After enjoying a nice Indian summer in Connecticut we are now starting to feel the real autumn weather. As the temperature starts to drop at night and the wind brings a chill you can expect to see more animals seeking shelter from the cold. A warm, well heated home is an ideal location for squirrels,…
At Anderson Wildlife Control we get asked a lot of questions about different types of animals and which ones are most dangerous. Everyone knows a skunk will spray a horrible smelling liquid and that a raccoon can be rabid but not many people know much about beavers. The reason being beavers are typically very timid…
It’s not unusual to find a squirrel or raccoon in your garage or attic but what happens when you spy small critters making themselves at home in your office? Animals don’t differentiate between residential and commercial buildings, all they want is a safe warm place to nest with their buddies and whether it’s a basement,…
When small critters such as squirrels, raccoons and skunks have invaded your home or office you’re safest move is to contact a professional animal removal expert before trying to do anything on your own. Though small in stature many pesky critters can be quite dangerous and if you are not trained in how to handle…
If you have been dealing with unwanted pests such as raccoons, squirrels and skunks and have finally rid your home of these critters the job probably isn’t finished yet. Depending on how long these critters have been nesting in your home sufficient damage may have been done to gutters, siding, roofs, attic floors and chimneys.…
We got the blog rolling with the common critters you are likely to encounter under your porch or in the attic of your home including skunks, squirrels and raccoons. However, our animal control services are not just limited to those bothersome creatures. We also have experience safely trapping and removing: • Moles…
If your home or building is near trees sooner or later you will be visited by squirrels. These common pests are marked by their big bushy tail and gray color. Squirrels are often found in the attic of a home or garage and also in chimney chutes. It’s also common to find squirrels in crawl…
Skunks are quiet critters and when you pack a potent smell as powerful as theirs there’s no need for noise. The smell of a skunk spray is unmistakable and can linger for days depending on where the skunk sprayed. Skunks don’t pose much threat to people but the hassle of dealing with the unpleasing scent…
People who own homes in the suburbs or in the country enjoy the chirping of birds. This relaxing sound is a perk of non-urban living but when the chirps are coming from your attic and it’s more than one it’s not so peaceful anymore. It’s very common to have birds nest on homes and buildings,…
If you live in Connecticut at some point you’re going to come into contact with a raccoon. Known for their distinctive black mask and ringed tail, these small mammals are mostly nocturnal and it’s not unusual to see a pair of greenish eyes staring at you at night when you hear a crash by the…