Wildlife Removal
Clifton, NJ
Where suburban trees meet wildlife-friendly architecture
Clifton's 90,000 residents enjoy tree-lined streets that squirrels consider a personal buffet and highway system
Clifton's Squirrel Superhighway
Clifton's mature tree canopy is beautiful — and it's also a squirrel transportation network. In neighborhoods like Allwood and Styertowne, trees overhang homes throughout, giving squirrels direct rooftop access. Flying squirrel colonies are particularly common here, often numbering 15-25 animals in a single attic.
Why Clifton?
Mature trees throughout the city provide travel routes directly to rooflines, while established neighborhoods have aging homes with deteriorating exterior features
Common Wildlife in Clifton
Post-War Suburbs Show Their Age
Clifton's housing boom came in the 1950s and 60s. These Cape Cods, split-levels, and colonials were well-built but are now 60-70 years old. Original aluminum soffits, wood fascia, and roof vents are reaching the end of their lifespan — right when trees planted at the same time have grown to overhang rooflines.
01Local Housing Stock
02Common Entry Point Issues
The Allwood Flying Squirrel Problem
01 The Problem
A homeowner heard scratching at night and assumed mice. Three pest control companies set mouse traps with no results. The sounds continued for two winters.
Location: Allwood
02 What We Found
A nighttime inspection revealed flying squirrels — 18 of them — entering through a gap where the chimney met the roofline. Flying squirrels are nocturnal and colonial, often mistaken for mice by sound alone.
03 The Solution
We installed one-way exclusion devices and trapped for three weeks, removing all 18 squirrels. The chimney-roof junction was sealed with steel flashing integrated into the roofing system.
The Result
Years of ineffective mouse control ended once the real culprit was identified. Proper diagnosis and exclusion solved the problem permanently.
Unique Challenges in Clifton
Mature tree canopy provides squirrel highways to every roof
Post-war housing stock is reaching the age where original materials fail
Flying squirrel colonies are common but often misidentified as mice
Attached garages provide protected wildlife entry points
Proximity to Garret Mountain creates additional wildlife pressure
Dense suburban development means one home's trees overhang neighbors
Service Areas in Clifton
We serve all Clifton neighborhoods and surrounding areas
Clifton Neighborhoods We Serve
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One-Time Service. No Contracts.
We're not pest control. No monthly fees. No recurring visits. We fix it once and back it with a 12-month guarantee on full exclusion work.
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