Silver Bullet Pest ControlStraight 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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Text a photo of what you're seeing and we'll tell you what it is and what to do.
Contact sprays and even soapy water can kill a roach you see right away, but that does nothing about the dozens hiding in cracks. What actually ends an infestation is slower: gel baits that roaches carry back and share, insect growth regulators that stop them from breeding, and a follow-up visit to catch roaches that hatch later. Foggers usually make it worse. Silver Bullet Pest Control: 973-510-2585.
| Method | Kills the roach you see? | Ends an infestation? |
|---|---|---|
| Contact spray | Yes | No; most roaches are hidden |
| Soapy water | Often | No |
| Fogger / roach bomb | Some | No; scatters roaches deeper |
| Gel bait | Slower | Yes, when placed in hiding spots |
| Growth regulator (IGR) | No | Helps; stops breeding |
| Boric acid dust | Slow | Helps when applied correctly in voids |
For every roach you see in the open, there are usually many more in walls, under appliances and behind cabinets. German roaches lay egg cases with dozens of eggs. Killing one on the counter feels good but doesn't touch the population. Baits work because roaches eat them, go back to their hiding spots and spread it to others.
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
The roach of NJ apartments and restaurants. It breeds fast and needs a baiting program plus a follow-up visit. Our roach treatment carries a 90-day warranty.
These come in from drains, sewers and damp crawl spaces. Fixing moisture and sealing entry points matters as much as treatment.
Bait placed where roaches live works better than spraying the open floor. Most homes see a big drop within days, and the follow-up finishes the job.
We inspect, place bait and growth regulator where roaches live, treat cracks and voids, and come back to catch newly hatched roaches. Most homes see a big drop within days. Our roach treatment carries a 90-day warranty. See roaches in a clean house.
Fix dripping faucets and pipes and wipe sinks dry at night. Roaches need water more than food.
Clean behind the stove and fridge, where grease and crumbs build up.
Cardboard boxes carry roaches in and give them a place to hide. Use plastic bins.
Close gaps where pipes come through walls under sinks; that's how roaches move between apartments.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
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.
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Contact sprays and soapy water kill the one you see, but not the hidden population.
Not well. They scatter roaches deeper into walls.
It can if a roach is soaked, but it's not a treatment and it's harsh to use around the home.
It can help in voids when applied in a light dust, but it's slow.
Gel bait in hiding spots, a growth regulator and a follow-up visit.
Spray doesn't reach roaches in hiding or the eggs.
They spread bacteria onto food and surfaces, and their droppings and shed skins can trigger allergies and asthma.
German roaches are small and tan and live in kitchens and bathrooms. Waterbugs are large dark Oriental or American roaches from basements and drains.
Usually just under the sink and the cabinets where you've seen roaches. We'll tell you exactly how to prepare.
Yes. We provide scheduled commercial pest control for restaurants, delis and other food businesses.
We place bait and growth regulator in cracks and hiding spots, not on open surfaces, and we'll tell you about any precautions before we start.
Usually not for a gel bait treatment. If any other product is used, we'll tell you how long to stay out of the treated area.
Bait and treatment can flush roaches out of hiding for a few days. That's normal and usually means it's working.
German roaches hide in warm spots like microwaves, coffee makers, routers and the backs of TVs.
Small roaches leave tiny black specks like ground pepper; large roaches leave droppings shaped like small cylinders.
Yes. We work with landlords and property managers, and treating several units at once works best.
Most homes see a big drop within days.
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
