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…
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,…
Wild animals often seek shelter inside houses, particularly in the winter. The interior of a home offers a warm place for animals to live and raise their young, as well as plentiful sources of food. Wildlife can be difficult to spot since they often take up residence inside the walls, but you may notice other…
Keeping wildlife out of your home seems like a no-brainer. Close the doors, use screens on your windows and don’t leave gaping holes anywhere that they can access to move in. But it’s not so easy. Sometimes there’s a soft spot in the wood, or crack you weren’t aware of the way up high. Many…
We know what you’re thinking: Why on earth are we talking about keeping bats around when it’s our job to get rid of them. But hear us out. Bats, while unwelcome in your home and dangerous for handling, are actually great little creatures to have around. Seriously. Just not inside your home or where they…
What’s cute, furry, has huge eyes and possibly lives in your attic? While there are a lot of possibilities, it’s not unusual for your attic-dwellers to be flying squirrels at this time of year. In Connecticut, we have two types: the northern flying squirrel, which lives (unsurprisingly) in the northern part of the state at…
With the cold weather coming on, animals are beginning to look for places to den for the winter. Your home – particularly your attic – is ideal for this purpose. Unless your attic is completely impenetrable (and no attic is), you may find yourself with unwanted residents from time to time. To prevent costly damage…