Wildlife removal · New Brunswick, NJ
Wildlife Removal
New Brunswick, NJ
Where Rutgers squirrels are practically a mascot - but your attic isn't their dorm
New Brunswick's 58,000 residents - plus 50,000 Rutgers students - create unique wildlife dynamics in this college town turned healthcare hub
- Licensed & Insured
- Written Plan & Coverage
- Humane Methods
Rutgers Campus: Ground Zero for Squirrel Confidence
If you've walked Rutgers' campus, you know: these squirrels fear nothing. They've been fed by students for generations, they've lost all normal wariness, and they don't recognize any boundary between 'outdoor squirrel' and 'indoor squirrel.' That bold campus population spills into surrounding neighborhoods - French Street, the Highlands, along the Raritan. New Brunswick squirrels will actively investigate any entry point because they've learned that humans mean food and warmth.
Why New Brunswick?
Decades of campus feeding have created an abnormally bold squirrel population that doesn't hesitate to investigate and enter homes in surrounding neighborhoods
Common Wildlife in New Brunswick
- squirrels
- raccoons
- rodents
- bats
Student Rentals, Historic Homes, and Hospital Expansion
New Brunswick's housing stock tells its history: grand Victorian homes near the Raritan converted to student apartments, mid-century worker housing in the French Street area, and rapid new construction as the city transforms into a healthcare center. Each has wildlife vulnerabilities. Student rentals often have deferred exterior maintenance. Victorian conversions have complex, interconnected spaces. New construction disturbs established wildlife habitat.
Local Housing Stock
- Victorian-era homes converted to student apartments
- Worker housing from New Brunswick's industrial era
- Post-war homes in the Highlands with mature lots
- New construction displacing wildlife from former industrial sites
Common Entry Point Issues
- Student rental properties with years of deferred exterior maintenance
- Victorian conversion apartments with unclear maintenance responsibility
- Tree-lined streets providing rooftop access in older neighborhoods
- Rapid development displacing wildlife into remaining residential areas
New Brunswick Case Study
The French Street Rodent Problem
01 The Problem
A landlord managing several student rental properties noticed rodents in the alley behind their buildings. Standard bait stations weren't keeping up. Tenants were complaining about scratching in walls.
Location: French Street area
02 What We Found
Inspection revealed rodents traveling through shared basement spaces between three adjacent buildings. They were entering through foundation gaps in one building and spreading to all three via utility chases that had never been properly fire-stopped.
03 The Solution
We sealed foundation gaps with concrete and steel mesh in all three buildings, fire-stopped interior chases to prevent travel between units, and implemented an ongoing monitoring program for the property manager.
The Result
Rodent activity eliminated across all properties. The landlord now closes openings during turnovers and renovations instead of waiting for the next infestation.
Unique Challenges in New Brunswick
- 01
Campus squirrel population has no fear of humans and actively investigates homes
- 02
Student rental market creates incentive to defer exterior maintenance
- 03
Multi-family conversions have unclear responsibility for wildlife entry points
- 04
Raritan River corridor brings wildlife from rural areas upstream
- 05
Constant construction creates ongoing wildlife displacement
- 06
Hospital campus expansion pushes wildlife into adjacent residential streets
Service Areas in New Brunswick
We serve all New Brunswick neighborhoods and surrounding areas
New Brunswick Neighborhoods We Serve
- Downtown
- French Street
- The Highlands
- Easton Avenue corridor
- College Avenue area
- Raritan Gardens
- Feaster Park
- Lincoln Gardens
- Hospital district
- Highland Park border
ZIP Codes Served
- 08901
- 08903
- 08906
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Google reviews
What homeowners say on Google.
The 6 most recent reviews from our Google listing, newest first, shown as written. Lower ratings are not filtered out.
4.9out of 5
291 reviews on Google
Rating checked October 9, 2026
Jamey L.
5 out of 5 stars
We had a great experience with Attic Fanatics! Reuben came out the next day after we called and we explained what we wanted done. We have a large, old attic, and he crawled around and looked and measured and gave us a quote while he was…
Ripal
5 out of 5 stars
I recently had my attic insulation replaced, and Attic Fanatics provided truly exceptional service. The entire process, from the initial estimate to project completion, was highly professional. Bryan conducted a thorough inspection,…
Antonio T.
5 out of 5 stars
Great Job nice cleanup we can already feel the difference totally recommend them.
David M.
5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with Attic Fanatics! Marlon was very thorough in terms of evaluating my attic for clean up after raccoon infestation and renewing it with all new insulation and sealing it and protecting it in the future. The team performing the…
Thomas M.
3 out of 5 stars
The attic work itself was done well. The crew worked hard, cleaned the space thoroughly, sealed and insulated properly, and the pricing was fair for the scope of work. From an attic/insulation standpoint, the end result looks very…
Harold W.
5 out of 5 stars
Had very good experience with attic fanatics. David in office, Marlon, field man and the installers who provided before and after job photos of my attic. All courteous and on time.
Reviews shown as pulled from Google on April 17, 2026. Newer reviews are on the Google listing.
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