Wildlife Control
in Short Hills, New Jersey

Short Hills, New Jersey, is a primarily residential area known for its luxury homes situated on large, wooded lots. It also has great schools and upscale shopping at The Mall at Short Hills. Many neighborhoods are bordered by the dense wooded areas of state and local parks and watersheds, such as South Mountain Reservation.

While the surrounding natural features add to the beauty and peacefulness of Short Hills properties, the proximity to natural wildlife habitats attracts nuisance pests like squirrels, skunks, raccoons, and groundhogs to yards. Once they find safe shelter and easy access to food in the sprawling Short Hills properties, they don’t want to leave. These types of wildlife pests can cause considerable damage to lawns, landscaped areas, decks, and even foundations, making wildlife control a necessity for Short Hills homeowners.

Professional Wildlife Control for Short Hills Properties

Wildlife pose a threat all year round. Their numbers increase during the breeding season in spring and early summer, and they increase their efforts to get inside homes when temperatures start to drop in the fall.

Why Do I Need Squirrel Control?

Squirrels are a common problem in Short Hills, and they can cause a lot of damage and spread diseases and bacteria. Their teeth never stop growing, so they chew constantly. They like to nest in attics where they chew on electrical wires, insulation, woodwork, and more. They can even chew through a home’s siding to make their way inside.

Signs of a squirrel infestation include scratching, thumping, and scurrying sounds, roof damage, holes, chew marks, and droppings. Homeowners can take action to keep them away by:

• Installing screens over vents.
• Sealing holes.
• Cutting back tree branches that overhang roofs.
• Keeping trash in sealed containers.
• Disposing of fallen fruit from fruit trees immediately.
• Installing squirrel baffles around trees and netting around plants.

Squirrels have adapted to humans and are not afraid to come close, making them common even in developed areas. If you feed them, including by putting out bird feeders, they will return again and again.

Why Is Year-Round Groundhog Control Necessary?

Groundhogs are another common pest in Short Hills. They can wreak havoc on yards and gardens by digging and burrowing. Groundhogs cause damage to porches, decks, and foundations. These pests can also carry diseases and infections, including rabies, but they don’t typically bite unless they feel threatened.

You may notice sightings of groundhogs on your property. They dig holes up to 12 inches in diameter and often sit on the discarded mounds of dirt to scout the area for danger and food. Groundhogs eat fruits and vegetables, and another sign of their presence is half-eaten food left behind. They like to dig burrows underneath foundations to hibernate, and new litters emerge in spring if the pests are not removed.

Expert Wildlife Removal and Prevention from Viking Pest

Viking Pest Control provides quality, state-of-the-art wildlife control to homes and businesses in Short Hills. Our technicians conduct thorough inspections to find and eliminate access points. We can also install SMART wildlife exclusion technology, which provides 24/7 monitoring along with trap relocation and emptying as needed. Contact us today to get started.