Silver Bullet Pest ControlTermites in the basement and you'd rather not wait months for bait stations to work? Silver Bullet Pest Control treats Prospect Park homes with a liquid soil treatment around the foundation — no bait stations in the yard — that puts a treated zone between the colony and your house.
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Non-bait termite control means treating the soil around and under your foundation with a liquid termiticide instead of putting bait stations in the yard, so termites coming up to the house pass through treated soil. Silver Bullet Pest Control does this kind of treatment for homes in Prospect Park: we inspect, treat the soil along the foundation and under concrete where needed, and treat the active areas. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585 for a free quote.
There are two main ways professionals deal with subterranean termites around a house:
When a homeowner already has termites in the basement, a liquid treatment goes to work at the house itself rather than waiting for the colony to discover a station. That's why many people look for non-bait termite control when they find activity.
The termites we're talking about are eastern subterranean termites, the species that damages homes across North Jersey. They live in the soil and come up through cracks, block walls, expansion joints and any wood that touches the ground.
| Liquid (non-bait) treatment | Bait stations | Store-bought products | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it goes | Soil along and under the foundation | Stations in the ground around the yard | Wherever you spray or pour |
| How it works | Treated zone between colony and house | Termites carry bait back to the colony | Kills termites it touches |
| Visits | Usually one treatment visit, then check-ups | Ongoing station checks | Repeated by you |
| Concrete and tight lots | Drilling reaches soil under slabs | Needs open soil for stations | Can't reach under concrete |
| Best for | Active termites at the house, homes with lots of concrete | Homes where drilling or trenching is hard | Not a fix for a colony |
Every house is different. After the inspection we explain which approach fits yours and why.
Prospect Park is a small, tightly built borough in Passaic County, between Paterson, Haledon and Hawthorne. Most homes are older one- and two-family houses on narrow lots, many with full basements, concrete driveways running right up to the foundation, front stoops and back patios.
That layout affects how termites get in and how we treat:
We serve Prospect Park from our base in Garfield and treat many homes like these around Passaic County.
Three situations where we often recommend a liquid treatment:
When termites are already in the house, treating the soil where they come up — plus the active areas — goes after the problem where it is.
Under-slab soil is a common hidden route. Drilling and treating reaches it without tearing out the concrete.
When a sale is pending, waiting for bait stations isn't practical. A liquid treatment can be scheduled and documented for the paperwork.
We confirm the activity, find where the termites are coming in, and measure the foundation so we know how much soil needs treatment and where concrete has to be drilled.
Along open soil next to the foundation, the termiticide is applied into a shallow trench or rodded into the ground so it soaks the soil where termites travel.
Where a driveway, stoop, patio or basement floor covers the soil, small holes are drilled, the soil below is treated, and the holes are patched.
We treat where they're feeding, show you what we did, and point out moisture or wood-to-soil problems to fix so the treatment does its job.
We go over exactly where we'll treat and any precautions for kids, pets and gardens before we start.
Termites already inside the walls can still swarm the next spring. A few winged insects soon after treatment don't mean it failed — but tell us if you see them.
Digging or replanting right against the house can disturb the treated soil. Ask us before big landscaping or excavation work.
Clean gutters, extend downspouts and fix leaks. Constant water at the foundation draws termites back and can wash through soil over time.
Look along the basement walls a couple of times a year. New mud tubes are worth a phone call.
The quote is free and given after we inspect:
| Factor | Lower | Higher |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation length | Small footprint | Larger home, additions, attached garage |
| Concrete | Mostly open soil at the wall | Driveways, patios, stoops and floors to drill |
| Basement | Open and unfinished | Finished walls, crawl spaces, tight storage |
| Activity | One spot | Activity in several areas |
| Conditions | Dry, wood off the soil | Moisture or wood-contact problems too |
Call or text 973-510-2585 to set up an inspection and get a free quote.
Tell us what you're seeing — tubes, wings, soft wood — and a little about your house and driveway. We'll explain the options and give you a free quote.
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Neither is best for every house. Liquid treatment acts at the foundation right away and suits homes with active termites and lots of concrete, while bait can fit homes where drilling or trenching is hard.
Sometimes. Where concrete covers the soil next to the foundation, small holes are drilled to treat the soil underneath and then patched.
Most homes are done in one visit. Larger homes or homes with a lot of concrete can take longer, and we tell you before we start.
You might see a few swarmers the next spring from termites already in the walls. Let us know if you do.
We explain where we treat and the precautions before we start. Keep kids and pets away from the work area until we say it's fine.
Soil treatments around a foundation are a job for a licensed applicator. Store products don't reach under slabs or treat the soil the same way.
Termites have a thick waist, straight antennae and four equal wings. Flying ants have a pinched waist and bent antennae. Text us a photo.
Yes. Tell us the closing date and who needs the report, and call as early as you can.
Yes. We treat the termites first, then our crew repairs the damaged wood ourselves — sill plates, joists, beams and framing. One company handles both.
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience, based in Garfield.
Sí. Hablamos español. Llame o mande un texto al 973-510-2585.
We serve Prospect Park and nearby Passaic County towns from our base in Garfield.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
