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Squirrel & Raccoon Proofing in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack homeowners call us when squirrels start chewing the roof corners or a raccoon tears open a vent. We remove them without traps inside the house and close the openings for good.
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Why squirrels and raccoons get into Hackensack homes
Hackensack has the Hackensack River and the parks along it, which supports a healthy population of squirrels and raccoons close to homes. Much of the housing is a mix of older Victorians and colonials, multi-family homes and apartment buildings.
Older Victorians have complex rooflines, turrets and porches — many places for raccoons to pry in. Apartment and commercial owners can call us for building-wide exclusion.
What we do in Hackensack
- Photo report of what we found and fixed
- Every gap sealed with galvanized steel mesh and flashing
- Repair of chewed soffits, fascia and roof returns
- Attic cleanup and insulation replacement
- Checks for babies before anything is sealed
- Screening under decks, porches and sheds
- Full roofline, chimney and attic inspection
- One-way doors so animals leave on their own
Details on each service: squirrel proofing, raccoon proofing, chimney caps and damage repair.
When to call in Hackensack
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).
Our process
First we inspect the entire roofline and attic. Then one-way doors go on the active holes while every other gap is sealed with galvanized steel. When the animals are gone, the doors come off, the last holes are sealed, and we repair what they chewed.
How to tell what you have
Daytime noise — especially early morning — points to squirrels. Night-time thumping and chattering points to raccoons; lighter night scratching to mice or rats. Look for chewed wood at roof corners (squirrels) or torn vents and soffits (raccoons). Our attic noise guide goes deeper.
Squirrel & raccoon problems we check for in Hackensack
Map – Hackensack, NJ
Wildlife services in Hackensack
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- 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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Hackensack wildlife proofing — FAQ
Why do I have squirrels or raccoons in Hackensack?
Hackensack has the Hackensack River and the parks along it near homes, and much of the housing is a mix of older Victorians and colonials, multi-family homes and apartment buildings. Older Victorians have complex rooflines, turrets and porches — many places for raccoons to pry in. Apartment and commercial owners can call us for building-wide exclusion.
Do you clean the attic after animals leave?
Yes. We remove droppings and soiled insulation, treat the area and can replace insulation.
Will the squirrels come back?
Not through openings sealed with steel mesh and flashing. If a new spot is ever chewed, call us.
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.
Do you repair the damage too?
Yes. We repair chewed soffits, fascia, roof returns and vents and reinforce them with steel, so you don’t need a separate contractor.
Schedule today
Call 973-510-2585, text us or request a free quote online. Silver Bullet Pest Control serves Hackensack and every town in Bergen County.