East Lyme, with its beautiful shoreline, Niantic Bay, and wooded areas, sees plenty of wildlife issues — bats in attics, skunks under decks, raccoons in chimneys, squirrels in soffits.
Niantic and Flanders have coastal homes with easy entry points, while wooded neighborhoods near Pattagansett Lake attract raccoons and squirrels. These animals cause damage, spread diseases like rabies, and create hazards.
RF Wildlife provides DEEP-compliant wildlife removal in East Lyme, covering bats, skunks, squirrels, and raccoons with legal, safe methods — no relocation for rabies vectors. As a veteran-owned company with 16+ years serving the shoreline, we offer fast, reliable solutions. Call 860-510-6313 for a free inspection today!
Why Choose RF Wildlife in East Lyme:
- Local & fast — I’m a quarter mile from Rt 9 & I-95 at home, so quick response across the shoreline.
- Humane methods only — no poisons, no relocation risks.
- Veteran-owned, licensed & insured.
- 16+ years experience in Middlesex & New Haven counties.
Certifications & Qualifications
- NWCOA EPIC Certified (Exclusion Product Installation Certification) — trained and certified in ventilation systems, wildlife damage prevention, and installation of prefab exclusion products (one-way doors, vent screens, chimney caps, etc.).
- Hy-Guard Exclusion Products Installer — certified on Hy-Guard’s professional-grade exclusion systems for safe, long-term wildlife prevention.
Certifications and training details are on my About page: View Certifications → Licensed, insured, and DEEP-compliant since 2009.
Bat Removal in East Lyme, CT
Bats favor East Lyme’s coastal eaves and attics near Niantic Bay or Pattagansett Lake, entering tiny gaps and posing guano/histoplasmosis risks.
I’ve only seen big brown bats in homes ever since White Nose Syndrome killed off most of Connecticut’s little brown bat population. Prior to that, I used to do mostly little brown bat exclusions — unfortunately, little browns were our main mosquito-eating bat, and their decline has left big browns as the primary species we deal with now.
- Inspection — Thorough attic/crawlspace check for entry points, guano, and signs of maternity colonies.
- Exclusion — Install one-way doors during non-maternity season (no exclusion June–August per DEEP rules).
- Cleanup & Sealing — Remove guano (spot vacuum – HEPA), seal all gaps to prevent re-entry.
- Prevention — Install vent screens, ridge vents, soffit repairs, and chimney caps.
Starting at $225, DEEP-approved and humane. Call 860-510-6313 for same-day or next-day help in East Lyme.
Skunk Removal in East Lyme, CT
Skunks burrow under decks, sheds, and porches in East Lyme’s suburban yards near marshes or the Niantic River, spraying when threatened and digging up lawns for grubs.
I do a lot of skunk trapping in the Niantic part of town — those coastal neighborhoods with low decks and easy access under sheds see the most activity. Mid-February through early March is peak skunk breeding season in Connecticut, so males are roaming more and females are denning — that means more trapped pairs, more fighting, more spraying, and more calls when the snow melts and they can’t get out.
- Assessment — Locate entry, assess odor/damage.
- Trapping — Live traps with odor control or one-way doors(no relocation per DEEP).
- Exclusion — Hardware cloth barriers, dig defense to prevent re-entry
Quick start in 1–3 days, legal and effective. Starting at $225. Call 860-510-6313 for same-day or next-day help in East Lyme, Niantic, or Flanders.
Squirrel Removal in East Lyme, CT
Squirrels invade attics, eaves, and soffits in East Lyme’s wooded neighborhoods near Pattagansett Lake or Niantic, chewing wiring, insulation, and wood, creating fire hazards and noise.
Along the coast in Niantic and shoreline areas, I do mostly gray squirrels — they’re the common ones raiding bird feeders and nesting in attics. Inland, especially in older forests around Pattagansett Lake or wooded parts of Flanders, flying squirrels are much more common — they love mature trees, glide between branches, and sneak into tiny gaps in roofs or vents.
- Check —Look for gnaw marks, nests, entry points, droppings, and noise in walls/attic.
- Trapping — One-way doors or live traps.
- Repairs — Seal soffits, vents, chimney caps.
- Habitat — Trim branches, remove bird feeders.
Guaranteed service starting at $225. Call 860-510-6313 for same-day or next-day help in East Lyme, Niantic, or Flanders.
Raccoon Removal in East Lyme, CT
Raccoons scavenge near Niantic Bay or Pattagansett Lake, nesting in chimneys, attics, and boat yards with destruction, noise, and rabies concerns.
I’ve taken care of raccoons up and down the shoreline — marinas are my biggest clients. Below is a picture of a raccoon I removed for a prominent businessman who had an important guest coming to his yacht the next day. I had to chase him first, poke him to get him out of the wiring harness (he would have decommissioned the boat), then chase him from compartment to compartment for an hour in freezing rain to finally catch him. One of the happiest clients I’ve ever had — ended up and still am the go-to raccoon guy for that large marina year after year.
- Free evaluation — Check attic/chimney/boat for nests, damage, and entry points.
- Secure live traps — No relocation (DEEP required) — humane trapping only.
- Eviction & sealing — Install one-way doors, repairs, and seal all gaps.
- Prevention — Secure trash, trim overhanging branches, remove attractants.
Local Emergency & Health Contacts in East Lyme If you have an animal bite or possible rabies exposure, contact your local health department or 911 immediately.
- East Lyme Health Department (Ledge Light Health District) – (860) 448-4882 – bites, rabies concerns, public health questions
- Rabies Exposure Reporting Form (Connecticut DPH) – Fill out & submit if a bat was in a room with someone sleeping, a child, or someone unable to confirm a bite: Request for Rabies Examination Form (PDF)
- Rabies Consultation – For urgent human exposure questions, contact CT DPH Epidemiology Program: (860) 509-7994 (or after-hours: (860) 509-8000) – they can guide on video or phone if needed.
- East Lyme Animal Control Officer (shared with Waterford) – (860) 442-9451 ext. 2 – domestic animals, biting incidents, stray dogs/cats
- East Lyme Police Non-Emergency – (860) 739-6911 – for possible rabid animal roaming the neighborhood or immediate threats
- Emergency Video Conferencing –Bat in the house nobody can get to you, walk through on what to do etc. also do virtual animal intrusion home inspections. Click Here for Emergency Video Consult-Wildlife Help Right Now.
Tip: For bat exposures (especially if a bat was in a bedroom or near someone sleeping), CT requires reporting and possible post-exposure prophylaxis. DO NOT LET THE BAT GO! This will end with preventative rabies shots. it is best to capture the bat and get it tested for rabies.
Ready to Help in East Lyme?
If you’re hearing scratching in the attic, smelling skunk spray under the deck, or dealing with raccoons in the chimney — don’t wait. The longer you wait, the worse the damage and smell gets.
I’m right off Rt 9 & I-95 Exit 2 in Old Saybrook — I can be in East Lyme, Niantic, or Flanders fast, often same day or next day. Humane trapping, exclusion, cleanup, and prevention — no mess, no stress.
Call RF Wildlife now at 860-510-6313 for a free inspection and same-day help.
Serving East Lyme and the shoreline for 16+ years — veteran-owned and ready when you need me.
