Silver Bullet Pest ControlSeeing flying insects in spring, mud tubes on the foundation or wood that sounds hollow? Silver Bullet Pest Control inspects homes and buildings across Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties, tells you plainly whether you have termites, and treats them if you do — including WDI reports for home sales.
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Text us a photo of the insects or the mud tubes — we'll tell you what we see.
Yes, if you see swarmers, mud tubes, discarded wings or soft wood, or if you're buying or selling a house. New Jersey's main termite, the eastern subterranean termite, lives in the soil and comes up through the foundation, so damage often stays hidden until it's serious. A licensed inspection checks the basement, crawl space, sill plates and outside of the house and tells you if termites are active. Silver Bullet Pest Control is a licensed termite exterminator for Bergen, Passaic and Essex County — termite inspections, WDI reports and treatment. Call 973-510-2585.
Most people never see a termite until the spring swarm. These are the signs that show up first:
A swarm indoors means a mature colony is feeding in or under the house. Save a few in a bag or snap a photo — that helps us confirm it's termites and not flying ants.
Subterranean termites build these mud tunnels to travel from the soil to the wood without drying out. Fresh tubes usually mean an active colony.
Termites eat wood from the inside out and leave the surface looking normal. We probe and tap the wood and, when needed, use thermal imaging and TermaTrac to check behind walls.
Swarming termites and flying ants show up at the same time of year. Here's how to tell them apart:
| Termite swarmer | Flying ant | |
|---|---|---|
| Waist | Thick, straight waist | Pinched, narrow waist |
| Antennae | Straight, bead-like | Bent at an elbow |
| Wings | Two pairs, same length, fall off easily | Front pair longer than back pair |
| Where you see them | Near windows, doors, basements, lights — often in spring | Kitchens, outside walls, around nests |
| What it means | A colony is feeding in or under the structure | Could be an ant nest — carpenter ants also damage wood |
In North Jersey, almost every termite job involves the eastern subterranean termite. It nests in the soil and needs moisture, so it comes in where wood touches soil or through cracks and gaps in the foundation. Drywood termites are rare here. If you're not sure what you found, text us a photo at 973-510-2585.
We walk the foundation line looking for mud tubes, wood touching soil, mulch piled against siding, leaks and wet spots, and gaps around pipes and wires.
Sill plates, joists, beams, support posts and the spots where pipes and drains come through the slab — where subterranean termites usually start.
When the visual check isn't enough, thermal imaging and TermaTrac help us look for moisture and movement behind walls and ceilings without cutting into them.
We show you what we found — photos, where the activity is, how much damage there is and what we recommend — and answer your questions on the spot.
A WDI (wood destroying insect) inspection checks a house for termites and other wood-destroying insects and documents what's found. In New Jersey it's commonly asked for when you buy or sell a house, refinance, or when an attorney or lender needs it for the closing — some VA and FHA loans require one.
We schedule WDI inspections quickly, inspect the inside and outside of the house, and give you a clear written report. If we find activity or damage, we explain the options and can schedule treatment fast so the closing stays on track.
Buying a house? Ask for the WDI inspection early in your attorney review or inspection period. If termites need treatment, there's still time to work it into the deal.
More details: real estate termite inspections in NJ · thermal and TermaTrac inspections.
There is no one treatment that's right for every house. After the inspection we recommend the option that fits your foundation, your yard and how bad the activity is.
| Liquid barrier treatment | Bait station system | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Termiticide is applied to the soil around and under the foundation to form a treated zone termites pass through | Stations with bait are set in the ground around the house; termites carry the bait back to the colony |
| Best for | Active infestations where we need to stop termites quickly | Homes where drilling is hard, or as long-term protection |
| What's involved | Trenching along the foundation, and drilling through slabs or porches where needed | Installing stations around the outside, then regular monitoring |
| Upkeep | Inspections to make sure the treated zone holds | Stations are checked and refilled on a schedule |
Termite treatment from Silver Bullet comes with a 90-day warranty. Once termites are under control, we can also repair damaged wood — see termite damage repair.
Tell us what you're seeing — or that you need a WDI report and your closing date. Send photos if you have them.
We inspect inside and out and show you exactly what we found.
If termites are active, we explain the options, how long it takes and what to expect, before anything is done.
We treat, check back as planned, and you're covered by the 90-day warranty.
Swarm season. Swarmers usually come out on warm, sunny days after rain. This is when most people first find out they have termites.
Colonies are feeding hard. Mud tubes are easier to spot, and moisture from leaks and AC lines draws termites in.
Feeding continues. A good time for a check before winter, especially if you saw swarmers in spring.
Termites don't stop — they move deeper into the soil, but in heated basements and near warm pipes they can keep feeding. Are termites active in winter?
Don't spray swarmers with store-bought bug spray and call it done. The swarmers you see are a small part of the colony; the rest stays in the soil and keeps feeding.
Tell us the address, what you're seeing, and your closing date if it's for a sale — we'll get back to you quickly.
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The most common signs in New Jersey are swarmers or piles of wings inside in spring, mud tubes on the foundation or basement walls, and wood that sounds hollow or crumbles. An inspection confirms it.
Yes. The eastern subterranean termite is found throughout North Jersey, and older homes with basements, porches and wood close to the soil are at higher risk.
The foundation line outside, the basement or crawl space, sill plates, joists, beams, garage framing and the spots where pipes come through — plus moisture problems that attract termites.
A wood destroying insect inspection that checks a home for termites and other wood-destroying insects and documents the results. It's commonly needed for home sales, refinances and some VA and FHA loans.
Termite swarmers have a thick waist, straight antennae and two pairs of wings the same length. Flying ants have a pinched waist, bent antennae and front wings longer than the back ones.
Yes. Termite treatment from Silver Bullet Pest Control comes with a 90-day warranty.
It depends on the house. Liquid treatment stops active termites quickly; bait stations work well where drilling is hard and for long-term monitoring. We recommend one after the inspection.
Yes. They slow down outside, but in heated homes and near warm pipes they can keep feeding all winter.
Spraying kills the swarmers you can see, but the colony in the soil keeps feeding. Call for an inspection so the colony itself gets treated.
Pick a licensed New Jersey pest control company that inspects before quoting, explains whether it recommends liquid treatment or bait stations and why, puts the warranty in writing, and can do WDI reports if you're selling. Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed in NJ (License 90568B).
Yes. We're based in Garfield and inspect homes across Bergen County, plus Passaic and Essex counties — for termite problems, home sales and refinances.
Yes. Once the termites are treated, we can repair damaged sill plates, joists and trim.
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Based in Garfield, we inspect and treat homes 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
