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Squirrel & Raccoon Proofing in Rutherford, NJ
Squirrels in the attic or a raccoon in the chimney? Silver Bullet Pest Control gets wildlife out of Rutherford homes humanely and seals every entry point with steel so it stays out.
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Why squirrels and raccoons get into Rutherford homes
Rutherford has the Passaic River and the big old street trees throughout town, which supports a healthy population of squirrels and raccoons close to homes. Much of the housing is large older Victorians, colonials and four-squares with deep eaves and big attics.
Big attics with old trees overhead make a perfect squirrel nest. Raccoons also use the deep porches and eaves on Rutherford’s older homes.
What we do in Rutherford
- Screening under decks, porches and sheds
- Photo report of what we found and fixed
- Checks for babies before anything is sealed
- Repair of chewed soffits, fascia and roof returns
- One-way doors so animals leave on their own
- Stainless steel chimney caps
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.
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.
Year-round, but busiest in spring and fall
Raccoon kits are born in spring; gray squirrels have litters in late winter and late summer, and look for warm attics through fall and winter. Rutherford homes are safest sealed before the next season starts. More on timing: baby season in NJ.
Squirrel & raccoon problems we check for in Rutherford
Map – Rutherford, NJ
Wildlife services in Rutherford
- 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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Rutherford wildlife proofing — FAQ
Why do I have squirrels or raccoons in Rutherford?
Rutherford has the Passaic River and the big old street trees throughout town near homes, and much of the housing is large older Victorians, colonials and four-squares with deep eaves and big attics. Big attics with old trees overhead make a perfect squirrel nest. Raccoons also use the deep porches and eaves on Rutherford’s older homes.
Can you put a chimney cap on my Rutherford home?
Yes. We install stainless steel chimney caps sized to your flue and remove any animal first.
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.
Do you remove squirrels in Rutherford 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 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 Rutherford and every town in Bergen County.