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Termites in New Jersey: Your Questions Answered
These are real questions New Jersey homeowners, buyers and sellers ask about termites.
- Swarms usually happen March to May on warm days after rain
- Mud tubes on the foundation are the most common sign
- Treat first, then repair damaged wood
- WDI and VA inspections for home sales
How do I know if I have termites?
Look for mud tubes on foundation walls, swarmers or shed wings near windows in spring, and hollow or soft wood. See termite mud tubes and termite wings in the house.
Are these flying ants or termite swarmers?
Termite swarmers have straight bodies, straight antennae and two pairs of equal-length wings; flying ants have pinched waists, bent antennae and uneven wings. See flying ants vs. termite swarmers.
How much does termite treatment cost in New Jersey?
It depends on the size of the home, the type of treatment and how much of the foundation needs treating. See termite treatment cost in New Jersey or request a free quote.
Is bait or liquid termite treatment better?
Both work; the right choice depends on the house. Liquid treatment creates a barrier in the soil, while bait systems wipe out the colony over time. See Sentricon vs. liquid treatment.
Do I need a termite inspection to sell my house?
Many lenders, including VA loans, require a wood-destroying insect (WDI) inspection. See VA termite inspection and WDI report.
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Towns we serve within 10 miles of Garfield
- Garfield, NJ
- Lodi, NJ
- Elmwood Park, NJ
- Saddle Brook, NJ
- Wallington, NJ
- Clifton, NJ
- Passaic, NJ
- Hackensack, NJ
- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
- Wood-Ridge, NJ
- Rochelle Park, NJ
- Paramus, NJ
- Maywood, NJ
- Fair Lawn, NJ
- Paterson, NJ
- Totowa, NJ
- Little Ferry, NJ
- Moonachie, NJ
- Carlstadt, NJ
- East Rutherford, NJ
- Rutherford, NJ
- Lyndhurst, NJ
- Teaneck, NJ
- Bogota, NJ
- River Edge, NJ
- Nutley, NJ
- Belleville, NJ
- Glen Rock, NJ
- Hawthorne, NJ
- Ridgefield Park, NJ
- Woodland Park, NJ
- Little Falls, NJ
- Ridgewood, NJ
- Oradell, NJ
- Bergenfield, NJ
- Englewood, NJ
- Leonia, NJ
- Secaucus, NJ
- North Arlington, NJ
- Kearny, NJ
- Bloomfield, NJ
- Haledon, NJ
- Prospect Park, NJ
- Wayne, NJ
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- Fort Lee, NJ
- Edgewater, NJ
- Cliffside Park, NJ
- Fairview, NJ
- Ridgefield, NJ
- Palisades Park, NJ
- Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- Tenafly, NJ
- Cresskill, NJ
- Demarest, NJ
- Closter, NJ
- Alpine, NJ
- Norwood, NJ
- Northvale, NJ
- Harrington Park, NJ
- Old Tappan, NJ
- River Vale, NJ
- Haworth, NJ
- Dumont, NJ
- New Milford, NJ
- Emerson, NJ
- Westwood, NJ
- Washington Township, NJ
- Hillsdale, NJ
- Woodcliff Lake, NJ
- Park Ridge, NJ
- Montvale, NJ
- Upper Saddle River, NJ
- Saddle River, NJ
- Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
- Waldwick, NJ
- Allendale, NJ
- Ramsey, NJ
- Mahwah, NJ
- Midland Park, NJ
- Wyckoff, NJ
- Franklin Lakes, NJ
- Oakland, NJ
- North Haledon, NJ
- Pompton Lakes, NJ
- Wanaque, NJ
- Bloomingdale, NJ
- Riverdale, NJ
- Butler, NJ
- Kinnelon, NJ
- Lincoln Park, NJ
- Pequannock, NJ
- Montville, NJ
- Boonton, NJ
- Parsippany, NJ
- East Hanover, NJ
- North Bergen, NJ
- Guttenberg, NJ
- Weehawken, NJ
- Harrison, NJ
- East Newark, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Glen Ridge, NJ
- Montclair, NJ
- Verona, NJ
- Cedar Grove, NJ
- North Caldwell, NJ
- Caldwell, NJ
- West Caldwell, NJ
- Essex Fells, NJ
- Roseland, NJ
- Fairfield, NJ
- Livingston, NJ
- South Orange, NJ
- Maplewood, NJ
- Orange, NJ
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Questions answered
Can termite damage be repaired?
Yes — after the termites are treated. See termite damage repair.
Does termite spray from the store work?
Not for a colony living in the soil. See does termite spray work.
Is orange oil a good termite treatment in New Jersey?
Orange oil is a spot treatment mainly for drywood termites, which are not the common termite in New Jersey. Subterranean termites need a soil or bait treatment.
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Call 973-510-2585, text us or request a free quote online. Silver Bullet Pest Control serves homes and businesses across North Jersey.
Updated October 2026. Written by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team — licensed and insured New Jersey pest control based in Garfield, NJ.