Wildlife Removal in Ocean County, NJ
We Close Them for Good.
Humane Animal Removal for Bayfront, Island, and Pinelands Homes
That thumping above the bedroom at 2 a.m. rarely stays a small problem. It turns into chewed soffits, flattened insulation, and an odor that works into the drywall. Wildlife removal in Ocean County, NJ has to account for the house itself, because a lagoon home in Brick, a raised cottage on Long Beach Island, and a wooded lot in Manchester each hand animals a different way in.
Our crews take raccoons, squirrels, bats, skunks, groundhogs, opossums, and snakes off your property without killing them, then rebuild and close every opening they used. More than 200 five-star Google reviews stand behind that work.
Removal, Repair, and Cleanup Handled by One Crew
From the barrier island to the pines, our crews stay close, so a call for wildlife removal in Berkeley Township or along a lagoon street in Lacey is a short drive, not a special trip. Each job covers four pieces of work.
No-Kill Trapping and Removal
Live cage traps, one-way doors, and hand removal for nesting young get every animal off the property alive, with babies kept together with their mother.
Whole-House Exclusion
We seal the entry in use plus every soft spot that salt air, wind, or chewing has opened nearby, so the house stops advertising vacancies.
Damage Repair and Rebuilding
Broken fascia, soffit returns, ridge vents, and crawlspace screens get rebuilt as part of animal damage control, with materials that hold up to shore weather.
Attic Sanitation and Deodorizing
Depending on how long the animals stayed, attic restoration ranges from a deodorizing treatment and droppings pickup to stripping and replacing soiled insulation.
The Wildlife Behind Most Ocean County Calls
Tidal marsh along Barnegat Bay, wooded stream corridors along the Toms River, and the pine forest around Lakehurst all steer animals toward backyards. Pinning down the animal first tells us which method, timing, and repairs fit your home.
Please note that UFO Nuisance Wildlife Control does not handle domestic animals like cats or dogs.
Strong enough to peel back roof vents and pry soffits apart, raccoons in the attic den in the insulation and pick one corner as a latrine.
Constant gnawing keeps a gray squirrel’s teeth in check, which is why squirrel control matters once they reach trim, fascia, and the wiring behind it.
Small, social, and strictly nocturnal, flying squirrels often share one attic in groups and squeeze through ridge vent gaps the size of a quarter.
Most attic roosts here belong to big brown or little brown bats, and bat exclusion lets each one leave unharmed through a one-way device.
North America’s only marsupial is a drifter rather than a digger, so an opossum moves into whatever open crawlspace, shed, or deck it finds.
Built for digging, these rodents run tunnels with several exits, and groundhog burrows beside a slab, shed, or bulkhead can undermine the footing.
Mild-mannered until cornered, skunks den under decks and raised homes, and a skunk problem is best handled before a pet or person gets sprayed.
Mostly harmless rat and garter snakes wander in from wooded edges, but safe snake handling near the Pinelands starts with identifying the species.
How the Calendar Shapes Wildlife Work Along the Shore
The busy months for wildlife here don’t line up with the busy months for summer visitors, and each season changes how a removal has to be handled.
Opening the Shore House Back Up
The first spring weekend back is when most owners spot chewed vent screens or nesting packed into a dryer duct. If young are already inside, sealing waits until they can leave with the mother.
Rental Season on the Barrier Island
Crowds in Seaside Heights and the other boardwalk towns bring overflowing trash cans and open crawlspaces under rentals all summer. Attic roosts get a plan instead of a same-day seal, since state rules bar bat exclusion from May through July.
When a Nor’easter Rolls Through
One strong storm can lift flashing and crack siding on older homes in downtown Toms River and along the bay. A walk around the house after a big blow finds the gap before something cold and hungry does.
Second Homes Left Quiet All Winter
Closed-up places in Beach Haven West and on Long Beach Island can shelter a whole family for months with nobody around to hear it. A check before you lock up in the fall beats finding the damage in April.
From the First Inspection to the Last Sealed Gap
Five steps, in the same order on every property, from a lone squirrel in a soffit to bats in a barrier-island attic.
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Top-to-Bottom Property Inspection
Jesse or Josh usually handles the free inspection personally, covering the roofline, vents, chimney, deck, shed, crawlspace, and the enclosure under raised homes. You hear what they found and what they recommend before any work starts.
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Identifying the Animal and Its Young
Droppings, tracks, grease marks, chew patterns, and nest material show what's inside, how many, and whether babies are involved, which decides the method and the start date.
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Setting the Start Date
Some jobs start right away. Nursing young or a summer bat roost can push the start back, and you get that date up front instead of a surprise halfway through.
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Activity Checks Before Closing Up
The last opening stays open until traps sit empty and one-way doors show no movement, so no animal ends up sealed inside.
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Final Walkthrough and Written Protection
Once the house is clear and the repairs are in, we show you every point we sealed and back the full exclusion in writing.
What Sets UFO Apart From Trap-and-Go Services
Plenty of removal outfits stop once the animal is caught and leave the hole for a roofer to find. With New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor license 13VH11098000, the crew that traps the raccoon is the same crew that rebuilds the vent it tore open.
- Started in 2020 by owners Jesse Miller and Joshua Chambers, who bring home repair, animal handling, and wildlife sanctuary volunteer experience to every job
- Licensed for both the removal and the repair work in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- No-kill on every job, with orphaned young taken to Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford for rehabilitation
- Used to both kinds of Ocean County homes: salt-worn bayfront and island houses that fail at flashing and soffits, and wooded lots in Jackson where branches give squirrels a bridge to the roof
- One of three offices handling wildlife removal across South Jersey sits in Toms River, so crews work the county year-round instead of driving in from out of the area
- Senior and military discounts on every job
- 200+ five-star Google reviews, including attic raccoon jobs finished with roof return sealing
Ocean County Wildlife Questions, Answered
Do raccoons in Ocean County carry rabies?
Some do. The Ocean County Health Department has confirmed rabid raccoons in Point Pleasant Borough and Point Pleasant Beach, so a raccoon acting bold or confused in daylight should be left alone and reported.
Can animals get in through the flood vents on a raised home?
They can, since those vents have to stay open for floodwater. Screens are allowed as long as water still moves in and out freely, so we guard the openings without breaking flood rules.
Are there venomous snakes in Ocean County?
Yes. Timber rattlesnakes live in the Pinelands, with confirmed sightings in the Whiting section of Manchester. They’re endangered and illegal to kill in New Jersey, so back away and call for help instead of trying to move one yourself.
Can I trap a raccoon or squirrel myself in New Jersey?
New Jersey lets owners handle a few damage-causing species, like raccoons and squirrels, by lawful means. Many others fall outside that exception and bats are protected outright, so a misidentified animal can become a legal problem.
Does homeowners insurance in New Jersey cover wildlife damage?
Sometimes, especially when animals caused structural damage. It depends on your policy, and we can help with the claim when coverage applies.
That Scratching Overhead Isn't Going to Stop on Its Own
Whatever found the gap keeps working it wider, and by the time a stain shows on the ceiling, the insulation above is usually ruined. Raccoons and squirrels also leave a scent trail that shows the next animal exactly where to look.
A free inspection gets you clear answers on the spot: which animal moved in, where it got in, how much damage it has done, and what the full fix costs. You decide from there, with no pressure to schedule.
Serving Toms River and Communities Across Ocean County
We provide wildlife removal throughout Ocean County, including: