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Squirrel & Raccoon Proofing in Ridgewood, NJ
Squirrels in the attic or a raccoon in the chimney? Silver Bullet Pest Control gets wildlife out of Ridgewood homes humanely and seals every entry point with steel so it stays out.
Watch: how we seal animals out
Why squirrels and raccoons get into Ridgewood homes
Ridgewood has Graydon Pool, the Saddle River and the very mature trees throughout town, which supports a healthy population of squirrels and raccoons close to homes. Much of the housing is large older homes — Victorians, colonials and Tudors — with complex rooflines and big attics.
With big old trees over most roofs, squirrels are the number-one call here. Complex rooflines mean many corners to check.
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.
When to call in Ridgewood
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 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.
What we do in Ridgewood
- Attic cleanup and insulation replacement
- Checks for babies before anything is sealed
- One-way doors so animals leave on their own
- Heavy-gauge screens on gable, ridge and roof vents
- Every gap sealed with galvanized steel mesh and flashing
- Full roofline, chimney and attic inspection
- Stainless steel chimney caps
Details on each service: squirrel proofing, raccoon proofing, chimney caps and damage repair.
Squirrel & raccoon problems we check for in Ridgewood
Map – Ridgewood, NJ
Wildlife services in Ridgewood
- 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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Ridgewood wildlife proofing — FAQ
Why do I have squirrels or raccoons in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood has Graydon Pool, the Saddle River and the very mature trees throughout town near homes, and much of the housing is large older homes — Victorians, colonials and Tudors — with complex rooflines and big attics. With big old trees over most roofs, squirrels are the number-one call here. Complex rooflines mean many corners to check.
Do you remove squirrels in Ridgewood without trapping?
Yes. We use one-way doors so squirrels leave on their own, then seal every opening with steel. No trapping inside your home.
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.
Is there a raccoon risk to my pets in Ridgewood?
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.
Schedule today
Call 973-510-2585, text us or request a free quote online. Silver Bullet Pest Control serves Ridgewood and every town in Bergen County.