Wildlife removal · Paterson, NJ
Wildlife Removal
Paterson, NJ
The Silk City's industrial past created perfect wildlife habitat
Paterson's 159,000 residents live among historic mill buildings and waterfront properties where wildlife has thrived for generations
- Licensed & Insured
- Written Plan & Coverage
- Humane Methods
Where Raccoons Rule the Great Falls
The Passaic River corridor running through Paterson creates a wildlife superhighway from rural Morris County straight into the city. Raccoons follow the river, finding food in commercial areas and shelter in the city's abundance of historic structures. The Great Falls area sees some of the highest raccoon activity in Passaic County.
Why Paterson?
The Passaic River corridor provides both travel routes and water access, while historic mills and older homes offer abundant shelter
Common Wildlife in Paterson
- raccoons
- squirrels
- rodents
- bats
Industrial Heritage, Modern Problems
Paterson's identity as America's first planned industrial city left behind a unique housing stock. Mill worker homes from the 1800s sit alongside converted industrial buildings. Many structures have been subdivided multiple times, creating complex shared spaces where wildlife moves freely between units.
Local Housing Stock
- Historic mill worker cottages with fieldstone foundations
- Converted industrial buildings with massive original openings
- Multi-family homes that were once single-family
- Post-war housing near the river with flood-related foundation issues
Common Entry Point Issues
- Fieldstone foundations with gaps that have widened over 150 years
- Industrial buildings converted to residential without proper sealing
- Subdivided homes with shared attic access between units
- Flood damage creating new entry points annually
Paterson Case Study
The Mill District Bat Colony
01 The Problem
A converted mill building housing 8 condos had a bat problem that returned every summer despite three previous exclusion attempts by other companies. Residents were finding bats in living spaces monthly.
Location: Great Falls Historic District
02 What We Found
The building's original industrial ventilation system was still partially intact behind new walls. Bats were entering through a cupola vent and traveling through the old ventilation ducts to emerge anywhere in the building.
03 The Solution
We mapped the entire original ventilation system using cameras, sealed the cupola with one-way exclusion, and closed off duct connections to living spaces while maintaining the building's historic character.
The Result
Zero bat intrusions in two years. The condo association had tried multiple failed exclusion attempts before our permanent solution.
Unique Challenges in Paterson
- 01
Passaic River provides wildlife travel corridor from rural areas directly into the city
- 02
Historic buildings have protected status limiting exterior modifications
- 03
Industrial-to-residential conversions often have unexpected internal pathways
- 04
High poverty rate means much deferred maintenance
- 05
Flooding creates new entry points and displaces ground-dwelling wildlife upward
- 06
Dense multi-family housing spreads infestations quickly
Service Areas in Paterson
We serve all Paterson neighborhoods and surrounding areas
Paterson Neighborhoods We Serve
- Great Falls Historic District
- Downtown Paterson
- Eastside
- Northside
- South Paterson
- Riverside
- Hillcrest
- Sandy Hill
- People's Park area
- Totowa section
ZIP Codes Served
- 07501
- 07502
- 07503
- 07504
- 07505
- 07513
- 07514
- 07522
- 07524
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Google reviews
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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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