Residents often encounter animals seeking shelter in attics, crawlspaces, and yards, especially as the seasons change and animals look for warm, safe nesting sites.
When wildlife finds its way into your Princeton, NJ home or business, Critter Control is your trusted local partner for humane and effective animal removal.
With a focus on humane practices and long-term prevention, we help protect your property from the unique wildlife challenges posed by South Jersey’s mix of suburban neighborhoods.
Homeowners in Princeton most often deal with raccoons, rodents, birds, bats, snakes, squirrels, skunks, rabbits, and opossums getting into their homes or businesses.
The New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Department provides specific guidelines for removing, releasing, and relocating nuisance wildlife, or an animal causing damage to your property or posing a threat.
Each nuisance wildlife has its own set of criteria. Some are protected species in New Jersey, like bats. Others, like raccoons, must be tested for diseases. The experts at Critter Control understand the criteria and can quickly eliminate your nuisance wildlife problem through their inspection, removal, and repair process.
Squirrel Removal in South New Jersey
Squirrels are among the most common invaders, especially in neighborhoods with mature trees. They often enter attics through roof gaps or vents, where they chew wiring and insulation, creating fire hazards and costly repairs. Critter Control uses humane exclusion and trapping to remove squirrels and prevent future infestations.
Raccoons are notorious for overturning trash cans, nesting in chimneys, and causing damage to insulation and ductwork. Their dexterity and strength make them challenging to remove without professional help. Our team safely traps and relocates raccoons, then repairs and secures entry points.
Rodent Control in Cherry, NJ
Rats and mice are common in both urban and suburban settings, squeezing through tiny gaps to nest in walls and basements. They contaminate food, chew wires, and multiply rapidly. Critter Control provides comprehensive rodent removal and exclusion services to protect your home.
Bat Removal near you
Bats in New Jersey often roost in attics and wall voids, entering through tiny gaps near the roofline. As a protected species in New Jersey, bats must be removed using exclusion devices that allow them to exit but not return. Critter Control ensures compliance with all wildlife protection laws.
Opossums frequently den under decks, sheds, and crawlspaces. While generally not aggressive, they can create messes and attract other pests. We humanely trap and relocate opossums, then block access to prevent re-entry.
Skunks are common in Princeton’s suburban yards, especially in spring and fall. They dig up lawns searching for grubs and can spray when threatened. Our team uses humane trapping and exclusion to remove skunks and prevent future problems.
These burrowing animals can destroy lawns and gardens, creating unsightly mounds and tunnels. Critter Control identifies and removes these pests, then implements exclusion measures to protect your yard.
Every wildlife problem in Mercer County is unique, from squirrels in attic spaces to raccoons in chimneys and bats in wall voids. Critter Control’s proven 4-step process is designed to address the specific challenges posed by each species, ensuring humane, effective, and permanent solutions for your home or business.
Our experts conduct a thorough inspection of your Princeton property, identifying the species involved, entry points, and nesting sites. We pay special attention to common access points like rooflines, soffits, and crawlspaces, which are especially vulnerable during New Jersey’s cold winters and rainy springs.
Using safe, humane methods, we exclude or trap unwanted wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, and opossums, minimizing stress to the animals and ensuring compliance with state regulations.
We clean and sanitize contaminated areas, removing animal waste and damaged materials to protect your family’s health and restore your home to its original condition.
Whether it’s squirrels in the attic, raccoons in the chimney, or bats in the eaves, our team adapts its approach to the needs of your property and the local ecosystem.
Squirrels are among the most common nuisance animals in Princeton, NJ, often exploiting small gaps to access attics and rooflines. Our squirrel removal methods focus on humane exclusion and prevention, ensuring minimal stress for the animals and long-term protection for your home.
Raccoons are strong and crafty, capable of causing significant damage if not handled properly. Our raccoon removal process in Princeton uses humane techniques to ensure effective removal and prevention.
Rats and mice squeeze through quarter-size gaps to nest in walls, attics, and crawlspaces. Our rat and mouse control process is safe, compliant, and effective:
Opossums commonly dens under decks and crawlspaces. Our opossum removal methods are safe and humane, focusing on effective removal and prevention.
Moles, groundhogs, and voles can be difficult to identify but all three animals cause the same problem: destroying your lawn and garden. Our process is effective and humane.
Bats like to roost in dark, undisturbed places such as attics and wall spaces. In New Jersey, bats are a protected species, so Critter Control uses exclusion devices that allow bats to exit but not re-enter, ensuring compliance with state laws and the safety of both bats and residents.
Skunks are most active in New Jersey during early spring and autumn, often digging up lawns and nesting under decks or sheds. Our skunk trapping and removal methods are humane and effective, minimizing risk to people and pets.
We have the most problems with rats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, and opossums.
Summer is a season of building nests and preparing for fall, winter, and the next spring season. Fall, winter, and spring are seasons of elevated animal activity in homes.
Pathways in insulation, as well as tunnels, nests, feces, and urine stains.
Keep property in good condition. Dilapidated properties tend to have more points of entry for animals. Keeping trash and clutter cleaned out is essential to prevent animal shelter and the gathering of nesting material.
Homeowners should call Critter Control when animal issues are suspected or for simple peace of mind, as inspections are free.
We happily help with a wide range of critters, including raccoons, squirrels, bats, rats, mice, opossums, skunks, birds, and more. If it’s causing you trouble, just give us a call, and we’ll take care of it!
We know how important it is to solve critter issues quickly, so we offer prompt same-day or next-day appointments whenever possible. Just reach out, and we’ll work together to find the fastest solution for you!
Our attic restoration service includes removing soiled insulation, applying sanitization agents, and replacing it with fresh, energy-efficient material. This leaves behind a space that’s cleaner, healthier, and protected against future wildlife intrusions.
Prevention is at the heart of what we do. After removal, we install exclusion repairs to keep animals out. We strengthen vulnerable entry points, seal gaps, and install barriers that end the cycle of unwanted visits, letting you enjoy your home with confidence and relief.
If a non-domesticated animal dies in your house, we can safely remove it, apply sanitizing agents, and install exclusion measures. If there is a carcass from a domesticated animal, livestock, or large animal dead on your property, refer to the state regulations on carcass removal.
