Silver Bullet Pest ControlWildlife Removal in North Jersey
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Wildlife Removal in North Jersey
Silver Bullet Pest Control removes squirrels, raccoons, bats, birds and other wildlife from homes and businesses across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and use exclusion, not relocation: one-way doors let animals leave on their own, then we seal the entry with materials they can't chew. Bat exclusion comes with a 5-year warranty. We answer calls 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour; how fast we arrive depends on your location. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Wildlife we handle
| Animal | Where we find it | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrels | Attics, soffits, roof returns | One-way door, then metal sealing |
| Raccoons | Attics, chimneys, under decks | Exclusion, chimney caps, sealing |
| Bats | Attics, walls, behind shutters | Licensed exclusion timed around pup season; 5-year warranty |
| Birds (pigeons, starlings, sparrows) | Vents, roofs, ledges | Nest removal, vent covers, pigeon removal ($400–$1,000) |
| Skunks and groundhogs | Under decks, sheds, porches | Exclusion and screening |
| Snakes | Basements, garages | Removal and sealing |
Exclusion, not relocation
Trapping and relocating animals often separates mothers from young and doesn't fix the hole they used. Exclusion lets the animal leave on its own through a one-way door, then the entry and the other weak spots get sealed with heavy-gauge metal and mesh. In season, we check for babies first so none are left behind. Bats are protected in New Jersey, so they're always excluded, never harmed.
Wildlife inside the house
A bat, squirrel, raccoon or snake in the living space needs help now. Close the door to that room, keep people and pets out, and call. We answer calls 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour; how fast we arrive depends on your location. If a bat may have touched anyone, or was in a room with someone sleeping, keep it contained and call your doctor or health department too. See 24/7 emergency pest control.
Signs you have wildlife
| What you notice | Likely animal |
|---|---|
| Running and scratching early morning and late afternoon | Squirrels |
| Heavy walking or thumping at night | Raccoons |
| Squeaking at dusk, dark droppings that crumble | Bats |
| Birds flying in and out of a vent, nesting material | Starlings or sparrows |
| Strong musky smell under a porch or deck | Skunk |
| Holes chewed at the roof edge or soffit | Squirrels |
Not sure? Call and describe the sound and the time of day; that usually tells us.
Why North Jersey homes get wildlife
The Passaic, Saddle and Hackensack Rivers, county parks and wooded backyards run right behind dense neighborhoods all over Bergen, Passaic and Essex counties. Many homes are 70 to 120 years old, with wood soffits, roof returns, slate and cedar roofs and chimneys that have gaps animals can use. Squirrels chew in, raccoons tear in, and bats only need a gap the width of a finger. Garbage, bird feeders and pet food keep them close. Spring is baby season for squirrels, raccoons and bats, so animals in attics are most likely to have young from March through July. That's why we check before sealing, and why bats can't be excluded while their pups can't fly. Fall brings squirrels and mice looking for warm attics before winter.
Repairs after wildlife
- Sealing chewed roof returns, soffits and vents with metal
- Chimney caps and vent covers
- Advice on attic insulation and cleanup after droppings
- Trimming advice for branches that touch the roof
Sealing is what keeps the next animal out. A squirrel that's gone today leaves a scent trail other squirrels follow, so an open hole gets reused. We close the entry and the other weak spots on the same roofline in one visit when we can.
Learn more
See squirrel removal, bat exclusion, raccoon in the chimney and wildlife questions answered.
Simple ways to prevent it
Trim branches
Keep tree limbs about 6 to 8 feet from the roof so squirrels can't jump on.
Lock the trash
Use cans with tight lids and bungee cords. Raccoons learn trash night fast.
Cap the chimney
A sturdy chimney cap keeps out raccoons, squirrels and birds.
Check the roofline
Look for chewed soffit corners, loose vents and gaps at roof returns each spring and fall.
How Silver Bullet handles it
Call or text a photo
Tell us what you're seeing and where. A photo often lets us identify the pest right away. We answer 24/7 for emergencies.
Inspection
A licensed tech finds the source: where the pest lives, how it gets in and what draws it.
Treatment or removal
We use the right method for the pest, placed where it works and kept away from kids and pets.
Seal and prevent
We close entry points and tell you what to change so the problem doesn't come back.
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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.
Calls we get every week
- Scratching or thumping in the attic
- A squirrel or raccoon inside the house
- A raccoon in the chimney
- Chewed soffits, vents or gutters
- Animals under a porch, deck or shed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you relocate wildlife?
No. We use exclusion: one-way doors, then sealing.
Are you licensed for wildlife?
Yes, by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Is there a warranty on bat exclusion?
Yes, a 5-year warranty.
How much is pigeon removal?
Pigeon removal typically runs $400 to $1,000 depending on the job.
Do you remove animals at night?
We answer 24/7 and can send a tech at any hour; arrival depends on your location.
Do you check for babies?
Yes, so no young are left behind.
Can you remove birds from a dryer vent?
Yes, and we install a vent cover so they can't return.
Is it legal to kill bats in NJ?
No. Bats are protected; exclusion is the legal method.
Do you fix the holes animals made?
Yes, with heavy-gauge metal and mesh they can't chew.
Do you clean up the attic after wildlife?
We can advise on damaged insulation and droppings cleanup after the animals are out and the house is sealed.
Are you licensed for wildlife in New Jersey?
Yes. Silver Bullet Pest Control is licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and holds NJ Pesticide License 90568B.
How do I get a price?
Call or text 973-510-2585; photos of the roofline help.
Serving North Jersey
Based in Garfield, we serve these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Our service area
Bergen County
973-510-2585- Allendale
- Bergenfield
- Bogota
- Carlstadt
- Cliffside Park
- Closter
- Cresskill
- Demarest
- Dumont
- East Rutherford
- Edgewater
- Elmwood Park
- Emerson
- Englewood
- Englewood Cliffs
- Fair Lawn
- Fairview
- Fort Lee
- Franklin Lakes
- Garfield
- Glen Rock
- Hackensack
- Harrington Park
- Hasbrouck Heights
- Haworth
- Hillsdale
- Ho-Ho-Kus
- Leonia
- Little Ferry
- Lodi
- Lyndhurst
- Mahwah
- Maywood
- Midland Park
- Montvale
- Moonachie
- New Milford
- North Arlington
- Northvale
- Norwood
- Oakland
- Old Tappan
- Oradell
- Palisades Park
- Paramus
- Park Ridge
- Ramsey
- Ridgefield
- Ridgefield Park
- Ridgewood
- River Edge
- River Vale
- Rochelle Park
- Rutherford
- Saddle Brook
- Saddle River
- South Hackensack
- Teaneck
- Tenafly
- Teterboro
- Upper Saddle River
- Waldwick
- Wallington
- Washington Township
- Westwood
- Woodcliff Lake
- Wood-Ridge
- Wyckoff
Passaic County
973-510-2585- Bloomingdale
- Clifton
- Haledon
- Hawthorne
- Little Falls
- North Haledon
- Passaic
- Paterson
- Pompton Lakes
- Prospect Park
- Ringwood
- Totowa
- Wanaque
- Wayne
- West Milford
- Woodland Park
Essex County
973-510-2585- Belleville
- Bloomfield
- Caldwell
- Cedar Grove
- East Orange
- Essex Fells
- Fairfield
- Glen Ridge
- Irvington
- Livingston
- Maplewood
- Millburn
- Montclair
- Newark
- North Caldwell
- Nutley
- Orange
- Roseland
- Short Hills
- South Orange
- Verona
- West Caldwell
- West Orange
Hudson County
973-510-2585Union County
973-510-2585- Berkeley Heights
- Clark
- Cranford
- Elizabeth
- Fanwood
- Garwood
- Hillside
- Kenilworth
- Linden
- Mountainside
- New Providence
- Plainfield
- Rahway
- Roselle
- Roselle Park
- Scotch Plains
- Springfield
- Summit
- Union
- Westfield
Morris County
973-510-2585- Boonton
- Butler
- Cedar Knolls
- Chatham
- Denville
- Dover
- East Hanover
- Florham Park
- Hanover
- Kinnelon
- Lincoln Park
- Madison
- Mendham
- Montville
- Morris Plains
- Morristown
- Mountain Lakes
- Parsippany
- Pequannock
- Randolph
- Riverdale
- Rockaway
- Roxbury
- Whippany
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B