Clayton and Elk Township sit side by side in southern Gloucester County, and between them they’re a lot of green. Clayton started as Fislertown, named for Jacob Fisler, who bought about 6,500 acres here after the Revolution; a glass factory opened in the 1850s and the borough was formed in 1887. Today parkland covers roughly a third of Clayton. Scotland Run Park, a Gloucester County park of more than 1,300 acres, is built around 80-acre Wilson Lake, and the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area, about 2,400 acres, reaches into Clayton, Glassboro and Monroe. Next door, Elk Township was formed in 1891 and named for the elk once hunted in the area. It includes Aura, Hardingville and Ferrell, and its 2010 farmland preservation plan found that more than half of Elk’s farmland was permanently preserved, more preserved acreage than any other town in the county. Woods, lakes and farm fields bring outdoor pests right up to the back door.
Common Pests in Clayton & Elk Township
- Mosquitoes: Wilson Lake, streams and wet woods in the parks and wildlife area keep mosquitoes active all summer.
- Ticks: Neighborhoods bordering Scotland Run Park, the wildlife management area and farm hedgerows see plenty of ticks.
- Wildlife: Raccoons, groundhogs, skunks, opossums and squirrels move from parkland and fields into sheds, decks and attics.
- Mice: When Elk’s fields are harvested and nights get cold, mice head for houses, garages and barns.
- Stinging insects and termites: Yellowjackets nest in lawns and outbuildings, and subterranean termites are active across the area.
Pest Control Services in Clayton & Elk Township
We provide residential pest control for Clayton and Elk homes and farmhouses, and commercial pest control for local businesses, farms and rental properties. Our mosquito and tick control service treats the shaded resting spots and breeding areas around your yard. When an animal moves in, our wildlife removal service covers inspection, trapping and monitoring, removal and remediation. Our rodent control service finds how mice are getting into the house, garage or barn and shuts them out. We also offer termite inspections and treatments, wasp and hornet nest removal, and indoor and outdoor event packages.
Why Clayton & Elk Township Chooses Zero Pests
Zero Pests is a veteran-owned South Jersey company founded in 2025. Ed Newton, our owner-operator, brings more than 23 years of pest control experience, including years with major national companies, and he started Zero Pests to offer honesty and fair pricing. We’re licensed in New Jersey (pesticide license #92354B) and use eco-friendly products, applied carefully. Ed works farm country and park-edge neighborhoods regularly, and he knows a property next to the woods needs a different plan than one in the middle of town.
Clayton & Elk Township Pest Control FAQ
Do you cover Aura, Hardingville and the rest of Elk Township?
Yes. We serve all of Elk Township and all of Clayton, including Silver Lake and the neighborhoods near Scotland Run Park.
We back up to the park. Will mosquito treatment still help?
It can make a real difference in the areas you use most. Parkland next door means some pressure will return, so Ed will be honest about what to expect and how often to treat.
Can you treat barns and outbuildings?
Yes. Many rodent and wasp problems start in barns, sheds and garages, so we inspect the whole property.
Call Zero Pests in Clayton & Elk
Mosquitoes, mice or wildlife? Call Ed at 856-599-9376 for a free quote or inspection. We’re available Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM, serving Clayton, Elk Township and all of Gloucester County.