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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Raccoons get into attics by tearing open weak spots at the roof: plastic roof vents, soffit panels, gable vent louvers, loose fascia and uncapped chimneys. They climb downspouts, trees, fences and corner trim to get up there. Because they rip openings wider, the fix is heavy-duty material on every weak spot, after the raccoon (and any kits) are out. Call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585.
Raccoons are strong climbers with hand-like paws. They go up downspouts, corner boards, brick and stone, trees, trellises and fences. A tree branch over the roof or a porch roof under a second-floor window is an easy route. That's why exclusion also looks at the routes up, not just the hole at the top.
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.
Raccoons can carry rabies and raccoon roundworm, and their droppings shouldn't be handled without protection. A mother with kits will defend them and will tear the house apart to get back in if she's shut out. We get raccoons out with exclusion methods sized for them, handle kits so the family stays together, and then rebuild the entry with heavy-duty materials. See raccoon proofing and, for a raccoon inside the living space, emergency raccoon removal.
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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They climb downspouts, trees, corner trim, fences and porch roofs.
Yes. Plastic roof vents are one of the most common entry points.
Raccoons are heavier and active at night; squirrels are lighter and active in the morning and evening.
They can carry raccoon roundworm. Don't handle or sweep them without protection.
Sometimes, but it usually comes back unless the entry is sealed with heavy-duty material.
The family must be removed together before sealing; never shut a mother out.
No. We use exclusion so they can't get back in.
Yes. We show you the openings, and photos when possible, so you know exactly what was sealed.
Not when it's done right. We use one-way doors and check for babies first so nothing is sealed in.
They chew wiring, tear insulation and leave droppings and urine. Raccoons can carry rabies and roundworm, so their droppings need careful cleanup.
Yes. Squirrels gnaw constantly, and chewed wiring in an attic is a real fire risk, which is one reason to act quickly.
It depends on how many entry points there are, the roof height and whether repairs are needed. Estimates are free: call or text 973-510-2585.
We can advise on damaged insulation and droppings cleanup after the animals are out and the house is sealed.
Call 973-510-2585. We answer 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour for a raccoon inside the house.
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
