Bloomfield, NJ Exterminator & Pest Control Service

Bee, wasp and hornet control in Bloomfield

Every summer we get calls from Bloomfield asking for "bee control", and most of the time the insect turns out to be a wasp or a yellowjacket. The difference matters, because each one nests in a different place and needs a different approach.

Which one do you have?

• Paper wasps build open, umbrella-shaped combs under eaves, porch ceilings, railings and the lips of gutters. They're common on Bloomfield's older porches and two-family homes.
• Yellowjackets are shiny yellow and black and often nest in the ground, in a wall void or behind siding. If you see a steady stream flying into one hole in the lawn or the wall, that's a yellowjacket nest. Late summer is when they're most aggressive.
• Bald-faced hornets are black and white and build gray, football-shaped paper nests in trees and shrubs or under a roof overhang.
• Honeybees and bumblebees are fuzzier and calmer. A honeybee swarm hanging from a branch often moves on by itself, and a beekeeper is the best call for an established honeybee colony. Carpenter bees drill neat round holes in decks, fascia and railings.

Our technician identifies the insect, treats the nest from a safe position, and removes it when it can be reached safely. If someone in your home is allergic to stings, tell us when you call so we can prioritize the visit.

Apartments and multi-family buildings in Bloomfield

Bloomfield has a lot of rental housing: two- and three-family houses, older brick apartment buildings, garden complexes, and newer buildings near the downtown train station. In shared buildings, pests don't respect unit lines, so treating one apartment at a time often just pushes the problem next door.

For tenants: tell your landlord or super in writing, include dates and photos, and keep a copy. If it helps, we can explain to the owner what we found.

For owners and managers: the most effective approach is to inspect the units around the problem unit, plus the basement, trash area and laundry room, in the same visit. For larger properties we set up apartment building service with scheduled visits and unit-by-unit notes.

Who pays for extermination in a rental depends on the lease and the type of building, and the rules can change. Our guide to landlord and tenant pest control in New Jersey walks through the basics, and Bloomfield's code enforcement office or the NJ Department of Community Affairs can answer questions about your specific building.

Wildlife in Bloomfield attics and chimneys

Brookdale Park, Watsessing Park and the Third River corridor keep squirrels and raccoons close to houses all over Bloomfield. Squirrels chew into soffits, gable vents and roof returns; raccoons tear open roof corners and den in chimneys, especially in late winter and spring when they're looking for a place to raise young.

We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife work. We find the opening, get the animals out without leaving young behind, and seal the damage so it stays closed. Read more about squirrel proofing and raccoon proofing.

For bats, timing is set by New Jersey: exclusion is allowed April 1–30 and August 1–October 15, and not May 1–July 31 while pups can't fly. See our bat exclusion page.