Silver Bullet Pest ControlPest Control in Leonia, NJ — Exterminator & Wildlife Exclusion
Raccoons in the attic of an old house, squirrels chewing the fascia under a big oak, carpenter ants in a porch post? Leonia's older homes and tall trees bring a lot of wildlife and wood pests. Silver Bullet Pest Control handles both — insect and rodent treatment plus wildlife exclusion and repair by our own crew.
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Hear noises in the attic? Text a photo of the roof line or any chewed spot to 973-510-2585 and we'll tell you what's likely getting in.
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Who provides pest control in Leonia, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control provides pest control in Leonia, NJ as a licensed exterminator (NJ License 90568B) and NJ Fish and Wildlife–licensed wildlife company — call or text 973-510-2585 for a free estimate, and hablamos español. We treat mice, ants, carpenter ants, termites, roaches, bed bugs, wasps, ticks and mosquitoes, and we keep raccoons, squirrels and bats out with exclusion and repairs. We're based in Garfield, about 20–30 minutes away depending on traffic, and same-day visits are often available.
Pest control in Leonia, NJ: old trees, older houses, more wildlife
Leonia is a small, walkable borough in eastern Bergen County, set between Fort Lee, Englewood, Teaneck and Palisades Park. Much of its housing is older single-family homes — many of them a century old or close to it — on hilly streets lined with very large trees. Overpeck County Park runs along the western side of town, and the busy roads leading to the George Washington Bridge pass along its southern edge.
For pests, that adds up to a few clear patterns:
- Branches over roofs and old wood trim make it easy for squirrels and raccoons to reach and chew into attics.
- Stone and brick foundations, porches and original window frames hold moisture — the setup carpenter ants and termites look for.
- Park edges and wooded yards mean more ticks, mosquitoes and ground-nesting yellow jackets.
- Apartment buildings and multi-family homes closer to the main avenues see more mice, roaches and bed bugs moving between units.
Wildlife exclusion in Leonia: how we get animals out and keep them out
Wildlife is the biggest reason Leonia homeowners call us. Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, and our approach is exclusion, not trapping and hauling animals away:
- Find every opening. We inspect the roof line, soffits, gable vents, chimney, dormers and the spots where porch roofs meet the house.
- Let the animals leave. One-way doors go on the main entry so squirrels, raccoons or bats can get out but not back in. We check for young first, because sealing babies inside makes things much worse.
- Seal and repair. Once they're out, we seal the openings and repair chewed soffits, fascia and trim ourselves, and install chimney caps where raccoons have been using the flue.
- Clean up. Raccoon latrines, droppings and soiled insulation can be removed with HEPA cleanup, odor control and attic insulation removal and replacement.
Bats follow special rules in New Jersey: exclusion isn't done while pups can't fly, roughly May through July. We also do acoustic bat surveys when it isn't clear whether bats are still using a space. If a bat is found in a room where someone was asleep, keep it contained and call the local health department about rabies testing.
Our Leonia wildlife exclusion page goes deeper, and you can read about raccoon proofing, squirrel proofing and bat exclusion.
Exterminator in Leonia, NJ: quick facts
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| License | NJ pesticide applicator business License 90568B; NJ Fish and Wildlife licensed for wildlife |
| Based in | Garfield, NJ — about 20–30 minutes from Leonia |
| Scheduling | Same-day often available; not guaranteed; no 24/7 service |
| Estimate | Free |
| Wildlife method | One-way doors, sealing, repairs; no trap-and-relocate |
| Repairs we do | Soffits, fascia, trim, chimney caps, termite-damaged framing |
| Dead animals | Removal from attics, walls and yards, plus odor control |
| Language | English and Spanish |
Carpenter ants and termites in Leonia's older homes
Old wood plus moisture is the common thread. Here's how to tell what you have:
Carpenter ants
- Large black ants inside, mostly at night
- Fine sawdust below a window, door frame or porch post
- Faint rustling inside a wall
Carpenter ants hollow out damp wood to nest. We find and treat the nest, show you where the moisture is coming from, and can repair damaged wood. Small kitchen ants get baits and an outside perimeter treatment instead.
Subterranean termites
- Pencil-wide mud tubes on foundation walls
- Swarms of winged insects in March–May
- Wood that sounds hollow or crumbles
We inspect, treat and then repair damaged sill plates, joists, beams and framing with our own crew. Buying or selling? We write VA / NPMA-33 wood-destroying insect reports.
Kitchen and pavement ants
- Trails at the sink, dishwasher or window sill
- Soil piles in sidewalk cracks and patios
- Ants returning after every spray
Spraying scatters the colony. Bait the workers carry home, plus treatment along the foundation, is what actually ends the trail.
Mice, roaches, bed bugs and wasps
Mice and rats
Fall brings mice into basements and walls. We trap, treat and seal with stainless steel mesh; mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls. Mice and rat control.
Roaches
German roaches in kitchens, oriental roaches in damp basements. Gel bait plus a growth regulator and a follow-up visit, with a 90-day warranty. Roach exterminator.
Bed bugs
Most common in apartments and after travel. Heat treatment or Aprehend, a prep list and a follow-up. Bed bug treatment.
Wasps, hornets, bees
Nests under eaves and in trees treated and removed; honey bees relocated with a beekeeper; carpenter bee treatment for drilled trim. Bee and wasp removal.
Ticks and mosquitoes near Overpeck County Park
Homes near Overpeck County Park and the creek it follows, and any yard with a wooded back edge, tend to see more ticks and mosquitoes. Ticks wait in tall grass, leaf litter and the edges of shrubs; mosquitoes breed in water that sits for a week or more.
We offer flea, tick and mosquito yard treatments that focus on resting and hiding spots. Mosquito treatment starts from $95 plus tax. Keeping gutters clear, emptying saucers and buckets, and raking leaves away from the house all help it work longer. See mosquito control and flea and tick control.
A pest checklist for older Leonia homes
Look up at the roof line
Check soffit corners, gable vents and where porch roofs meet the house for gaps, chew marks or stains.
Trim branches back
Keep limbs several feet from the roof so squirrels can't jump straight onto it.
Cap the chimney
An open flue is a raccoon den. A chimney cap is a simple, lasting fix.
Check the foundation and sills
Look for mud tubes, soft wood and gaps around pipes where mice get in.
Fix moisture
Gutters, downspouts and leaky porch roofs feed carpenter ants and termites.
Want a professional to do this walk-around with you? Call or text 973-510-2585 for a free estimate.
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Why Leonia homeowners choose Silver Bullet
- Licensed exterminator and NJ Fish and Wildlife–licensed for wildlife
- Exclusion and repairs done by our own crew
- Termite damage repaired after treatment
- Same-day visits often available
- Over 15 years of experience and 4.9 stars on Google
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Leonia pest control questions
Who is a good exterminator in Leonia, NJ?
Choose a company licensed in New Jersey that finds the cause and seals entry points. Silver Bullet Pest Control (NJ License 90568B) serves Leonia, is licensed for wildlife work and has 4.9 stars on Google.
How far away are you from Leonia?
We're based in Garfield, about 20–30 minutes away depending on traffic on Route 46 and Route 80. Same-day visits are often available, but not guaranteed.
What's making noise in my Leonia attic?
Fast scratching at dawn and dusk usually means squirrels; heavy thumping at night usually means raccoons; noise at dusk in summer can be bats. A quick inspection of the roof line usually tells us which.
Do you trap and relocate raccoons?
No. We use one-way doors so the raccoon leaves on its own, then seal and repair the opening and can add a chimney cap. We don't trap and haul animals away.
Can you fix the damage squirrels did to my fascia?
Yes. We repair chewed soffits, fascia and trim ourselves after the animals are out.
When can bats be removed in New Jersey?
Bat exclusion isn't done while pups can't fly, roughly May through July. We can do an acoustic survey and plan the exclusion for the right time.
Are carpenter ants common in Leonia?
Yes, especially in older homes with porches, original window frames or damp spots. Large black ants indoors at night are the sign to call.
Do you repair termite damage?
Yes. After treatment our own crew repairs damaged sill plates, joists, beams and framing.
Do you treat yards for ticks near Overpeck Park?
Yes. We offer flea, tick and mosquito yard treatments; mosquito treatment starts from $95 plus tax.
Is the estimate free?
Yes, estimates are free. Text a photo to 973-510-2585 to get started.
¿Hablan español en Leonia?
Sí, hablamos español. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B