Wildlife Removal in Lakewood, NJ

A Second Chance for Animals.
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Stop Putting Up with Scratching, Droppings, & Anxiety

The noise overhead at 6am is not something you should have to get used to. Wildlife removal in Lakewood, NJ gets to the source of the problem rather than treating the symptom, so you’re not managing the same intrusion year after year.

UFO Nuisance Wildlife Control uses humane, no-kill methods to remove animals from your attic, walls, crawl space, and outdoor structures. From there, we seal entry points, repair damage, and clean up what wildlife leaves behind.

With 200+ 5-star Google reviews and years of hands-on experience throughout Ocean County, we’re the team homeowners call when the problem is real and they want it resolved.

What Homeowners Say After We Fix the Problem

UFO provides professional services. We had issues with racoons in the attic. Josh did an excellent job trapping, treating the attic, and sealing roof return. We highly recommend Josh and UFO.

Valerie Erickson

Local, Responsive Services When Removal Can't Wait

You shouldn’t have to wait days for a callback when something is living in your attic. UFO handles the entire job from first inspection to final seal so nothing gets left half-finished.

Animal Trapping

Humane, no-kill trapping removes nuisance animals from your home and property safely, without harming the animal or putting your family at risk.

Animal Home Repair

Chewed fascia, torn vent covers, and damaged soffits don’t fix themselves. We repair animal-damaged areas and reinforce them so the same spots don’t become entry points again.

Wildlife Exclusion

Gaps along your roofline, around vents, at the chimney, and near your crawl space foundation are sealed with durable materials that hold up against repeat intrusion attempts.

Animal Removal

Whether the animal is in your attic, behind a wall, under a deck, or nesting beneath a shed, it gets removed using controlled, species-appropriate methods.

Attic Remediation and Sanitation

Droppings, nesting debris, and contaminated insulation are cleared out and the space is sanitized and deodorized so your attic is clean, healthy, and less attractive to the next animal that tests the perimeter.

Which Animals Are Making Your Home Into Their Habitat?

Lakewood sits at the western edge of Ocean County with the Pinelands to the south and established tree cover throughout town, giving local wildlife year-round opportunity to find their way into homes. Every species is handled differently, and every plan is built around what’s happening at your property.

Please note that UFO Nuisance Wildlife Control does not handle domestic animals like stray cats or dogs.

Raccoons

Getting raccoons removed before they establish a den prevents a small problem from turning into a major repair.

Squirrels

Fast, persistent, and constantly chewing, squirrels create serious problems. Squirrel removal followed by proper sealing stops the cycle of damage.

Flying Squirrels

Most homeowners don’t realize they have flying squirrels until the colony has already grown. Early intervention means we remove flying squirrels early before numbers increase.

Bats

Bats roosting require a regulated, exclusion-based approach. Humane methods guide them out safely while the access points they’ve been using get permanently closed.

Opossums

Opossums settling under a deck or into a crawl space bring waste, odors, and nesting material with them. Removal and a basic cleanup keeps the problem from attracting more wildlife.

Groundhogs

Burrows near your foundation, patio, or shed footings can cause structural issues over time. Groundhogs are removed and existing tunnels are filled to stop the harm.

Skunks

Skunks denning beneath porches and outdoor structures are best handled before they spray or expand. Removal and securing the area keeps them from returning.

Other Wildlife

Birds packing nesting material into exhaust vents, snakes in crawl spaces, and other nuisance animals are handled with removal and exclusion methods matched to the species and situation.

Year-Round Protection with Seasonal Wildlife Strategies

Wildlife pressure in Lakewood doesn’t shut off between seasons. The approach shifts based on what animals are doing and when, so your home stays protected through every part of the year.

Fall & Winter

When temperatures drop, animals that have been ranging through the Pinelands and wooded areas around Lakewood start looking for somewhere warm to settle. Attics, chimneys, crawl spaces, and the enclosed areas under decks and porches become the most appealing options.

Fall and winter calls typically involve:

Raccoons denning in attics and chimney flues before the cold arrives
Squirrels gnawing through trim and vent covers to reach insulated spaces
Flying squirrels entering through small gaps near upper roof sections after dark
Skunks burrowing beneath porches, deck footings, and outdoor sheds
Opossums moving into crawl spaces and enclosed outdoor structures for cover

Addressing intrusions before winter sets in saves a full season’s worth of nesting damage from building up inside your home.

Spring & Summer

Warmer months bring nesting season, litters, and more active movement through the neighborhood. Animals that found their way in over winter may already be raising young by the time spring arrives, which changes how removal needs to be handled.

Spring and summer situations handled regularly include:

Raccoons raising litters in attics, chimneys, and quiet upper spaces
Squirrels nesting in wall cavities and attic insulation
Bats forming maternity colonies in attics and voids during roosting season
Groundhogs expanding burrow systems near patios, sheds, and foundations
Birds building nests inside exhaust vents and covered exterior openings

How We Keep Your Home Animal-Free

Every job follows the same complete process because getting the animal out without addressing the rest of the problem just sets up the next intrusion.

We Inspect Your Home

The attic, crawl space, roofline, vents, foundation, and exterior structures are all checked to map out wildlife activity, locate access points, and assess damage before any work begins.
We Create A Removal Plan

A plan is built around the specific animal, where it's active, how it got inside, and what your home needs to stay protected long-term.
We Humanely Trap & Relocate Animals

Wildlife is removed using no-kill methods that keep your family safe and give the animal a way out without unnecessary harm.
We Seal Entry Points for Long-Term Protection

After removal, the openings animals were using get sealed and reinforced with materials that hold up against future intrusion attempts from wildlife of all sizes.

Why So Many Lakewood Homeowners Trust UFO

Speed matters when something is in your walls or overhead at all hours. UFO shows up prepared, communicates clearly about what’s happening, and finishes the job completely the first time.

Here’s what homeowners across Lakewood and Ocean County consistently experience:

Humane, no-kill removal and relocation
200+ 5-star Google reviews from New Jersey homeowners
Years of experience with the wildlife common to Lakewood and the surrounding Pinelands edge
Complete entry point sealing to stop animals from returning
Attic cleanup, odor control, and repair support after removal is done
Straightforward estimates and honest communication before any work starts

Questions We Hear From Homeowners In Your Area

Is wildlife removal covered by homeowners' insurance in NJ?

Coverage depends on your specific policy. Some plans cover structural damage caused by wildlife while others exclude it entirely, and removal and exclusion services are generally not covered. Review your policy with your provider directly. Findings from the inspection can be documented to help support any claim you need to file.

Do you offer emergency wildlife removal?

Yes. When something is actively in your home and the situation can’t wait, call UFO directly. Response times for urgent situations are as fast as possible, and you’ll get a clear picture of what to expect before anyone arrives.

Can animals in the attic affect my heating and cooling bills?

They can, and the impact builds the longer they’re there. Animals nesting in attic insulation compress and contaminate the material, reducing how well it regulates indoor temperature. The entry gaps they use let conditioned air escape, which forces your heating and cooling system to work harder. Removal and remediation often show up meaningfully on monthly energy costs.

What time of year is wildlife activity highest in NJ?

Two windows see the most pressure. Fall is when animals push hard into homes ahead of cold weather. Spring is when nesting and litter activity peaks, making removal more involved. For Lakewood homeowners, proximity to the Pinelands means wildlife movement through residential areas tends to stay active even in milder winter stretches when animals don’t need to shelter as aggressively.

Are one-way exclusion devices safe when there may be baby animals present?

One-way devices are never installed before checking for young animals. If a litter or active nest is found, the approach is adjusted to keep the family together and prevent anything from being sealed inside. This step is especially important during spring and early summer when young raccoons, squirrels, and other animals are most likely to be present.

You Deserve To Feel Comfortable At Home Again

Clawing, chirping, and scurrying at all hours shouldn’t be the background noise of your life at home. UFO Nuisance Wildlife Control removes the animal, cleans up the mess, repairs the damage, and seals your home so the problem doesn’t follow you into next season.

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Humane Solutions for Homeowners in Lakewood & New Jersey

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