Silver Bullet Pest Control provides residential and commercial pest control across North Jersey — squirrel and raccoon removal, rodent control and exclusion, bat removal, emergency pest service, termite treatment and termite damage repair, plus solar panel pest exclusion. Same-day appointments are often available.
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From October through winter, squirrels, raccoons and rodents look for a warm, dry place to nest — and attics, wall voids, chimneys and garages are perfect. A small gap at the roofline, soffit, vent or foundation is all they need. Here's how to tell what you have and what we do about it.
We install one-way doors so squirrels leave on their own, then seal every gap with steel mesh and repair the damage.
We remove raccoons safely, cap chimneys, reinforce entry points and clean up contaminated insulation.
We trap and treat the activity, then seal gaps as small as a dime with stainless-steel mesh so new mice can't follow.
The time of day and the type of sound usually tell you which animal it is. Use this quick guide, then call us to confirm with an inspection.
| What you hear | When | Most likely | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast scratching, running, rolling sounds | Early morning and late afternoon | Squirrels | Chewed holes at roof edges, soffits, gable vents |
| Heavy thumping, walking, growling or chirping | Night | Raccoons | Torn shingles or vents, droppings, chimney activity |
| Light scurrying or gnawing inside walls and ceilings | Night | Mice | Small droppings, chewed packaging, gaps at pipes |
| Louder gnawing and running, often lower in the house | Night | Rats | Larger droppings, burrows, grease marks along walls |
| Fluttering or squeaking near the roofline | Dusk | Bats | Dark staining at gaps, droppings under entry points |
More detail: attic noises — squirrels, rats or raccoons? · signs of squirrels in the attic · rats vs. mice
Traps and poison alone don't fix the problem. If the entry point stays open, the next animal moves right in. Our process closes the door for good.
We check the roofline, soffits, vents, chimney, foundation and attic to find every entry point and confirm which animal it is.
One-way doors for squirrels and raccoons, trapping and targeted treatment for mice and rats — matched to the animal and the season.
We seal gaps with stainless-steel mesh, hardware cloth and metal flashing that animals can't chew through.
Damaged soffits and fascia repaired, droppings and soiled insulation addressed, and a plan to keep your home protected.
See how one-way door exclusion works and what squirrel & raccoon proofing costs in NJ.
Silver Bullet Pest Control is a local pest control and wildlife company based in Garfield. We handle squirrels, raccoons, bats, mice, rats, roaches, bed bugs, termites, ants, spiders and stinging insects for homes, apartments, restaurants and businesses in Bergen, Passaic and Essex County.
Year-round protection from common household pests with affordable monthly plans built for New Jersey homes.
Quarterly treatments, 4 visits per year, and coverage for 30+ common household pests.
Everything in Essential plus rodent monitoring, mice support, carpenter ants and carpenter bee coverage.
Premium protection with mosquito, tick and stink bug coverage, inspections and member savings.
Wildlife is our fall focus, but we handle every common pest in North Jersey all year long.
Fast knockdown and prevention for kitchens, apartments and restaurants.
Inspections, treatment and termite damage repair for homeowners and real estate.
We're based in Garfield, so same-day and next-day appointments are often available in Bergen and Passaic County.
Every wildlife and rodent job focuses on finding and sealing how they got in — that's what stops the problem from coming back.
We show you what we found, explain your options and give you a straight quote before work starts.
Hablamos español. Silver Bullet elimina ardillas, mapaches, ratas y ratones en Garfield y todo el norte de Nueva Jersey, y sellamos las entradas con malla de acero para que no regresen. Exterminador de ratas y ratones.
Tell us what you're hearing or seeing and we'll get back to you quickly — usually the same business day.
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The lasting fix is exclusion: find every entry hole, install a one-way door so squirrels can leave but not return, then seal the roofline with steel mesh and repair the damage. Trapping alone or repellents rarely work because the opening stays available. Silver Bullet handles the whole process across North Jersey. Squirrel removal & proofing.
Heavy thumping at night usually means raccoons. Light scurrying or gnawing at night is usually mice or rats. Squirrels are active in the early morning and late afternoon, not in the middle of the night. Attic noise guide.
Squirrels and raccoons look for warm nesting spots in fall and winter, and both have babies in late winter and spring (squirrels can have a second litter in late summer). That's why fall is the best time to seal your home before animals settle in. Baby wildlife season in NJ.
When temperatures drop, mice move indoors for warmth and food. They squeeze through gaps the size of a dime around pipes, vents, garage doors and the foundation. Sealing those gaps with steel mesh is the best long-term protection. Where mice come from.
Cost depends on how many entry points there are, how high the roofline is, and how much repair or cleanup is needed. We give a clear quote after the inspection. Squirrel & raccoon proofing cost guide.
Same-day appointments are often available for urgent problems like wildlife in the attic, rodents, roaches, bed bugs and stinging insects in Garfield, Bergen County and Passaic County.
Squirrels, raccoons, bats, mice, rats, roaches, bed bugs, termites, ants, spiders, fleas, ticks, bees, wasps and hornets — for homes, apartments, restaurants and businesses.
We use targeted, family- and pet-conscious methods when appropriate, and exclusion work (sealing entry points) uses no chemicals at all. We give preparation instructions before any treatment.
Yes. We repair chewed soffits, fascia, roof vents and entry holes, reinforce them with metal, and address droppings and soiled insulation. Wildlife damage repair.
Sí. Atendemos en español para control de plagas, ardillas, mapaches, ratas y ratones en el norte de Nueva Jersey. Llame al 973-510-2585.
Call now and tell us what you're hearing. We'll help you figure out what it is and get it out fast.
Based in Garfield, we serve homes and businesses throughout Bergen, Passaic and Essex County. Choose your town:
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