As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, you may find yourself spending more time enjoying the comforts of home. Common household pests like bats and rodents also take shelter during this time, spending the fall months preparing for winter hibernation. The animal control experts at American Bio-Tech can help you make sure these creatures don’t take shelter in your house. This wildlife control company has served greater Litchfield, Fairfield, and New Haven counties since 1971; their mission from the very beginning has been to use humane methods of home animal removal to help protect their clients’ property as well as the area’s native species.

Hibernation helps mammals survive the winter months when food tends to be scarce. The species that hibernate will spend late summer and early fall stockpiling food and eating more to build up the fat reserves they need to survive the winter. While most people associate this practice with large animals such as bears, many small animals that are commonly found in Connecticut hibernate as well. Some of these critters will prepare their winter nest in a tree or underground, but some may be tempted to seek refuge in your attic or chimney.

If you’ve experienced problems with squirrels, chipmunks, mice, or bats in the past, American Bio-Tech recommends scheduling an additional inspection and home animal removal service before cold weather arrives. Eliminating your unwanted guests while the weather is still warm gives the animals a greater chance of finding an outdoor winter home. Prolonged wildlife infestations can lead to serious problems in your home, ranging from chewed electrical wires to decreased energy efficiency due to damaged or compacted insulation. You may also see gnawed woodwork throughout your house and signs of nesting such as feces and urine stains. American Bio-Tech not only specializes in humane animal control methods that eliminate the problem, they offer chimney capping to prevent future infestations and damage restoration repairs to help you recover from your wildlife control problem.

Visit American Bio-Tech online to learn how their home animal removal services can benefit you and the local wildlife. Call (860) 355-1231 to schedule a complimentary site survey; discounts are available for seniors and service members.