In Connecticut, we share the state with a fascinating array of wildlife. While most of us appreciate them in their natural environment, we do NOT appreciate sharing our homes with infestations of them. Bats are one of the more common attic pests in Connecticut. What Kind of Bats Are In My Attic? While it may…
Animal lovers who are also homeowners often find themselves in a bind: they’d prefer there weren’t critters invading their homes for the sake of their health and safety as well as property values, but they’d prefer not to harm any animals. So how do you encourage animals to move out without hurting them or your…
Sure, you’ve got squirrels in your yard. Everybody does. It’s NOT unheard of, however, to have discovered that squirrels have moved into your home…Even worse, they may be raising a family in your home. Isn’t necessarily a great thing. Squirrels can do a lot of damage and even cause danger to home occupants if they’re…
Connecticut may not have any lions or tigers (though we DO have bears), but there’s no shortage of wildlife that will move into our homes, garages, sheds and even cars given half an opportunity. Animals in your home can be annoying at best, and cause monetary or even dangerous electrical damage in the worst case.…
You’re on your way to work, and you enter the garage early in the morning only to find it’s been ransacked. Was it thieves? Perhaps, if they’re thieves who eat garbage and leave paw prints. It’s still winter in the northeast, and it’s not uncommon for “uninvited guests” such as raccoons to move into garages…
It’s nearly spring, which means it’s time for green grass, crocuses and…mating wild animals. While you might normally be inclined to leave wild animals to their own business, it’s hard to ignore when the animal is a skunk. Mating skunks can leave skunk smells all over your property throughout the spring from initial contact to…
Squirrels, while adorable, are one of the most destructive rodents roaming the earth. If you have noticed several squirrels in your area, be aware, there is a good chance they could ruin the exterior of your home, including your roof. Squirrels Are Expert Climbers Squirrels love to scale trees, climb up your house, and…
Sounds coming from underneath your house could be from a number of causes. Whether it’s your pipes, the house settling, or the wind, many of these can be explained by structural issues. Of course, there are some sounds that are not at all normal, and if you’re hearing scratching noises from below, don’t count on…
When you think of skunks, you probably imagine the black and white-furred animal with the unmistakable bushy tail. Of course, skunks come with an olfactory identifier, too: an unpleasant mix of sulfur-containing compounds that let your nose know that while the animal looks cute, it can wreak havoc should it spray. Beyond these common attributes,…
The winter weather has brought some record-breaking temperatures across the country, and while you’re busy keeping the cold air out of your home, wildlife, such as raccoons, are trying to get in where it’s warm. This includes your basement. Raccoons are quite smart when it comes to seeking shelter to make a den and will…