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With Spring Fast Approaching So Does The Activity Of Squirrels, Raccoons, and Bats

Here in MA we get plenty of squirrel calls between March and May. Typically that’s when baby squirrels (as well as their parents!) are jumping around the attic.

By the first of March the squirrels have usually finished building their nest and chewing holes into the attic. You may hear some subtle scratching (or maybe nothing at all!) as the squirrel mother sits on her nest for a couple weeks.

Give us a call - we're delighted to give you our expert assessment.

Don't Be Fooled By This Lull – This Is When Squirrels Get Crazy

After a couple weeks when the baby squirrels start exploring it may sound like they’re having a squirrel party in the attic! (Hope you didn’t store your “disco ball” from the old days in that attic!) But seriously, this is when the damage begins. There will be lots of chewing (due to the squirrel’s teething) and also poop and urine in the insulation. This will accumulate as the squirrels grow into adulthood in your attic.

Raccoons Will Also Start Giving Birth Around This Time

You’ll distinguish baby raccoons by the loud chirping noise they make as the mother raccoon moves around, or as the young are nursing. Lots of people will confuse the sound with baby birds. So if you hear chirping sounds in the ceiling or coming from the fireplace/chimney, you probably have a family of raccoons to contend with.

As with squirrels, the longer you let them reside in the attic or in your home the bigger their mess will be.

Bats Are Waking out Of Hibernation Here in MA

We’ve also noticed the number of bat complaints have increased— this means the bats are awake and they’ve resumed their normal routine of feeding and roosting in nice, dry, attic spaces.

Bats here in MA should give birth at the end of June into July; so at this point all you would notice is scratching in the walls and ceiling and bat droppings accumulating in the attic or insulation.

We’ve even had calls about stray bats finding their way into the living space of the house!

When this happens it’s usually a good indication of a bat colony in the attic of the home. (After all, the lost bat flying around the house had to come from somewhere.)

Squirrels Use New Years Eve As An Excuse To Breed (And you thought you were a party animal?)

With the new year upon us, squirrel breading season will be in full swing. You'll probably start to notice one squirrel being chased by several at once or running crazily from tree to tree. This might look entertaining from the outside but watch out when you start hearing squirrels in your attic!

How To Tell If Squirrels Are In Your Home

A quick glance around the outside of your home can indicate whether squirrels have gotten in. Insulation pieces on the ground, holes chewed through the gable vents or openings to the attic from loose trim boards are common signs.

Bats Hibernate Under Your Insulation

Keep in mind that some noises heard at night during this time of year might also be from hibernating bats under the insulation. Or the common house mouse!

Flying squirrels are also denning up for the winter. You'll know pretty quick if they chose your attic - It's not uncommon in parts of Mass. for 10 - 30 flying squirrels to live in one attic.

Skunks Start Breeding In February

Make sure you take time to read up and educate yourself about preventing, and getting rid of skunks.

We've Got Some "Shocking" News About Squirrels

With the onset of cooler nights and shorter days, mice and squirrels are actively seeking shelter for the winter months.

Squirrels chew on wires…this little guy picked the wrong wire

Looks like this little guy picked the wrong wire.

Speaking of squirrels, we recently finished documenting a squirrel removal and attic cleanout job on Cape Cod. You see, one of the buggers managed to create a semi-biohazard by chewing through an electical-wire! (This was a serious fire hazard!) Click here for the full story.

Bat Season Is *Still* Upon Us

Here in Massachusetts, Bats will typically go into hibernation between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Be careful though: They'll hibernate right in your attic!

Remember, bats are not aggressive by nature. A loose bat flying around the house is not attacking you – it’s just looking for a way out!

PS - We now offer Attic Cleanout and Restoration services. Why is that important, you ask? Well, how else would you clean this?

Massachusetts Goes Batty

The end of May is when bat season kicks into high gear here in MA. On a positive note, the bats will help rid your property of pesky mosquitoes -- but when the bats start moving into your home – that’s when the trouble begins.

Well, It’s Definitely Not Your Cologne

Lots of people ask "Why me?” There are lots of indicators!

Up until Thanksgiving (that’s when the bats go into hibernation) we’ll be traveling from Boston to Cape Cod, and all throughout Eastern MA to service our valued clients.

Exterior Damage Is A Good Indicator

If you see damage on the outside of your home, it's a good indicator that some kind of animal family is living on the inside! This new season calls for squirrels, raccoons, skunks (though they're on the way out), and bats. As the month of May approaches, so does the activity of bats in MA.

They may be cute, but bats and squirrels would like nothing better than to spend the rest of their lives in your Massachusetts home.

Baby Squirrels Love To Move Around While Momma Is Feeding

Easter marks a time for baby squirrels to go nuts (no pun intended!) -- they just love to move about while momma squirrel goes feeding!

Whether you're in Boston, Cape Cod, or parts of eastern MA -- the spring season brings out new life that loves to roam about your attic. Not only are squirrels a problem in MA, but raccoons and bats are also "in the market" for our houses!

Skunks Celebrate Valentines Day, Too

... and you thought it was only for humans!

February marks the beginning of Skunk Breeding Season here in MA. It's not uncommon for male skunks to spray your property, deck, and crawl spaces to mark their territory. We have noticed increased and surrounding suburbs. Cape cod is also a 'skunk hot spot' this time of year. Feel free to browse our information about skunk prevention in your MA home.

Also, pay close attention to squirrel activity around your house and property. Baby squirrel season is just around the corner, which means they'll be busy constructing their nest. Your attic and crawl spaces make perfect homes for them! Here's everything you need to know about squirrels in your MA home, attic, fireplace.

You're Not Dealing With "Rocky & Bullwinkle" Anymore

Most of our calls during the winter months deal with squirrels, flying squirrels (they're not the same!), and mice. You see, cold weather makes them all the more eagar to find a nice, comfy spot in your home!

If you hear running and thumping sounds during the day, you probably have gray squirrels. If those noises come out at night, it's likely flying squirrels.

If you're hearing scratching noises in the walls and ceiling at night, it's probably mice or bats (or even both!).