Nuisance Wildlife

There are 8 species of bats in Connecticut. Big Brown and the Little Brown bats are the two most likely to be found in homes.

Raccoons are another common animal that will take up residence in homes and other buildings. Common places in homes include attics, soffits, chimneys, under decks or under sheds

There are 3 types of squirrels in Connecticut- Gray, Red, and Flying squirrels.
Early through mid spring and late summer are when most squirrel problems occur.

Most noticeably for their smell, skunks are a big problem when when they are mating and again when the young begin to emerge from their dens.

Also called groundhogs, they are a common sight on grass medians along many highways. They are also a major pest for homeowners, farmers and many others.

Chipmunks will make long burrows. Sometimes these burrows will be under decks, patios and can collapse under foot causing serious injury, or around retaining walls and can cause them to fall.

Moles, an underground dweller, are found throughout CT. They dig tunnels through lawns and sometimes just below the surface of the grass when they are searching for food.

Snakes that are commonly found in or around homes include the garder snake, ring-neck snake, milk snake, black rat snake, black racer, northern water snake, and to a lesser extent the hog-nosed snake.

Sparrows and Starlings are two birds that will make a nest inside dryers and oher exhaust vents, in covered gutters or any place they can get into.

If you are experiencing a problem with any of the following animals, please call Nuisance Management to discuss all of the humane options available to address the issue.
Other Wildlife Include: Opossums, Snapping Turtles, , Beavers, Vultures, Pigeons, Turkey's, Seagulls, Otter's. Gees, Heron, Voles, Crows, Rabbits, Woodpeckers, Foxes, Woodpeckers, Muskrats, Coyotes, Weasels, Deer, Mink, and Porcupines