Elmer is a borough of less than one square mile on Route 40, formed in 1893 from parts of Pittsgrove and Upper Pittsgrove townships and named for Lucius Elmer, the congressman who helped the town get a post office. The two townships around it are about as rural as South Jersey gets. In 2017, Upper Pittsgrove became the first town in New Jersey to preserve 10,000 acres of farmland, and the Salem River begins there. Pittsgrove is home to Parvin State Park, where Lemuel Parvin dammed Muddy Run for a sawmill in the 1790s and the Civilian Conservation Corps built trails, beach buildings and cabins in the 1930s around Parvin Lake and Thundergust Lake. Pittsgrove was also the site of the Alliance Colony, a Jewish farming community founded in 1882. Between Elmer Lake, the Parvin lakes, endless fields and the edge of the Pine Barrens, pests have plenty of room.
Common Pests in Elmer, Pittsgrove & Upper Pittsgrove
- Mice and rats: When fields are harvested and the weather turns, rodents move into homes, barns, equipment sheds and feed storage.
- Ticks: Woods, hedgerows and tall grass along farm edges and around the state park support ticks most of the year.
- Mosquitoes: Elmer Lake, Parvin and Thundergust lakes, Muddy Run and farm ponds give mosquitoes plenty of breeding water.
- Wildlife: Groundhogs, raccoons, skunks and opossums are at home where fields meet backyards, porches and outbuildings.
- Stinging insects and flies: Yellowjackets, wasps and flies gather around barns, livestock and feed.
Pest Control Services in Elmer, Pittsgrove & Upper Pittsgrove
We provide residential pest control for homes and farmhouses in Elmer, Pittsgrove, Upper Pittsgrove, Olivet, Norma and Daretown, plus commercial pest control for farms, agricultural operations and local businesses. Our rodent control service finds how mice and rats are getting into the house or barn, then traps, baits and seals entry points. Our mosquito and tick control service treats the shaded, damp areas where mosquitoes and ticks wait around your yard. When animals move in, our wildlife removal service handles inspection, trapping and monitoring, removal and remediation. We also offer termite inspections and treatments, wasp and hornet nest removal, and indoor and outdoor event packages for barn parties and backyard gatherings.
Why Elmer, Pittsgrove & Upper Pittsgrove Chooses Zero Pests
Zero Pests is a veteran-owned company founded in 2025, and Salem County farm country is our home ground. Ed Newton, our owner-operator, has more than 23 years of pest control experience, including years with major national companies. When you call, you talk to Ed. We’re licensed in New Jersey (pesticide license #92354B) and use eco-friendly products, applied carefully. Ed knows what harvest season does to mouse activity, and he inspects the whole property, not just the house.
Elmer, Pittsgrove & Upper Pittsgrove Pest Control FAQ
Do you service farms and barns?
Yes. We inspect homes, barns and outbuildings and build a plan around what we find. Call to talk through your property.
Do you cover Olivet, Norma and Daretown?
Yes. We serve all of Pittsgrove and Upper Pittsgrove townships and the borough of Elmer.
When should I book an outdoor event treatment?
As soon as you have a date. Our outdoor event package is performed 1–3 days before your event.
Call Zero Pests in Elmer & Pittsgrove
Mice in the barn or ticks in the yard? Call Ed at 856-599-9376 for a free quote or inspection. We’re available Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM, serving Elmer, Pittsgrove, Upper Pittsgrove and all of Salem County.