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.
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Termite Inspection in New Jersey: Homes, Home Sales & VA Loans
Straight answers from Silver Bullet Pest Control, a licensed exterminator based in Garfield, NJ, serving Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. Call or text 973-510-2585. Hablamos español.
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Quick answer: free for homeowners; WDI reports for sales
Who does termite inspections in New Jersey? Silver Bullet Pest Control, a licensed exterminator based in Garfield (NJ License 90568B), does termite inspections for homeowners, buyers, sellers and VA loans across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. A homeowner inspection is free; for a home sale or VA loan we provide the formal wood-destroying insect (WDI) report your lender asks for. Same-day service is available. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Which inspection do you need?
| You are | What you need | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A homeowner who saw signs | Free termite inspection | We check mud tubes, wood, moisture and swarmers |
| Buying or selling a home | WDI report (NPMA-33 form) | Often required by the buyer's lender or contract |
| Using a VA loan | WDI report | Your lender tells you if it's required and when |
| A business owner | Commercial termite inspection | Same checks across the building |
What we check
- Mud tubes on foundation walls, piers and in crawl spaces
- Damaged or hollow-sounding wood, sills and joists
- Swarmer wings near windows and doors in spring
- Moisture, wood-to-soil contact and mulch against the house
What we see on these jobs
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
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.
If we find termites
We explain where they are, how far the damage goes and the treatment options, and give you the price in writing. Termite treatment carries a 90-day warranty. For real estate, the report notes what was found so buyer, seller and lender can decide next steps.
Simple ways to prevent it
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Keep wood off soil
Wood touching soil is a direct path for termites. Keep a gap.
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Pull mulch back
Keep mulch a few inches from the foundation.
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Fix gutters
Make downspouts drain away from the house.
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Move firewood
Store firewood away from the house and off the ground.
How Silver Bullet handles it
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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.
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Inspection
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
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Treatment or removal
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
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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
How much is a termite inspection?
For homeowners who think they have termites, the inspection is free. Ask about WDI reports for sales and VA loans when you call.
Who pays for the termite inspection, buyer or seller?
It depends on your contract and loan. See our page on who pays for a termite inspection in NJ.
Do VA loans require a termite inspection?
Your VA lender tells you whether a WDI report is required for your loan.
What is a WDI report?
A wood-destroying insect report on a standard form (NPMA-33) used in home sales.
How long does a termite inspection take?
It depends on the size of the home and access to the basement or crawl space.
Do termites bite?
No, termites don't bite people.
Can I treat termites myself?
Store products rarely reach the colony. Professional treatment is recommended.
Do you do real estate termite inspections?
Yes, licensed termite inspections for home sales.
How much does termite treatment cost?
It depends on the size of the home and the treatment needed. Call or text 973-510-2585 for a quote.
Are winged ants and termites the same?
No. Termite swarmers have equal wings and straight antennae; ants have unequal wings and bent antennae.
Do termites come back after treatment?
Our termite treatment carries a 90-day warranty; ask about follow-up inspections.
When do termites swarm in New Jersey?
Usually on warm days in spring, often after rain. Swarmers near windows indoors are a warning sign.
Is there a warranty on termite treatment?
Yes. Termite treatment carries a 90-day warranty.
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.
What are the signs of termites?
Mud tubes on foundations, piles of shed wings, hollow-sounding wood and blistered paint.
When do termites swarm in NJ?
Usually on warm days in spring, often after rain.
Can termites eat through drywall?
They can tunnel through the paper on drywall and the wood behind it.
Can you inspect today?
Same-day service is available.
Serving North Jersey
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Our service area
Bergen County
973-510-2585- Allendale
- Bergenfield
- Bogota
- Carlstadt
- Cliffside Park
- Closter
- Cresskill
- Demarest
- Dumont
- East Rutherford
- Edgewater
- Elmwood Park
- Emerson
- Englewood
- Englewood Cliffs
- Fair Lawn
- Fairview
- Fort Lee
- Franklin Lakes
- Garfield
- Glen Rock
- Hackensack
- Harrington Park
- Hasbrouck Heights
- Haworth
- Hillsdale
- Ho-Ho-Kus
- Leonia
- Little Ferry
- Lodi
- Lyndhurst
- Mahwah
- Maywood
- Midland Park
- Montvale
- Moonachie
- New Milford
- North Arlington
- Northvale
- Norwood
- Oakland
- Old Tappan
- Oradell
- Palisades Park
- Paramus
- Park Ridge
- Ramsey
- Ridgefield
- Ridgefield Park
- Ridgewood
- River Edge
- River Vale
- Rochelle Park
- Rutherford
- Saddle Brook
- Saddle River
- South Hackensack
- Teaneck
- Tenafly
- Teterboro
- Upper Saddle River
- Waldwick
- Wallington
- Washington Township
- Westwood
- Woodcliff Lake
- Wood-Ridge
- Wyckoff
Passaic County
973-510-2585- Bloomingdale
- Clifton
- Haledon
- Hawthorne
- Little Falls
- North Haledon
- Passaic
- Paterson
- Pompton Lakes
- Prospect Park
- Ringwood
- Totowa
- Wanaque
- Wayne
- West Milford
- Woodland Park
Essex County
973-510-2585- Belleville
- Bloomfield
- Caldwell
- Cedar Grove
- East Orange
- Essex Fells
- Fairfield
- Glen Ridge
- Irvington
- Livingston
- Maplewood
- Millburn
- Montclair
- Newark
- North Caldwell
- Nutley
- Orange
- Roseland
- Short Hills
- South Orange
- Verona
- West Caldwell
- West Orange
Hudson County
973-510-2585Union County
973-510-2585- Berkeley Heights
- Clark
- Cranford
- Elizabeth
- Fanwood
- Garwood
- Hillside
- Kenilworth
- Linden
- Mountainside
- New Providence
- Plainfield
- Rahway
- Roselle
- Roselle Park
- Scotch Plains
- Springfield
- Summit
- Union
- Westfield
Morris County
973-510-2585- Boonton
- Butler
- Cedar Knolls
- Chatham
- Denville
- Dover
- East Hanover
- Florham Park
- Hanover
- Kinnelon
- Lincoln Park
- Madison
- Mendham
- Montville
- Morris Plains
- Morristown
- Mountain Lakes
- Parsippany
- Pequannock
- Randolph
- Riverdale
- Rockaway
- Roxbury
- Whippany
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B