Mantua Township takes its name from Mantua Creek, which forms its northeastern border and was named for the Lenape people who lived along it. The township was formed in 1853, and parts of it are much older. The Barnsboro Inn was licensed to John Barnes as a tavern in March 1776, and its central log section dates to about 1720. Pitman itself started on land in Mantua Township before becoming its own borough in 1905. Today Mantua includes parts of Sewell, Barnsboro and Richwood, with Chestnut Branch Park, about 109 acres of fields, trails and wetlands on Main Street, and Tall Pines State Preserve, a former golf course along Mantua Creek that became Gloucester County’s first state park unit in 2016. Historic buildings, creek-side woods and family neighborhoods each bring their own pests.
Common Pests in Mantua
- Termites and carpenter ants: Older homes, wood porches and damp crawlspaces, especially near the creek, are where wood-destroying insects do the most hidden damage.
- Yellowjackets, wasps and hornets: Ground nests in lawns and paper nests under eaves, decks and playsets are common from midsummer into fall.
- Mosquitoes and ticks: Mantua Creek, wetlands and wooded edges near the parks keep mosquitoes and ticks busy in backyards.
- Mice: Rodents move indoors once the weather cools, through gaps at the foundation, garage doors and utility lines.
- Ants and spiders: Pavement ants, odorous house ants and spiders are everyday complaints in both older and newer homes.
Pest Control Services in Mantua
We provide residential pest control throughout Mantua, Sewell, Barnsboro and Richwood, and commercial pest control for local businesses and rental properties. Our termite inspection and treatment service starts with a full inspection of the foundation, sill plates, crawlspace and porches, and Ed only recommends treatment if he finds activity. Our wasp and hornet nest removal service removes ground nests and hanging nests so you can use your yard, deck and play areas again. Our mosquito and tick control service treats the shaded resting areas and breeding spots around your yard. We also offer rodent control, wildlife removal, and indoor and outdoor event packages for parties and gatherings.
Why Mantua 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 of pest control experience, including years with major national companies, and he built Zero Pests on honesty, fair pricing and real customer service. We’re licensed in New Jersey (pesticide license #92354B) and use eco-friendly products, applied carefully. In older homes, Ed knows to look beyond the obvious: additions, crawlspaces, and the places where old framing meets new.
Mantua Pest Control FAQ
Do you cover the Sewell and Barnsboro sections of Mantua?
Yes. We serve all of Mantua Township, including Sewell, Barnsboro, Richwood and the neighborhoods near Alcyon Lake.
Are those flying ants or termites?
Termite swarmers have straight antennae, a thick waist and equal-length wings. Flying ants have elbowed antennae and a pinched waist. If you’re not sure, save a few in a bag and call Ed.
When are wasp nests at their worst?
Late summer, when colonies are at their largest. Calling early in the season, when nests are still small, is easier on everyone.
Call Zero Pests in Mantua
Termites, wasps or mosquitoes? Call Ed at 856-599-9376 for a free quote or inspection. We’re available Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM, serving Mantua Township and all of Gloucester County.