspection covers
Outside
Foundation walls, sill line, porches, decks, wood touching soil, mulch beds and downspouts.
Basement & crawl spaces
Foundation walls, sill plates, joists, posts and pipes that pass through the slab.
Inside
Window and door frames, baseboards and trim near the outer walls.
Your report
We show you what we found — live termites, old damage, mud tubes or conditions that invite them — and explain your options.
Already have damage? After treatment our crew repairs damaged sill plates, joists and framing. See termite damage repair.
How liquid termite treatment works
After the inspection we recommend what fits your building. For most Paramus homes that means a liquid termite treatment:
- Soil along the foundation is treated so termites coming up from the ground pass through the treated zone.
- Active areas inside — where we found mud tubes or live termites — are treated directly.
- Slabs, porches and additions may need extra work so the treatment reaches the soil underneath.
Before we start, we explain where we treat, what we use, how long it takes and any precautions for kids and pets. We'll also tell you honestly if what you have isn't termites — carpenter ants or moisture rot need a different fix.
Prevention tips: keep mulch and firewood back from the foundation, point downspouts away from the house, fix leaks and keep wood from touching soil.
Buying or selling a home in Paramus
Many home sales in New Jersey include a termite (wood-destroying insect) inspection, and VA loans require one. If you're under contract, call early — closing dates don't wait.
- Tell us the closing date, the lender and who should get the report.
- If termites are found, we explain the treatment and the paperwork you'll need.
More: VA termite inspections in NJ.
Stores, offices and other businesses
Paramus is one of the biggest shopping areas in New Jersey, with stores, restaurants and offices along Route 4 and Route 17. Commercial buildings get termites too, especially where wood framing, planters or landscaping sit against the foundation. We inspect around your hours and explain the plan before any work starts. For property managers with several buildings, we can set up a schedule so each one is checked once a year, and keep a written record of what we found and treated at each address. See commercial pest control.
What affects the price of termite treatment
Quotes are free and given after the inspection. These change the size of the job:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Activity | One small area | Several areas or long runs of mud tubes |
| Building size | Small footprint | Larger footprint, additions, porches |
| Access | Open basement | Finished basement, slabs, crawl spaces |
| Conditions | Dry foundation | Moisture problems to fix too |
| Damage | None | Wood that needs repair after treatment |
Call or text 973-510-2585 to schedule an inspection in Paramus.
Get a Free Termite Quote in Paramus
Tell us what you found — swarmers, wings, mud tubes or soft wood — or your closing date if you're buying or selling.
Why Paramus calls us for termites
- Winged insects in the basement in spring
- Mud tubes on the foundation
- Soft wood around sills or a deck
- An inspection for a home sale or VA loan
- Want an honest answer — termites or not
Request Service
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Termite Questions from Paramus
How do I know if I have termites or flying ants?
Termites have a thick waist, straight antennae and four wings of the same length. Flying ants have a pinched waist, bent antennae and longer front wings. Text us a photo.
What is liquid termite treatment?
A treatment applied to the soil along the foundation, plus the active areas, so termites coming up from the ground pass through the treated zone.
When do termites swarm in New Jersey?
Mostly in spring, often on a warm day after rain. Swarmers inside usually mean a colony is close.
Do I need an inspection if I don't see anything?
Termites work inside wood, so damage can be hidden. Older homes, finished basements and homes with moisture problems benefit from regular inspections.
Do you do termite inspections for home sales?
Yes. Tell us the closing date, lender and who needs the report, and call as early as you can.
How long does treatment take?
Most homes are treated in one visit; larger homes or homes with slabs and finished basements can take longer. We tell you before we start.
Is the treatment safe for my family and pets?
We explain where and how we treat and any precautions before we start.
Can termite damage be repaired?
Yes, and we do it ourselves. We treat the termites first so the repair isn't damaged again, then our crew repairs or replaces damaged sill plates, joists, beams and framing.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience.
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Termite control near Paramus
We cover Paramus and the towns around it in Bergen County.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B