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…
Bats often seek shelter in people’s homes by squeezing through small, tight holes to enter an attic. Bats leave behind piles of droppings or guano, that can affect the health of humans. Dangers of Disease from Bats Bat droppings look like small, elongated pellets. Guano is often left in piles inside walls or under insulation.…
We talk a lot on this blog about raccoons. These cuddly, soft-looking creatures while interesting to look at it, could have a side you don’t want to see. It’s best to keep your distance and of course, call a wildlife removal company if you’ve found raccoons taking up a den in your home. For this…
Skunks aren’t exactly the first animal you think of when you think cute & cuddly. In fact, most of us would probably take off running in the opposite direction if we spotted one of these creatures coming our way. Depictions of their tails lifting and squirting everything in their path with an offensive odor isn’t…
With the spring season now in full swing and Memorial Day approaching here in Connecticut, many of us have one thing on the mind – getting outdoors. After a winter full of cold, dreary weather the time will soon be here when the grass is dry, the sun is shining and being outdoors for extended…
Every home has pests sooner or later, particularly if the home is located near wooded areas. Animal infestation – and the subsequent removal of the animals – can be an expensive, upsetting and time-consuming process. If you’ve had animals in your home in the past, be sure to ensure that it’s not so easy for…
Female raccoons give birth in late spring to litters that usually include two to five kits. Baby raccoons are unable to open their eyes until the age of three weeks and are dependent on their mothers for their first year of life. When mother raccoons seek shelter for themselves and their kits, they often choose…
Daylight Saving happened on March 10 and the official start of spring will follow soon be here on March 20. Humans welcome the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures, as do many species of wildlife. For animals, milder weather means increased security. During the cold months, wildlife may struggle to survive. Freezing temperatures can…
The month of February and moving into early March is typically when winter and spring begin their slow transgressions here in Connecticut. Longer days and shorter nights and (usually) more mild temps are the norm. It’s also skunk mating season. Specifically, in this state, Eastern Striped Skunks are out in full force this time of…