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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In New Jersey, squirrels in a house are handled by a private, licensed wildlife control company, not by town animal control, which usually only responds to sick, injured or dangerous animals. Look for a company licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife that uses exclusion and seals the roofline. Silver Bullet Pest Control does this across North Jersey: 973-510-2585.
| Town animal control | Licensed wildlife company | |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrels in the attic | Usually not | Yes |
| Injured or sick animal | Yes | Sometimes |
| Stray dogs and cats | Yes | No |
| Sealing the house | No | Yes |
| Cost | Public service | Private service; free estimates |
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.
An inspection of the attic and roofline; sealing secondary gaps; a one-way door on the main hole; follow-up to confirm the squirrels are out; and permanent sealing of the last hole. If damage is heavy, repairs to soffit, fascia or vents. If a squirrel has gotten into the living space, that part is handled first as an emergency.
Learn more on our squirrel proofing and emergency squirrel removal pages.
You can trim branches, secure trash and bird feeders, and watch the roofline. Getting squirrels out of an attic safely is harder: you need to find every gap, work at the roof edge and avoid sealing in babies. Most homeowners call when they've tried a light and a radio, the squirrels are still there, and the noise is waking them up at 6 AM.
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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Usually not. Town animal control focuses on strays and sick or dangerous animals. Squirrels in a house are handled by private wildlife companies.
A licensed wildlife control company. Silver Bullet Pest Control answers 24/7 at 973-510-2585.
Some do. Make sure they're licensed for wildlife and use exclusion, not poison.
Wildlife rules apply. We use exclusion so squirrels leave and can't return.
Usually a few days: install, wait for the squirrels to leave, then seal the last hole.
Yes. Sealing is part of the job.
We serve Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties from Garfield.
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.
Not when it's done right. We use one-way doors and check for babies first so nothing is sealed in.
They chew wiring, tear insulation and leave droppings and urine. Raccoons can carry rabies and roundworm, so their droppings need careful cleanup.
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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
