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Squirrel & Raccoon Proofing in Wayne, NJ
If you’re hearing scratching overhead in Wayne, or found a chewed hole at the roofline, you’re not alone — squirrels and raccoons are among the most common calls we get from Passaic County.
Watch: how we seal animals out
Why squirrels and raccoons get into Wayne homes
Wayne has its lakes, the High Mountain Preserve and many wooded lots, which supports a healthy population of squirrels and raccoons close to homes. Much of the housing is larger colonials, split-levels and ranches, often with big attics and multiple chimneys.
Bigger homes often have more than one chimney flue and many roof vents — each needs a cap or steel screen. Wooded lots also bring more raccoons.
Signs to watch for
- Scratching or running in the ceiling at sunrise and late afternoon (squirrels)
- Heavy thumping at night (raccoons)
- Chewed roof corners, soffits or vents
- Droppings or shredded insulation in the attic
- Animals going in and out at the roofline
Not sure which animal? attic noise guide.
What we do in Wayne
- Repair of chewed soffits, fascia and roof returns
- Attic cleanup and insulation replacement
- Every gap sealed with galvanized steel mesh and flashing
- Heavy-gauge screens on gable, ridge and roof vents
- Checks for babies before anything is sealed
- Stainless steel chimney caps
- One-way doors so animals leave on their own
- Full roofline, chimney and attic inspection
Details on each service: squirrel proofing, raccoon proofing, chimney caps and damage repair.
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. Wayne homes are safest sealed before the next season starts. More on timing: baby season in NJ.
Squirrel & raccoon problems we check for in Wayne
Map – Wayne, NJ
Wildlife services in Wayne
- 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
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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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Wayne wildlife proofing — FAQ
Why do I have squirrels or raccoons in Wayne?
Wayne has its lakes, the High Mountain Preserve and many wooded lots near homes, and much of the housing is larger colonials, split-levels and ranches, often with big attics and multiple chimneys. Bigger homes often have more than one chimney flue and many roof vents — each needs a cap or steel screen. Wooded lots also bring more raccoons.
How fast can you come out to Wayne?
We schedule Wayne inspections quickly, often within a few days, and sooner for animals in the living space. Call 973-510-2585.
Will the squirrels come back?
Not through openings sealed with steel mesh and flashing. If a new spot is ever chewed, call us.
Can you put a chimney cap on my Wayne home?
Yes. We install stainless steel chimney caps sized to your flue and remove any animal first.
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 Wayne and every town in Passaic County.