Common problems
- Droppings or scratching in walls
- Ants in the kitchen
- Bed bug bites or spots on sheets
Services
- Mice and rat control
- Ant and cockroach treatment
- Bed bug treatment
Safety first: If someone is allergic to stings, keep them away from the nest and don't try to remove it yourself.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Homes in Newark: what pros run into
Forest Hill in the North Ward has large early-1900s houses and is a historic district. The Ironbound, east of Penn Station, is a dense neighborhood of two- and three-family frame houses with a large Portuguese and Brazilian community.
Newark replaced more than 20,000 lead service lines in under three years starting in 2019, one of the fastest programs of its kind in the country. Building-wide treatment often works better than single units for pests in multifamily buildings.
Warm, humid summers bring ants, mosquitoes and stinging insects, while fall drives mice indoors. Weequahic, around Weequahic Park, has many brick and frame houses from the 1920s.
Who handles what in Newark
Pesticide applicators in New Jersey are licensed by the Department of Environmental Protection. Ask for a written plan that includes follow-up visits, since many pests take more than one treatment. If anyone in the home has asthma or allergies, or is pregnant, mention it before any product is applied.
When it is time for a pro
Typical reasons people reach out:
- Ants in the kitchen
- Bed bug bites or spots on sheets
- Wasp nest near a door
Get ready for the call
Write down where and when you have seen activity.
What happens after you call
- Reach out by phone or online.
- A local pest control company who works in Newark gets your request.
- Nothing is booked until you and the pro agree on the visit and the cost.
What people ask us
Why do I see more bugs after a treatment?
Some treatments drive pests out of hiding for a few days. If activity keeps rising after a week or two, call the company back.
Do you cover Forest Hill and University Heights?
Most likely. We cover Forest Hill, North Ward, Vailsburg and Weequahic and other parts of Newark, across 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
What is integrated pest management?
It combines prevention, monitoring and targeted treatment to reduce pesticide use. It focuses on fixing the conditions that let pests in, such as moisture, food sources and gaps in the building.
Do I need to leave the house during treatment?
It depends on the product and method. Ask the company before the visit how long people and pets should stay out of treated areas.
Keep receipts and notes from the visit. They help if the same problem comes back.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Newark, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07112, 07114
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