If you’re dealing with the unmistakable odor of skunk spray, freshly dug holes in your lawn, or nocturnal rummaging under your deck or shed in Colchester, CT, you’re not alone. Skunks are common year-round visitors in our rural and suburban neighborhoods—from the town center and Westchester hamlet to quiet residential pockets like Village at Colchester—drawn by easy food sources, sheltered denning spots, and nearby fields and woods. As a veteran-owned, licensed Connecticut NWCO (#N1102), RF Wildlife Removal specializes in humane, odor-free skunk trapping and exclusion throughout Colchester and surrounding towns including Hebron, Marlborough, Salem, East Haddam, Glastonbury, and Cromwell. Call or text 860-510-6313 today for a free inspection and price quote—get your property back to peaceful, skunk-free living the right way.
Main Villages, Hamlets, and Neighborhoods in Colchester, CT
Colchester is a rural-suburban town in New London County with a main town center and several smaller villages/hamlets. These are the primary ones referenced in town documents, Wikipedia, real estate listings, and local sources:
- Colchester Center (or Colchester Village) — The historic town center and main hub, featuring the town green, shops, restaurants, the Colchester Village Historic District, Old Bacon Academy, and Cragin Memorial Library. It’s a census-designated place (CDP) with a population of around 4,700 (2020 census), serving as the commercial and community focal point.
- Westchester — A rural hamlet in the southwest part of town, centered at the intersection of Routes 16 and 149. It’s smaller and more village-like, with open spaces, wooded areas, and potential for pedestrian-friendly growth as noted in the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development. Recent local reports highlight skunk activity in Colchester overall, including a confirmed rabid skunk near Caverly Mill Road/Norwich Avenue in September 2025 (Chatham Health District alert — avoid wild animals and keep pets vaccinated). Sightings and odor complaints appear on trails, roadsides, and Facebook groups in Colchester areas, including friendly daytime skunks noted in spring 2025.
- North Westchester — Another rural section/hamlet in the northern part of town, often grouped with Westchester as “North Westchester / Westchester” in real estate and neighborhood profiles. It’s quieter and more spread out, with established homes (many built 1970–1999) and a low-density feel.
Other informal or smaller areas sometimes referenced in real estate listings and subdivisions:
- Village at Colchester — A specific 55+ active adult residential community of attached ranch-style townhomes (around 1,600 sq ft), offering low-maintenance living with open yards and a community vibe in a quieter town section. Like many Colchester neighborhoods, its landscaped lawns, wooded edges, and nearby fields attract nuisance skunks — a top wildlife complaint here due to easy digging for grubs/insects and denning under structures.
Colchester’s overall layout emphasizes its rural charm with scattered hamlets and planned communities rather than large distinct suburbs. For wildlife issues like skunks (common across these areas due to lawns, woods, and food sources), RF Wildlife serves Colchester and nearby towns with humane removals for homeowners.
RF Wildlife – Humane Skunk Removal & Trapping in Colchester CT and Surrounding Towns
RF Wildlife provides professional, humane skunk removal and trapping services throughout Colchester and the surrounding towns, including Hebron, Marlborough, Salem, East Haddam, Glastonbury, and Cromwell.
In Connecticut, the vast majority of skunks we encounter and remove are striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) – the classic black-and-white variety you’re most likely to see digging in lawns, under decks, or spraying near homes. I have never removed a spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius) in CT during my 16+ years of service – they are extremely rare here and not established in our region.
Even in nearby Marlborough, every skunk I’ve trapped has been a striped skunk. The one exception I recall was a job down by the lake in East Haddam, where I successfully trapped striped skunks in a lakeside yard – still the common species, but one was pure black a bit more unique.
If you’re dealing with skunk odor, dug-up lawns, burrows under structures, or spray incidents in Colchester or any of these towns, don’t risk DIY methods that often lead to spraying or escalation. As a veteran-owned, licensed Connecticut NWCO (#N1102), RF Wildlife uses DEEP-compliant live trapping, one-way exclusion, secure barriers to resolve the issue safely and permanently.
Call or text 860-510-6313 today for a free price quote on skunk trapping and removal service. Hire a trusted local Colchester skunk trapper who knows the area and gets it done right the first time.
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2026 Update: With the recent suburban expansion around the Colchester Town Green and Halls Hill, we’ve seen a major uptick in skunks nesting under backyard sheds and decks. If you’re near Salmon River State Park, be aware that local wildlife is highly active this season. RF Wildlife remains the top choice for humane, fast-response trapping throughout Colchester.
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Above is a picture of a typical skunk trapping load — our standard setup includes a covered, solid-sided or low-profile live trap (like a spray-proof box trap or modified cage trap) baited and placed strategically to capture striped skunks safely without the risk of spray.
Skunks often emerge from the woods into open lawns, where they seek out safe denning spots. They prefer to make their homes under decks, sheds, or the root balls of fallen trees because these locations offer higher safety — predators are less likely to reach them underneath structures. Skunks are also capable of squeezing into crawlspaces, with entry holes commonly found against foundations, walkways, or gaps in siding.
Skunk trapping in Colchester CT can be particularly interesting, as some jobs involve both skunks and woodchucks (groundhogs) sharing the same burrow systems or nearby areas — especially on the Lake Hayward side of town, where watery edges and open fields create ideal habitat for both species. We use humane, DEEP-compliant live traps (typically medium to large cage traps like Tomahawk-style models, 24–36 inches long, with 1×1 or 1×2 inch mesh for selectivity) that hold the animal alive for safe relocation or exclusion follow-up. These traps are often covered with a tarp or dark fabric to calm the skunk and minimize stress/spray risk.
Common bait setups include strong-smelling attractants placed far back in the trap (to ensure the full body enters before triggering): canned cat food (fish-flavored), sardines, crispy bacon, peanut butter on bread, eggs, marshmallows, or chicken. We avoid baits that attract non-target animals when possible and always check traps daily per regulations. Typically we use marshmallows and a commercial paste bait. We also use traps we do not need to bait, they go over the entrance.
As a veteran-owned, licensed NWCO (#N1102), RF Wildlife handles all trapping humanely — no poisons, no unnecessary risks — with full exclusion, odor cleanup, and prevention to stop repeats. If you’re seeing skunk signs in Colchester (dug lawns, odor, burrows under decks/sheds), call or text 860-510-6313 for a free inspection and quote. We’re local to the shoreline/Middlesex area and know these spots well.
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Skunk trapper services are only one of the many wildlife control services I provide in town. I am often in town excluding Bats from homes Besides skunk removal.
Q&A
Can I relocate a skunk in Connecticut? No – DEEP prohibits relocation for rabies vectors like skunks; we use humane eviction/exclusion. How do you trap skunks without them spraying? Covered/low-profile live traps with bait far back; tarp to calm them.
Colchester History
Colchester is a town in New London county CT west of East Hampton, north of East Haddam and Salem CT. The Town is south of Marlborough and Hebron. The population of the town is just about 16,900 Residents. The original settlement was founded by J. Adams upon an area of land known as: “Jerimiah’s Farm”. The land given to Jeremy, by the local native American tribes in the area.
Colchester’s early history, like that of most towns in Connecticut, centered on the church. In 1703ish, the Court of the Colony of Connecticut ruled that the settlement could organize a church settlement known Colchester. In 1706, the first street was Made and named Town Street. Around 200 feet wide, it is now the southern end of Old Hebron Road. Part of the original town was used to create the southern part of Marlborough in 1803. For Colchester skunk removal service call 860-510-6313
Written by Richard Fuller, Veteran-Owned Owner & Licensed NWCO #N1102 – 16+ years trapping skunks in Colchester and shoreline towns. I’ve personally handled hundreds of striped skunk cases here…
