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Animal Proofing & Wildlife Exclusion in New Jersey
Animal proofing (also called wildlife exclusion) means finding every opening an animal can use to get into your home and sealing it with materials they can’t chew or tear through. It’s the permanent fix — removing an animal without sealing the house just makes room for the next one.
Watch: wildlife removal & proofing
Animals we keep out
| Animal | Gap it needs | Typical entry |
|---|---|---|
| House mouse | About the width of a pencil | Foundation gaps, pipes, garage door corners |
| Rat | About the size of a quarter | Foundation, sewer lines, under doors |
| Bat | A narrow slot | Ridge vents, siding and trim gaps |
| Squirrel | A small gap they can chew bigger | Roof returns, soffits, gable vents (squirrel proofing) |
| Raccoon | Anything they can pry open | Chimneys, roof vents, soffits (raccoon proofing) |
| Birds | Small openings in vents | Dryer and bath vents, gutters, signs |
What we seal
- Roof returns, drip edge and gutter gaps
- Gable, ridge, soffit and roof vents (screened with heavy-gauge galvanized mesh)
- Plumbing vent pipes and exhaust hoods
- Chimneys (chimney caps)
- Dryer, bath and kitchen vents
- Siding, trim and utility penetrations
- Foundation gaps, decks, porches and sheds
Already working with us on rodents? See animal entry point sealing.
How it works
- Inspect: We check the whole roofline, vents, soffits, chimney and attic, find every opening — not just the one the animal is using — and look for babies.
- Exclude: One-way doors go on the active holes so the animals leave on their own and can’t get back in.
- Seal: Every other gap is closed with heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh and metal flashing animals can’t chew through.
- Confirm and close: Once the animals are out we remove the doors, seal those holes and check the attic.
- Repair: Chewed soffits, fascia, vents and roof returns are repaired, and damaged insulation can be cleaned up.
Materials that last
Squirrels chew through plastic, foam and thin aluminum in days. We use galvanized steel hardware cloth, steel flashing and stainless steel caps, fastened to solid wood — and we paint or match where it shows, so the house still looks right.
What we look for
Related services
- Squirrel Proofing in New Jersey
- Raccoon Proofing in New Jersey
- Chimney Animal Proofing & Chimney Caps in New Jersey
- Wildlife Damage Repair in New Jersey
- Animal entry point sealing
Tips & common questions
- Squirrels in the Attic: 9 Signs and What to Do
- Noises in the Attic: Squirrels, Rats, Mice or Raccoons?
- How Raccoons Get Into Attics (and How to Stop Them)
- Raccoon in the Chimney: What to Do (and What Not To)
- One-Way Doors: How Squirrel & Raccoon Exclusion Works
- Squirrel Damage to Soffits, Fascia, Vents and Wires
- Home Remedies for Squirrels and Raccoons: What Works and What Doesn't
- How Much Does Squirrel or Raccoon Proofing Cost in NJ?
- Baby Squirrel and Raccoon Season in New Jersey
- Raccoon Latrines and Attic Cleanup: The Health Risks
- 15 Tips to Keep Squirrels and Raccoons Out of Your House
Towns we serve
- Garfield, NJ
- Clifton, NJ
- Passaic, NJ
- Lodi, NJ
- Elmwood Park, NJ
- Wallington, NJ
- Saddle Brook, NJ
- Hackensack, NJ
- Paterson, NJ
- Rutherford, NJ
- Lyndhurst, NJ
- Nutley, NJ
- East Rutherford, NJ
- Fair Lawn, NJ
- Paramus, NJ
- Teaneck, NJ
- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
- Little Ferry, NJ
- Totowa, NJ
- Woodland Park, NJ
- Wayne, NJ
- Montclair, NJ
- Bloomfield, NJ
- Belleville, NJ
- Kearny, NJ
- North Arlington, NJ
- Ridgewood, NJ
- Glen Rock, NJ
- Little Falls, NJ
- Hawthorne, NJ
Funny questions, honest answers
- What Keeps Squirrels Away? Silver Bullet Pest Control Does
- What Smell Do Squirrels Hate the Most? The Nose Knows
- Does Hairspray Keep Squirrels Away From Pumpkins? Your Jack-o'-Lantern Deserves Better
- There's a Squirrel in My House! Don't Panic
- Squirrel-Proof Gutters
- Raccoon Deterrents
- What Keeps Mice Out of Your House? Steel, Caulk and a Little Attitude
- Does Pine-Sol Keep Mice Away? Clean Floors, Unbothered Mice
- How to Get Rid of Rats Permanently
- Getting Rid of Mice in the Attic
- Rodent Exclusion
- Dryer Vent Mesh Cover
- All pest questions, answered: ants, bees, mice, rats, roaches & more
Wildlife Exclusion — FAQ
What is wildlife exclusion?
Getting animals out with one-way doors instead of traps, then sealing every opening so they can’t get back in. It fixes the cause instead of the symptom.
Is exclusion humane?
Yes. Animals leave on their own through one-way doors. We check for babies before sealing so none are trapped inside.
Do you seal the whole house or just the hole?
The whole house. Animals that lose one entry quickly find another, so we inspect and seal every vulnerable spot.
Will the sealing be visible?
We use materials sized and finished to blend in, and we paint or match where needed.
Schedule today
Call 973-510-2585, text us or request a free quote online. Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed and insured in New Jersey.