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Squirrel & Raccoon Proofing in Passaic, NJ
Passaic 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.
Watch: how we seal animals out
Why squirrels and raccoons get into Passaic homes
Passaic has the Passaic River waterfront and Third Ward Park, which supports a healthy population of squirrels and raccoons close to homes. Much of the housing is dense multi-family homes and older frame houses with deep eaves, many over a century old.
Older frame houses here often have gaps behind wooden gutters and at original roof returns. In multi-family buildings we coordinate with owners and tenants so every unit’s attic space is covered.
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 Passaic
- Heavy-gauge screens on gable, ridge and roof vents
- Every gap sealed with galvanized steel mesh and flashing
- One-way doors so animals leave on their own
- Checks for babies before anything is sealed
- Full roofline, chimney and attic inspection
- Screening under decks, porches and sheds
- Stainless steel chimney caps
- Attic cleanup and insulation replacement
Details on each service: squirrel proofing, raccoon proofing, chimney caps and damage repair.
Seasons matter
In Passaic, fall and winter calls are mostly squirrels looking for warmth. Spring brings raccoon mothers to chimneys and attics. Late summer brings second squirrel litters. We check for young every time before sealing — see baby season in NJ.
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 Passaic
Map – Passaic, NJ
Wildlife services in Passaic
- 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
- Noises in the Attic: Squirrels, Rats, Mice or Raccoons?
- How Raccoons Get Into Attics (and How to Stop Them)
- 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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Passaic wildlife proofing — FAQ
Why do I have squirrels or raccoons in Passaic?
Passaic has the Passaic River waterfront and Third Ward Park near homes, and much of the housing is dense multi-family homes and older frame houses with deep eaves, many over a century old. Older frame houses here often have gaps behind wooden gutters and at original roof returns. In multi-family buildings we coordinate with owners and tenants so every unit’s attic space is covered.
Is there a raccoon risk to my pets in Passaic?
Raccoons can carry rabies and roundworm. Keep pets away from them and their droppings, and secure pet food outdoors.
How fast can you come out to Passaic?
We schedule Passaic inspections quickly, often within a few days, and sooner for animals in the living space. Call 973-510-2585.
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.
Will the squirrels come back?
Not through openings sealed with steel mesh and flashing. If a new spot is ever chewed, call us.
Schedule today
Call 973-510-2585, text us or request a free quote online. Silver Bullet Pest Control serves Passaic and every town in Passaic County.