Silver Bullet Pest ControlLiving next to the woods has its perks, and its pests. Silver Bullet Pest Control helps Cedar Grove homeowners and businesses with raccoons, squirrels, bats, termites, ants, mice and stinging insects. We're a licensed pest control company based in Garfield, a short drive away, and we deal with the cause, not just the critter.
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Hear something in the attic? Text us a photo or a short video at 973-510-2585.
Silver Bullet Pest Control serves Cedar Grove, NJ, with licensed pest control and wildlife service from our nearby Garfield base. We handle raccoons, squirrels, bats, termites, carpenter ants, mice, wasps and more for houses, townhomes and businesses. NJ License 90568B, over 15 years of experience, and a free quote. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Cedar Grove is a mostly residential Essex County township tucked between Verona, Montclair, Little Falls and North Caldwell. The First Watchung Mountain rises along its eastern side, with Mills Reservation's woods right behind many backyards, and Route 23 carries traffic through the middle of town.
That setting makes Cedar Grove different from the denser towns we serve closer to Garfield. Here the calls lean toward:
Most homes here are single-family houses on generous, often sloped and wooded lots, with a share of townhouse and condo communities and a band of businesses along the main roads. The plan for each is different, and we explain ours before any work starts.
Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife work. These are the animals Cedar Grove residents call us about most:
Raccoons are strong enough to rip open a roof corner or chimney cap. In spring a mother may be raising young inside, so removal has to be planned so no kits are left behind. Then the entry gets repaired and reinforced.
With so many trees close to houses, squirrels have an easy route onto Cedar Grove roofs. We use one-way doors to let them out, then seal every opening with materials they can't chew through.
Bats are protected in New Jersey, and exclusion can only be done in set windows. We confirm where they're getting in, install exclusion devices at the right time of year and seal the gaps once they're gone.
Eastern subterranean termites live in the soil across North Jersey, and wooded, moisture-holding yards give them plenty to eat before they ever reach a house. Old stumps, buried wood, firewood stacked against the siding and mulch piled high on the foundation all bring termites closer.
We inspect the foundation, basement or crawl space, garage and the wood around the house, and recommend treatment only if there's evidence. If termites have already done damage, see our termite damage repair page.
Termites or ants? Flying ants and termite swarmers look alike. Termites have straight antennae, a thick waist and wings of equal length; ants have bent antennae and a pinched waist. When in doubt, text a photo.
Large black ants that nest in damp wood: decks, porch posts, window frames and dead tree limbs touching the house. We find and treat the colony.
Paper wasps under deck boards and eaves, yellowjackets in the ground, and gray hornet nests in trees. Nests near doors and play areas should be treated.
Shady wooded yards and standing water breed them all summer. Mosquito treatment starts from $95 plus tax.
They gather on sunny siding in fall and slip in around windows and attic vents. Sealing is the long-term fix.
Small pavement ants in the kitchen are also common in spring. Our residential pest control covers ants and most household pests.
| Months | What's active | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| March–May | Termite swarmers, carpenter ants, raccoons and squirrels with young | Watch for swarmers and mud tubes; get attic noises checked before young are born |
| June–August | Wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, mosquitoes, ants | Deal with nests near doors early; empty standing water. No bat exclusion May 1–July 31 |
| August–October | Peak stinging insect nests, bats ready for exclusion, stink bugs | Bat exclusion window is August 1–October 15; seal gaps before cold weather |
| November–February | Mice, rats and squirrels moving indoors | Seal foundations, garage doors and utility gaps; keep firewood away from the house |
| Property | Common problems | Our approach |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family home on a wooded lot | Wildlife in the attic, termites, carpenter ants, stinging insects | Roof and attic inspection, perimeter and wood checks, exclusion and repairs |
| Townhouse or condo | Mice and ants entering through shared foundations; squirrels in shared rooflines | Coordinating with the association so neighboring units and shared areas are covered |
| Office, shop or restaurant | Mice, ants and roaches near storage, kitchens and back doors | Scheduled service with written records and entry-point sealing |
Businesses along Route 23 and the other main roads can find more on our commercial pest control page.
Call or text 973-510-2585. A photo, a video of the noise or a description of the droppings helps us plan. Same-day appointments are often available.
We check the roof, attic, chimney, foundation, deck and yard, because in a wooded town the cause is often outside.
Wildlife comes out humanely and legally; insects are treated at the nest or colony.
We close entry points and tell you what else to fix, like branches over the roof or wood touching the soil. Regular service carries a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Tell us what you're hearing or seeing and we'll give you a free quote and an honest plan.
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Heavy thumping at night usually points to a raccoon, while lighter scurrying at dawn and dusk is more often squirrels. Bats are mostly quiet but leave droppings below their entry.
New Jersey regulates wildlife trapping and relocation, so it's best handled by a licensed company. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife work.
Bat exclusion is allowed April 1–30 and August 1–October 15. It isn't allowed May 1–July 31, and from October 16 to March 31 only after an acoustic survey shows no bats.
Yes. We inspect for termites and treat active infestations, and we can point you to repair help for damaged wood.
Termites have straight antennae, a thick waist and equal-length wings. Flying ants have elbowed antennae and a narrow waist.
Call or text us with where the smell is strongest. We'll talk you through the options and check how the animal got in so it doesn't happen again.
Yes. In attached homes, covering shared foundations and rooflines with the association gives much better results than treating one unit.
When nights turn cold, mice living in woodpiles, fields and leaf litter look for warm shelter, and a gap the width of a pencil is enough. Sealing the foundation, garage door and utility openings before October stops most of them.
Yes. Every Cedar Grove job starts with a free quote.
Yes. NJ pesticide applicator business License 90568B, plus a NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife license for wildlife, with over 15 years of experience.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
