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Wasp nests under the porch of a Montclair Victorian, roaches in a Newark apartment, mice in a Bloomfield basement — Silver Bullet Pest Control handles it all across Essex County. Licensed, local to North Jersey, and focused on finding the cause so the problem stays fixed.
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Who provides pest control in Essex County, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control is a licensed exterminator (NJ License 90568B) that serves homes, apartment buildings and businesses in Essex County, including Nutley, Bloomfield, Belleville, Montclair, Newark and Cedar Grove. We remove wasp and hornet nests, treat roaches, mice, rats and bed bugs, and handle bats and other wildlife. Each job starts with an inspection, you get the price before work begins, and we follow up to make sure the pests are gone. Call or text 973-510-2585 — hablamos español.
Why pest problems vary so much across Essex County
Essex County packs a lot into a small area. In about a half-hour drive you go from the Ironbound's rowhouses and restaurants in Newark, up Bloomfield Avenue through Bloomfield, Glen Ridge and Montclair, to the wooded ridge of the Watchung Mountains and the big lots of the western suburbs. Each part of the county has its own pest pattern:
- Newark, East Orange, Irvington and Orange — dense apartment buildings and multi-family homes, plus busy food businesses. German roaches, mice, rats and bed bugs lead the calls.
- Nutley, Belleville and Bloomfield — older single- and two-family homes on smaller lots near the Passaic River and the Third River. Mice in basements, Oriental roaches near drains, rats in yards, and wasps on porches.
- Montclair, Glen Ridge, Verona and Cedar Grove — large older homes with deep eaves, slate and wood trim, porches and big trees. Stinging insects, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and squirrels and bats in attics.
- West Orange, Livingston, Millburn and the western towns — homes near South Mountain and Eagle Rock reservations see more wildlife, ticks and mice coming in from wooded areas in the fall.
That's why we don't use a one-size plan. We inspect, figure out what's driving the problem at your property, and treat that.
Wasp removal in Essex County, NJ
From late spring through early fall, stinging insect nests are one of our most common Essex County calls. Here's what you may be dealing with.
Paper Wasp Nests
- Open, umbrella-shaped nests you can see the cells in
- Under porch ceilings, eaves, railings and grill covers
- Wasps that sting when the nest is bumped
Older Essex County homes with deep porches and lots of trim give paper wasps endless sheltered spots. We remove the nest and treat the area so they don't rebuild in the same place.
Bald-Faced Hornets
- Gray, football-shaped paper nest in a tree, shrub or on the house
- Nest grows bigger through the summer
- Very defensive — will chase people near the nest
Hornet nests often go unnoticed until they're huge. Don't try to knock one down. We remove it safely with protective gear and the right equipment.
Carpenter Bees & Carpenter Ants
- Perfectly round holes in fascia, decks and railings (bees)
- Sawdust piles under wood trim (ants)
- Large black ants indoors in spring
Both damage wood rather than eat it. Carpenter bees drill into untreated trim; carpenter ants nest in damp wood. We treat the galleries or nest and tell you what to fix.
Roach exterminator for Essex County homes and apartments
Not all roaches are the same, and the treatment depends on which one you have.
| German roach | Oriental roach | American roach | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looks like | Small, tan, two dark stripes behind the head | Shiny black or dark brown, about an inch | Large, reddish-brown, can fly short distances |
| Where you find it | Kitchens and bathrooms, inside cabinets and appliances | Basements, floor drains, crawl spaces, damp areas | Basements, boiler rooms, sewers, commercial buildings |
| Why it's a problem | Breeds fast and spreads through apartment walls | Comes up from drains and wet areas, especially in older homes | Moves in from sewers and utility areas |
| How we treat it | Gel bait and crack-and-crevice treatment, check neighboring units | Treat damp areas and entry points, fix moisture | Treat entry areas, drains and harborage |
Our roach treatment comes with a 90-day warranty. In multi-family buildings, treating the units next to, above and below an infested apartment makes a big difference. Learn more on our roach control page, or in Spanish: cucaracha oriental en Newark.
Pest control for every kind of Essex County property
Older single-family homes
Stone and block foundations, old pipe openings and slate or wood roofs give mice, bats and squirrels many ways in. We find and seal them.
Apartment buildings
Roaches and bed bugs travel through shared walls and pipes. We work with owners, supers and tenants on building-wide plans.
Restaurants and food shops
From the Ironbound to Bloomfield Avenue, food businesses need scheduled service, rodent monitoring and written records. Commercial service
Schools, churches and offices
Bats in steeples and attics, mice in storage rooms and ants in break rooms. We schedule work around your hours.
Essex County towns we serve
Pick your town for local details. Don't see yours? Call 973-510-2585 — we serve far more of Essex County than these pages show.
Bats, squirrels and raccoons in Essex County attics
The tree-lined streets that make so much of Essex County beautiful also make it easy for wildlife to reach a roof. Big old oaks and maples hang over houses in Montclair, Glen Ridge, Nutley and West Orange, and the parks and reservations — Branch Brook Park in Newark, Eagle Rock and South Mountain reservations — give animals plenty of habitat nearby.
Signs something is living in your attic:
- Scratching or thumping in the ceiling, often at dawn and dusk
- Dark droppings piled under a gable vent or along an attic wall (often bats)
- Chewed soffits, fascia or roof vents (squirrels)
- Torn screens, a damaged chimney cap or flattened insulation (raccoons)
We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. We remove the animals the right way, seal the openings so they can't come back, and can clean up droppings and damaged insulation. Bat exclusion comes with a 5-year warranty. See bat exclusion, squirrel proofing and raccoon proofing.
Mice use many of the same gaps. If you're hearing small, quick scratching in walls in the fall, read how to keep mice out of your house.
How our Essex County service works
Call or text
Tell us your town and what you're seeing. A photo helps us identify a nest or insect right away.
Inspection
We check inside and out to find the pest, where it lives and how it's getting in.
Price before work
You get a clear plan and price before we start.
Treat and seal
Nests removed, roaches baited, rodents trapped and entry points sealed — with products placed away from kids and pets.
Follow-up
We check back to make sure it worked. Regular service has a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Pest control services in Essex County
Get an Essex County Pest Control Quote
Tell us your town, what you're seeing and where. We'll get back to you quickly with the next steps and a price.
Why Essex County customers call
- A wasp or hornet nest by the porch or in a tree
- Roaches in a kitchen or apartment building
- Mice in the basement or walls
- Bed bugs after travel or a move
- Bats or squirrels in the attic
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Essex County Pest Control FAQ
Do you offer pest control in Essex County, NJ?
Yes. We serve homes, apartment buildings and businesses across Essex County, including Nutley, Bloomfield, Belleville, Montclair, Newark and Cedar Grove.
How do I get a wasp nest removed in Essex County?
Call or text us a photo at 973-510-2585. We identify the wasp, remove the nest safely and offer a one-time service or a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species.
Should I knock down a hornet nest myself?
No. Bald-faced hornets and yellow jackets defend their nests hard and can sting many times. Let a professional remove it.
What's the best roach exterminator in Essex County?
Choose a licensed company that identifies the roach species, treats where it hides and backs the work with a warranty. Our roach treatment comes with a 90-day warranty.
Why do roaches keep coming back in my apartment?
German roaches move through shared walls and plumbing, so if nearby units aren't treated they return. We recommend checking the units around yours.
Are big black roaches in my basement dangerous?
They're usually Oriental roaches, which live in damp basements and drains. They're unsanitary but treatable — we treat the wet areas and entry points.
Do you get rid of mice in Essex County homes?
Yes. We trap, seal entry points with steel and sealant, and follow up. Mouse service includes 90 days of coverage with unlimited free service calls.
Do you handle bats and squirrels in the attic?
Yes. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, and bat exclusion has a 5-year warranty.
How much does pest control cost in Essex County?
It depends on the pest, how big the problem is and the property. We give you the price after the inspection, before any work starts.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ Pesticide License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience.
¿Tienen servicio de control de plagas en el condado de Essex en español?
Sí. Hablamos español. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585.
Essex County and nearby towns
Town pages in Essex County and nearby towns in Passaic, Bergen and Hudson counties.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B