Silver Bullet Pest ControlRat & Mouse Exterminator in Clifton, NJ
Mice in a Botany Village two-family, rats under the deck in Athenia, or droppings in the stockroom of a Main Avenue shop? Silver Bullet Pest Control removes rats and mice from Clifton homes, apartments and businesses and seals the gaps they used — so they don't come back next month.
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Text a photo of the droppings next to a coin to 973-510-2585 — we'll tell you if it's mice or rats.
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Who is a good rat and mouse exterminator in Clifton, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control is a licensed rat and mouse exterminator for Clifton, based just across the Passaic River in Garfield. We inspect inside and out, remove the rodents, and seal the entry points with materials they can't chew. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585.
What we usually find in each part of Clifton
Clifton is big, and rodent problems look different from one neighborhood to the next:
- Botany Village, Dutch Hill and Lakeview: older two-families and multi-family homes with shared walls and old stone or block foundations. Mice travel between units, and rats use gaps at the foundation and detached garages.
- Athenia, Allwood, Richfield and Rosemawr: mostly single-family homes with yards, decks and sheds. Rats burrow under decks and sheds; mice come in through garage doors and pipe gaps as it gets cold.
- Delawanna and the south end: homes mixed with small apartment buildings and light industry — year-round rodent calls.
- Near the Passaic River and the brooks: wet ground and storms push rats out of their burrows and toward houses.
Main Avenue, Van Houten Avenue, Route 3, Route 46 and the shopping areas bring restaurants, food stores and dumpsters — which is where a lot of Clifton's rats find food.
Mice or rats? The clues
| Clue | Mice | Norway rats |
|---|---|---|
| Droppings | Small, pointed, rice-sized | Larger, blunt, raisin-sized or bigger |
| Noise | Light scratching in walls and ceilings | Heavier thumping, often lower in the house |
| Where | Kitchen drawers, under sinks, attic insulation | Basement, garage, under decks, around trash |
| Outside signs | Usually none | Burrows along the foundation, fences and sheds |
| Smallest gap | About a pencil's width | About a quarter's width |
Don't sweep droppings dry — wet them first and wipe them up with gloves on.
Signs worth calling about
Noise at night
Scratching or running in the ceiling or walls after dark.
Droppings
In drawers, under sinks, along basement walls or in the garage.
Burrows
Holes along the foundation, under the deck or shed, near the trash cans.
Chewing
Chewed food packages, wiring, insulation or car wires in the garage.
How we get rid of rats and mice
Inspect inside and out
Basement, garage, kitchen, attic, utility lines, foundation, deck and the trash area — every route and gap that matters.
Remove the rodents
Traps inside where kids and pets can't reach them; locked, tamper-resistant stations outside where they make sense.
Seal the way in
Gaps around pipes, wires, vents, door bottoms and foundation cracks, closed with materials rodents can't chew.
Check back
We return to check activity and adjust. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.
More on sealing: rodent proofing and exclusion.
Two-families and apartment buildings
In a two-family or apartment building, mice move through shared walls, ceilings and the basement. Treating only one unit usually pushes them next door. We look at the whole building — the basement, trash area and the units around the problem — and seal at the foundation and utility lines.
Renting? Tell your landlord or super in writing with photos. Our landlord vs. tenant guide explains the basics, and owners can see our apartment building programs.
Shops, restaurants and warehouses in Clifton
Clifton has a lot of food businesses and commercial space — Main Avenue and Van Houten Avenue storefronts, shopping centers along Route 3 and Route 46, and warehouses and light industry. Rodents follow the food, the deliveries and the dumpsters.
- Scheduled service before or after business hours.
- Locked stations outside, traps and monitors inside at doors, storage and kitchens.
- Door sweeps and dock seals checked for gaps.
- A written record of every visit for inspections and audits.
Inspection coming up? Call or text 973-510-2585 — same-day service is often available for urgent commercial problems.
What changes the price
Quotes are free and given after we see the property:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent | A few mice in one area | Rats, or mice on several floors |
| How long | Just noticed | Months of droppings, nests in insulation |
| Building | Single-family house | Two-family, apartment building, restaurant |
| Entry points | A couple of small gaps | Many gaps, damaged vents, foundation openings |
| Outside | Clean yard, closed trash | Burrows, wood piles, open dumpsters |
Call or text 973-510-2585 with what you're seeing and a photo.
Traps, poison and plug-ins: what actually works
Snap traps
Work when set along the walls mice really use. Fine for one mouse, not for an infestation.
Store poison
Rodents can die in the walls and smell, and loose bait is dangerous for kids and pets.
Ultrasonic plug-ins
Rodents get used to them quickly.
Steel wool alone
OK for now, but it rusts and gets pushed out.
If you've been trapping for weeks and still hear them, the problem is the way in.
Get a Free Rodent Quote in Clifton
Tell us what you're hearing or finding and where, and send a photo if you can. We'll give you a free quote and explain the plan.
Why Clifton calls us for rats and mice
- Scratching in the walls as it gets cold
- Droppings in the basement or garage
- Rats under the deck or by the trash
- Mice coming from the other unit
- A shop or restaurant with an inspection coming up
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Rat & Mouse Questions from Clifton
How do I know if it's mice or rats?
Mouse droppings are small and pointed like rice; rat droppings are bigger and blunt. Text us a photo next to a coin.
Why do I see rats after storms?
Heavy rain floods burrows in low ground near the river and brooks, so rats move to drier spots like garages, basements and under decks.
Why do mice come in every fall?
They look for warmth as nights get cold and slip in through small gaps. Sealing before winter is the best fix.
How fast can you get rid of mice?
Most homes see a big drop in the first week or two once traps are set and gaps are sealed.
Do you use poison inside the house?
Inside we use traps placed where kids and pets can't reach. Locked stations are used outside where they make sense.
Is there a warranty on mouse service?
Yes. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.
The mice come from the other unit. Can you help?
Yes. We look at your unit, the units around it and the basement, and can explain what we find to the owner.
Do you service restaurants and stores in Clifton?
Yes — scheduled service around your hours, focused on doors, storage and dumpsters, with written visit records.
Are you licensed?
Yes. NJ License 90568B, over 15 years of experience, based just across the river in Garfield.
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Sí. Hablamos español. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
Rat & mouse control near Clifton
From our base in Garfield we cover Clifton and the towns around it.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B