Silver Bullet Pest ControlEmergency Tick Control Spray Service in NJ
Pulled a tick off your child, your dog keeps bringing them in, or a party is booked for Saturday? Silver Bullet Pest Control sends a licensed technician to treat the parts of your yard where ticks actually live, and shows you how to keep them from coming back.
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Found a tick? Tape it to a card, text a photo to 973-510-2585, and we'll tell you what kind it is.
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Can I get an emergency tick spray for my yard in NJ?
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control provides emergency tick control spray service for homes in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties, and same-day visits are often available. A licensed technician treats the shaded edges, leaf litter, wood lines and stone walls where ticks wait for a host, then explains the yard changes that keep them down. NJ License 90568B, 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Just found a tick? What to do in the first hour
Pull it out the right way
Use fine-tipped tweezers, grab the tick as close to the skin as you can, and pull straight up with steady pressure. Don't twist, burn it, or cover it with petroleum jelly or nail polish.
Clean and save it
Wash the bite and your hands with soap and water. Put the tick in a sealed bag or tape it to an index card and write down the date.
Watch for symptoms
Over the next few weeks, watch for a spreading rash, fever, chills, aches or fatigue. If any show up, call your doctor and tell them about the bite. We're pest control, not doctors.
Then deal with the yard
If ticks are turning up again and again, they're coming from somewhere close to home. That's when an emergency yard treatment makes sense.
Text us a clear photo of the tick and we'll tell you whether it looks like a deer tick, a dog tick or a lone star tick.
The ticks North Jersey homeowners find most
Knowing which tick you found helps you understand the risk. These are the common ones in our part of New Jersey:
| Tick | What it looks like | Where it's found | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacklegged (deer) tick | Small; adult female has a dark shield on a reddish body. Nymphs are poppy-seed sized | Leaf litter, wooded edges, shady gardens | The main carrier of Lyme disease in NJ |
| American dog tick | Larger, brown with whitish markings on the back | Tall grass, field edges, paths | Common on dogs; can carry other tick-borne illnesses |
| Lone star tick | Reddish brown; adult female has one white dot on the back | Woods, brush, overgrown edges | Aggressive biter; spreading through NJ |
| Asian longhorned tick | Very small, light brown, easy to miss | Lawns and grassy areas, often on pets | Newer to NJ; can show up in large numbers |
Tiny ticks are the hardest to spot. A nymph deer tick can be smaller than a sesame seed, which is why a quick tick check after yard work matters.
Where ticks hide in a typical yard
Ticks don't live in the middle of a sunny, freshly cut lawn. They dry out there. They wait in cool, humid spots on the edges:
Leaf litter
Piles of leaves along fences, under shrubs and at the back of the yard hold moisture all season.
The wood line
Where the lawn meets trees, brush or a wooded lot. This edge is the number-one tick zone.
Stone walls and wood piles
Mice and chipmunks nest here, and young ticks feed on them.
Ground cover and tall grass
Ivy, pachysandra, unmowed strips and garden beds next to the house.
Deer walking through the yard and mice nesting around the property both keep the tick cycle going. Our mouse and rat control can help when rodents are part of the picture.
What an emergency tick spray visit includes
When you call for emergency tick control, we don't just fog the whole lawn. A good tick treatment goes where ticks are, and leaves the open lawn and flower blooms that pollinators use alone as much as possible.
- Walk the property first. We look at the edges, shade, leaf piles, stone walls, play areas and the paths your kids and pets actually use.
- Treat the tick zones. The licensed technician applies a targeted spray to the wood line, the shaded borders, under decks and around sheds, along fences and in ground cover.
- Cover the high-traffic spots. Swing sets, dog runs, the path to the garage and the edge of the patio get attention, because that's where people and ticks meet.
- Give you a short to-do list. Mowing height, leaf cleanup, moving the wood pile, and a mulch or gravel strip between lawn and woods all cut tick numbers.
For many yards, one treatment knocks ticks down fast, but ticks keep coming in on deer and wildlife. Ask us about follow-up treatments through the season, or about pairing it with mosquito and tick control. Mosquito treatment starts from $95 plus tax.
Event this weekend? Call or text 973-510-2585 as early in the week as you can. Same-day service is often available, and the spray needs time to dry before guests arrive.
Is tick spray safe for kids and pets?
Tick treatments are applied by a licensed technician following the product label, which is the law in New Jersey. Here's how we keep your family and pets out of the way:
- Keep children and pets indoors while we spray and until the treated areas are dry. We'll tell you how long that is for your visit.
- Cover or move toys, pet bowls and outdoor cushions before we start.
- We stay away from vegetable gardens, ponds, wells and anything you tell us to skip.
- We avoid spraying open flowers that bees are working.
Prefer a lower-impact approach? Read our page on natural mosquito, flea and tick options and ask which fits your yard.
Tick season in New Jersey, month by month
| Time of year | What's active | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Early spring (Mar–Apr) | Adult deer ticks still out on warm days | Rake out leaf litter, start tick checks |
| Late spring to summer (May–Jul) | Nymph deer ticks, the tiny ones behind most Lyme cases; dog and lone star ticks busy | Treat the yard, check kids and pets daily |
| Late summer (Aug–Sep) | Larvae and nymphs; activity tapers in hot, dry spells | Keep the lawn cut, keep borders clean |
| Fall (Oct–Nov) | Adult deer ticks very active, even after the first frost | Fall leaf cleanup, a fall treatment if ticks keep showing up |
| Winter | Adults can still bite on mild days above freezing | Don't skip tick checks after a warm-day hike |
Yes, ticks are still out in November. Fall is when a lot of North Jersey dog owners find adult deer ticks on their pets.
What affects the cost of a tick spray treatment
We give a free quote once we know your yard. These are the things that change the price:
| Factor | Usually less | Usually more |
|---|---|---|
| Yard size | Small lot, mostly lawn | Large lot, lots of edge and beds |
| Wooded edge | Fence line with neighbors | Backs up to woods, a brook or a park |
| Ground cover | Mowed lawn, little brush | Ivy, stone walls, wood piles, brush |
| Timing | Scheduled ahead | Same-day emergency request |
| One-time or season | Single treatment | Repeat visits through the season |
Call or text 973-510-2585 with your town and a quick description or photos of the yard for a free quote.
DIY tick control vs. a professional treatment
Store-bought hose sprays
Easy to use, but most people spray the lawn instead of the edges, and coverage under shrubs and in leaf litter is spotty.
Yard cleanup
The most useful thing you can do yourself. Rake leaves, cut back brush and keep the grass short.
Pet tick prevention
Ask your vet. Pets carry ticks into the house, so keeping them protected matters as much as the yard.
Professional spray
A licensed technician treats the right zones with the right equipment and knows where ticks hide on your property.
The best results come from both: yard habits you keep up, plus a treatment when tick numbers jump.
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Get a Free Tick Control Quote
Tell us your town, roughly how big the yard is, and what's behind it: woods, a brook, a park. We'll give you a free quote and an honest plan.
Why people call us for ticks
- Ticks found on a child after playing outside
- The dog keeps bringing ticks into the house
- A party, graduation or wedding in the yard
- A yard that backs up to woods or a park
- A new house with overgrown edges
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Tick Control Questions
How fast can you spray my yard for ticks?
Same-day emergency tick service is often available in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties, depending on weather and the schedule. Call or text 973-510-2585 early in the day. We can't spray in rain or strong wind, so we'll tell you the best window if the forecast is bad.
How long does a tick spray last?
It depends on the weather, the product and how much wildlife walks through the yard. One treatment brings numbers down quickly, but deer and mice keep bringing new ticks in, so yards near woods usually need repeat treatments through the season. Ask us what schedule fits your property.
How long do kids and pets need to stay off the yard after tick spray?
Keep kids and pets off the treated areas until the spray has dried completely. The technician will tell you the exact time for your visit, which follows the product label. Bring toys, bowls and cushions inside before we start.
Do I need to spray the whole lawn for ticks?
No. Ticks live in shade, leaf litter, ground cover and the edge where lawn meets woods, not in the middle of a sunny lawn. A targeted treatment of those zones works better and uses less product than blanketing everything.
Are ticks still active in November in New Jersey?
Yes. Adult deer ticks are very active in fall and can bite on any day the temperature gets above freezing. Keep doing tick checks after yard work, hikes and dog walks well into winter.
Can I treat my yard for ticks myself?
You can help a lot by raking leaves, cutting back brush and keeping the grass short. Store-bought sprays work only if they reach the edges, under shrubs and the leaf litter. A professional treatment covers those zones properly, especially for yards next to woods.
What kind of tick carries Lyme disease?
In New Jersey, the blacklegged tick, also called the deer tick, is the main carrier. The tiny nymphs that are active in late spring and summer cause most cases because they are so easy to miss. If you have symptoms after a bite, call your doctor.
Do you treat ticks and mosquitoes at the same visit?
Ask us. Many yards that have ticks also have mosquitoes, and we can plan both together. Mosquito treatment starts from $95 plus tax, and we'll quote the tick part after seeing your yard.
Is the quote free?
Yes. Tell us your town and a little about the yard, or text photos, and we'll give you a free quote before any work is done.
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Tick control across North Jersey
Based in Garfield, we serve Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. Some of the towns we cover:
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