Essex

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Pest Control in Essex, NJ

Providing the Ultimate Pest Protection in Essex County, NJ

Horizon Pest Control of NJ is a trusted provider of professional pest control services throughout Essex County, delivering reliable, long-term protection for homeowners and businesses in Newark, Montclair, West Orange, Livingston, Bloomfield, South Orange, Maplewood, Millburn, and Short Hills. Our team understands the unique pest pressures that come with Essex County’s dense neighborhoods, historic homes, multi-family properties, and commercial corridors. From rodents and cockroaches in urban areas near Downtown Newark to ants, termites, and mosquitoes in suburban communities bordering Eagle Rock Reservation and South Mountain, we tailor every treatment using proven Integrated Pest Management strategies for safe, effective results.

Known for our responsiveness, transparency, and results, Horizon Pest Control has built a strong local reputation backed by consistent 5-star Google reviews and long-term customer relationships across Essex County. Residents and businesses near Branch Brook Park, businesses around the Prudential Center, and families throughout West Essex and the Oranges rely on our licensed and insured technicians for dependable service and honest recommendations. With a deep understanding of local building styles, seasonal pest activity, and New Jersey regulations, Horizon Pest Control of NJ stands out as a community-focused leader in protecting Essex County properties year-round.

We are specially trained to handle over 40 different types of pests, including:

Ants
Carpenter ants
Mosquitoes
Termites
Fleas
Ticks
Bed bugs
Bees

Stink bugs
Spiders
Houseflies
Rats
Fruit flies
Birds
Geese
Cockroaches

Common Pests in Essex County, NJ

Essex County properties commonly experience pest activity due to dense housing, older construction, and nearby parks and wooded areas. The most frequent issues include rats and mice, especially in urban centers like Newark and East Orange, where rodents seek warmth and food year-round. Cockroaches and ants are widespread in multi-family buildings and kitchens, while bed bugs remain a concern in high-traffic residential and commercial areas. Termites pose a serious threat to many Essex County homes, particularly in tree-lined neighborhoods near South Mountain, Eagle Rock Reservation, and Branch Brook Park. During warmer months, mosquitoes, stinging insects such as wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets, and spiders become more active, impacting outdoor spaces and commercial properties. Horizon Pest Control of NJ uses proven, local-specific treatment strategies to effectively control these pests and prevent future infestations.

No pest is any match for our top-quality, environmentally friendly pest control solutions. Whether you are looking for help with nuisance animals, or a pest infestation, at Horizon Pest Control, you can count on us to eliminate the problem the right way, once and for all. Our team of pest control professionals in Essex County uses high-quality equipment that guarantees positive results. Trust us to take care of the problem, and enjoy a pest-free home or business today!

Take a look at what our clients have to say and see why we’ve long been the trusted pest control team in Essex, NJ. From Cedar Grove to Essex Fells to Montclair to Newark and to many other communities throughout Essex County, Horizon Pest Control is proud to offer reliable, expert service wherever our neighbors need us.

Call (201) 447-2530 or contact us online to learn more about how we can take care of your property.

Do I Need Pest Control?

Being able to recognize the signs of an infestation is incredibly important because many pests are really good at hiding from people. All too often, we are called to treat infestations that have been present for months or even years before the property owners caught on. Fortunately, there are many signs you can look out for that indicate a pest problem.

You should call our Essex pest control team if you notice:

Droppings: Small droppings in crawlspaces, the attic, the basement, behind water heaters, in pantries, in cabinets, or anywhere else in your home are a sure sign of an infestation.
Odd pet behavior: Our beloved pets can often see and hear things that we don’t, which means they can usually detect pests before us. If your pets are acting erratic or staring at certain areas of your home for no apparent reason, you could have a pest problem.
Property damage: If you discover damaged furniture, chewed holes in the wall, grease marks along your cabinets, holes in your clothing, gnawed wires, chewed-up plants, or other unexplained damage to your home or business, pests could be responsible.
Nests: Pests such as rodents will construct nests out of paper, grass, fabric, or leaves in crawlspaces and attics.

As soon as you suspect you have a pest problem, reach out to our pest experts.

Are Pests Harmful?

Not only do pests make people feel very uncomfortable but they are also potentially harmful. There are a handful of pests that are known to cause extensive damage to homes and businesses across the country. For example, homeowners spend around $5 billion repairing property damage caused by termites each year. Rats are also known to cause their fair share of damage by gnawing on wires (which can trigger a fire) and chewing holes through walls and floors.

In addition to creating property damage, a handful of pests are known to carry and transmit diseases, viruses, and bacteria to humans. These include:

Mosquitoes: Mosquitoes can spread the West Nile virus, Zika virus, dengue, malaria, and more.
Rodents: Rodents can transmit tularemia, hantavirus, salmonella, and more.
Ticks: Ticks are most commonly known to spread Lyme disease, but they can also spread babesiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and more.
Fleas: Fleas transmit the bubonic plague, murine typhus, tularemia, and more.

Why Hire Horizon Pest Control?

Since opening our doors in 1970, Horizon Pest Control has been committed to excellence. In fact, Bernard N. Holst Jr., the founder of Horizon Pest Control, is also the president of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). The NMPA was created to provide ongoing education to pest control experts around the world. That means you can rest easy knowing that your home or business is in the hands of the most extensively trained pest professionals around.

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