Silver Bullet Pest ControlTermite Inspection in Ridgewood, NJ
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Quick answer: licensed inspection and WDI reports
Who provides termite inspections in Ridgewood, NJ? Silver Bullet Pest Control. A licensed inspector checks the outside of the house, the basement or crawl space and the inside for termites, termite damage and conditions that attract them, and shows you what was found. We also write NJ wood-destroying insect (WDI / NPMA-33) reports for home sales and VA, FHA and other lenders. If termites are found, you get the treatment options and the price before anything is done. Call or text 973-510-2585.
What a termite inspection covers
| Area | What we look for |
|---|---|
| Foundation outside | Mud tubes, cracks, wood touching soil, mulch and firewood against the house |
| Porches, stoops, decks | Soft or hollow wood, mud tubes on posts and steps |
| Basement and crawl space | Sill plates, rim joists, support posts, foundation cracks, moisture |
| Inside | Door and window frames, baseboards, bubbling paint, past water damage |
| Garage and attached structures | Wood framing, door jambs, slab cracks |
Why Ridgewood homes get termites
Eastern subterranean termites are the termite in New Jersey. They live in the soil and come up into wood through cracks in foundations and slabs and through wood that touches the ground. Ridgewood's older colonials, Tudors and Victorians under mature trees, many with older foundations, porches and basements near the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River, give them plenty of ways in. Spring swarms of winged termites indoors are often the first sign homeowners notice.
What we see on these jobs
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
Subterranean Termites
- Mud tubes on the foundation
- Swarmers near windows in spring
- Hollow-sounding wood
Eastern subterranean termites are the termite of New Jersey. Termite treatment comes with a 90-day warranty.
Carpenter Ants vs Termites
- Pinched waist vs thick waist
- Clean galleries vs mud-packed tunnels
- Sawdust piles vs no sawdust
Getting the ID right decides the treatment. A licensed inspection tells you which one you have.
Wood Damage & Repair
- Soft or crumbling sills
- Bubbling paint on wood
- Damage behind baseboards
After treatment, damaged wood should be checked and repaired so the house stays solid.
Buying or selling in Ridgewood
Most lenders and many buyers want a WDI (NPMA-33) report before closing. We schedule the inspection around the closing date, write the report and explain the results to buyers, sellers and agents. If activity or damage is found, we give the treatment plan and price so it can be handled before closing. See real estate termite inspections and VA termite inspections.
Termites, carpenter ants or water damage?
Winged ants and winged termites both swarm in spring. Termites have straight antennae, a thick waist and four wings of equal length; ants have bent antennae, a pinched waist and uneven wings. Carpenter ants leave clean galleries and sawdust; termites leave mud. Rot from leaks can look like termite damage too. Part of the inspection is telling you which one you actually have.
Lowering termite risk around a Ridgewood home
- Keep mulch, firewood and leaf piles a foot or more away from the foundation
- Make sure downspouts carry water away from the house and fix leaks in the basement
- Don't let wood steps, fence posts, trellises or deck framing sit directly in the soil
- Keep crawl spaces dry and vented, and seal foundation cracks
- Watch for winged insects indoors in March through May and save one in a bag or jar for us to identify
- Have the house inspected every year or two, and always before you buy
If termites are found
We explain where the activity is, how far it has gone and the treatment options, usually a liquid termiticide treatment around and under the foundation, with the price before work starts. Damaged wood can be repaired; see termite damage repair.
Simple ways to prevent it
Keep wood off soil
Wood touching soil is a direct path for termites. Keep a gap.
Pull mulch back
Keep mulch a few inches from the foundation.
Fix gutters
Make downspouts drain away from the house.
Move firewood
Store firewood away from the house and off the ground.
How Silver Bullet handles it
Call or text a photo
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
Inspection
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
Treatment or removal
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
Seal and prevent
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
Get Help From a Licensed Exterminator
Call or text 973-510-2585 for the fastest answer, or tell us what's going on and we'll get back to you quickly.
Calls we get every week
- Mud tubes on the foundation
- Winged swarmers in spring
- A home sale needing a WDI report
- Soft or damaged wood
- Wood piles touching the house
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides termite inspections in Ridgewood NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control. We inspect the foundation, basement, crawl space and wood around the house and write WDI / NPMA-33 reports for home sales. Call or text 973-510-2585.
How long does a termite inspection take?
Most homes take about an hour, longer for large homes or crawl spaces.
Do you write WDI reports for lenders?
Yes. We write NJ WDI / NPMA-33 reports for buyers, sellers, VA, FHA and other lenders.
What are the first signs of termites?
Mud tubes on the foundation, winged insects indoors in spring, discarded wings and soft or hollow wood.
Can you tell termites from carpenter ants?
Yes. That's part of every inspection.
How often should I get a termite inspection?
Many homeowners have one every year or two, and always before buying a home.
Do you treat termites if you find them?
Yes. You get the treatment options and the price before anything is done.
Do I need a termite inspection to sell my house?
Many buyers and lenders ask for a WDI (wood-destroying insect) report. We do licensed inspections.
Can termites damage a brick house?
Yes. They get in through cracks and attack the wood framing, sills and floor joists.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Hablamos español.
Serving North Jersey
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B