Silver Bullet Pest ControlTermites confirmed — now what? Silver Bullet Pest Control treats subterranean termite colonies under homes and buildings in Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties with liquid soil treatment or bait stations, explains which one fits your house and why, and backs termite treatment with a 90-day warranty.
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Termites in New Jersey are treated by targeting the colony in the soil, either with a liquid termiticide applied around and under the foundation or with bait stations that termites carry back to the colony. Which one fits depends on your foundation, slabs and how active the termites are. Silver Bullet Pest Control (NJ License 90568B) treats termites across North Jersey with a 90-day warranty.
The termites you see — a swarm by the window, a few workers in a broken mud tube — are a tiny part of the problem. The eastern subterranean termite, the main termite in North Jersey, lives in a colony in the soil that can number in the hundreds of thousands. Workers travel from the soil up into the wood of your house and back again every day.
That's why termite control is about the colony, not the bugs you can see. Real control means:
If you haven't had an inspection yet, start with our termite inspection page — that's where we confirm termites and map the activity. This page is about what happens next: the treatment.
Different signs point to different stages of a termite problem:
| What you found | What it usually means | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| A swarm inside the house in spring | A mature colony is feeding in or under the structure | Inspection, then treatment of the whole foundation |
| Swarmers outside only, on a stump or fence | A colony is nearby, but not necessarily in the house | Inspection; treatment if it's close to or in the house |
| Mud tubes on foundation or basement walls | Termites are traveling from soil to wood | Treat the soil along that wall and the rest of the perimeter |
| Damaged wood found during a renovation | Old or current activity — needs to be checked | Inspection to see if it's active, then treat and repair |
| A WDI report that lists active termites | Treatment is usually needed before or at closing | Schedule treatment so the sale stays on track |
Not sure whether it's termites or flying ants? Text a photo to 973-510-2585 or see termites inside my home.
Most jobs use one main method. Some use a combination.
This creates a continuous treated zone in the soil. Termites that pass through it are killed or carry it back to others. It's the fastest way to stop an active infestation.
Baiting works more slowly but goes after the colony itself, with very little drilling. It's a good fit where drilling is hard or where you want long-term monitoring.
Spot treatment helps knock down termites in a specific area, but on its own it doesn't stop the colony. We use it as part of a full treatment, not a replacement for one.
Older North Jersey homes vary a lot — block foundations, additions, porches, finished basements. Here's how that affects the choice:
| Your situation | What we often recommend | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Block foundation with an unfinished basement | Liquid treatment | Easy access to treat the soil and the voids in the block |
| Finished basement | Liquid from outside, or bait stations | Avoids tearing into finished walls and floors |
| Concrete patio, porch or driveway against the house | Liquid with drilling through the slab, or bait | Termites often come up under slabs where you can't see them |
| Private well on the property | Bait stations, or liquid with extra care | Liquid termiticide must be kept a safe distance from wells |
| Home sale with a closing date | Usually liquid | Treatment is done in one visit and can be documented for the closing |
| Want ongoing monitoring | Bait stations | Stations are checked on a schedule and show new activity |
These are starting points, not rules. We'll walk you through why we're recommending one method for your house before any work is scheduled.
We'll ask you to clear stored items a couple of feet away from basement walls and move anything sitting against the outside foundation.
For liquid treatment, we trench along the foundation and treat the soil. For baiting, we install the stations in the ground around the house.
Where needed, we drill small holes through slabs, porches or basement floors, treat underneath, and patch the holes.
We show you what we treated, tell you what to expect over the next few weeks, and schedule any follow-up. Termite treatment comes with a 90-day warranty.
In New Jersey, subterranean termites usually swarm in spring, from about March into May, most often on a warm, sunny day after rain. Swarmers are the colony's winged reproductives, sent out to start new colonies. They're weak fliers, lose their wings quickly and die within a short time if they can't reach soil.
If they're swarming inside your house:
Then call or text. An indoor swarm almost always means treatment is needed. More on that: termite swarm treatment in NJ.
With liquid treatment, termites in the wood may take time to die off. With baits, the colony declines over weeks to months.
Seeing a few swarmers after treatment doesn't always mean it failed — but tell us, and we'll check.
Leaks, clogged gutters and downspouts that empty against the house can undercut any treatment. Fix them.
Once termites are under control, damaged sills, joists and trim can be repaired. See termite damage repair.
Hardware stores sell termite sprays, foams and stakes, and it's tempting to try them first. The problem is reach. A spray or foam kills the termites it touches, but the colony in the soil keeps sending workers. Store-bought stakes are often spaced far apart and checked rarely, so termites can go around them for a long time.
Professional treatment is different because of the equipment, the amount of soil treated, and the knowledge of where termites get into a house — expansion joints, hollow block walls, under porches and slabs. It's also done by a technician licensed by the state to apply termiticides.
Selling a house? A DIY treatment usually won't satisfy a buyer, lender or attorney. A treatment by a licensed company, with paperwork, is what they're looking for.
Tell us your address, what you found, and your closing date if there is one — we'll get back to you quickly.
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It depends on the house. Liquid soil treatment stops an active infestation fastest, and bait stations go after the colony with little drilling. We recommend one after seeing your foundation and the activity.
Yes. An inspection confirms the termites are active and shows where they are, so the treatment covers the right areas. See our termite inspection page.
Most liquid treatments on a typical house are done in one visit. Bait stations are installed in one visit and then checked on a schedule.
Usually not for a standard soil treatment. We'll tell you about any areas to stay out of while we work, and when it's fine to go back in.
Yes. Termite treatment from Silver Bullet Pest Control comes with a 90-day warranty.
Mostly in spring, from about March into May, often on a warm day after rain.
You might see some activity or a few swarmers for a while. Tell us if you do, and we'll check whether more treatment is needed.
Store-bought products can kill termites you see, but they rarely reach the colony in the soil. A licensed treatment is also what buyers and lenders expect.
Termiticides are applied into the soil and under slabs, not sprayed around living areas. We'll tell you what to keep kids and pets away from and for how long.
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ Pesticide License 90568B and is based in Garfield.
Sí. Tratamos termitas con tratamiento líquido o estaciones de cebo. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585 — hablamos español.
Based in Garfield, we treat termites in these towns and across Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
