Silver Bullet Pest ControlStraight answers from Silver Bullet Pest Control, a licensed exterminator based in Garfield, NJ, serving Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. Call or text 973-510-2585. Hablamos español.
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The clearest signs of squirrels in the attic are scratching and running in the early morning and late afternoon, chewed holes at soffit corners or vents, squirrels going on and off the roof, shredded insulation and nests, and small droppings in the attic. If you see these, have the roofline inspected before you seal anything. Call Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585.
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Outside:
| Animal | Noise time | Entry hole |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | Morning and late afternoon | Round chewed hole, about 2 to 3 inches |
| Raccoon | Night | Torn vent or pulled-down soffit |
| Mice / rats | Night | Small gaps; often low on the house too |
| Bats | Dusk and dawn | Tiny gaps with dark staining |
More on telling them apart: noises in the attic.
The three situations behind most of these calls in North Jersey:
We get squirrels out with one-way doors and seal the roofline so they can't chew back in. Exclusion, not relocation.
Raccoons tear their way in and do real damage. We remove them from the house and close the opening with heavy-duty materials.
Ground animals cause foundation and yard problems. We find where they live and block access so they move on.
Squirrels chew constantly to keep their teeth worn down. In an attic, that means wiring, wood and ductwork. They compress and contaminate insulation, and a pair of squirrels in February can mean a litter of babies by March. The longer they stay, the more damage and the more likely they are to chew a second hole.
We inspect the whole roofline, check for babies, seal every secondary gap, install a one-way door on the main hole, and seal it permanently once the squirrels are out. See how one-way doors work and squirrel proofing.
Keep tree limbs about 6 to 8 feet from the roof so squirrels can't jump on.
Use cans with tight lids and bungee cords. Raccoons learn trash night fast.
A sturdy chimney cap keeps out raccoons, squirrels and birds.
Look for chewed soffit corners, loose vents and gaps at roof returns each spring and fall.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
Call or text 973-510-2585 for the fastest answer, or tell us what's going on and we'll get back to you quickly.
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Scratching in the early morning and late afternoon, chewed holes at the roofline and squirrels on the roof are the main signs.
Mostly early morning and late afternoon; they sleep at night.
Small, rounded pellets slightly larger than rat droppings, often in piles.
Yes. Chewed wiring in attics is a known fire risk.
No. Squirrels don't hibernate; they stay active and use attics as winter shelter.
Often a pair or a mother and her litter of two to four babies.
Yes. Squirrels gnaw constantly, and chewed wiring in an attic is a real fire risk, which is one reason to act quickly.
It depends on how many entry points there are, the roof height and whether repairs are needed. Estimates are free: call or text 973-510-2585.
We can advise on damaged insulation and droppings cleanup after the animals are out and the house is sealed.
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and holds NJ Pesticide License 90568B.
Close interior doors to keep it in one room, open an outside door or window in that room if it's safe, keep pets away and call 973-510-2585. We answer 24/7.
Yes. We show you the openings, and photos when possible, so you know exactly what was sealed.
With one-way doors after sealing every other gap, then permanent sealing.
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
