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Squirrel & Raccoon Proofing in Paterson, NJ
From the first sound in the ceiling to the final repair, Silver Bullet handles squirrel and raccoon proofing for Paterson and the rest of Passaic County.
Watch: how we seal animals out
Why squirrels and raccoons get into Paterson homes
Paterson has the Great Falls and Passaic River, Garret Mountain and Eastside Park, which supports a healthy population of squirrels and raccoons close to homes. Much of the housing is many older homes and multi-family buildings with original wood trim, cornices and slate or older roofs.
Original wood cornices and trim soften with age, which is exactly where squirrels and raccoons chew in. We repair the wood and back it with steel.
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.
What we do in Paterson
- Checks for babies before anything is sealed
- Full roofline, chimney and attic inspection
- Every gap sealed with galvanized steel mesh and flashing
- Screening under decks, porches and sheds
- Heavy-gauge screens on gable, ridge and roof vents
- Stainless steel chimney caps
- One-way doors so animals leave on their own
- Repair of chewed soffits, fascia and roof returns
Details on each service: squirrel proofing, raccoon proofing, chimney caps and damage repair.
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.
Seasons matter
In Paterson, 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.
Squirrel & raccoon problems we check for in Paterson
Map – Paterson, NJ
Wildlife services in Paterson
- 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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Paterson wildlife proofing — FAQ
Why do I have squirrels or raccoons in Paterson?
Paterson has the Great Falls and Passaic River, Garret Mountain and Eastside Park near homes, and much of the housing is many older homes and multi-family buildings with original wood trim, cornices and slate or older roofs. Original wood cornices and trim soften with age, which is exactly where squirrels and raccoons chew in. We repair the wood and back it with steel.
Do you clean the attic after animals leave?
Yes. We remove droppings and soiled insulation, treat the area and can replace insulation.
Is there a raccoon risk to my pets in Paterson?
Raccoons can carry rabies and roundworm. Keep pets away from them and their droppings, and secure pet food outdoors.
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.
Can you put a chimney cap on my Paterson home?
Yes. We install stainless steel chimney caps sized to your flue and remove any animal first.
Schedule today
Call 973-510-2585, text us or request a free quote online. Silver Bullet Pest Control serves Paterson and every town in Passaic County.