Category Archives: Nuisance Wildlife Control

What to Know About Raccoon Breeding Season in New Jersey

What to Know About Raccoon Breeding Season in New Jersey
What to Know About Raccoon Breeding Season in New Jersey

Raccoons can be amusing to watch when they’re outside, but they can be a nuisance indoors. Knowing more about their breeding habits can help you understand what to expect if these critters get into your home. Keep in mind that you’ll need professional NJ raccoon control if they’re living in your attic or walls.

When Do Raccoons Breed?

Raccoons typically breed in late winter and early spring from February to March. However, these animals can breed earlier in winter or later in spring. Raccoons in your home could be breeding as early as December in some cases. If this occurs, you can expect to have a litter to deal with as well.

Raccoon litters usually have between four and six babies, and mothers are known for being fiercely protective of their young. This could result in injuries to you or your pets if you come across these critters in or on your property.

What to Do About Raccoons

Raccoons can put you at risk of injuries or cause damage to your home. You might have raccoons in your attic or walls if they’re looking for a warm area for breeding and raising a litter. You should have professional raccoon control experts handle their removal, so that you won’t get hurt.

If you have raccoons in your attic or walls, contact Stern Environmental. We provide dependable NJ raccoon control services in NJ.

What to Know About the New Jersey Gray Squirrel

What to Know About the New Jersey Gray Squirrel
What to Know About the New Jersey Gray Squirrel

More than just amazing acrobats when it comes to infiltrating your bird feeder, the NJ gray squirrel can also become a household pest. What makes them turn to invading your home when they seem to be plenty busy raiding your bird feeder, pilfering bulbs from your garden, and unwittingly growing a forest of walnut trees in your yard? The NJ gray squirrel control experts at Stern have the 4-1-1 on squirrel shenanigans.

High Metabolism = High Likelihood for Theft

Squirrels require a robust and diverse diet in order to maintain their high metabolism for growth and reproduction. 

Rapid Reproduction = Looking for Family Friendly Real Estate

NJ gray squirrels can reproduce just months after birth. Breeding season is typically in January, then again in the late spring/early summer. If you see squirrels chasing each other, juvenile rodents are likely on their way. Learn how to protect your home from a squirrel invasion. 

Growing Teeth = Structural Dangers

Because these rodent’s teeth constantly grow, they must chew to wear them down, gnawing on your home’s structure, wiring, and more. 

Predators = Squirrels Snacks

If your yard or home hosts NJ gray squirrels, you may see an influx of squirrel predators and pests such as snakes, weasels, raccoons, skunks, foxes, bobcats, and coyotes.

Lower the likelihood of rodent and varmint rendezvous in and around your home. Contact the NJ gray squirrel control at Stern Environmental today. 

One-Way Tunnels Work Well to Keep Raccoons Out

One-Way Tunnels Work Well to Keep Raccoons Out
One-Way Tunnels Work Well to Keep Raccoons Out

Raccoons taking over your attic? Get rid of them quickly and easily with our effective one-way tunnels! The NJ raccoon removal pros at Stern Environmental have designed a one-way door that prevents these pests from re-entering your home.

One-Way Ticket

Our tunnels are a safe, humane means of NJ raccoon removal, kindly giving raccoons a one-way ticket to a new location. 

• No dangerous trapping or potential exposure to rabies/illness.

• No euthanasia.

• Faster than deterrent methods.

Safe & Rapid Raccoon Removal

Unlike using lights, talk music, used kitty litter and other deterrent methods, our one-way doors work quickly and effectively against urban wildlife. Installed by a Stern’s pest professional, these strong metal doors cannot be bent or broken by even the strongest raccoon. Installed at an entry/exit point, simply wait for evening when raccoons leave in search of food, and the one-way tunnel will bar their reentry.

Beware of DIY Imitations

Always use professionally-designed one-way doors with the assistance of a raccoon removal specialist. This is key to preventing raccoon babies from being left behind in your attic, which can lead to lasting, foul odors in living areas. Professional assistance ensures all animals are removed, your attic is cleaned of urine and feces, and  identification of dangerous damage (such as electrical).

We’ve got your one-way ticket to a dream destination: An attic without raccoons. Contact Stern Environmental to learn more about our one-way tunnel NJ raccoon removal services today.

What to Know to Keep Raccoons Out of Your Attic this Fall

Our One Way Tunnels Let Raccoons Out and Not Back Into Your Attic
Our One Way Tunnels Let Raccoons Out and Not Back Into Your Attic

Cooler weather is on its way, and with it urban wildlife, such as raccoons, are moving into area residences and businesses. How can you keep these smart, agile creatures away? The NJ raccoon removal experts at Stern Environmental have a few tips and tricks.

Physical Barriers to Keep Raccoons Out

Nothing short of a prison-grade fence will keep raccoons out of your yard. However, by sealing off easy entry points you can prevent them from taking over your attic. Raccoons fit in gaps as small as 4-inches, so sturdily securing openings around vents, soffits, and roofing is crucial. Heavy material such as metal flashing, sheet metal, or wire mesh should be securely attached to prevent raccoons from tearing off materials.

What to Do If Raccoons Gain Entrance

If raccoons move in, careful removal is essential. Though raccoons can cause serious damage, they also carry rabies and can become aggressive if cornered or with young. Luckily, many will move if given the chance. You can safely deter them with humane harassment tactics:

• Bright Lights

Place bright lights inside/outside their den.

• Talk Radio

Talk radio (not music) mimics human activity.

• Used Litter

This scent deterrent warns of predators.

Verify removal with a ‘newspaper test.’ Never attempt physical removal. If raccoons refuse to vacate, get professional help.

Raccoons making your attic a long-term residence? Move them out fast with the NJ raccoon removal services of Stern Environmental today.

Learn About the Gray Squirrel’s Breeding Habits Not to Protect Your Attic from Invasion

Removal of Rodents Can Be Complicated, But We Have You Covered
Removal of Rodents Can Be Complicated, But We Have You Covered

Squirrels are the second most watched wildlife in North America after birds. Lively and brave, they don’t mind getting too close to humans if it means a bite to eat and a warm place to stay. But sometimes these furry marauders get too close for comfort, putting you in need of NJ squirrel removal services.

Tips for Protecting Your Attic from Squirrel Invasion

To keep urban wildlife such as gray squirrels away from your home, pay attention to their breeding habits. What do you need to know to curtail the effects of squirrel courtship complications in your home?

• Gray Squirrels Don’t Hibernate

Gray squirrels are active year-round, raising families and hoarding food for the winter.

• Gray Squirrels Have 2 Breeding Seasons

Gray squirrels mate in January, then again in the late spring or early summer. You’ll know its courtship time when they start chasing each other up and down your trees.

• Gray Squirrels Nest in High Places

Though males don’t raise young, they will build nests at the tops of trees, in birdhouses, and in the attic spaces of homes and outbuildings that look like ‘leaf balls.’ Once established, they return to these same nests year after year.

Gray squirrels may be cute, but they don’t make for great houseguests. Remove them humanely with the help of the  NJ squirrel removal services of Stern Environmental today.