Rumson, NJ Pest Control
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Rumson, NJ Pest Control
Rumson is a beautiful borough that is located on a peninsula between the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers in northeastern Monmouth County. Covering about 7.1 square miles, specifically 5.1 square miles of land and 2.0 square miles of water, it boasts some of New Jersey’s most scenic and affluent riverfront communities. Its waterfront setting and older housing stock also create conditions where pests thrive, making pest control in Rumson an essential part of property maintenance.
Rumson’s humid subtropical climate, combined with wetlands, marshes, and extensive waterfront landscaping, supports year-round pest activity. These natural and residential features create ideal environments for mosquitoes, ticks, ants, termites, rodents, and cockroaches.
Excel Pest Services offers eco-friendly, family-safe pest control designed to protect both historic homes and riverfront estates in Rumson.
Rumson’s humid subtropical climate, combined with wetlands, marshes, and extensive waterfront landscaping, supports year-round pest activity. These natural and residential features create ideal environments for mosquitoes, ticks, ants, termites, rodents, and cockroaches.
Excel Pest Services offers eco-friendly, family-safe pest control designed to protect both historic homes and riverfront estates in Rumson.
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Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 4:00pm
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 4:00pm
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Rumson’s humid summers, riverfront location, and mix of older homes mean pest activity never really stops. Mosquitoes, ants, and termites peak during the warm, wet months, while rodents and cockroaches move indoors when cold snaps and coastal storms arrive.
Excel provides same-day service when possible, discreet appointments for large estates and riverfront homes, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Contact Excel today to protect your property with proven, local solutions.
Excel provides same-day service when possible, discreet appointments for large estates and riverfront homes, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Contact Excel today to protect your property with proven, local solutions.
Our Pest Control Services in Rumson, NJ
Rumson falls under Excel’s Monmouth County service area. Its unique mix of waterfront parks, historic homes, and tree-lined neighborhoods make pest control especially important. Victory Park, with its playgrounds, tennis courts, and bandstand, sits right beside tidal waters where mosquitoes breed. Riverside Park’s ball fields and boat launches attract ticks and stinging insects. Meadow Ridge Park’s wooded trails harbor ants and ticks, while historic homes and expansive lawns across the borough are vulnerable to termites and carpenter ants. Rodents and cockroaches are also common, especially in older homes with basements and crawl spaces.
Seasonal Pest Patterns
Spring/Summer: Warm temperatures and frequent rain trigger mosquito, ant, tick, and flea activity. Subterranean termites swarm as soil warms. Stinging insects often nest in boathouses, eaves, and playground equipment.
Fall/Winter: Colder weather drives mice, rats, and cockroaches indoors. Stink bugs and spiders may appear in attics or basements. Termites remain active where soil is damp, and melting snow often draws ants and millipedes near foundations.
Pest Species & Excel’s Approach
Rumson residents encounter New Jersey’s three major tick species—black-legged (deer) ticks, lone star ticks, and American dog ticks. These pests thrive in grassy fields, wooded areas, and even backyards where deer roam. The Eastern Subterranean Termite is the most destructive wood-destroying insect in the region, posing a major risk to Rumson’s historic homes and riverfront decks.
Excel combats these threats with Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This means:
- Full property inspections to identify entry points and conditions attracting pests.
- Sealing cracks, gaps, and foundation openings.
- Managing moisture to reduce breeding sites.
- Applying low-toxicity treatments targeted for safety and effectiveness.
With customized plans for riverfront estates, suburban homes, and local businesses, Excel ensures long-lasting protection against Rumson’s toughest pests.
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Residential and Commercial Pest Control Services in Rumson, NJ
Excel provides tailored pest control services for Rumson’s homes and businesses. From waterfront estates along the Navesink River to historic downtown properties, our eco-friendly approach ensures long-term protection.
Residential Pest Control Rumson, NJ
What our clients are saying about us
Dave D is very knowledgeable and kind. Very easy to work with and gives great advice.
it’s always a pleasure having Dave D. service us, can’t recommend him and his services enough.
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!!
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.
Great service, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Dave D took care of our issues!
Very happy with the services Excel Pest Service provides. Our apartment complex uses this company for any pest issue that may arise on the property and they also provide monthly preventative services.
They come monthly to spray and every time they are very professional, respectful and friendly. I had the pleasure of meeting Dave D on the last monthly maintenance visit. He was very friendly and it was a pleasure to meet him.
I highly recommend Excel. I have had nothing but excellent service and experience with them and their staff.
They come monthly to spray and every time they are very professional, respectful and friendly. I had the pleasure of meeting Dave D on the last monthly maintenance visit. He was very friendly and it was a pleasure to meet him.
I highly recommend Excel. I have had nothing but excellent service and experience with them and their staff.
Dave D helped us out today and was great. Knowledgeable and friendly, really appreciate his professionalism.
Steve did a great job inside and outside of our house. We thank him for his service.
I had an amazing experience with Excel Pest Services, and I can’t thank Andrew Hussain enough for his exceptional. Andrew was not only knowledgeable but also extremely thorough and professional. He took the time to assess the situation carefully and explained the best course of action to handle our pest issue.
Andrew’s attention to detail and commitment to ensuring our home was pest-free were evident throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of, and I felt completely confident in his expertise. His friendly and approachable manner made the entire experience stress-free, and I really appreciated his timely follow-up to ensure everything was still in order.
If you’re in need of reliable pest control services, I highly recommend Andrew and Excel Pest Services. Their level of care and professionalism is second to none!
Andrew’s attention to detail and commitment to ensuring our home was pest-free were evident throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of, and I felt completely confident in his expertise. His friendly and approachable manner made the entire experience stress-free, and I really appreciated his timely follow-up to ensure everything was still in order.
If you’re in need of reliable pest control services, I highly recommend Andrew and Excel Pest Services. Their level of care and professionalism is second to none!
Dave has done a wonderful job treating my drain flies. His communication was excellent, and I am very grateful to him for helping me identify where they were coming from.
Dave D and Erik H are great techs! Both very personable and gave me a peace of mind!
Dave D. was extremely friendly, polite, helpful, thorough, and professional. We are pleased he’s been assigned to service our home, as we know we can rely on him to do a great job.
Dave was great! He was super friendly, very thorough and caring about our home. Thank you!
Had a great experience, we had a roach infestation and he came and did the job. Very friendly and personable. Would definitely call again if we have an issue
Had a good experience with Excel at my apartment in NJ. Dave D came and treated the apartment and explained our contamination issue thoroughly.
Very good reponse. Any concerns I have had, have been addressed promptly and efficiently. Very professional staff.
Today Dave Dacosta came to our property for treatment and provided excellent service as always!
Excel Pest Services was amazing to work with! We discovered a pest issue on a Thursday night at 9pm, and Phil came the very next morning on Friday to assess the issue. Dave D. came to fumigate the following Tuesday on Christmas Eve. Both Phil and Dave D. were extremely nice and knowledgeable and really put me at ease about my pest situation. The company is very thorough and accommodating; I couldn’t believe how fast they came to remedy my issue!
David D was a pleasure. He was meticulous with our new home. I can’t recommend Excel enough! He even remembered we recently moved in
Dave D, very nice down to earth guy to talk to and takes care of everything the way it should be can’t complain at all. I would let him check if there’s anything going on here, very appreciated.
Dave takes care of our rodent and bug issue throughout the year along with some helpers. He is very detail oriented, Does a thorough inspection of the property, And really listens to the client and what their needs are. He’s a pleasure to work with
Dave D was informative and reassuring. He was very knowledgeable and answered any questions asked.
Great pest inspection with David D. from excel pest. He asked questions and had solutions for all the issues we were experiencing. 5 star service
David D did an incredibly thorough job and was incredibly helpful. Thank you David.
Dave D made for a quick and entertaining quarterly visit. Appreciate the good service from Excel all around.
David checked our bait boxes, gave us advice. Checked the property for entry routes. Very happy with this visit!
David D is the man. Great service! Always good banter too. Glad we signed up for EXCEL service.
Excel Pest Control Services took care of my parents pest problem. Their customer service was exemplary and their follow up was a testament to their dedication. Not only did they treat the problem, but their follow up to solve additional issues that came up were phenomenal. I highly recommend Excel Pest Control for all your pest control needs. In addition to their excellent customer service, their fee was more than fair. I would definitely use them again for any needs I have in the area, or in Northern NJ where they have other offices.
David d. polite and asked if any problems inside as well. Was in good mood. Pleasant and sounded like he wanted to help.
David D was a pleasure to work with and he a did very thorough inspection of our house.
Dave D was excellent! He was very professional and respectful. He did a thorough job. I hope he comes back to me on my next appointment.
All technicians that have serviced my home, no matter what the situation is have been courteous and professional
John Piccinich was our tech and he did not disappoint. I scheduled an appointment to get rid of wasps that were entering our home by the dozens.
Not only did he handle that , he explained everything and was VERY thorough. He’s so professional and caring which was a breath of fresh air.
He gave our family a piece of mind that we no longer have to deal with the wasp invasion or anything else that comes with the fall season. Thank you so much!
Not only did he handle that , he explained everything and was VERY thorough. He’s so professional and caring which was a breath of fresh air.
He gave our family a piece of mind that we no longer have to deal with the wasp invasion or anything else that comes with the fall season. Thank you so much!
Dave and Ken did an amazing job with servicing the house and giving a step by step breakdown of everything! Highly recommend there services!
Dylan at Excel Pest Services did an excellent job of eliminating a large bees nest in a tree near our driveway. He also sprayed around the hose foundation and set up traps. He did a very professional job and we are satisfied with the service.
Great service and very knowledgeable will all the issues I had questions with.
Excel pest services are a great company! We had Omar Cabrera as our exterminator and he was awesome! Omar went above and beyond he treated my house just like it was his own. They are the only exterminator I would ever use. He was great and thorough. I highly recommend him! He were so attentive and cared about our problem. You cant go wrong with this company! Thank you!
David D was absolutely AMAZING and very thorough…we LOVE Excel services
Had a great experience with David D. removing the scariest looking hornets nest from our property
Dave D, Alexa and John do a great job taking care of any critters. Always prompt service, i recommend them and their service to everyone I know. Well worth the monthly fee!!
David D. Was exceptional! Came to my place to spray for maintenance, was friendly, kind and very customer service oriented! Explained what he was doing every step of the way. Thank you!
David D was an AMAZING help. David was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of my family and I’s questions thoroughly. He took the time to explain everything with great detail and was so polite. Will be calling back excel pest service, and requesting him. Thank you David!
Excellent service from Tech Dan DeCosta. All my issues were taken care of.
David D was amazing..he was extremely helpful and thorough..wouldn’t mind if he came back to treat the home for routine spraying.
David D. was amazing and very helpful. I am very appreciative of his service!
I had a mouse in my house and was a frantic mess. John was so calming, friendly and knowledgeable. He knew exactly what to do, took care of it and put my mind at ease! Before he left he made sure I understood exactly what was done, and spent the extra time to be sure my questions were answered. Definitely recommend these guys!
Incredible service. Dave D was professional, thorough, and went above and beyond. I strongly recommend him and his team every time.
We use this company for the past 3 months at Storage King USA Neptune. They are by far the best company we have had here yet in 10 years. Keep up the great service:)
David DaCosta was fantastic, very informative and sliced my problem in one visit.
Thank you so much for getting rid of my termites!! From the start Mark was outstanding and explained everything to me, even went under the house. Eric did an exceptional job, again going under the house and then doing the whole perimeter. The swarms have ceased and I’m confident that my house will be protected going forward.
David DeCosta was great, very personable and informative. He’s a pleasure to talk with
As soon as Marc arrived and started assessing the situation I knew he was well educated in his job and was extremely personable. After an inspection with me following and he explaining I knew this was the guy for the job. Within minutes the contract was completed and he was outside performing a treatment. I wanted to put this rating up because that’s one of the main reasons I called Excel! And it was defiantly worth it because I got a GREAT tech for my exterminator and one less thing to worry about!!!
Thanks Marc
Thanks Marc
Mark R. was very knowledgeable . He went over a treatment plan and all options available fully resolve my issues. He took his time and did a great job.
Service provided was quick and attentive. David provided a great service. He was very thorough
David comes to my apartment once a month and is always super helpful and so incredibly friendly!
John Picconich came to do my service. I met John outside and told him I had canceled excel. John was extremely professional and we spoke about all my concerns. Only because of John I am willing to keep your service and see how that works out.
We have been using Excel Pest Services for a few years now, and have always received great service. I can name John, Nico, and Angel as the service techs for our building. They arrive promptly and are very professional. Friendly too. Would recommend. .
Amazing job, I am the assistant manager at Massage Envy in Holmdel and this company is always professional and
Friendly. They come in and are quick and thorough with their job while remaining quiet.
Friendly. They come in and are quick and thorough with their job while remaining quiet.
Joe was great. He took the time to explain everything and I feel more comfortable knowing that he will continue to follow up and handle the situation. Excel was prompt in their response to my request for an appointment.
David is fantastic! He is truly passionate about people and his work. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable even on the scientific level. He answered all the questions I had. I will definitely employ his recommendations.
He is very personable and professional as well. It’s a delight when he visits! I highly recommend Excel and suggest asking for David if you can! He is the kind of guy who goes the extra mile for you!
He is very personable and professional as well. It’s a delight when he visits! I highly recommend Excel and suggest asking for David if you can! He is the kind of guy who goes the extra mile for you!
Testimonials
Your neighbors love us.
Pests, not so much.
“The team at Excel is professional, timely, and accommodating. Their services and corresponding price points are competitively affordable. Thank you Excel team for your service!”
“Nothing like making eye contact with a mouse in your kitchen. Thankfully an Excel professional was able to come out the same day I called. Excel’s technician was very professional and thorough and my husband and I are happy to now be on a pest control plan!”
“Excel Pest is a great local company. Excel’s technician texted me to confirm the time he would arrive as Excel gives you a window of time. Excel arrived on time. They are knowledgeable and did an outstanding job in my home. Highly recommend Excel!”
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