Animal populations tend to grow during the warm weather months and at the height of their natural breeding cycles. The experts at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services in New Milford, CT, explain that it’s not unusual to experience an uptick in wildlife control problems over the summer, so look out for unwanted critters in your home. 

Here, they share five of the most common invaders to expect:

1. Bats

Bats can enter holes as small as one inch and quickly create an infestation in an attic. While they do not chew wood or sheetrock like mice or rats, their waste can ruin insulation and create a serious odor. They can also spread diseases like rabies and histoplasmosis. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) does not permit the relocation of bats, but they can be removed with the help of a professional.

2. Racoons

Raccoons also love attic and chimney spaces. They have the resourcefulness to pry shingles, soffits, and rake boards off your home to get inside. Their waste, too, can smell unpleasant and become a health concern.

3. Squirrels

Squirrels are small, invasive, and persistent. Once they find a comfortable home, they are hard to remove. They love nesting in attics and can chew their way through wood, insulation, and even electrical wiring, causing significant damage to a home. If you have problems with gray, red, or flying squirrels, only a wildlife control service will be able to remove them for good.

4. Skunks

Skunks keep to the ground and frequently seek shelter under porches and decks. Not only do they carry rabies, but their infamous odor is terribly unpleasant and difficult to remove if they are provoked. 

5. Woodchucks

Woodchucks probably won’t do any damage to your home, but they’re known to strip a garden bare, and their burrows can ruin a lawn. Woodchuck removal is very difficult, and the only way to get rid of them for good is for a professional to trap and relocate them to another natural area.

Owned by a wildlife biologist, American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services is dedicated to humane animal control across Connecticut. For 45 years, they have been removing and relocating a variety of pests. Once your home is pest-free, they will seal up any holes to prevent further issues, and their expert home technicians can repair any damage. If you have unwanted house guests and need them ethically evacuated, contact the experts today at ­­­(860) 355-1231. You can also visit their website to learn more about their method and services.