At about 56 square miles, Franklin Township is the largest municipality in Gloucester County by area, and much of it is still woods and farmland. Formed in 1820 and named for Benjamin Franklin, it stretches from Pinelands forest on its eastern side to the headwaters of the Maurice River on the west. Its villages grew up around mills: Franklinville, once called Little Ease, started with a sawmill in the late 1700s, and Malaga developed around a sawmill and glassmaking in the early 1800s. Malaga Lake began as a dammed millpond. Places like Iona, Porchtown, Janvier, Fries Mills and Forest Grove are scattered across the township. Big wooded lots, farm fields, lakes and streams mean Franklin Township homeowners deal with more wildlife and outdoor pests than most.
Common Pests in Franklin Township (Franklinville & Malaga)
- Wildlife: Raccoons, groundhogs, skunks, opossums and squirrels are common where woods and fields meet homes, barns and sheds.
- Ticks: Pinelands forest, hedgerows and tall grass give ticks plenty of habitat right at the edge of the lawn.
- Mosquitoes: Malaga Lake, the Maurice River headwaters, ponds and wet woods keep mosquitoes active all summer.
- Mice: Harvest season and cold weather push field mice into houses, garages and outbuildings.
- Termites and stinging insects: Termites find stumps, firewood and old sills, and yellowjackets and wasps nest in barns, eaves and the ground.
Pest Control Services in Franklin Township (Franklinville & Malaga)
We provide residential pest control for homes and farmhouses across Franklinville, Malaga and the rest of the township, plus commercial pest control for farms, small businesses and rental properties. Our wildlife removal service covers inspection, trapping and monitoring, removal and remediation when an animal moves into an attic, crawlspace or under a deck. Our mosquito and tick control service treats the shaded, damp areas where mosquitoes and ticks wait around your yard. And our rodent control service finds how mice are getting into the house, barn or garage and shuts them out. We also offer termite inspections and treatments, wasp and hornet nest removal, and indoor and outdoor event packages.
Why Franklin Township (Franklinville & Malaga) Chooses Zero Pests
Zero Pests is a veteran-owned South Jersey company founded in 2025. Ed Newton, our owner-operator, has more than 23 years in the trade, including years with major national companies, and he started Zero Pests to give customers a straight answer and fair pricing. We’re licensed in New Jersey (pesticide license #92354B) and use eco-friendly products, applied carefully. Ed works rural South Jersey regularly and inspects the whole property, not just the house, because that’s usually where the problem starts.
Franklin Township (Franklinville & Malaga) Pest Control FAQ
Do you come out to rural properties in Franklin Township?
Yes. We serve all of Franklin Township, including Franklinville, Malaga, Iona, Porchtown, Janvier and Forest Grove.
Can you treat barns and outbuildings too?
Yes. Rodent, wasp and wildlife problems often start in barns, sheds and garages, so Ed inspects the whole property and builds the plan around what he finds.
What should I do if I see a skunk or raccoon under my porch?
Keep your distance and call us. We’ll confirm what’s living there, remove it, and help close the entry so another one doesn’t move in.
Call Zero Pests in Franklin Township
Wildlife in the attic or mice in the barn? Call Ed at 856-599-9376 for a free quote or inspection. We’re available Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM, serving Franklin Township and all of Gloucester County.