Why Fall Is the Peak Season for Wildlife Infestations in Westchester Homes When the cooler nights and shorter days of Autumn arrive, nuisance wildlife like squirrels, raccoons, bats, and rodents will search for safe, warm places to spend the winter. Fall is often the most active time for wildlife problems across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess…

Bat Maternity Season is Over! Now’s the Time for Removal and Exclusion! Bat maternity season is when bats are giving birth and raising their flightless pups, and the end of bat maternity season is marked by the pups learning how to fly and leaving the nest. Removing bats during the maternity season will often lead…

Skunks Under the Deck? Here’s What to Do (and What Not to Do) Imagine it’s a nice summer night, you go out to enjoy your deck, only to be hit with the overwhelming smell of skunk. It’s more common than you might think! Skunks will nest underneath decks, sheds, and porches in the suburban areas…

Wild Neighbors: How Raccoons Thrive in Westchester’s Suburbs Raccoons are one of the most common wildlife species that you might encounter in the suburbs of Westchester County. These intelligent, nocturnal critters are known to raid trash cans for food, nest inside your attic space, spread diseases, and leave waste behind everywhere. Raccoons are very adaptable,…

Top 5 Backyard Features That Attract Wildlife Are you dealing with nuisance critters like raccoons, squirrels, birds, and more causing issues on your property in Westchester? Your backyard may be attracting them without you even realizing it. It’s important to locate the sources of food, water and shelter that are attracting critters to your backyard…

Top 5 Entry Points Wildlife Use to Invade Homes Your home provides a perfect sanctuary for wildlife, as it is warm and safe, protected from predators and harsh weather. These conditions also make your home perfect for animals to have their babies in. Some of the most common nuisance critters you might have nesting inside…

Bats in the Attic? Why DIY Bat Removal Can Backfire It happens more often than you think: you might notice squeaking or flapping sounds coming from your attic space, or you might spot large piles of bat droppings inside your attic insulation. These are the common indicators of bats nesting inside your attic space. Many…

Do Mothballs Really Keep Animals Away? Many homeowners rely on household hacks or false information to deter nuisance wildlife, but does it really work? For example, mothballs are commonly touted as a great way to get rid of raccoons, squirrels, snakes, skunks and other nuisance wildlife that may be causing issues, but there is little…

What Attracts Snakes to Homes in Westchester? Do you have a problem with snakes inside your crawl space, attic, or garage in Westchester? While most snakes in the area aren’t venomous, that doesn’t mean homeowners are ready to let these reptiles into their homes. But what actually attracts snakes to your property? And how can…