When you call for animal control services, you likely just want to get the pest out of the house as quickly as possible. But did you know the professionals who remove wildlife from residences do so while adhering to the standards set forth by Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)? Here’s what you need to know about this important branch of the state government, as well as how their guidelines ensure animals are safely and humanely relocated out of your house.

What Is DEEP?

The department consists of three separate offices, all of which are overseen by one commissioner. The Energy Branch is focused on ensuring customers pay fair rates for utilities, as well as find alternative and eco-friendly power sources. The Environmental Quality Branch preserves the state’s air, water, and land, while the Environmental Conservation Branch manages state parks, fish, and wildlife. The professionals who work for DEEP enforce environmentally friendly standards and guidelines and spend time educating the public about the natural resources of the area they live in.

How Does This Affect Animal Control?

Sharing the land with wildlife means an unwanted critter may find its way into your home. Reputable animal control companies remove creatures humanely by following DEEP’s guidelines. For example, the department has declared bats a protected species, and professionals are not allowed to trap them or use other, similar methods of removal. Instead, experts who follow DEEP standards will seal off the room and install a series of one-way doors to encourage the animal to leave on its own and find a new roosting site.

If you have an unwanted guest on your property, the team at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services in New Milford will use humane and effective animal control methods. They have been safely relocating wildlife since 1971, rehoming many animals in DEEP-approved forests. Residents can rest assured that once the critter is gone from their house, they will live in their proper habitat. To schedule an appointment today, call (860) 355-1231, or visit their website to learn more about how they can assist.