Silver Bullet Pest ControlStraight answers from Silver Bullet Pest Control, a licensed exterminator based in Garfield, NJ, serving Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. Call or text 973-510-2585. Hablamos español.
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In New Jersey, gray squirrels usually have babies from February to April and again from July to September, and raccoons have their kits mostly from April to June. If there are babies in your attic, the mother must not be sealed out: she'll tear the house open to get back to them. The right approach removes the family together and then seals the roofline. Call 973-510-2585 if you hear high-pitched chirping or squeaking.
| Animal | Babies born | Leave the nest |
|---|---|---|
| Gray squirrel (1st litter) | February to April | About 10 to 12 weeks later |
| Gray squirrel (2nd litter) | July to September | About 10 to 12 weeks later |
| Raccoon | April to June | Kits start following mom at about 8 to 10 weeks |
| Big brown bat | June to July | Pups fly by late summer |
Bats are on a separate schedule. See bat exclusion.
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
We get squirrels out with one-way doors and seal the roofline so they can't chew back in. Exclusion, not relocation.
Raccoons tear their way in and do real damage. We remove them from the house and close the opening with heavy-duty materials.
Ground animals cause foundation and yard problems. We find where they live and block access so they move on.
A standard exclusion lets animals leave through a one-way door and keeps them out. That works for adults. But babies can't leave on their own, and if the mother is shut out, two bad things happen: the babies die in the attic and cause odor and flies, and the mother chews or rips a new hole trying to get back in, often bigger than the first.
When babies are present, we locate the nest, carefully remove the young and let the mother retrieve them or reunite the family outside, and then complete the exclusion and sealing. With raccoons especially, a mother will move her kits to a new den once she's disturbed, which is why careful planning matters. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and use exclusion, never trap-and-relocate.
Keep tree limbs about 6 to 8 feet from the roof so squirrels can't jump on.
Use cans with tight lids and bungee cords. Raccoons learn trash night fast.
A sturdy chimney cap keeps out raccoons, squirrels and birds.
Look for chewed soffit corners, loose vents and gaps at roof returns each spring and fall.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
Call or text 973-510-2585 for the fastest answer, or tell us what's going on and we'll get back to you quickly.
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Usually February to April, with a second litter from July to September.
Mostly April to June.
High-pitched chirping or squeaking from one spot, often when the mother comes back.
No. The babies would be trapped and the mother would tear a new hole to reach them.
Often, yes, once she's disturbed she'll move the kits to another den, which is part of how we plan removal.
Don't handle them. Raccoons can carry rabies and roundworm, and even young ones bite.
Yes. We plan removal so the family stays together, then seal the house. We don't relocate.
Close interior doors to keep it in one room, open an outside door or window in that room if it's safe, keep pets away and call 973-510-2585. We answer 24/7.
Yes. We show you the openings, and photos when possible, so you know exactly what was sealed.
They shred insulation, chew wood and wiring and leave droppings. Acting early keeps damage smaller.
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
