Silver Bullet Pest ControlA squirrel chewing into the soffit, a raccoon tearing at the roof vent, or mice coming in through the garage? Silver Bullet Pest Control seals the openings animals use to get into Wayne homes. Same-day appointments are often available, so we can inspect, close off the worst openings and set up one-way exits quickly, then finish the permanent sealing.
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Text a photo of the hole or the damage to 973-510-2585 and we'll tell you what animal it is and how fast it needs sealing.
Yes, same-day exclusion service in Wayne, NJ is often available from Silver Bullet Pest Control: we inspect the house, find every opening animals are using, set one-way exits where an animal is inside, and seal what can safely be sealed right away. Bigger repairs and some animals, especially bats in certain months and squirrels with babies, need a planned schedule instead. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife; call or text 973-510-2585 for a free quote.
Roof line, soffits, vents, chimney, siding, foundation, garage and attic. We find every opening, not just the one you noticed.
If an animal is inside, we fit a one-way door so it can leave but can't get back in. No trapping it in the attic.
Openings that no animal is using can often be sealed the same visit with materials animals can't chew through.
For anything that needs more work, like a chewed fascia board or a whole roof line, you get a plan and a free quote before you leave the call.
Same-day appointments are often available, not guaranteed. Call early in the day for the best chance.
Wayne is a big township, and a lot of it backs up to woods, lakes and rivers. The Pompton and Passaic rivers run along its edges, and lake neighborhoods like Packanack Lake sit next to open, wooded land. Tall trees, water and green space are great for squirrels, raccoons, bats and mice, and they're right next to people's houses.
Routes 23, 46 and I-80 cut through town, and the busy commercial areas along them have their own rodent problems. We seal businesses too.
| Clue | Most likely animal | Smallest opening it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Running and scratching in the attic in the morning and late afternoon | Squirrel | About the size of a golf ball |
| Heavy thumping at night, a torn vent or shingles pulled up | Raccoon | A gap a few inches wide, or one it can rip open |
| Squeaking at dusk, dark crumbly droppings under a gable vent | Bat | About the width of your thumb |
| Light scratching in the walls at night, small droppings in the garage | Mouse | About the width of a pencil |
| Holes along the foundation, larger droppings in the basement | Rat | About the width of a quarter |
Not sure? Text a photo of the opening or the droppings to 973-510-2585.
We check the whole house, because animals rarely use only one opening, and sealing just one sends them to the next.
Where an animal is living inside, we install a one-way exit instead of sealing it. We check for babies first.
Gaps get closed with metal mesh, flashing, vent guards and sealants animals can't chew through, not foam or steel wool alone.
Once the animal is out, the one-way door comes off and that opening is sealed. Damaged wood can be repaired.
More on the method: one-way door squirrel exclusion and animal entry point sealing.
If there are babies in the attic, sealing the opening would trap them. We plan the exclusion around them so the mother and her young can leave on their own before anything is sealed.
New Jersey limits when bats can be excluded, so pups and hibernating bats aren't trapped inside. Right now, in November, we can exclude only after our acoustic survey shows no bats are present.
Some openings are part of a damaged board or vent that needs to be replaced, not just covered. We secure the house the same day when we can and schedule the full repair.
These are the spots that let animals into split-levels, ranches and colonials around town:
| Where | Usual animal | How we seal it |
|---|---|---|
| Roof returns and soffit corners | Squirrels, bats | Metal flashing and mesh behind the trim |
| Roof and attic vents | Raccoons, squirrels, birds | Heavy-gauge vent guards |
| Chimney tops | Raccoons, birds | A sturdy chimney cap |
| Gable vents | Bats, squirrels | Screen the vent from the inside or outside |
| Garage door corners and seals | Mice, rats | New seals and corner guards |
| Utility lines at the foundation | Mice, rats | Seal around pipes, wires and the AC line |
See also chimney animal proofing and raccoon proofing.
We give a free quote after the inspection. The price depends on:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Number of openings | One or two gaps | Openings all along the roof line |
| Animal | Mice at the garage door | Raccoons or a bat colony |
| Height and roof | Single-story, easy ladder access | Two-story roof, steep pitch |
| Damage | Gaps that just need sealing | Chewed boards and vents to replace |
| Extras | Sealing only | Attic cleanup, odor control or insulation replacement |
We also clean up after animals: HEPA cleanup, odor control and attic insulation removal and replacement are done by our own crew.
Tell us what you're hearing and send a photo of any holes or damage. We'll tell you whether same-day work makes sense and give you a free quote.
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Exclusion means getting animals out of your house and sealing the openings they used so they can't come back. Instead of trapping animals inside, we use one-way exits that let them leave, then close every gap with materials they can't chew through. It's the part of wildlife and rodent control that actually lasts.
Often, yes. Same-day appointments are often available in Wayne, and on that visit we can inspect, install one-way exits and seal openings no animal is using. Large repairs, squirrels with babies and bats during restricted months need a planned schedule so no animal is trapped inside.
Because an animal may still be inside. Sealing a squirrel, raccoon or bat into the attic leads to chewing new holes, a dead animal smell, or an animal getting into the living space. We check first and use a one-way exit where an animal is still living in the house.
Only after an acoustic survey shows no bats are present. In New Jersey, from October 16 through March 31, bats may be hibernating inside, so exclusion requires that survey first. We do acoustic bat surveys ourselves. If bats are there, we plan the exclusion for April or August.
Properly done, a long time. We use metal mesh, flashing, vent guards and chimney caps instead of foam or steel wool alone, which animals chew through or push out. New openings can appear as a house ages or if a storm damages the roof, so it's worth checking the roof line once in a while.
Materials animals can't chew through: galvanized metal mesh, metal flashing, heavy-gauge vent guards, chimney caps, door seals and sealants made for exterior use. The right one depends on the spot. Expanding foam or steel wool alone usually fails, so we don't rely on them.
Yes. When squirrels or raccoons have chewed fascia, soffits or vents, those parts need to be repaired or replaced, not just covered. We also clean up droppings with HEPA equipment, treat odors, and remove and replace soiled attic insulation ourselves.
It depends on the number of openings, the animal, the height and pitch of the roof, how much damage needs repair, and whether cleanup is needed. A couple of garage gaps cost far less than sealing a whole roof line. We give a free quote after the inspection.
Yes. Wayne is in Passaic County, one of the four counties we serve from our base in Garfield, along with Bergen, Essex and Hudson. We cover every part of town, including the lake neighborhoods. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Sí, hablamos español. Si un animal está entrando a su casa en Wayne, llame o mande un texto al 973-510-2585 con una foto del hueco. Muchas veces tenemos citas el mismo día y la cotización es gratis.
From our base in Garfield we cover Wayne and the towns around it.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
