Ants in the kitchen, mice in the walls, termites at the sill plate. Start with a company the state has licensed for that kind of work, then compare quotes.
NJ Pest Directory is built directly from the NJDEP Pesticide Applicator Business licence — the official list of who actually holds the state credential to do this work. No pay-to-play rankings.
Woodbridge, NJ
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Manville, NJ
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Linden, NJ
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Mantua, NJ
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Morganville, NJ
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Picatinny, NJ
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Shown: companies holding the most certification/registration categories in the NJDEP Pesticide Applicator Business licence, then alphabetical — placement is never paid. Browse all 1002 companies A–Z.
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New Jersey requires every business that applies pesticides for hire to hold a Pesticide Applicator Business licence from the NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control, and each business location must employ at least one licensed commercial pesticide applicator certified in each category of work it performs (for example 7A general and household pest control, or 7B termites). The licence year runs to October 31 and must be renewed every year. A licence is a legal requirement to operate, not a quality rating.
What bed bug treatment costs in New Jersey, how heat and chemical treatments compare, why one spray rarely works, and when the landlord rather than the tenant has to pay.
Three things to check before a pest control company treats your New Jersey home: the NJDEP business licence, the certified applicator behind it, and the category of work. Step by step, using the state's own reports.
What New Jersey requires pest control and lawn care companies to tell customers, tenants and neighbours before applying pesticides, how waivers work, and how the School Integrated Pest Management Act protects students and staff.
What New Jersey homeowners pay for pest control in 2026, from a single visit to a quarterly plan, what drives the quote up, and when a contract is not worth it.
What termite treatment costs in New Jersey in 2026, why NJ homes almost never need tenting, how liquid and bait treatments compare, and the state rules that apply near wells and slabs.
Raccoons, squirrels and bats are not handled the same way as ants and mice in New Jersey. How the NJ Fish and Wildlife depredation permit, the Game Code and the NJDEP pesticide licence split the work, and what that means when you hire someone.
Yes. Any business that applies pesticides for hire in New Jersey must hold a Pesticide Applicator Business licence from the NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control, renewed every year by October 31, and must employ a certified commercial applicator for each category of work it performs. Every company listed here appears in the state licence report.
A one-time general treatment in New Jersey typically runs about $175 to $500, and a quarterly preventive plan about $300 to $800 a year. Termite and bed bug work costs more because it takes more product, labour and visits. The cost guide on this site shows the sources.
NJDEP certifies applicators by category. 7A is general and household pests (ants, roaches, rodents, fleas, ticks), 7B is termites and other wood-destroying pests, 8B is mosquito control, 7D is food processing and 13 is school IPM. Check that a company holds the category for the job you need.
No. A licence is a legal requirement to operate, not a quality rating. It confirms a certified applicator and annual renewal, and says nothing about price or workmanship. Compare quotes and ask what was found before agreeing to a contract.
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