Silver Bullet Pest ControlWinged insects pouring out near a basement window, or thin mud tunnels running up the foundation? Those are the two signs that bring most Saddle Brook homeowners to us. We confirm whether it's termites, find where they're feeding and treat the colony, not just the bugs you can see.
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Save a few of the winged insects in a bag or text a photo to 973-510-2585. We'll tell you if they're termites or ants.
Silver Bullet Pest Control is a licensed termite exterminator serving Saddle Brook from nearby Garfield. We inspect your foundation, basement and wood framing, confirm whether you have subterranean termites, and treat the colony that's feeding on the house. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google, free quotes. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Subterranean termites live in the soil and come up into the house to feed. You rarely see the workers, so look for what they leave behind:
A swarm inside the house means a mature colony is close by, often feeding in the basement or under a porch or slab. The swarmers themselves don't eat wood and die quickly, but they're the clearest warning you'll get.
Termites build mud tubes to travel between the soil and the wood without drying out. Break a piece open: if it's hollow and you see small cream-colored insects, they're active. If it's dry and empty, it may be old, but the colony may have just moved.
Carpenter ants are often mistaken for termites. They don't eat wood; they hollow it out to nest, and they push out sawdust. Termite galleries are packed with soil. The treatment is completely different, so a correct ID matters before anyone treats.
Both show up in spring and both have wings. Use this table, or text us a photo:
| Feature | Termite swarmer | Flying ant |
|---|---|---|
| Waist | Thick, straight body with no pinch | Narrow, pinched waist |
| Antennae | Straight, like a string of beads | Bent at an elbow |
| Wings | Two pairs, the same length, much longer than the body | Two pairs, front wings longer than back wings |
| Color | Dark brown to black body | Black, brown or reddish, depending on species |
| What you find after | Lots of shed wings, all the same size | Ants often keep their wings or drop them in fewer numbers |
Keep a few in a sealed bag or a piece of tape. Even dead ones are enough for us to identify.
Subterranean termites are found all over Bergen County, and nothing about Saddle Brook makes them rare. What makes a difference is the house itself. These are the conditions we look for when we inspect homes in town:
If your house has two or three of these, it's worth a termite inspection even without visible signs. For a full list of other pests we handle in town, see our Saddle Brook pest control page.
A licensed technician checks the foundation inside and out, the basement, crawl spaces, porches, garage and any wood near the soil, and notes moisture problems.
We confirm whether termites are active, show you what we found and explain the treatment options for your house, in plain language.
We treat the soil and the areas where termites are getting in, so the colony feeding on your house is stopped, not just the swarmers.
We check back and tell you what to watch for. If damaged wood needs repair, we'll tell you so you can plan it.
Spraying the swarmers you can see does nothing to the colony underground. A real termite treatment targets where the termites live and travel.
Swarm season. Most swarms happen on warm days from early spring into late spring, often after rain. This is when most people discover they have termites.
Colonies feed actively. Mud tubes are easiest to spot, and it's a good time for an inspection and treatment.
Feeding continues until the soil cools. A good time to fix moisture problems and move mulch and firewood away from the house.
Colonies move deeper in the soil, but termites in heated basements can stay active all year.
You don't have to wait for spring. If you've found signs at any time of year, call us and we'll inspect.
We don't publish a flat price because every house is different. These are the factors that change a quote:
| Factor | What we look at |
|---|---|
| Size of the foundation | Treatment is planned around the perimeter of the house, so a bigger footprint is a bigger job. |
| Construction type | Full basement, crawl space, slab, or a mix with additions and porches. |
| Finished areas | Finished basements and covered walls can make it harder to reach the problem areas. |
| Where termites are active | One spot near a porch vs. several areas around the house. |
| Conditions to fix | Wood-to-soil contact, moisture and grading that should be corrected. |
The quote is free, and we'll walk you through what's needed and what's optional. Ask what's included when we give you the price.
Saddle Brook isn't only houses. Offices, warehouses, shops and restaurants along the highway corridors have the same termite risk wherever wood framing, wood storage or wood pallets meet soil and moisture.
For commercial properties we inspect the building, explain where termites are active or likely, and treat on a schedule that works around your business hours. If you need a specific report or form for a property sale, insurance or a lender, tell us when you call so we can tell you what we can provide.
More on our commercial pest control for other pests your building may have.
None of these replaces a treatment if termites are already active, but they make your house a lot less attractive to them.
Tell us what you found and where. A photo of the swarmers or mud tubes helps. We'll give you a free quote and explain the options.
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Yes. Subterranean termites are found throughout Bergen County, and older homes with basements, porches and wood near the soil are the most at risk.
Probably. A swarm means a mature colony nearby, and the colony keeps feeding after the swarmers die. Get an inspection.
Termites have a straight waist, straight antennae and wings of equal length. Ants have a pinched waist, bent antennae and uneven wings. A photo by text settles it.
Store products don't reach a colony in the soil. Professional termite treatment is applied where termites travel and live, by a licensed applicator.
Most homes are treated in one visit, depending on size and construction. We'll tell you the timing when we give you the quote.
Usually not. We'll explain any precautions for your family and pets before we start.
We treat termites. If wood needs repair, we'll show you where so a carpenter or contractor can fix it after treatment.
Yes. We inspect and treat offices, warehouses, stores and restaurants in Saddle Brook on a schedule that works around your hours.
It depends on the size and construction of the building and where termites are active. We give free quotes after an inspection.
Often, yes. Text a clear photo of the insects or the mud tubes to 973-510-2585 and we'll tell you what it looks like and whether you need a visit.
Our Garfield-based technicians also treat termites in:
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
