Wild animals, such as squirrels, raccoons, and bats, often seek shelter inside houses. They find small openings they can squeeze through, then build nests indoors, where they’re protected from cold temperatures, rain, and snow. If an animal gets inside your Connecticut home, it can cause damage to the structure and may also endanger your…
Today is National Wildlife Day. We love this day because we love wildlife. We practice safe and humane removal steps to ensure you and your home are safe and also that the animals are removed in the safest way possible. Each September 4th, animal lovers take a day to admire nature and the animals in…
Woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, can be found in Connecticut and other parts of the United States. While many people associate the small, furry animals with predictions about the arrival of spring, they can also be a nuisance to property owners. Woodchucks’ Appearance and Habits Woodchucks are large rodents that are related to squirrels. Although…
Have you ever noticed how flexible groundhogs are? Even large groundhogs can squeeze through openings that often seem too small for their bodies; yet they still accomplish it somehow. If you’ve spotted groundhogs under your deck, then don’t panic: there are ways to remove them safely and humanely. Here’s 3 of our favorite methods Garlic,…
The COVID-19 pandemic currently being faced by the entire world has made a number of changes to our everyday routines. From spending more time at home to working remotely and even finding new recreational activities outdoors, there are certainly a number of new habits being formed as we battle the virus and wait for the…
Beavers are amazing creatures. Often referred to as nature’s “engineers” by wildlife experts, these overgrown rodents spend their time building a fortress of trees, twigs, mud and stone. If you’re wondering why beavers build dams in the first place, then you’re not alone. Why Beavers Build Dams Like us humans, beavers want a place that…
In just one week we’ll all be making preparations to feast around the tables with family and friends in celebration of Thanksgiving. If there’s one thing this holiday brings others than a greater sense of gratitude, its food. In many households, it’s arguably the biggest meal served throughout the entire year. If you participate in…
We’re in the Halloween spirit here at Anderson Wildlife so we wanted to make a fun post talking about the spooky, creepy side of our business. We get calls from clients who don’t know what animal or creature is invading their home and can only describe the creaky noises and pitter-patters on the roof. Our…
Dealing with a drought isn’t something that we face often here in New England, but it can still happen. Especially in the summer months when temperatures can get hot and dry. Anytime there is a lack of precipitation and rainfall is stagnant, we find drought warnings cropping up. In other parts of the nation, this…
Here in this part of the U.S., it’s not uncommon to see squirrels scurrying about all day. Climbing up and down trees, leaping across roadways and even scurrying around for scraps of food. Even though they’re not a domesticated pet, they’re cute and small and many people admire them. When they stay out of your…