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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Squirrels can chew through wood, vinyl siding and soffits, plastic vents, thin aluminum, roof shingles, screening and electrical wiring. Their teeth never stop growing, so they gnaw constantly. What they can't reliably get through is heavy-gauge steel mesh, hardware cloth, sheet metal and concrete, which is why squirrel-proof repairs use those materials. Silver Bullet Pest Control: 973-510-2585.
| Material | Can squirrels chew through it? |
|---|---|
| Wood fascia and soffits | Yes, easily |
| Vinyl siding and soffits | Yes |
| Plastic vents and covers | Yes |
| Thin aluminum (gutters, flashing) | Often |
| Asphalt shingles | Yes, at edges and joints |
| Window screen | Yes |
| Electrical wiring | Yes, a fire risk |
| Spray foam and caulk | Yes |
| Heavy-gauge steel mesh / hardware cloth | Not reliably |
| Sheet metal and steel flashing | Not reliably |
| Concrete and brick | No |
A squirrel's front teeth grow throughout its life, so gnawing keeps them worn down. Squirrels also chew to enlarge a gap into an entry hole, usually at the roofline: roof returns, soffit corners, gable vents and where the gutter meets the roof. Once inside an attic, they keep chewing on wood, wiring and stored items.
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 gnawing on attic wiring can strip insulation and expose wires, which is a fire hazard. If squirrels have been in your attic, have the wiring checked.
We get squirrels out with one-way doors (exclusion, never relocation), then repair entry points with heavy-gauge mesh and metal that squirrels can't chew through, and check the rest of the roofline for weak spots. See squirrel removal, signs of squirrels in the attic and squirrel facts.
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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Heavy-gauge steel mesh, hardware cloth, sheet metal and concrete.
Yes.
Thin aluminum, like some gutters and flashing, yes.
Yes, which can be a fire risk.
Their teeth never stop growing, and they enlarge gaps to get in.
No. They chew through it.
Yes. They chew fascia, soffits, shingle edges and vents to get in.
It depends on the animal, how many entry points there are and repairs needed. Call or text 973-510-2585 for a free quote.
Yes. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Yes. Squirrels and rodents chew wires, which is a fire risk.
They chew wiring, tear insulation and leave droppings and urine. Raccoons can carry rabies and roundworm, so their droppings need careful cleanup.
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.
We seal entry points with squirrel-proof materials after exclusion.
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
