Silver Bullet Pest ControlPest Control & Exterminator in Tenafly, NJ
Squirrels in the attic of a big older house, carpenter bees drilling the deck, or ticks on the dog after a walk near the woods? Silver Bullet Pest Control handles the pests that come with Tenafly's trees, wooded lots and larger homes — inside the house, in the yard and up at the roofline.
4.9 stars on Google • NJ License 90568B • 15+ years • Serving Bergen County from Garfield • Hablamos español
Hear animals overhead? Don't seal the hole yet — young may be inside. Call or text 973-510-2585 first.
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Who provides pest control in Tenafly, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control, a licensed exterminator (NJ License 90568B) based in Garfield, provides pest control in Tenafly, NJ for homes and local businesses — call or text 973-510-2585; hablamos español. Tenafly's wooded lots mean many of our calls are squirrels, raccoons and bats, ticks, termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees, along with mice, ants and wasps. Estimates are free and same-day appointments are often available.
Tenafly pest control: quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who serves Tenafly? | Silver Bullet Pest Control — NJ License 90568B, licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife work, over 15 years of experience. |
| Where are you based? | Garfield. Tenafly is about a 25–35 minute drive, so we usually schedule ahead; same-day is often possible if you call early. |
| Most common calls | Squirrels and raccoons in attics, bats, ticks and mosquitoes, carpenter bees, carpenter ants and termites, mice in the fall. |
| Homes we see | Larger older homes on wooded lots, newer large houses, and older homes and apartments near the downtown. |
| Price | Free estimate first. Mosquito treatment starts at $95 plus tax; other work is quoted after we see it. |
| Language | English and Spanish — hablamos español. |
Big trees, wooded lots and the Palisades
Tenafly is one of the greenest towns in Bergen County. Many homes sit on deep, wooded lots, the Tenafly Nature Center protects a large stretch of forest on the east side of town, and the woods of the Palisades run along the eastern edge toward the Hudson. Downtown, around the old train station and the shops on Washington Street and County Road, homes sit closer together.
That much woodland changes the pest list:
- Tall trees over the roof give squirrels a bridge to the gutters, and raccoons climb right up to the attic vents and chimneys.
- Deer in the neighborhoods carry ticks into lawns, gardens and the edges of yards.
- Leaf litter, wood piles and old stumps are home to carpenter ants and termites, and wood decks and trim draw carpenter bees.
- Big older homes have large attics, multiple chimneys and plenty of roofline joints — more places for bats, squirrels and mice to get in.
Our neighbors on this side of the county include Englewood to the south, Bergenfield and Dumont to the west, and Cresskill and Alpine to the north.
Wildlife at the roofline
We remove animals by exclusion only — we never trap and haul them away. Groundhogs under decks and sheds get a buried L-shaped mesh barrier, and we remove dead animals from attics and walls.
Squirrels in the attic
- Running and rolling overhead in the morning
- A chewed hole at the soffit or gable vent
- Squirrels on the roof in the same spot every day
One-way doors let them out, then we seal the opening with metal and repair chewed soffits, fascia and trim ourselves.
Raccoons in attics and chimneys
- Heavy thumping at night
- Chirping young in spring
- Torn insulation or droppings in one corner
We wait until the young can leave, exclude the family, cap the chimney and clean up. Insulation removal and replacement and odor cleanup are done by our own crew.
Bats in walls and attics
- Squeaking or fluttering at dusk
- Dark droppings under a gable or on the attic floor
- A bat inside the living space
We do acoustic bat surveys ourselves and exclude bats only when New Jersey's seasonal rules allow, so no pups are trapped inside.
Termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees
Subterranean termites
Mud tubes on the foundation, swarmers in spring, and soft or hollow wood. We inspect, treat and repair the damaged wood with our own crew.
Carpenter ants
Large black ants indoors in spring and piles of fine sawdust near damp wood. We find the nest and treat it, and can repair the damaged wood.
Carpenter bees
Perfectly round holes in decks, fascia and railings, with sawdust below. Carpenter bee treatment is part of what we do.
The common cause
Damp wood. Fixing leaks, clearing gutters and keeping mulch and wood piles away from the house helps with all three.
Read more: carpenter ants vs. termites and carpenter bee control.
Ticks, mosquitoes, wasps and bees in Tenafly yards
Shaded, wooded yards are lovely in summer — and ticks and mosquitoes like them as much as people do.
- Ticks: most live where the lawn meets the woods, in leaf litter and tall grass. We do tick and flea control, including yard treatments; see flea and tick control. Check kids and pets after time outside.
- Mosquitoes: yard treatment from $95 plus tax. Empty birdbaths, planters, tarps and clogged gutters every few days. More at mosquito control.
- Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets: nests in shrubs, under decks, in the ground and up in trees. Bald-faced hornet nests high in the trees are common in wooded towns. See bee and wasp removal.
- Honey bees: we relocate swarms and colonies with a local beekeeper instead of killing them.
Pest control in Tenafly, NJ: pests inside the house
Tenafly doesn't have its own topic page for each of these yet, so the links go to our main pages:
| Pest | What you notice | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Mice | Scratching in walls once nights get cold, droppings in the garage and pantry | Mice and rat exterminator |
| Ants | Trails on counters and window sills in spring | Ant control |
| Roaches | Usually brought in with boxes or groceries, or in apartments near downtown | Roach exterminator |
| Bed bugs | After travel, college move-outs or used furniture | Bed bug heat treatment and Aprehend |
| Stink bugs and lady beetles | Clusters on sunny walls and windows in fall | Fall invaders |
Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls. Roach treatment carries a 90-day warranty.
Selling or buying a home in Tenafly
Home sales in Tenafly often call for a termite inspection report. We do VA / NPMA-33 wood-destroying insect inspections for buyers, sellers and agents — the standard report lenders and buyers ask for. If we find termites, we can treat them and our crew can repair the damaged wood, so the sale isn't held up by a second contractor.
Before listing, it's worth a walk around the outside: look for mud tubes on the foundation, soft porch or deck boards, and gaps at the roofline that animals may be using. See termite inspection in NJ for what the inspection covers.
Want ongoing protection after you move in? Recurring home service comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Get a Free Pest Control Estimate in Tenafly
Tell us what you're hearing or seeing and where on the property. Photos of holes, droppings or nests help. We'll give you a free estimate.
Why Tenafly calls us
- Squirrels or raccoons in a large attic
- Ticks in a wooded yard
- Carpenter bees drilling the deck or trim
- A termite report for a home sale
- Mice once the weather turns cold
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Tenafly Pest Control Questions
Who is a good exterminator in Tenafly, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control serves Tenafly from Garfield with NJ License 90568B, over 15 years of experience and 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585 for a free estimate.
Can you come to Tenafly the same day?
Often, yes, but it isn't guaranteed. Tenafly is about 25–35 minutes from our Garfield base, so we usually schedule ahead and fit urgent jobs in when we can.
How do you get squirrels out of the attic?
We install one-way doors so the squirrels leave on their own, seal the opening with metal, and repair the chewed wood ourselves. We don't trap and relocate them.
Why are there so many ticks in my yard?
Wooded edges, leaf litter and deer moving through the neighborhood bring ticks into Tenafly yards. Yard treatments plus keeping the lawn edge cut back help a lot.
Do you treat carpenter bees?
Yes. Carpenter bee treatment is one of our services; the round holes in decks and fascia are the sign to look for.
Are carpenter ants as bad as termites?
Both damage wood, but carpenter ants hollow it out for nests while termites eat it. We treat both and can repair the damaged wood.
Do you do termite inspections for home sales?
Yes. We do VA / NPMA-33 wood-destroying insect inspection reports for buyers, sellers and agents.
What about a bat in the house?
Close the room off and keep people and pets out. If it was in a room with someone sleeping or a child, don't release it — call the local health department, then call us to find how it got in.
Do you remove dead animals?
Yes. We remove dead animals from attics, walls and around the property, and do odor cleanup.
Is there a guarantee?
Recurring service has a 100% satisfaction guarantee, roach treatment has a 90-day warranty, and mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.
¿Hablan español?
Sí, hablamos español. Llame o mande un texto al 973-510-2585 para una cotización gratis en Tenafly.
Serving Tenafly and nearby towns
We serve Tenafly and the northern Bergen County towns around it from our base in Garfield.
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Bergen County
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Passaic County
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B