Silver Bullet Pest ControlFlea Control in Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Home, Yard, Ticks & Mosquitoes
Bites on your ankles, a cat that won't stop scratching, or fleas in a house with no pets at all? Silver Bullet Pest Control finds where the fleas are coming from — the pet, the yard or an animal living under the deck — and treats the home and yard so they don't come back. We do tick and mosquito yard treatments too.
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Think it's fleas? Press a few black specks from the pet bed on a wet paper towel. If they turn red, it's flea dirt — text us at 973-510-2585.
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Who handles flea control in Englewood Cliffs, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control handles flea control in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, by finding the flea source and treating the inside of the home and the yard together, while your vet treats your pets. If wildlife is bringing the fleas, we can remove the animals and close the openings too. We also do flea and tick yard treatments and mosquito treatment from $95 plus tax. NJ License 90568B. Call or text 973-510-2585 for a free quote.
Is it fleas, bed bugs or mosquitoes?
Itchy red bites can come from several pests. These clues usually point to the right one:
| Clue | Fleas | Bed bugs | Mosquitoes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where the bites are | Ankles, lower legs, sometimes waist | Arms, neck, shoulders, face — skin exposed while sleeping | Any exposed skin outdoors |
| When you notice them | After walking on carpet or sitting on the couch | In the morning after sleeping | During or after time outside |
| What you might see | Tiny dark jumping bugs; black specks in pet bedding | Small flat reddish-brown bugs and dark spots on mattress seams | Mosquitoes buzzing at dusk or by shady plants |
| Pets affected? | Usually — scratching, biting at fur | Rarely | Sometimes |
Not sure? Catch one on clear tape and text a photo to 973-510-2585. If it turns out to be bed bugs, see our bed bug treatment page.
Three easy flea tests
The paper towel test
Brush the pet over a damp white paper towel, or press specks from the pet bed onto it. Flea dirt is digested blood, so it smears reddish-brown.
The white sock walk
Pull on white socks up to your calves and walk slowly across carpet and rugs where the pet rests. Fleas jump on and are easy to see against white.
The dish of water
Set a shallow dish of soapy water on the floor under a small lamp overnight. Fleas are drawn to the warmth and light and fall in.
The comb
Run a fine-toothed flea comb through the fur at the base of the tail and the neck. Fleas or flea dirt on the comb confirms it.
These tests tell you whether fleas are there — they don't get rid of them. A home with flea dirt in several rooms needs a full treatment.
Where fleas hide in a home
Adult fleas live on the animal, but their eggs drop off wherever the animal goes. Englewood Cliffs is mostly single-family homes, many with finished basements, carpeted bedrooms and decks or patios out back. The spots we check first:
- Where the pet sleeps — beds, couches, a favorite rug, the car seat.
- Carpet edges and under furniture, where larvae hide from light.
- Finished basements with wall-to-wall carpet — warm, quiet and perfect for flea larvae.
- Cracks in hardwood floors and gaps along baseboards.
- Under decks and porches outside, where pets and wildlife lie in the shade.
For the full picture of how indoor and outdoor treatments work together, see flea spray for the house and yard.
Fleas but no pets? Look for wildlife
Englewood Cliffs sits on top of the Palisades, with the wooded cliffs of the Palisades Interstate Park running along the Hudson on the town's east side. That woodland is home to raccoons, opossums, squirrels, groundhogs and foxes — and every one of them can carry fleas into a yard.
If you have fleas and no pets, the animal is usually living somewhere close:
- Under a deck, porch or shed — look for dug-out soil, a worn path or a smell.
- In the attic or a crawl space — scratching at night, torn vents, chewed soffits.
- In a chimney without a cap.
Treating for fleas without removing the animal just buys a few weeks. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and can remove the animals, install buried mesh barriers under decks, porches and sheds, put on chimney caps, and repair chewed soffits, fascia and trim. Then the flea treatment actually lasts. See wildlife removal and raccoon proofing.
How our flea control works in Englewood Cliffs
Find the source
A pet, the yard, or an animal living on the property. We check inside, outside and under decks.
Coordinate with your vet
All dogs and cats need a vet-recommended flea treatment the same week we treat the home.
Treat inside and out
Carpets, rugs, furniture edges, pet areas and baseboards inside; shady beds, under decks and pet areas outside.
Close the door on wildlife
If animals are the cause, we remove them and seal the openings so new fleas aren't brought in.
Questions about fleas, spiders and flies? Our common bug questions page answers the basics.
What to expect after flea treatment
| When | What you'll notice | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Day of treatment | Stay out with the pets until the treatment dries | Follow the time we give you |
| First few days | Far fewer fleas; some may look sluggish | Vacuum every day and empty the vacuum outside |
| Week 1–2 | A few new fleas as cocoons hatch — this is normal | Keep vacuuming; keep pets on vet treatment |
| After 2–3 weeks | Should be very few or none | Call us if fleas are still active |
Don't shampoo the carpets right after treatment — it removes what's working on the larvae.
Flea and tick control near the Palisades
Yards along the wooded side of town, and anyone who walks a dog on the Palisades trails, see more ticks. The blacklegged (deer) tick, which can carry Lyme disease, the American dog tick and the lone star tick are all found in Bergen County.
A flea and tick yard treatment covers the places these pests wait: the woods edge, ground cover like ivy and pachysandra, leaf litter, stone walls, and shady spots under decks. After hikes, check yourself, your kids and the dog — especially behind the ears, under the arms, behind the knees and along the hairline.
Mosquitoes: shady yards and anything holding rainwater — gutters, planters, tarps, pool covers — breed them all summer. Mosquito treatment is from $95 plus tax.
More: tick yard spray, mosquito yard spray and our complete mosquito, tick and flea service.
Office campuses and business grounds
Englewood Cliffs has a lot of corporate offices along Sylvan Avenue (Route 9W) and the area near the Palisades Interstate Parkway, many with landscaped grounds, walking paths and outdoor seating. Mosquitoes around a patio or ticks along a wooded path are a real complaint from employees and visitors.
We can treat landscaped areas, woods edges and outdoor seating spaces, and work around business hours. See commercial pest control for more.
Get a Free Flea Control Quote in Englewood Cliffs
Tell us what you're seeing, whether you have pets, and if you've noticed animals around the house. We'll find the source and give you a free quote.
Why Englewood Cliffs calls us
- Fleas in a home with no pets
- Ankle bites after sitting on the couch
- Ticks after walks near the Palisades
- Raccoons or opossums under the deck
- Mosquitoes at the office patio or backyard
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Flea Questions from Englewood Cliffs
How do I know if I have fleas?
Look for ankle bites, a scratching pet and black specks in pet bedding that turn red on a wet paper towel. White socks on the carpet will also pick up jumping fleas.
Why do I have fleas if I don't have pets?
Usually an animal — raccoon, opossum, squirrel or stray cat — is living under a deck, in the attic or in a crawl space and dropping flea eggs. Previous owners' pets can also leave fleas behind in carpet.
How much does flea control cost in Englewood Cliffs?
It depends on the size of the home, how many rooms are affected and whether the yard and any wildlife need to be handled. Quotes are free.
How long until the fleas are gone?
Most fleas are gone within days, but new ones may hatch for up to a couple of weeks. Daily vacuuming and keeping pets on vet treatment finish the job.
Do you do flea and tick control for the yard?
Yes. We treat woods edges, ground cover, leaf litter, stone walls, shady beds and under decks where fleas and ticks live.
Can you remove the animal that's bringing fleas?
Yes. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and also install buried mesh under decks and sheds and chimney caps to keep animals out.
Should I use a flea bomb first?
We don't recommend it. Foggers don't reach under furniture or deep into carpet where larvae hide, and they make it harder to see where fleas are active.
How much is mosquito treatment?
Mosquito treatment starts from $95 plus tax.
Do you treat office grounds?
Yes. We can treat landscaped areas and outdoor seating at offices and businesses, scheduled around your hours.
Are you licensed?
Yes — NJ License 90568B, over 15 years of experience and 4.9 stars on Google.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B