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.
For wasps, yellow jackets and hornets, call a licensed pest control company. For a honey bee swarm hanging on a branch, a local beekeeper may collect it. For an established honey bee colony inside a wall, call a company that handles bee removal so the comb is dealt with. If someone is having a serious allergic reaction to stings, call 911. Silver Bullet Pest Control handles bees and wasps across North Jersey: 973-510-2585.
| Situation | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Yellow jacket nest in the ground or a wall | Pest control company |
| Paper wasp nest under eaves or a railing | Pest control company |
| Bald-faced hornet nest in a tree or bush | Pest control company |
| Honey bee swarm (a ball of bees on a branch) | A local beekeeper; it may move on in a day or two |
| Honey bee colony inside a wall or roof | A company that handles bee removal and comb |
| Carpenter bees drilling holes in wood | Pest control company |
| Someone stung and having trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat | 911 |
Not sure? Text a photo (from a safe distance) to 973-510-2585. See are yellow jackets bees or wasps.
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
A nest where people walk is a real sting risk. Bee and wasp service comes as a one-time service or with a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species.
Small nests grow fast through the summer. Treating early keeps doorways and decks usable.
Carpenter bees drill into unpainted wood and come back every year. Treatment plus sealing and painting the wood stops the cycle.
A nest next to a door, play area, pool or in a wall that's starting to buzz indoors needs attention right away, especially if anyone in the home is allergic. We answer 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour; arrival depends on your location. See 24/7 emergency bee removal.
We identify the species, treat or remove the nest safely, and tell you how to keep them from coming back. Bee and wasp service is offered as a one-time service or with a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species, with re-treatment inside the warranty window. See bee and wasp removal.
Walk around the eaves, deck and shed every couple of weeks in spring, when nests are small.
Yellow jackets go after sweet drinks and meat at cookouts. Keep lids on.
Open trash and recycling draw yellow jackets in late summer.
Painted or stained wood keeps carpenter bees from drilling in.
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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A licensed pest control company for wasps, yellow jackets and hornets; a beekeeper for honey bee swarms.
Some beekeepers collect swarms; removing a colony from a wall is a bigger job.
Generally not, unless there's an emergency. Call 911 for a serious allergic reaction.
Swarms are usually calm and often move on in a day or two. Keep your distance.
It's risky, especially for ground nests and wall nests.
We answer 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour.
Yes, including nests under eaves, in soffits and on second-story walls.
We treat the nest directly and tell you how long to keep kids and pets away.
No. It angers the colony and they'll rebuild nearby.
Bee and wasp service comes as a one-time service or with a 30, 60 or 90-day warranty depending on the species. If activity returns within the warranty, we re-treat.
Late summer and early fall, when colonies are largest and food gets scarce.
It's not a good idea. Disturbing a nest is the most common way people get stung badly.
One-time service or 30, 60 or 90-day warranties by species.
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
