Many people believe that all squirrels hibernate during the winter because they are seldom seen. Ground squirrels hibernate during the winter, but tree squirrels, such as the common eastern gray squirrel, do not. Squirrels spend their entire lives in an area of just three to five acres. They spend their winters living in the same…
Fall has arrived, and winter weather will be here soon. Animals such as raccoons, skunks, and squirrels will be looking for warm places to spend the cold months, and your home could be an attractive option. Take steps now to locate and seal off any places where wildlife could make their homes. Start at the…
Squirrels are curious creatures that enjoy exploring. They are also persistent and will often work hard to find a way into an attic or crawl space where they can make their homes. With fall right around the corner, many squirrels will be looking for warm places to spend the cold months. After squirrels enter a…
Here are some steps you can take to prevent squirrels from invading your attic. For trees within six to eight feet of your house, prevent squirrels from climbing them by fastening a two-foot band of sheet metal around the trunk of the tree six to eight feet above the ground. Wrap wires around the trunk…
Squirrel hunting season has started in many states, but the rules an popularity of it varies between states.
Omnipresent, easily recognizable and for the most part harmless, the squirrel is one of the more common critters in Connecticut. There are few towns that don’t have an abundance of these medium-sized rodents or “large rats” as some homeowners have come to calling these animals with the bushy tails and tree climbing expertise. While squirrels…
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…
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 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…