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Waldwick, NJ Β· Northwest Bergen County

Pest Control Waldwick, NJ β€” Licensed Exterminator for Wooded Bergen Yards

Ant trails across the kitchen in April, a groundhog under the shed, ticks on the dog, a squirrel in the attic by October? Silver Bullet Pest Control provides pest control in Waldwick for single-family homes on leafy lots, townhouses, and the small businesses along Franklin Turnpike.

NJ License 90568B β€’ 4.9 stars on Google β€’ 15+ years β€’ Free estimates β€’ Hablamos espaΓ±ol

Text a photo of the ant, the tick or the hole under the deck to 973-510-2585 β€” we'll tell you what it is.

Who offers pest control in Waldwick, NJ?

Silver Bullet Pest Control offers licensed pest control in Waldwick, NJ (NJ License 90568B) from our base in Garfield, usually about 25 to 30 minutes away β€” call or text 973-510-2585 for a free estimate; hablamos espaΓ±ol. We treat ants, mice and rats, roaches, bed bugs, termites, wasps and bees, ticks and mosquitoes, and keep squirrels, raccoons and groundhogs out with exclusion. Most Waldwick visits are scheduled ahead; same-day is sometimes possible.

Exterminator in Waldwick, NJ: a leafy borough in northwest Bergen

Waldwick is a mostly residential borough in northwest Bergen County, bordered by Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River and Wyckoff. Its train station on the NJ Transit line and the shops along Franklin Turnpike are the center of town; most of the rest is single-family homes on tree-covered lots, with some townhouses and garden apartments.

The housing runs from older colonials and capes to split-levels and ranches built after World War II. Lots of mature trees, wooded back edges, brooks and backyard sheds and decks make Waldwick very comfortable for pests that live outside and move in: ants, carpenter bees, ticks, squirrels, raccoons and groundhogs. Mice come in when the weather turns, like they do everywhere in North Jersey.

We treat the house and the yard as one job. A squirrel problem usually starts at a tree limb over the roof; a groundhog problem starts at the shed or deck; an ant problem starts at the mulch bed along the foundation.

Waldwick quick facts

Waldwick, NJ
CountyBergen County
Distance from our baseGarfield, usually about 25 to 30 minutes
Typical homesColonials, capes, split-levels and ranches on wooded lots; some townhouses and garden apartments
Common callsAnts in spring, ticks and mosquitoes in summer, squirrels and mice in fall, groundhogs under sheds and decks
Neighboring townsAllendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River, Wyckoff
SchedulingUsually booked ahead; same-day sometimes possible
EstimatesFree
LicenseNJ License 90568B; licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife work
LanguageHablamos espaΓ±ol

Pest control in Waldwick: honest scheduling from Garfield

Waldwick is one of the farther towns in our core area. We're based in Garfield, and the drive up Route 208 or Route 17 usually takes 25 to 30 minutes, more at rush hour. In practice that means:

  • Most Waldwick visits are booked ahead, often for the next day or two.
  • Same-day is sometimes possible β€” call or text early in the morning and we'll tell you honestly.
  • For urgent problems, like yellow jackets at the front door or an animal stuck in the house, say so when you call and we'll do our best to fit you in. We don't run a 24-hour line.
  • Follow-up visits (roach follow-ups, one-way door checks, mouse service calls) are scheduled at the first visit, so you're not waiting.

Ant control in Waldwick: what kind of ant is it?

Waldwick's ant calls usually come down to four kinds. Getting the ID right decides the treatment:

AntWhat you seeWhat we do
Odorous house antsSmall dark ants in long trails on the counter; smell like rotten coconut when crushedBait the workers carry home, plus treating the outside nest areas
Pavement antsTiny soil piles in driveway and patio cracks; ants in the kitchen in springBait and treatment along the foundation and slab edges
Carpenter antsLarge black ants, often at night; sawdust-like piles near woodFind and treat the nest, fix the moisture, and we can repair damaged wood
Argentine antsVery small light-brown ants in huge trails with many queens; uncommon in North JerseySlow-acting bait programs, since sprays split the colonies

Argentine ants are rare enough here that they're worth a closer look β€” read our page on Argentine ants in Waldwick. For other ants, see ant control in New Jersey and carpenter ant control.

Ticks and mosquitoes in Waldwick backyards

Where a lawn runs into trees, leaf litter or a stone wall, ticks wait on low plants for a person or pet to brush by. Deer ticks are the big concern in Bergen County, and they're active in spring, summer and fall β€” even on mild winter days.

We do yard treatments for ticks, mosquitoes and fleas, aimed at the shady edges, ground cover, brush and the line between the lawn and the woods, not just the open grass. Mosquito treatment starts from $95 plus tax. You can help by keeping the grass short, moving leaf piles away from play areas, and tipping out anything that holds water.

Read more on tick spray for the yard and mosquito control. Para leer en espaΓ±ol: control de garrapatas en Waldwick.

Groundhogs, squirrels and raccoons: keeping them out

Wildlife work in Waldwick is about exclusion. We don't trap and relocate animals β€” we get them out and close the way in:

Educational image showing that squirrel exclusion starts with an inspection
Fall and spring

Squirrels in the attic

  • Scratching overhead in the morning
  • A chewed hole at a roof corner or gable vent
  • Squirrels running along a limb onto the roof

Mature trees put squirrels on Waldwick roofs every day. We put a one-way door on the entry so they leave on their own, seal every other gap, and repair chewed soffits, fascia and trim ourselves. We also handle flying squirrels, which are smaller and active at night.

Raccoon exclusion work on a house
All year

Raccoons

  • Heavy thumping in the attic at night
  • A crushed roof vent or torn chimney flashing
  • Droppings in one spot on the roof or deck

Raccoons are strong and will rip open weak vents. We use one-way doors, install chimney caps, and do HEPA cleanup and insulation replacement if the attic is soiled.

Droppings found in a garage
Spring to fall

Groundhogs and animals under decks

  • A large burrow hole next to a shed, deck or porch
  • Fresh dirt piles by the foundation
  • Chewed garden plants

Sheds and decks are prime groundhog spots. Once the animal is out, we install buried L-shaped mesh barriers along the edge so it can't dig back under. The same barrier keeps skunks and rabbits out.

Where pests hide in a typical Waldwick home

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Mulch and foundation beds

Thick mulch against the siding holds moisture for ants, termites and carpenter ants. Keep a few inches of space at the foundation.

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Decks, porches and fascia

Carpenter bees drill round holes in unpainted wood; we treat carpenter bees. Wet deck ledgers attract carpenter ants.

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Sheds and garages

Mice, rats and groundhogs move in under and inside. Gaps under garage doors are a top mouse entry.

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Attic and roofline

Gable vents, soffit corners, roof returns and chimneys are where squirrels, raccoons and bats get in.

Termites are also part of the picture in older Waldwick homes. We inspect, treat, and repair damaged sill plates, joists and framing ourselves β€” see termite inspection in NJ.

Mice, roaches and bed bugs in Waldwick

  • Mice and rats: we trap inside, then seal entry points with stainless steel mesh. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls. If rats are burrowing by the shed or compost, we collapse and fill the burrows once the rats are gone β€” see mice and rat control.
  • Roaches: less common in single-family Waldwick homes than in apartments, but they arrive in boxes and groceries. Gel bait plus an insect growth regulator plus a follow-up, with a 90-day warranty β€” see roach control.
  • Bed bugs: they come home from trips, college dorms and used furniture. We offer heat treatment and Aprehend β€” see bed bug treatment.
  • Wasps and bees: yellow jackets in the lawn, paper wasps under the eaves, hornet nests in trees; honey bees are relocated with a local beekeeper β€” see bee and wasp removal.
  • Stink bugs and lady beetles: they gather on sunny walls in fall; we treat the outside before they get in β€” see stink bug control.

Many problems need one treatment and a follow-up. Regular service makes sense for repeat pests and comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Get a free estimate in Waldwick

Call or text with what you're seeing and a photo if you have one. We'll set a time, explain the plan and give you a free estimate β€” in English or Spanish.

Why Waldwick calls Silver Bullet

  • Licensed: NJ License 90568B, plus NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife licensing
  • Exclusion and repairs done by our own crew β€” no trap-and-haul
  • House and yard treated as one job
  • Honest arrival times from Garfield
  • 4.9 stars on Google and over 15 years of experience
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Waldwick pest control questions

Who does pest control in Waldwick, NJ?

Silver Bullet Pest Control does pest control and extermination in Waldwick for homes, townhouses and small businesses. We're licensed (NJ License 90568B), based in Garfield, and give free estimates at 973-510-2585.

Can you come to Waldwick today?

Sometimes. Waldwick is about 25 to 30 minutes from our base, so most visits are booked a day or two ahead; call early and we'll tell you honestly if same-day is possible.

Are Argentine ants common in Waldwick?

No, they're uncommon in North Jersey. Most small kitchen ants here are odorous house ants or pavement ants; text us a photo and we'll identify them.

Why do ants keep coming back after I spray?

Sprays kill the trail but not the queens, and some colonies split and spread. Baits that workers carry back to the nest work much better.

Do you treat yards for ticks in Waldwick?

Yes. We do tick, mosquito and flea yard treatments, focusing on the wooded edges, leaf litter and shady spots where ticks rest.

How much is mosquito treatment?

Mosquito treatment starts from $95 plus tax. Other services are priced after we see the job, with a free estimate.

How do you get rid of a groundhog under my shed?

Once the groundhog is out, we install a buried L-shaped mesh barrier around the shed or deck so it can't dig back under. We don't trap and relocate.

Do you repair the damage squirrels did to my roofline?

Yes. Our crew repairs chewed soffits, fascia and trim after the squirrels are out and the house is sealed.

Do you treat carpenter bees?

Yes. We treat carpenter bees drilling into decks, fascia and trim.

What does mouse service include?

Trapping, sealing entry points, and 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.

Do you remove dead animals?

Yes. We remove dead animals from attics, walls and around the property, and can do odor control and cleanup.

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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ β€’ NJ License 90568B

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