Howell, NJ Pest Control

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Howell, NJ Pest Control

Howell is Monmouth County’s largest municipality, spanning more than 61 square miles of lakes, woodlands, farms, and residential neighborhoods. Bordered by Freehold, Jackson, Wall, and Lakewood, Howell offers a balance of rural charm and suburban convenience just a short drive from the Jersey Shore.

That same environment, however, makes the town highly vulnerable to pests. Lakes and rivers such as the Manasquan and Metedeconk create breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Woodlands in Allaire State Park and around the Edgar Felix Bikeway provide shelter for ticks, ants, and stinging insects. Farms and older wooden barns are at risk for rodents and termites.

Seasonal shifts bring year-round pest pressures. Hot, humid summers attract mosquitoes, ants, and fleas, while cold, snowy winters push rodents and cockroaches indoors. That’s why professional Howell pest control is essential. Excel Pest Services offers eco-friendly, family-safe solutions designed to protect lakeside homes, historic properties, farms, and growing neighborhoods across the township.
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Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Phone:
732-639-5459

Address:
360 Main Street, Suite 4,
Matawan, NJ 07747
Don’t let Howell’s natural beauty become a liability for your home or business. Lakes, wetlands, and farmland invite pests that thrive year-round. Mosquitoes, ants, and termites surge in warm, rainy months, while rodents and cockroaches move indoors during winter freezes or coastal storms.

Excel Pest Services provides same-day service whenever possible, discreet visits for farms and large estates, and backs every treatment with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Schedule your inspection today to stop pests before they spread.

Our Pest Control Services in Howell, NJ

Howell’s falls under our Monmouth County pest control operations. its location makes it a hotspot for diverse pest issues. The Manasquan Reservoir is popular for recreation but also harbors standing water that breeds mosquitoes. Echo Lake and Alfred C. Sauer Park’s trails invite ticks and biting insects. Wooded areas in Allaire State Park and along the Edgar Felix Bikeway support ticks, beetles, and stinging insects. Meanwhile, Howell’s many farms, nurseries, and barns face constant pressure from rodents and cockroaches.
Older homes near wetlands are especially at risk for termites. With so much of Howell’s housing stock built decades ago, moisture problems and wooden foundations can give Eastern Subterranean Termites an open invitation to spread.

Seasonal Pest Trends



  • Spring & Summer: Warm weather and rain drive mosquito, flea, and ant populations. Subterranean termites grow active as the soil warms. Stinging insects may nest under eaves, porches, or play structures.

  • Fall & Winter: Rodents and cockroaches move indoors to escape the cold. Stink bugs, spiders, and lady beetles invade barns, basements, and attics. Termites continue feeding wherever damp conditions persist, even in the dead of winter.


Pest Threats in Howell



  • Ticks: Black-legged (deer) ticks, lone star ticks, and American dog ticks transmit diseases and thrive in grasslands and wooded trails.

  • Termites: The Eastern Subterranean Termite is Howell’s primary wood-destroying insect, capable of silent, long-term structural damage.

  • Rodents: Norway rats and house mice infest barns, compost piles, and basements, contaminating food and chewing wires.

  • Mosquitoes: Standing water across lakes and wetlands allows populations to explode, raising the risk of West Nile virus and other illnesses.


Excel relies on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to protect Howell properties. That means detailed inspections, sealing entry points, reducing moisture, and using low-toxicity treatments. Each plan is customized to deliver lasting, eco-friendly protection.
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Residential and Commercial Pest Control Services in Howell, NJ

Excel Pest Services delivers eco-friendly treatments and prevention-focused strategies that provide reliable protection for Howell’s homes, farms, and businesses. Whether you live in a suburban neighborhood, manage a barn, or run a local restaurant, our customized solutions keep pests under control.

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dave danville profile picturedave danville
21:36 06 Mar 25
Dave D. Did a great job. Very personable and great experience
Corinne Bossone profile pictureCorinne Bossone
15:54 06 Mar 25
Dave D is very knowledgeable and kind. Very easy to work with and gives great advice.
Youssuf Abrahim profile pictureYoussuf Abrahim
18:51 05 Mar 25
it’s always a pleasure having Dave D. service us, can’t recommend him and his services enough.
Albert Grazi profile pictureAlbert Grazi
15:33 05 Mar 25
Dave D is the best!!
Gina Szulc profile pictureGina Szulc
18:12 28 Feb 25
Dave is a great service tech. He is very knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. He always delivers service with a smile and a kind word. You can see he loves his work. Thank you!!
Capri profile pictureCapri
13:45 28 Feb 25
Dave is a smooth worker and doesn’t mind answering questions about pests that may be in your home or anywhere. He makes sures Tom and Jerry do not visit your space;) very polite and funny.
Lucas Dorazio profile pictureLucas Dorazio
17:42 26 Feb 25
Great service, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Dave D took care of our issues!
W222 ADM profile pictureW222 ADM
17:06 26 Feb 25
Dave D was great
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— Liz R, Oceanport, NJ.

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