Silver Bullet Pest ControlRats in the yard, under the deck, in the garage or behind the walls? Silver Bullet Pest Control is based next door in Garfield. We find how rats are getting into your Lodi home or business, remove them, and seal the openings so they stay out.
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Not sure if it's rats or mice? Text us a photo of the droppings or the hole and we'll tell you what you're dealing with.
Silver Bullet Pest Control gets rid of rats in Lodi, NJ: call or text 973-510-2585 (NJ License 90568B). We're based in neighboring Garfield, so we can often come the same day. We inspect the property, find the burrows and entry points, remove the rats with bait stations and traps, and seal the openings. Rodent service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls. Se habla español.
Lodi is a busy, close-knit Bergen County borough. Many streets are lined with older one- and two-family houses on small lots, often with detached garages, sheds and fenced backyards right next to each other. Add apartment buildings, the shops and restaurants along Main Street, and the commercial strips near Route 17 and Route 46, and you get exactly what Norway rats need: food, water and lots of places to hide.
The Saddle River also runs through Lodi. Rats like the soft soil and cover along riverbanks, culverts and storm drains, and they move from there into yards and buildings nearby. When one neighbor has a problem, the rats often travel along fences and foundations to the next house, which is why a rat problem in Lodi is rarely just one property.
Rats and mice need different treatments, so knowing which one you have matters. Here is how to tell.
| Sign | Rats | Mice |
|---|---|---|
| Droppings | About 1/2 to 3/4 inch, thick, blunt ends | About 1/4 inch, small and pointed, like rice |
| Holes and burrows | Burrows in soil by foundations, sheds, decks and fences | Rarely burrow; slip through tiny gaps |
| Gnaw marks | Large, rough gnawing on wood, plastic and wires | Small, fine scratches |
| Noises | Heavier thumping or scratching, often in basements and lower walls | Light scurrying, often in ceilings and cabinets |
| Rub marks | Greasy dark smears along walls and entry holes | Faint or none |
| Where you see them | Yards, garbage areas, garages, basements | Kitchens, pantries, drawers, attics |
Seeing fresh droppings or a burrow? Don't sweep or vacuum droppings dry, since the dust can carry germs. Wear gloves, wet them down first, or let us handle it. Call or text 973-510-2585.
These are the three places we check first on almost every rat call in Lodi.
Garages and basements are where most Lodi rat problems start indoors. We find the actual entry, such as a gap under the garage door, a broken basement window or an opening around a pipe, remove the rats and close it up.
Norway rats dig burrows right along foundations and under sheds and decks. We use locked, tamper-resistant bait stations placed where kids and pets can't reach the bait, and we treat and close the burrows once activity stops.
Once rodents are in the walls they can chew wiring and leave nests and droppings in insulation. We trap inside, find where they are coming in from outside, and seal those gaps with materials rats can't chew through.
We walk the whole property, inside and out: foundation, garage, basement, yard, sheds, decks, fences and garbage area. We look for droppings, burrows, rub marks and every gap a rat could use.
We explain what we found, show you the entry points and give you the price before any work starts.
Locked bait stations outside, traps inside where it's safer, and treatment of active burrows. Indoors we use traps so rats don't die inside your walls.
We seal the openings rats are using with rodent-proof materials, then come back to check traps and stations. Your rodent service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.
Here is a short video from Silver Bullet Pest Control about our mice and rat work. Every building is different, but the order is always the same: inspect, remove, seal, follow up.
Silver Bullet Pest Control mice and rats service videoAnd this one shows the sealing work that keeps rodents from coming back:
Silver Bullet Pest Control exclusion and sealing videoGetting rid of rats isn't one visit and done. Here is what you get.
Rodent service comes with 90 days of coverage.
If you see activity during those 90 days, call us and we come back at no extra charge.
If it turns out you have mice instead of rats, our One-Time Mouse Service is 100% guaranteed.
Closing the entry points is what keeps the next rat from moving into the same space.
We'll tell you exactly what's included before we start.
Rats that spent the winter in garages and basements start breeding fast. New burrows show up along fences, sheds and foundations.
Gardens, grills, fruit trees and garbage keep rats busy outside. Yard burrows and runways are easiest to spot now.
As nights get cold, rats and mice push into garages, basements and walls. This is one of the busiest times for rodent calls in Lodi.
Rodents stay indoors where it's warm and keep breeding. Noises in walls and ceilings are common. A good time to seal the house before spring.
Store-bought traps and poison can catch a rat or two, but they rarely solve the problem, because they don't stop new rats from coming in. Mistakes we often see:
Restaurants, food shops, warehouses and apartment buildings in Lodi need regular rodent control, not just a one-time visit. We set up and service exterior bait stations, inspect garbage and loading areas, and help keep you ready for health inspections. Landlords of multi-family houses can call us for one building or a whole portfolio. See commercial pest control.
Planning a demolition in Lodi? We do the pre-demolition rodent inspection and extermination that towns ask for before a demolition permit, and fill out the rodent certificate for you. Call 973-510-2585 to schedule.
We don't post one price for rat control because every property is different. You get a free quote and the price before any work starts. What changes the price:
For general pricing, see how much an exterminator costs in NJ.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo of droppings or a hole helps. We usually get back to you the same business day.
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Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control removes rats and mice from homes, apartments and businesses in Lodi and nearby Bergen County towns. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Often, yes. We're based in Garfield, right next to Lodi, so same-day visits are often possible depending on the schedule. Call 973-510-2585.
Rat droppings are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch with blunt ends; mouse droppings are about 1/4 inch and pointed. Rats also dig burrows outside. Text us a photo and we'll tell you.
Usually through gaps under garage doors, cracks in older foundations, openings around pipes and vents, and broken basement windows. An adult rat can fit through a hole about the size of a quarter.
We use locked, tamper-resistant bait stations outside and traps inside, placed where children and pets can't reach them. We'll go over the plan with you before we start.
Yes. Sealing is part of the job. We close the gaps rats are using with rodent-proof materials so new rats can't get back in.
Rodent service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls. If you see activity in that time, we come back.
It depends on how many rats there are and how they're getting in. Most jobs take a few visits: the first to inspect, set stations and traps and seal, then follow-ups to check and remove rats.
Yes. We service restaurants, food businesses, warehouses and multi-family buildings in Lodi with exterior bait stations and regular inspections.
It depends on how big the problem is, where the rats are and how much sealing is needed. We give a free quote and the price before any work starts.
Sí, hablamos español. Eliminamos ratas y ratones en Lodi y en todo el condado de Bergen. 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
