Silver Bullet Pest ControlTermite Inspection & Treatment in Washington Township, NJ
Mud tubes on the basement wall, a pile of wings by the slider, or a closing date coming up? Silver Bullet Pest Control does termite inspections in Washington Township, NJ, treats active termites, and repairs the damaged wood with our own crew. New Jersey has two Washington Townships, one in Bergen County and one in Morris County, and we serve both.
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Not sure if it's termites? Text a photo of the bugs, wings or tubes to 973-510-2585 and we'll tell you what you're looking at.
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Who does termite inspections in Washington Township, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control does termite inspections in Washington Township, NJ, in both the Bergen County and Morris County townships, along with termite treatment and termite damage repair. A licensed technician checks the foundation, basement or crawl space, sill plates and outside wood, shows you what we find, and writes up a VA / NPMA-33 wood-destroying insect report when you need one for a sale. We're based in Garfield, so visits are scheduled ahead. NJ License 90568B. Call or text 973-510-2585 for a free quote.
Washington Township, Bergen County or Morris County? We serve both
People search for "Washington Township NJ" from two very different places. Here's how termite work tends to differ between them:
| Washington Township (Bergen) | Washington Township (Morris) | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Suburban streets in the Pascack Valley area, near Westwood | More rural and wooded, including Long Valley, with larger lots |
| Typical homes | Single-family homes with basements, many built in the mid-1900s | A mix of older farmhouses and newer homes on wooded lots |
| What draws termites | Finished basements, wood steps and porches, mulch beds against the foundation | Stumps, woodpiles, fallen trees and wood-chip beds close to the house |
| Scheduling from Garfield | A drive up into northern Bergen; we book a time with you | A longer drive west; we schedule ahead, same-day sometimes possible |
When you call, just tell us which county you're in and the street. Either way you get the same licensed inspection and the same written findings.
What a termite inspection in Washington Township, NJ checks
Eastern subterranean termites live in the soil and come up into a house looking for wood. A good inspection follows the paths they use:
Outside the house
We walk the foundation and look at where porches, steps, decks and additions meet the house, plus mulch, woodpiles and any wood touching soil.
Basement, garage or crawl space
Foundation walls, sill plates, joists, support posts, stair stringers and the spots where pipes come through the floor.
Inside the living space
Window and door frames, baseboards and trim on outside walls, and anywhere that has had a leak.
Moisture check
Gutters, downspouts, grading, sump areas and plumbing leaks, because damp soil and wet wood are what keep termites coming back.
Your findings
We show you what we saw: live termites, old damage, mud tubes, or just conditions that invite them, and we tell you plainly if nothing needs treating.
Plan on roughly an hour for a typical house, longer for a big home or one with a finished basement where walls are covered.
Termite or something else? What we often find
A lot of "termite" calls turn out to be another problem. Here are the three we sort out most often:
Subterranean termites
- Pencil-width mud tubes on block or concrete
- Wood that sounds hollow or is packed with soil
- Winged swarmers and shed wings in spring
Termites eat the wood from the inside and leave the surface looking fine. In a finished basement the tubes are often hidden behind paneling or drywall, which is why we check the unfinished spots, the utility room and the garage carefully.
Carpenter ants
- Large black ants, often seen at night
- Sawdust-like shavings below wood
- Clean, smooth tunnels with no mud
Carpenter ants are common around wooded yards. They don't eat wood but they hollow out wet, soft wood to nest. They need a different treatment, and we can repair the damaged wood the same way we do after termites.
Moisture and foundation cracks
- Water stains or efflorescence on block walls
- Cracks and gaps at the slab
- Soft wood from leaks, not insects
Sometimes there are no insects at all, just water damage or rot. We'll tell you that too, and point out the cracks and damp spots that termites could use later.
Termite inspections for buying or selling a home
Most home sales in New Jersey include a wood-destroying insect inspection, and lenders, including the VA, often require a written report. We prepare VA / NPMA-33 wood-destroying insect (WDI) reports for home sales in both Washington Townships.
- Call early. Give us the closing date, the lender and who should receive the report, so we can schedule around your timeline.
- Clear the way. Boxes stacked against basement walls and locked crawl space doors limit what can be inspected and what the report can say.
- If termites are found, we explain the treatment and any follow-up paperwork the buyer, seller or lender will want.
- Old damage isn't always active termites. The report notes what's visible; we'll explain the difference so nobody panics over a decades-old repair.
More on the form itself: NPMA-33 WDI reports in NJ and VA termite inspections.
How we treat termites in Washington Township homes
Treatment depends on where termites are getting in and how the house is built. For most homes we recommend a treatment in the soil along the foundation, so termites coming up from the ground pass through a treated zone, plus treating the active areas we found inside.
- Homes with full basements often need treatment along the inside of the foundation as well as outside, especially around cracks and where the slab meets the wall.
- Porches, garages and additions on slabs are common entry points and get extra attention.
- Wooded lots mean we'll also talk about stumps, firewood and wood-chip beds near the house, because those feed colonies right next to your foundation.
Before we start, we explain where we treat, what we use, how long it takes and any precautions for kids, pets or a private well. Have a well? Tell us when you book so we can plan around it.
Termite repair in Washington Township, NJ
Finding termite damage is stressful, especially when it's a sill plate or a joist under the kitchen. The good news is that one company can handle the whole job. We treat the termites first, then our own crew repairs the damaged wood: sill plates, floor joists, beams and framing.
The order matters. Repairing wood before the colony is treated just gives termites fresh lumber. We open up the damaged area, show you how far it goes, and replace or reinforce what's needed so the structure is sound again.
See termite damage repair in NJ for examples of the kinds of repairs we do.
What affects the cost of termite work
Every quote is free and given after the inspection. These are the things that move it up or down:
| Factor | Usually simpler | Usually more involved |
|---|---|---|
| Activity found | One small area | Several areas or long runs of tubes |
| House size | Compact footprint | Large home, wings, additions |
| Foundation | Open, unfinished basement | Finished basement, slab sections, crawl space |
| Outside wood | Little wood near the house | Decks, porches, woodpiles, stumps |
| Damage | None | Sill plates or joists that need repair |
For a fuller look at pricing factors, read what termite treatment costs in New Jersey, or call or text 973-510-2585 to book an inspection.
A termite year in North Jersey
Termites work all year underground, but what you notice changes with the seasons:
Spring
Swarm season. Winged termites come out on warm days, often after rain, and wings pile up by windows and doors. This is when most people call.
Summer
Workers feed steadily. Mud tubes may show up on foundations, under decks and along garage walls.
Fall
A good time for an inspection before finished basements and storage areas fill up again for winter.
Winter
Activity slows in cold soil but can continue near heated basements. Damage found during winter projects is often years old, so get it checked.
Seeing swarmers right now? Read flying ants vs. termite swarmers and text us a photo.
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Get a free termite quote in Washington Township
Tell us which Washington Township you're in, what you found (swarmers, wings, tubes, soft wood) or your closing date.
Why homeowners call us
- We serve both the Bergen and Morris County townships
- WDI / NPMA-33 reports for home sales
- Our own crew repairs termite damage
- Straight answers: termites, carpenter ants or just moisture
- 4.9 stars on Google, NJ License 90568B
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Termite questions from Washington Township
Do you serve Washington Township in Bergen County or Morris County?
Both. Tell us your county and street when you call. We're based in Garfield, so we schedule a time with you, and same-day is sometimes possible depending on the day's route.
How long does a termite inspection take?
Most houses take about an hour. Large homes, finished basements and homes with crawl spaces or several additions can take longer because there's more to check.
Do you do termite inspections for home sales?
Yes. We prepare VA / NPMA-33 wood-destroying insect reports. Give us the closing date, lender and who should get the report, and call as early as you can.
Do you do termite repair as well as treatment?
Yes. We treat the termites first, then our own crew repairs damaged sill plates, joists, beams and framing, so one company handles both parts of the job.
My house is on a wooded lot. Am I more at risk?
Wooded lots give termites more to feed on near the house, like stumps, fallen limbs and firewood. Keeping wood off the ground and away from the foundation helps, and regular inspections catch problems early.
How can I tell termites from carpenter ants?
Termites leave mud tubes and soil-packed wood. Carpenter ants leave clean tunnels and piles of sawdust-like shavings. Text us a photo and we'll tell you which it is.
Should I break open mud tubes I find?
No. Leave them as they are and send us a photo. We need to see the activity to judge how active it is and where to treat.
Is termite treatment safe with a private well?
Tell us about the well when you book. We'll explain where we treat, what we use and the precautions we take around wells, kids and pets before we start.
How much does termite treatment cost?
It depends on how much activity there is, the size and build of the house, and whether any wood needs repair. We give a free quote after the inspection.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control holds NJ License 90568B and has over 15 years of experience.
¿Hacen inspecciones de termitas en Washington Township?
Sí, en los dos Washington Township, el de Bergen y el de Morris. Llame o mande texto al 973-510-2585; hablamos español.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B