Silver Bullet Pest ControlMice in the basement of an older two-family off Harrison Avenue, or droppings in a brand-new apartment near the PATH? Silver Bullet Pest Control removes mice from Harrison homes, rentals and businesses, and seals the openings so they don't keep coming back.
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Not sure if it's mice or rats? Text a photo to 973-510-2585 and we'll tell you.
Silver Bullet Pest Control is a licensed mouse exterminator serving Harrison and the rest of Hudson County. We inspect the home or building, remove the mice with traps set where they travel, and seal the gaps they use with chew-proof materials. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Harrison is a town of two halves when it comes to mice. Much of the housing is older two- and three-family frame homes on tight lots, with basements, detached garages and decades of gaps around pipes and wires. At the same time, the area around the PATH station and the Passaic River waterfront has filled in with new apartment buildings.
In the older homes, mice usually come in low: through the foundation, the basement windows, the gap around the gas or water line, or under a worn back door. They move up inside the walls toward the kitchen.
In the newer buildings, the walls are tighter, but mice still find the trash room, the garage and the loading door, then follow utility lines between floors. Years of construction on nearby lots also stir up rodents and send them looking for new shelter.
Either way, the fix is the same idea: remove the mice that are inside, then close the route they used to get there.
These are the spots that show up on almost every Harrison mouse inspection:
Pipe holes under the sink are often cut much bigger than the pipe. Mice use them as a highway into the kitchen. We trap here first and seal the gaps with metal mesh and sealant.
In older Harrison basements, mice follow the utility lines from the foundation into the walls. Sealing where those lines enter the house is one of the most important steps.
Garages give mice food, cover and an easy door gap. Store food in sealed bins, add a door seal and keep boxes off the floor.
| When | What happens | What you'll notice |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Inspection, traps set, main entry points sealed | A few catches in the first night or two |
| Week 1 | We check traps and look for new signs | Noise and fresh droppings start dropping off |
| Weeks 2–3 | Follow-up visit, more sealing if needed | Most homes have little or no new activity |
| Up to 90 days | Coverage with unlimited free service calls | Call us if anything new shows up |
Bigger buildings, shared walls and heavy infestations take longer, because the units and common areas around yours matter too.
Harrison sits on the Passaic River, and Norway rats are common along the water and around commercial trash. Here's how to tell them apart:
| Sign | House mouse | Norway rat |
|---|---|---|
| Droppings | Rice-sized, pointed ends | Raisin-sized or bigger, blunt ends |
| Where you see signs | Kitchen, drawers, upper floors, walls | Basement, yard, garage, around trash cans |
| Outside | Usually nothing | Burrows along the foundation, fences and sheds |
| Sound | Light scratching | Heavier thumping and gnawing |
| Gap they fit through | About a pencil's width | About a quarter's width |
Seeing burrows or big droppings? See our rat exterminator page for Kearny and Hudson County, just over the line.
Tell your landlord in writing with dates and photos. Don't put out loose poison; it can leave dead mice in the walls.
Treat both units and the shared basement together. Mice don't stop at the floor line.
Start with trash rooms, the garage and utility chases, then the units around the complaint.
We give a written report of each visit so everyone knows what was found and fixed.
Our landlord and tenant guide covers the basics in general terms. Rules can change, so check with the town or the NJ Department of Community Affairs for your situation.
Harrison Avenue storefronts, restaurants near the PATH and the arena, and the warehouses and light industry in town all deal with mice, especially in the colder months.
See our restaurant pest control page, or commercial pest control for other businesses.
Every quote is free and based on the home or building. The main factors:
A one-family home is simpler than a two-family with a shared basement or an apartment building.
Mice in one kitchen cabinet is a smaller job than mice in several rooms and floors.
A few pipe holes versus foundation cracks, garage doors and roofline openings.
Months of activity can mean nests in insulation and more cleanup.
Call or text 973-510-2585 with what you're seeing, and send a photo if you can.
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Tell us what you're finding, where in the house, and what kind of building it is. We'll give you a free quote and walk you through the plan.
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Yes. We serve Harrison and the rest of Hudson County from our base in Garfield. Same-day service is often available. Call or text 973-510-2585 and tell us what you're seeing.
Most homes see a big drop in activity within the first week or two after traps are set and the gaps are sealed. Two-families and apartment buildings can take longer because the areas around your unit matter. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage, so we come back if needed.
Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls. If you see new droppings or hear new noise during that time, call us and we'll come back to check, adjust traps and look for any new gap.
New buildings still have trash rooms, garages and loading doors, and nearby construction stirs up rodents. Once inside, mice follow pipes and wiring between floors. The fix is trapping plus sealing those shared routes, often with building management involved.
We don't recommend loose poison inside. Mice often die in the walls and leave an odor that lasts for weeks, and bait can be found by kids and pets. Inside, we use traps placed out of reach and seal the entry points.
Yes. Calls go up from October through winter, when mice move indoors looking for warmth and food. Sealing gaps in early fall is the best way to stay ahead of them.
Yes. We close gaps around pipes, wires, vents, doors and foundation cracks using metal mesh, sealant, hardware cloth and door sweeps. Foam alone isn't enough because mice chew through it.
Put on gloves, spray the droppings with a disinfectant until they're wet, then wipe them up with paper towels and bag them. Don't sweep or vacuum dry droppings, which can stir up dust.
It depends on the type of building, how many areas have mice, and how many entry points need sealing. We give a free quote after we understand the job. Call or text 973-510-2585 with a photo.
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We serve Harrison and the towns around it in Hudson and Essex counties.
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