At some point, every Connecticut homeowner gets unwanted “critters” in their homes. Depending on where you live, you could get nearly anything moving in, from mice and bats to raccoons and skunks and even bears. (According to state wildlife biologists, there were 24 reports of bears breaking into homes and businesses in Connecticut last year,…
Q: What’s gray or brown, five to eight inches long, and making holes in your yard? A: If it’s back end and front end are hard to tell apart, you may have moles. (Moles are a bit weird-looking.) Even if you haven’t seen them (they’re shy and spend most of their time underground), it’s possible…
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…
Getting rid of unwelcomed guests is even more difficult when they can’t be shown the door because they have fur and walk on all fours. While domestic pets are some of our fondest family members, the same can’t be said for squirrels, skunks, raccoons and a host of other wildlife critters. These guests are typically…
Removing wild animals from your home is only half the battle. You also need to ensure they don’t return. We take great pride in the work we do on homes and offices after we have removed wild animals and prevent them from using their favorite entrance. Here are some before and after images showing how…
Groundhogs, or woodchucks, can become a nuisance with their burrows and tunnels dug in the ground. Their digging can destroy gardens, damage lawnmowers and farming equipment, and cause injuries to humans or animals that step in the holes and fall. Winter is approaching, and groundhogs will soon be getting ready to hibernate. During the cold…
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, can wreak havoc on a garden by digging burrows and eating plants. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to deter them from destroying your property. If these fail, you can have a professional humanely remove them. Groundhogs dig burrows 10 to 12 inches wide where they hibernate, mate, and…
Opossums can be a nuisance because they scavenge for food and like to make their homes in attics, under decks and houses, and even inside walls. The best way to get rid of an opossum is to have it trapped and relocated by a professional. Opossums are the only marsupials (mammals that carry their young…
Moles can invade your yard or garden and create a mess by burrowing tunnels and uprooting plants in their search for food. Anderson Wildlife Control can help you rid your property of moles before they become a problem. Moles have pink tails and feet and long grey or brown fur. They range from four to…
Homeowners often get snakes in their house that may have come in through an open door or because their property provides a good place to hide. There can be a snake den near the foundation of your house and when spring comes, snakes will become more active and tend to migrate towards the heat and…