Silver Bullet Pest ControlRodent Control in New Jersey: Mice and Rats
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Quick answer: inspect, remove, seal
Silver Bullet Pest Control handles mice and rats in North Jersey homes, apartment buildings and businesses in three steps: an inspection to find how they get in and where they live, removal with traps or bait chosen for the situation, and exclusion, sealing the entry points with materials rodents can't chew. Our mice and rodent service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls in that time, and the One-Time Mouse Service is 100% guaranteed. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Mice or rats? It changes the plan
| Mice | Rats | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small, big ears, thin tail | Much larger, thick tail, smaller ears |
| Behavior | Curious; explore new things fast | Cautious; avoid anything new for days |
| What works | Traps placed along their routes work quickly | Takes patience: pre-baiting, careful placement, bait stations outside |
| Where we find them | Kitchens, cabinets, walls, attics | Basements, garages, yards, burrows along foundations |
More on mice vs rats.
Our three steps
- Inspection. We check the kitchen, basement, attic, garage and outside: droppings, rub marks, gnawing and every gap around pipes, vents, doors and the foundation.
- Removal. Traps or bait, chosen and placed for the property, kept away from kids and pets. Inside the home we prefer traps so rodents don't die in the walls.
- Exclusion. We seal the entry points with steel, metal mesh and sealant. Rodents follow scent trails left by others, so sealing is what keeps new ones from following.
What we see on these jobs
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
Mouse Treatment Inside the Home
- Small droppings in drawers and cabinets
- Chewed food packaging
- Scratching in walls at night
Our One-Time Mouse Service is 100% guaranteed, and mice and rodent service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls in that time.
Rats Around the House
- Bigger, capsule-shaped droppings
- Burrows along the foundation
- Gnawing on wood, plastic or wires
Rats are wary and harder to trap than mice. The lasting fix is finding the burrows and gaps they use and closing them.
Sealing the Way In
- Gaps around pipes and gas lines
- Garage door seals
- Foundation cracks and vents
Trapping handles the rodents inside. Sealing the gaps with steel and the right materials is what stops the next ones.
Homes, apartments and businesses
We treat single-family homes, two-families, apartment buildings, restaurants, warehouses and offices. In multi-unit buildings, mice travel between units through pipe chases and wall gaps, so treating several units together works best. Businesses can set up scheduled service; see commercial pest control.
Rodents in the attic or walls
Scratching above the ceiling at night is usually mice or rats; daytime running in the attic is often squirrels. We tell you which one it is before treating. Soiled attic insulation can be removed and replaced; see attic insulation replacement.
When it's urgent
Rats inside the living space, rodents in a restaurant, or a dead-animal smell can't wait. We answer 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour; arrival depends on your location. See emergency rat and mouse service.
Simple ways to prevent it
Seal small gaps
Close gaps around pipes, cables and vents with steel wool plus sealant or metal mesh. Foam alone gets chewed through.
Fix door sweeps
Garage and basement doors need tight bottom seals. A gap you can slide a pencil under lets mice in.
Store food sealed
Keep cereal, rice, pet food and birdseed in glass, metal or hard plastic.
Clear the perimeter
Keep firewood, leaf piles and dense shrubs away from the foundation.
How Silver Bullet handles it
Call or text a photo
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
Inspection
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
Treatment or removal
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
Seal and prevent
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
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Calls we get every week
- Mice in the kitchen or pantry
- Scratching in the walls or ceiling at night
- Rats burrowing in the yard or under a deck
- Droppings in the garage or basement
- Rodents in an apartment building or restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rodent control include?
An inspection, trapping or baiting chosen for the property, and sealing entry points so rodents can't get back in.
Is there a warranty on rodent control?
Mice and rodent service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls in that time. The One-Time Mouse Service is 100% guaranteed.
Do you use poison inside the house?
Inside living areas we prefer traps so rodents don't die in the walls. Bait is used where it's safe, usually in locked stations.
Do you remove dead mice?
Yes. Traps are checked and removed as part of service.
Do ultrasonic repellers work on mice?
Studies show little lasting effect. Mice get used to the sound, and they don't seal any gaps.
What attracts mice to a house?
Warmth, shelter, and food like pet food, birdseed, crumbs and pantry goods.
How do mice get into a house?
Through gaps around pipes and cables, worn garage door seals, gaps under doors, foundation cracks and vents. A mouse fits through a gap about the width of a pencil.
Are mice and rats dangerous?
They contaminate food and surfaces with droppings and urine, can spread disease and chew wiring. That's why they shouldn't be ignored.
How long does it take to get rid of mice?
Most homes see activity drop within a couple of weeks once traps are in place and entry points are sealed. Rodent service includes 90 days of coverage.
Do you seal the entry points?
Yes. Exclusion is part of the service.
Serving North Jersey
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Our service area
Bergen County
973-510-2585- Allendale
- Bergenfield
- Bogota
- Carlstadt
- Cliffside Park
- Closter
- Cresskill
- Demarest
- Dumont
- East Rutherford
- Edgewater
- Elmwood Park
- Emerson
- Englewood
- Englewood Cliffs
- Fair Lawn
- Fairview
- Fort Lee
- Franklin Lakes
- Garfield
- Glen Rock
- Hackensack
- Harrington Park
- Hasbrouck Heights
- Haworth
- Hillsdale
- Ho-Ho-Kus
- Leonia
- Little Ferry
- Lodi
- Lyndhurst
- Mahwah
- Maywood
- Midland Park
- Montvale
- Moonachie
- New Milford
- North Arlington
- Northvale
- Norwood
- Oakland
- Old Tappan
- Oradell
- Palisades Park
- Paramus
- Park Ridge
- Ramsey
- Ridgefield
- Ridgefield Park
- Ridgewood
- River Edge
- River Vale
- Rochelle Park
- Rutherford
- Saddle Brook
- Saddle River
- South Hackensack
- Teaneck
- Tenafly
- Teterboro
- Upper Saddle River
- Waldwick
- Wallington
- Washington Township
- Westwood
- Woodcliff Lake
- Wood-Ridge
- Wyckoff
Passaic County
973-510-2585- Bloomingdale
- Clifton
- Haledon
- Hawthorne
- Little Falls
- North Haledon
- Passaic
- Paterson
- Pompton Lakes
- Prospect Park
- Ringwood
- Totowa
- Wanaque
- Wayne
- West Milford
- Woodland Park
Essex County
973-510-2585- Belleville
- Bloomfield
- Caldwell
- Cedar Grove
- East Orange
- Essex Fells
- Fairfield
- Glen Ridge
- Irvington
- Livingston
- Maplewood
- Millburn
- Montclair
- Newark
- North Caldwell
- Nutley
- Orange
- Roseland
- Short Hills
- South Orange
- Verona
- West Caldwell
- West Orange
Hudson County
973-510-2585Union County
973-510-2585- Berkeley Heights
- Clark
- Cranford
- Elizabeth
- Fanwood
- Garwood
- Hillside
- Kenilworth
- Linden
- Mountainside
- New Providence
- Plainfield
- Rahway
- Roselle
- Roselle Park
- Scotch Plains
- Springfield
- Summit
- Union
- Westfield
Morris County
973-510-2585- Boonton
- Butler
- Cedar Knolls
- Chatham
- Denville
- Dover
- East Hanover
- Florham Park
- Hanover
- Kinnelon
- Lincoln Park
- Madison
- Mendham
- Montville
- Morris Plains
- Morristown
- Mountain Lakes
- Parsippany
- Pequannock
- Randolph
- Riverdale
- Rockaway
- Roxbury
- Whippany
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B