If you come across a skunk, it is best to calmly walk away to avoid being sprayed. Skunks will only spray if they feel threatened. Pets are commonly sprayed because they are curious and do not recognize the danger. Here is a recipe for an effective way to remove the smell of a skunk from…
Skunks spray to ward off predators, such as coyotes, wolves, and badgers. They may also perceive humans or pets, particularly dogs, as a threat and spray to protect themselves or their babies. A skunk may also spray if it is startled by a noise, such as walking on a floor if it is hiding under…
With their pungent smell, skunks are unwelcome visitors to many homes and backyards. Here are some tips to prevent skunks from making their home under your house or in your backyard this spring. Since skunks are generally only active at night, you will probably never see them. You may smell their spray if they have…
With fall around the corner, follow these tips to protect your yard from being invaded by skunks looking for shelter.
Protect your lawn and garden from wild animals this summer by following some of these defense tactics.
Even though rabies has become very rare, it is still important to protect your pets by having them vaccinated.
In Connecticut we don’t have much of a variety when it comes to exotic animals. Skunks, beavers, raccoons, squirrels and bats make up most of the wildlife you are likely to encounter including a few deer, the occasional coyote and perhaps a fox or two. However, as a homeowner or property manager for a commercial…
Just about everyone has heard of rabies but very few people know what it is, what animals carry it and what to do if bitten by a rabid animal. At Anderson Wildlife Control we want everyone to be aware of this disease and how to take the necessary steps to prevent it from happening. Rabies…
Spring may be the traditional mating season for most species but skunks get started early and February is the month when these black and white critters come out of semi-hibernation and start to procreate. For homeowners and commercial building owners in Connecticut this means be on the lookout for these potentially rabid and always stinky…
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,…