Silver Bullet Pest ControlSquirrel and Raccoon Removal Maywood NJ — Get Them Out, Seal the House, Fix the Damage
Scratching over the bedroom at dawn, a heavy thump in the attic at midnight, a torn soffit by the gutter? Silver Bullet Pest Control handles squirrel and raccoon removal in Maywood from our base in Garfield, about 10 to 15 minutes away. We get the animals out with one-way doors, seal the house so they can't return, and repair what they chewed.
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Who does squirrel and raccoon removal in Maywood, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control does squirrel and raccoon removal in Maywood, NJ — we're licensed in New Jersey (NJ License 90568B, and by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife work), based in Garfield about 10 to 15 minutes away; call or text 973-510-2585 for a free estimate, and hablamos español. We use one-way doors so the animals leave on their own, seal every entry, and repair chewed soffits, fascia and trim. We don't trap and relocate animals.
Wildlife removal Maywood NJ: old trees, close roofs
Maywood's streets are lined with big, mature trees, and many of the borough's capes and colonials have branches hanging right over the roof. For a squirrel, that's a bridge to the gutter line. For a raccoon, a sturdy downspout or a low porch roof does the same job.
The weak spots we find most often on Maywood houses:
- Soffit and fascia corners where the gutter meets the roof edge, especially on older wood trim that has softened.
- Gable and roof vents with thin screens that a squirrel can chew or a raccoon can tear out.
- Uncapped chimneys, a favorite den for mother raccoons in spring.
- Dormers and roof returns on capes, where two roof lines meet and leave small gaps.
- Rooftop solar panels, which give squirrels and birds a sheltered space underneath.
Because the houses are close and the tree canopy connects them, a squirrel kept out of one house will try the next. Sealing every opening — not just the one you saw — is what keeps them out.
Squirrel and raccoon removal Maywood NJ: quick facts
| Maywood, NJ | |
|---|---|
| Who | Silver Bullet Pest Control — NJ License 90568B; licensed by NJ Fish & Wildlife |
| Distance | Based in Garfield, about 10 to 15 minutes away |
| Method | One-way doors and exclusion; no trapping and relocating |
| Repairs | Soffits, fascia and trim by our own crew; chimney caps |
| Cleanup | Odor control, HEPA cleanup, attic insulation removal and replacement |
| Dead animals | Removed from attics, walls and the property; our crew opens and patches drywall when needed |
| Estimate | Free |
| Language | Hablamos español |
What's in your attic? Listen to when and how it moves
| What you hear | When | Usually |
|---|---|---|
| Scurrying, rolling, light scratching | Early morning and late afternoon | Gray squirrels |
| Heavy thumps, walking, growling or chirping | At night | Raccoon, often a mother with young |
| Gliding thuds and scratching | At night | Flying squirrels |
| Light scratching inside walls | At night, more in fall and winter | Mice or rats |
| Squeaking or rustling at dusk | Around sunset | Bats — see our bat exclusion page |
More help telling them apart: attic noises: squirrels, rats or raccoons?
How we remove squirrels and raccoons from Maywood homes
Inspect the whole house
Roof edge, vents, chimney, dormers, solar panels, porch roofs and the attic itself. We find the active entry and every spot that could become the next one.
Install a one-way door
A one-way door goes on the active hole. The animals leave to feed and can't get back in. No trapping and hauling animals away.
Seal and repair
Once they're out, we seal every opening with materials they can't chew through and our crew repairs chewed soffits, fascia and trim. Chimney caps and solar panel guards where needed.
Clean up the attic
Droppings, nesting and urine-soaked insulation attract the next animal. We do odor control, HEPA cleanup, and remove and replace insulation when it's ruined.
Learn more about one-way door exclusion and attic cleanup and sanitation.
Squirrels and raccoons: what each one does to a house
Gray squirrels
- Chewed holes at soffit corners and vents
- Noise at dawn and late afternoon
- Nuts and leaves stuffed in the attic
Squirrels chew constantly — wood trim, vent screens, and sometimes wiring. In fall they look for a warm attic, and in late winter and summer they raise young there. We use a one-way door, then seal and repair the chewed wood.
Raccoons
- Torn shingles, vents or soffit panels
- Heavy walking and thumps at night
- A latrine spot with piles of droppings
Raccoons are strong enough to rip open a roof vent or soffit. Mothers den in attics and chimneys in spring. Raccoon droppings can carry roundworm eggs, so the latrine needs careful cleanup, not a broom.
The mess left behind
- Flattened or tunneled insulation
- Strong urine or musty odor
- Stains on the ceiling below
Even after the animal is gone, soiled insulation keeps smelling and invites the next one. We remove and replace damaged insulation and do HEPA cleanup and odor control ourselves.
Baby squirrels and raccoons in a Maywood attic
Spring is baby season. Squirrels can have young in late winter and again in summer; raccoons usually have kits in spring. Sealing a hole while young are inside traps them — they cry, die in the walls, and the mother may tear a new hole to get back to them.
So we look for signs of young before we seal, and we time the exclusion so the whole family is out first. If you hear high-pitched chirping or crying in the attic or a chimney, don't block the opening and don't use repellents; call us first.
If an animal has already died inside a finished wall, we find it, remove it, and our crew opens and patches the drywall. See dead animal removal and baby wildlife season in NJ.
Under the deck, in the shed, down the chimney
Decks, porches and sheds
Raccoons and skunks dig under them to den. We install buried mesh barriers so they can't dig back in.
Solar panels
Mesh guards around the array keep squirrels and pigeons from nesting under the panels.
Trash and bird feeders
Lock-tight cans and cleaning up spilled seed take away the food that brings them to the yard.
What affects the cost of wildlife removal in Maywood
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| How many entry points | One chewed corner vs. several vents, dormers and a chimney |
| Roof height and pitch | Steep or high roofs take more time and equipment |
| Repairs needed | Soffit, fascia and trim replacement is part of the scope |
| Attic cleanup | Odor control, HEPA cleanup and insulation replacement if it's soiled |
| Young in the attic | Timing the exclusion around a litter can mean extra visits |
The estimate is free and we explain each part before work starts. Background: wildlife removal cost.
More wildlife and Maywood pages
Free wildlife estimate in Maywood
Call or text what you're hearing and when, plus a photo of any hole you can see. We'll tell you what it likely is and give you a free estimate — in English or Spanish.
Why Maywood calls Silver Bullet
- One-way doors and sealing — no trap-and-relocate
- Licensed by NJ Fish & Wildlife; NJ License 90568B
- Our own crew repairs soffits, fascia and trim
- Attic cleanup and insulation replacement in-house
- Based in Garfield, about 10 to 15 minutes away
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Maywood squirrel and raccoon questions
Who removes squirrels and raccoons in Maywood, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control, based in Garfield about 10 to 15 minutes away. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and hold NJ License 90568B. Call or text 973-510-2585 for a free estimate.
Do you trap and relocate the animals?
No. We use one-way doors so the animals leave on their own, then seal the house so they can't get back in.
How long does it take to get a squirrel out?
The one-way door usually works within a few days, once the squirrels go out to feed. We seal and repair after we're sure they're gone.
Is it a squirrel or a raccoon in my attic?
Squirrels are busy at dawn and late afternoon and sound light and fast. Raccoons are active at night and sound heavy, like someone walking.
Can squirrels chew my attic wiring?
Yes, squirrels can chew wires, which is a real fire risk. Don't wait if you hear them; have an electrician check any wiring you find chewed.
Are raccoon droppings dangerous?
They can carry raccoon roundworm eggs. Don't sweep or vacuum them dry; we do HEPA cleanup and odor control.
What if there are babies in the attic?
We check for young before sealing and time the exclusion so the mother and babies are out first. Don't block the hole yourself.
Do you fix the holes they made?
Yes. Our own crew repairs chewed soffits, fascia and trim, and we install chimney caps and vent guards.
Something died in my wall. Can you get it out?
Yes. We find it, remove it, and our crew opens and patches the drywall. We can also treat the odor.
Will mothballs or ammonia make them leave?
Usually not for long, and they can trap young inside. Sealing the entry after the animals leave is the fix.
How much does squirrel or raccoon removal cost in Maywood?
It depends on the number of entry points, roof height, repairs and cleanup. The estimate is free.
¿Sacan ardillas y mapaches del ático en Maywood?
Sí. Usamos puertas de una sola salida, sellamos la casa y reparamos los daños. Llame o mande un texto al 973-510-2585; hablamos español.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B