Wildlife Removal in Cherry Hill, NJ
We Remove the Animal and Seal the Way In for Good
Humane Nuisance Animal Control That Keeps Cherry Hill Homes Sealed
Scratching in the ceiling at dawn, a vent cover hanging loose, a smell that gets worse on warm afternoons. Most wildlife removal calls we take in Cherry Hill start that way, and nearly all of them trace back to one opening in a roofline shaded by mature oaks and maples.
UFO Nuisance Wildlife Control removes the animal with no-kill methods, then closes and rebuilds the way it got in, so the next one finds the house shut. Whether it’s living in the attic, a wall void, the chimney, or under the deck, one crew handles the removal, the repairs, and the cleanup that follows.
One Crew for Removal, Sealing, Repair and Cleanup
Our crews are based in Mount Laurel, which borders Cherry Hill, so most jobs here are a short drive. Every job covers four pieces of work.
Live Capture With No Poison
Cage traps for raccoons, skunks, and groundhogs, one-way doors for squirrels and bats, and gloved hand removal for litters too young to leave. No poison, glue boards, or lethal traps, ever.
Closing Every Gap on the House
Roof returns, soffit seams, ridge and gable vents, chimney tops, and crawl space openings get closed with wildlife-grade screening and metal flashing. Every weak spot gets sealed, not just the one in use.
Shredded fascia, bent vent screens, pried-up roof returns, and chewed framing get rebuilt by our animal damage repair crew. That means no second contractor and no waiting on a roofer to close the hole.
Clearing the Attic and the Smell
After the animals are out, attic cleanup and sanitation is matched to the mess, from deodorizing and picking up droppings to pulling insulation soaked with urine, so the scent doesn’t draw the next animal.
The Animals Behind Most of Our Calls
West Cherry Hill’s wooded pockets, like the Croft Farm trails and the woods around Evans Pond that run across the line into Haddonfield, keep raccoons, opossums, and skunks living a few yards from your foundation. What the inspection turns up decides the method, the timing, and what needs repair.
Please note that UFO Nuisance Wildlife Control does not handle domestic animals like cats or dogs.
Heavy, clever, and equipped with nimble front paws, a raccoon can peel back shingles and tear off a vent cover in one night. Our raccoon trapping clears out the whole family, then the torn-up entry is rebuilt.
Scampering overhead in the early morning and late afternoon usually means gray squirrels chewing through attic trim and wiring. Quick squirrel removal keeps that gnawing away from anything electrical.
Gliding on a fold of skin between their legs, they land on the roof from nearby trees and slip through gaps no wider than a quarter. Flying squirrel exclusion starts with finding all of those openings.
Able to squeeze through a three-eighths-inch gap, a bat often leaves nothing but dark rub marks and droppings below the entry. Bat exclusion uses one-way devices so the colony leaves and can’t return.
Rustling under the deck, shed, or crawl space at night is often an opossum, which favors low, sheltered spots over the attic. We clear it out and close the gaps before nesting debris and odor build up.
Fresh dirt mounds beside a patio or foundation mean tunnels that can undercut concrete, a common sight on East Cherry Hill’s larger lots. Trapping groundhogs is only half the job, since the tunnels need dealing with too.
Poor climbers that hunt grubs at night, skunks stay at ground level and den under porches, steps, and shed floors. Evicting skunks comes first, then a barrier goes in so they can’t dig back under.
Shaded yards and wooded stream edges send harmless garter and black rat snakes into basements and garages now and then. We identify the species before any snake removal, then relocate it safely.
What Each Season Brings to the Township's Attics
The animals stay the same all year. What changes is where they’re hiding and what the law allows us to do about it.
Winter Dens in Chimneys and Roof Returns
Pregnant raccoons start scouting for a warm, dry den in late winter, which is when our phone really starts ringing. Uncapped chimneys and soft roof returns on older West Cherry Hill homes are the usual targets, and catching it before the kits arrive keeps the job simple.
April’s Short Window for Bats
April is the only spring month New Jersey allows bat exclusion, before the maternity season closes it until August. Colonies returning to attics need to be out in those few weeks, just as birds start packing dryer and bath vents.
Midsummer Spreads One Yard’s Problem to the Next
Young skunks and groundhogs leave the family den in midsummer to claim ground of their own, so one yard’s problem spreads down the block in East Cherry Hill’s newer developments toward Voorhees. Bat work pauses until August 1 so no flightless pups are left behind.
Fall Moves Flying Squirrels Indoors
As nights cool, flying squirrels huddle in groups for warmth, and an attic is the easiest place to do it. Homes near the wooded edges along the Moorestown line usually hear it first, as thumping and chirping after dark.
From the First Call to the Final Seal
Here’s how a job runs from your side of it, from the first visit to the day we sign off.
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A Free Inspection You Can See
We go over the house from roof to crawl space and photograph every entry point and sign of activity. You see the pictures before you agree to anything.
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A Plan and a Written Price
Droppings, tracks, and nesting material tell us the species, how many, and whether young are present. From that, you get a written estimate and a start date, pushed back if a litter needs time.
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Regular Checks While Removal Runs
Once everything is set, we come back on a schedule to check and adjust, so you're never left babysitting a trap. The noise overhead usually tapers off as the animals leave.
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The All-Clear Before Anything Closes
We only call the house clear when the traps stay empty and nothing is using the exits. That check is what keeps an animal from being sealed inside.
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A Final Walkthrough
When the work is finished, we walk you through it with before-and-after photos and go over the guarantee on the exclusion. If cleanup is still needed, that visit gets booked then.
Why Cherry Hill Homeowners Hire UFO for Removal and Repair
Most exterminators can set a trap, but few can rebuild the soffit the raccoon tore through. UFO holds New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor license 13VH11098000, so the removal and the carpentry happen under one company.
- Founded in 2020 by Jesse Miller and Joshua Chambers, who came from home repair, animal handling, and volunteer work at local animal sanctuaries
- No-kill throughout, with orphaned young taken to Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford
- Familiar with the township’s two kinds of trouble: older split-levels and ranches in West Cherry Hill failing at fascia, roof returns, and gable vents, and wooded East Cherry Hill lots putting branches within reach of the roof
- Based next door in Mount Laurel, working attics and crawl spaces year-round
- Damage photographed and documented so your homeowners insurance claim has what it needs
- Pet-safe methods, with precautions taken around dogs and cats at home
- 200+ five-star Google reviews for our wildlife removal across South Jersey, many for attic raccoon jobs and roof-return sealing
Straight Answers to Cherry Hill Wildlife Questions
Will Cherry Hill animal control remove a raccoon from my attic?
Animal control is the call for a sick, injured, or aggressive animal. For one living in the attic, the entry also has to be sealed and repaired, which is where a licensed wildlife company comes in.
Have rabid raccoons or skunks turned up in Cherry Hill?
Yes. Camden County has confirmed rabid raccoons in Cherry Hill, including one that attacked a family dog, and a rabid skunk was found in a Barclay Farm backyard. Keep pets vaccinated and leave wildlife alone.
What should I do if a bat gets into my living space?
Close the room off and open a window so it can leave. If it was in a room with someone sleeping, a child, or a pet, don’t release it; call the Camden County health department at 856-374-6370 about rabies testing.
Can I trap and relocate a raccoon myself in New Jersey?
In most cases, no. New Jersey restricts trapping and moving rabies-carrying species like raccoons and skunks, and a trapped mother often leaves young stranded in the wall.
How much does raccoon removal cost in Cherry Hill?
It depends on whether there are kits, how many entry points need sealing, roof height, and the repair involved. The free inspection comes with a written estimate, and seniors and military members get a discount.
Quiet the Ceiling Before the Repair Bill Grows
An animal in the attic doesn’t stay put. It widens the opening, soaks the insulation, and leaves a scent trail the next one follows.
Book a free inspection and leave with a clear plan: what’s living there, where it got in, and what it costs to close the house up for good. You decide when, or whether, to move forward.
Serving Cherry Hill and Neighboring Camden County Towns
Our wildlife removal services extend throughout Camden County, including: