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Mice Β· Hoboken Β· Hudson County

Mouse Exterminator in Hoboken, NJ

Droppings behind the stove in a brownstone, a mouse running along the baseboard of a walk-up, or scratching in the ceiling of a condo? Silver Bullet Pest Control gets rid of mice in Hoboken apartments, row houses, condos and restaurants, then seals the gaps they used. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.

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Not sure it's mice? Text a photo of the droppings next to a coin to 973-510-2585.

Who is a good mouse exterminator in Hoboken, NJ?

Silver Bullet Pest Control is a licensed mouse exterminator serving Hoboken, NJ and all of Hudson County. We find how the mice get into your unit or building, remove them with traps placed out of reach of kids and pets, and seal the entry points with materials they can't chew. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls in that time. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585.

Why Hoboken buildings get mice

Hoboken packs a lot of people into about a square mile, and most of them live in buildings that share walls: 19th-century brownstones and row houses, walk-up apartment buildings, and newer condos, some in converted factories and warehouses. That's exactly the kind of housing mice do best in.

  • Shared walls and ceilings: mice travel between units through the spaces around pipes, wires and old chases. A problem in one apartment is rarely just in that apartment.
  • Old foundations and basements: brick and stone foundations have mortar gaps, and basements hold the boilers, meters and storage that mice like.
  • Restaurants on the ground floor: Washington Street and the side streets are lined with restaurants, bars and food shops, often under apartments.
  • Curbside trash: bags put out at night on narrow streets feed rodents up and down the block.

Low-lying parts of Hoboken also flood in heavy storms, which can push rodents up out of basements and sewers and into living space. And every fall, as nights get cold, mice move indoors looking for warmth.

Signs you have mice

Mouse droppings compared with rat droppings
Droppings

Small, pointed droppings

  • Behind the stove and fridge
  • In kitchen drawers and cabinets
  • Along baseboards

Mouse droppings are about the size of a grain of rice. Larger, blunt droppings usually mean rats, which need a different plan.

Mouse droppings collected along a gas line
Travel paths

Droppings along pipes

  • Under the sink
  • Around radiator and gas pipes
  • In the boiler room

Mice follow pipes between floors. Droppings along a pipe show us the route, and the gap around that pipe is usually where we seal.

A mouse nest made of shredded material
Nesting

Nests and chewing

  • Shredded paper or fabric
  • Chewed food boxes
  • Scratching in walls at night

A nest means mice are breeding inside, not just passing through. Finding it helps us place traps where they'll work.

How our mouse extermination works in Hoboken

1

Inspect the unit and the building

Kitchen, bathrooms, closets, radiator and pipe chases, and when we can, the basement and the units around yours. That's how we find where they come from.

2

Remove the mice

Traps go along the walls the mice actually use, placed where kids and pets can't get to them. No loose poison scattered around your apartment.

3

Seal the gaps

We close the openings around pipes, wires, vents, door bottoms and baseboards with materials mice can't chew through.

4

Follow up

We come back to check, remove what we caught and adjust. Your mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.

More about sealing: rodent proofing and exclusion.

Where mice get into Hoboken apartments

A mouse can squeeze through a gap about the width of a pencil. These are the spots we seal most often in Hoboken:

Entry pointWhy mice use itHow we seal it
Pipes under the kitchen sinkRuns straight to the walls and other unitsClose the gap around the pipe with chew-proof material
Radiator and heating pipesOld buildings have open holes where pipes pass through floorsSeal around each pipe at the floor and wall
Gaps behind the stove and dishwasherWarm, hidden, near foodSeal the wall gaps and where gas and water lines enter
Under apartment and basement doorsA gap at the bottom is enoughDoor sweeps and threshold seals
Foundation and basement wallsOld mortar crumbles over timeFill gaps at the foundation and around utility lines

In a building, sealing only one apartment helps that apartment. Sealing the basement and pipe chases helps the whole building.

Renters, landlords and condo boards

Most Hoboken mouse calls involve more than one household. Here's how we handle the common situations:

  • Renters: tell your landlord or super in writing, with photos and dates. Our landlord vs. tenant guide explains the basics. Rules can differ by building type and change over time, so check with the city or the NJ Department of Community Affairs if you're unsure who is responsible.
  • Owners of a brownstone or two-family: we can treat the whole building in one visit, basement to top floor.
  • Condo associations and property managers: treating units one by one as complaints come in tends to chase mice around the building. We can set up a plan that covers common areas, the basement and the units together. See our apartment building pest control programs.

Mice in Hoboken restaurants, bars and shops

A single mouse sighting by a customer can do real damage to a small restaurant's reputation, and droppings in the kitchen are a problem on a health inspection. Hoboken food businesses are often in older buildings with apartments upstairs, so mice can come from above as well as from the street and basement.

  • Service scheduled before opening or after closing.
  • Traps and monitors in kitchens, storage and behind the bar.
  • Gaps sealed at the back door, delivery entrance and utility lines.
  • A written record of every visit for inspections.

More on our restaurant and commercial kitchen pest control.

DIY mouse control vs. calling an exterminator

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Snap traps

They work when they're set along the walls mice really run. Good for one mouse, not for a building full of them.

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Store-bought poison

Mice can die inside the walls and smell for weeks. Loose bait is also dangerous for kids and pets.

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Ultrasonic plug-ins

Mice get used to them fast. They don't fix the gaps.

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Steel wool alone

Fine as a quick patch, but it rusts and gets pushed out. Proper sealing lasts.

If you've been trapping for weeks and still see fresh droppings, mice are still getting in. That's when to call.

What affects the price of a mouse exterminator in Hoboken

We give a free quote once we know what you're dealing with. These things change it:

FactorSmaller jobBigger job
Size of the spaceOne apartmentA whole brownstone or a multi-unit building
How longJust noticed a few droppingsMonths of activity, nests in walls
Where they come fromOne clear gap in the unitShared walls, pipe chases, the basement
Type of placeHome or condoRestaurant or food business
AccessEasy to reach basement and pipesLocked basement, finished walls, tight spaces

Call or text 973-510-2585 with what you're seeing. Photos help us give you a better quote.

Get a Free Mouse Quote in Hoboken

Tell us what you're seeing and where in the building, and send a photo if you can. We'll explain the plan and give you a free quote.

Why Hoboken calls us for mice

  • Droppings behind the stove
  • Scratching in the walls or ceiling at night
  • Mice coming from the next unit
  • A restaurant with an inspection coming up
  • A condo board tired of chasing mice unit by unit
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Mouse Questions from Hoboken

Why do I have mice in my Hoboken apartment?

Most Hoboken buildings share walls, basements and pipe chases, so mice travel easily from unit to unit. They're drawn by food, warmth and nesting spots, and they get in through gaps around pipes, radiators and doors. Restaurants and curbside trash nearby add to the problem, and mice move indoors every fall.

How fast can you get rid of mice?

Most homes see a big drop in activity within the first week or two once traps are placed and the gaps are sealed. Buildings with mice coming from several units take longer, because the shared spaces need to be treated too. Your service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.

Do you use poison inside apartments?

Inside, we use traps placed along the walls mice travel, out of reach of kids and pets. We don't scatter loose poison around your living space, because mice can die in the walls and cause a smell, and loose bait is a risk to children and pets.

Is there a warranty on mouse service?

Yes. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls during that time. If you see new activity, call or text and we'll come back to check, adjust the traps and look for any gap that was missed.

The mice come from the apartment next door. Can you still help?

Yes. We treat and seal your unit so mice can't get in from the shared walls, and we can explain what we find to your landlord, super or condo board. The best results come when the basement and neighboring units are treated at the same time.

Who pays for the exterminator, the landlord or the tenant?

It depends on the building type, the lease and local rules, which can change. In many rental buildings the owner handles pest control, but you should check your lease and ask your city's code enforcement office or the NJ Department of Community Affairs. Our landlord-tenant guide explains the basics.

Do you treat restaurants and bars in Hoboken?

Yes. We service restaurants, bars and food shops with visits scheduled around your hours. We focus on kitchens, storage and the back door, seal the gaps mice use, and keep a written record of every visit you can show an inspector.

How do I know if it's mice or rats?

Mouse droppings are small and pointed, about rice-sized. Rat droppings are larger and blunt, about raisin-sized or bigger. Rats also make heavier noise and usually stay low in the building. Text us a photo of the droppings next to a coin and we'll tell you.

Do you serve Hoboken and the rest of Hudson County?

Yes. We're based in Garfield and serve all of Hudson County, including Hoboken, along with Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties. Same-day appointments are often available. Call or text 973-510-2585 to schedule.

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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ β€’ NJ License 90568B

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