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Squirrel & Raccoon Proofing in Garfield, NJ
If you’re hearing scratching overhead in Garfield, or found a chewed hole at the roofline, you’re not alone — squirrels and raccoons are among the most common calls we get from Bergen County.
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Why squirrels and raccoons get into Garfield homes
Garfield has the Passaic River along the west side of town and the trees around Dahnert’s Lake Park, which supports a healthy population of squirrels and raccoons close to homes. Much of the housing is tightly spaced two-family homes and older single-family houses with shared driveways and close rooflines.
With houses this close together, squirrels hop roof to roof — when one house on the block is sealed, the neighbors’ homes are often next. We’re based here, so Garfield inspections are usually quick to schedule.
Signs to watch for
- Scratching or running in the ceiling at sunrise and late afternoon (squirrels)
- Heavy thumping at night (raccoons)
- Chewed roof corners, soffits or vents
- Droppings or shredded insulation in the attic
- Animals going in and out at the roofline
Not sure which animal? attic noise guide.
When to call in Garfield
Squirrels move into attics as the weather cools and have babies in late winter and again in late summer. Raccoons look for dens in late winter and have kits in spring. The best time to seal is before those seasons — but if animals are already inside, we work around the babies safely (baby season in NJ).
How it works
- Inspect every opening and check for young.
- Exclude with one-way doors.
- Seal the rest with steel.
- Close the last holes once the animals are out.
- Repair damage and clean up.
What we do in Garfield
- Photo report of what we found and fixed
- Every gap sealed with galvanized steel mesh and flashing
- Checks for babies before anything is sealed
- Screening under decks, porches and sheds
- Heavy-gauge screens on gable, ridge and roof vents
- Stainless steel chimney caps
- Attic cleanup and insulation replacement
Details on each service: squirrel proofing, raccoon proofing, chimney caps and damage repair.
Squirrel & raccoon problems we check for in Garfield
Map – Garfield, NJ
Wildlife services in Garfield
- Squirrel Proofing in New Jersey
- Raccoon Proofing in New Jersey
- Animal Proofing & Wildlife Exclusion in New Jersey
- Chimney Animal Proofing & Chimney Caps in New Jersey
- Wildlife Damage Repair in New Jersey
- Animal entry point sealing
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Tips & common questions
- Squirrels in the Attic: 9 Signs and What to Do
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- 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
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Garfield wildlife proofing — FAQ
Why do I have squirrels or raccoons in Garfield?
Garfield has the Passaic River along the west side of town and the trees around Dahnert’s Lake Park near homes, and much of the housing is tightly spaced two-family homes and older single-family houses with shared driveways and close rooflines. With houses this close together, squirrels hop roof to roof — when one house on the block is sealed, the neighbors’ homes are often next. We’re based here, so Garfield inspections are usually quick to schedule.
Is there a raccoon risk to my pets in Garfield?
Raccoons can carry rabies and roundworm. Keep pets away from them and their droppings, and secure pet food outdoors.
Do you clean the attic after animals leave?
Yes. We remove droppings and soiled insulation, treat the area and can replace insulation.
What if there are babies?
We check for young before sealing anything and either reunite them with the mother or wait until they can leave.
How fast can you come out to Garfield?
We schedule Garfield inspections quickly, often within a few days, and sooner for animals in the living space. Call 973-510-2585.
Schedule today
Call 973-510-2585, text us or request a free quote online. Silver Bullet Pest Control serves Garfield and every town in Bergen County.