Silver Bullet Pest ControlWinged insects in the family room of your split-level, mud tubes on the garage wall, or a home inspection that flagged termites? Silver Bullet Pest Control inspects Wayne homes, explains what we find in plain English, and treats the colony where it's getting in. Same-day inspections are often available.
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Text a photo of swarmers, wings or mud tubes to 973-510-2585. We'll tell you if they're termites.
To get rid of termites in a Wayne home, have a licensed company confirm the termites, find every place they're entering, and treat the soil and active areas so the colony can't keep feeding on the house; store-bought sprays kill the termites you see but not the colony underground. Silver Bullet Pest Control does termite inspections and treatment in Wayne, and same-day inspections are often available. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Wayne is a big township with a lot of different neighborhoods, but most of it has what eastern subterranean termites want: moist soil, mature trees, and plenty of wood close to the ground. These termites live in colonies in the soil and come into houses through the foundation, so the land around your house matters as much as the house itself.
People search for this a lot, so here's an honest comparison:
| Option | What it does | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Spraying the termites you see | Kills the workers in that spot | The colony is in the soil and keeps going; termites just move to other wood |
| Store-bought bait stakes | Some termites may find and feed on them | Hard to place where termites are actually traveling, and no one confirms the colony is gone |
| Boric acid or home remedies | Can kill termites that contact it | Doesn't reach the colony or protect the foundation |
| Removing wood and moisture | Makes the house less attractive to termites | Essential prevention, but won't stop an active colony on its own |
| Professional inspection and treatment | Finds every entry point and treats the soil and active areas | Costs more up front than a can of spray, but it addresses the colony, not just what you can see |
The best do-it-yourself step is prevention: fixing moisture and moving wood away from the house. For an active infestation, call a licensed company.
The way your house is built decides where we look first:
Split-levels and ranches with slab sections let termites through expansion joints and cracks. Finished lower levels hide those spots behind carpet and paneling, which is why swarmers in a family room are a common first sign.
Crawl spaces under additions and older wings are damp and rarely visited. We check the sill, joists and piers, and look for wood scraps left on the dirt that feed termites.
Every addition or porch adds a new joint to the foundation. Wood that touches soil, like deck posts and stair stringers, is a direct route in.
Swarmers, wings, mud tubes or damaged wood get identified. Carpenter ants, flying ants and wood rot look similar and need different fixes.
We inspect the outside foundation, garage, slab joints, crawl spaces, porches and the inside of the house, because termites rarely use just one route.
Most often that means treating the soil along the foundation, drilling and treating slab joints and attached porches, and treating active wood inside.
Clear gutters, redirect downspouts, cut back mulch, and remove wood touching soil. We point out exactly what we saw.
Keep an eye out each spring and have the house inspected again periodically, especially before selling.
Send a photo of what you found. Same-day inspections are often available; if not, we'll give you the next opening.
A licensed technician goes through the house inside and out and shows you what's there.
You get a plain-English explanation of what we found, what we recommend, and a free quote.
Depending on the size of the job, treatment may happen right away or be set up for a follow-up visit.
Termites work slowly, so a day or two won't change much, but a swarm is a good reason not to put it off for months.
Parts of Wayne near the rivers have dealt with flooding, and even homes on higher ground get wet basements in heavy rain. Moisture is the single biggest thing that draws subterranean termites to a house, so after water problems it's worth a closer look.
If water damage means drywall or paneling is coming off, that's a good time for an inspection: the walls are open and termites have nowhere to hide.
Many home sales include a wood-destroying insect inspection, and VA loans require one. If a buyer's inspector flagged termites or old damage, don't panic. Old, inactive damage is common in older homes, and active termites can be treated.
More: VA termite inspections in NJ.
The inspection and quote are free. These are what move the number:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Activity found | One area, caught early | Several areas or termites in more than one level |
| House size and shape | Compact footprint | Large house, additions, attached garage and porches |
| Construction | Full basement, open walls | Slab sections, finished lower level or crawl space |
| Concrete to drill | Little or none | Garage slab, patios, walkways against the house |
| Moisture | Dry, good drainage | Wet basement or grading problems |
Call or text 973-510-2585 to schedule an inspection.
Tell us what you found, or your closing date if you're buying or selling. Same-day inspections are often available.
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You can kill the termites you see, but not the colony in the soil. Prevention steps like fixing moisture help, but an active infestation needs professional treatment.
Same-day inspections are often available. Call or text 973-510-2585 with a photo of what you found.
Split-levels and slab homes let termites up through cracks and joints in the concrete, and finished lower levels hide the activity until they swarm.
Mostly in spring, often on a warm day after rain.
Termites have straight antennae, a thick waist and four equal wings. Flying ants have bent antennae, a pinched waist and longer front wings. Text us a photo.
Flooding doesn't bring termites by itself, but wet soil and wet wood make a house much more attractive to them. Dry things out and get an inspection.
Most homes are done in one visit; larger homes or ones with lots of concrete can take longer. We tell you before we start.
We explain where and how we treat and any precautions before we start.
Yes. Tell us the closing date, the lender and who needs the report, and call early.
Yes. We treat the termites first, then our crew repairs the damaged wood ourselves — sill plates, joists, beams and framing. One company handles both.
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience.
Sí. Hablamos español. Llame o mande un texto al 973-510-2585.
From our base in Garfield we serve Wayne and towns across Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
