RF Wildlife – Squirrel Removal in Clinton, CT

Squirrel Removal in Clinton, CT

Clinton, with its beautiful shoreline along Long Island Sound, Clinton Marina, and wooded neighborhoods near the Hammonasset River and Indian River, is prime territory for squirrel problems. Gray squirrels chew into attics and eaves during the day, while flying squirrels glide silently into gaps at night.

Gray squirrels are the bold daytime raiders you spot raiding bird feeders or scampering across roofs near the marina. Flying squirrels are the stealthy wintertime pests — they become much more active and noticeable once the cold hits. They live in colonies, often 10–40 in one attic, and can squeeze through tiny cracks that gray squirrels can’t reach.

Both species cause serious damage in Clinton’s older homes and coastal properties: chewed electrical wiring (major fire risk), shredded insulation, ruined soffits, and constant noise that can keep you up all night. Flying squirrels especially love the mature trees and wooded pockets around Clinton — once they’re in, the problem grows fast.

I’m Rich from RF Wildlife — veteran-owned and based in Old Saybrook right off Rt 9 & I-95 Exit 2. I can get to Clinton fast — often same day or next day — for humane trapping, permanent exclusion, and cleanup. Serving Clinton and the shoreline for 16+ years. Call or text 860-510-6313 for a free inspection today.

If you’re in Clinton and dealing with squirrels (or bats, skunks, or raccoons), see my full Clinton page for shoreline-specific tips and contacts: Wildlife Removal in Clinton, CT →wildlife-removal-in-clinton-ct-bats-skunks-squirrels-raccoons-more

Why Choose RF Wildlife in Clinton

• • Local & Lightning Fast I live in Old Saybrook, literally a quarter mile from Rt 9 & I-95 Exit 2. That puts me on the highway in seconds — I can be in Clinton, Clinton Marina, the beach areas, or any neighborhood in town in minutes. Most jobs I start same day or next day. No waiting around for a franchise guy to drive from hours away.
  • Humane & Truly Permanent No poisons, no half-measures. For gray squirrels I trap and remove them completely. For flying squirrels I do a full colony trap-out — catch-and-release is cruel and ineffective because they’re territorial and store food caches for winter. If you move them out of their territory, they usually starve or die of exposure. I use one-way doors and steel exclusion (stainless steel mesh, Pest Blok, heavy-duty flashing) they literally cannot chew through. Once they’re out, they stay out.
  • Veteran-Owned & Fully Licensed I’m a veteran who owns and runs the business. No corporate call center, no middleman. You talk directly to me. Fully licensed, insured, and 100% DEEP-compliant — I follow every regulation so you never have to worry about violations.
  • 16+ Years of Real Experience I’ve been solving squirrel problems in Clinton and all along the shoreline for over 16 years — from marinas and beach cottages to wooded neighborhoods. I know exactly how these animals behave in our coastal Connecticut climate, where salt air rots standard materials fast and older homes have gaps that flying squirrels exploit.

  Call or text 860-510-6313 — direct to me, Rich. Texting is usually the fastest way to reach me. Let’s get your attic quiet and your home protected.

Certifications & Qualifications

• NWCOA EPIC Certified (Exclusion Product Installation Certification) — Trained and certified in ventilation systems, wildlife damage prevention, and hands-on installation of professional prefab exclusion products. I contributed a photo to the Wildlife Damage Inspection Handbook 3rd ED by Dr. Stephen Vantassel (NWCOA), which is used by wildlife professionals nationwide.
• Hy-Guard Certified Installer — Authorized installer for Hy-Guard’s professional-grade exclusion systems, built for long-term, humane wildlife prevention.

All my certifications, training details, and photos — including a shrew latrine example from a real job — are on my About page: View Full Certifications & Photos →

Licensed, insured, and DEEP-compliant since 2010.

Gray Squirrel Removal in Clinton, CT

Gray squirrels are the bold, daytime pests you see raiding bird feeders, scampering across roofs, and chewing into attics near Clinton Marina, the shoreline, or wooded neighborhoods along the Hammonasset River and Indian River. They’re the most common squirrel species in Clinton, and they don’t mess around when they move in.

These guys chew baseball-sized holes in soffits, fascia boards, and roof returns to get inside — and once they’re in, they shred insulation, gnaw on electrical wiring (major fire hazard), and create constant noise that can drive you crazy. Gray squirrels breed fast in Connecticut: they typically have 2–3 litters per year, with 4–8 young per litter. That means a single female can quickly turn your attic into a full-blown nursery. Breeding peaks in late winter/early spring (February–April) and late spring/summer (May–July), so if you’re hearing scratching or galloping sounds now, there’s a good chance kits are already inside.

My Gray Squirrel Removal Process in Clinton:

1. Thorough Inspection — I check every possible entry point, gnaw mark, nest, and sign of activity — from soffits and ridge vents to gaps in siding near the marina or shoreline homes.
2. Humane Trapping & Removal — I use live traps or one-way doors to safely remove the entire family — no catch-and-release shortcuts that let them come right back.
3. Construction-Grade Repairs & Sealing — I seal all entry points with stainless steel mesh, Pest Blok, and heavy-duty flashing (materials they can’t chew through, especially important on the shoreline with salt air).
4. Prevention — Trim overhanging branches, remove bird feeders, secure pet food and trash, and make the property less attractive so they don’t return.

Starting at $225 with guaranteed results. Call or text 860-510-6313 — direct to me, Rich, no call center, no middleman. Texting is usually the fastest way to reach me.

RF Wildlife – veteran-owned, 16+ years serving Clinton and the shoreline. If you’re hearing chewing or seeing damage near the marina or your yard, don’t wait — call me before the next litter arrives and the damage doubles.

Flying Squirrel Removal in Clinton, CT

Flying squirrels are the stealthy nighttime pests common in Clinton’s wooded neighborhoods and areas near the Hammonasset River, Indian River, and coastal pockets. They’re about chipmunk size with soft gray fur and big dark eyes that look almost too big for their little heads. They glide silently from tree to tree using the skin flaps between their legs and can squeeze through gaps as small as 1.5 inches.

They’re especially a wintertime pest in Clinton — more active and noticeable once the cold sets in. They live in colonies (often 10–40 squirrels in one attic), making them a much bigger problem than people realize at first. And here’s something important: bats are usually also a problem about 75% of the time when you have flying squirrels. The two species often share the same attic spaces — bats enter through even smaller gaps, while flying squirrels use the larger holes or chew points. If you have flying squirrels, there’s a very high chance you also have bats (or will soon). I always check for both during inspections.

My Flying Squirrel Removal Process in Clinton:

1. Inspection — I find every subtle entry point, nest, rub mark, and sign of activity. Flying squirrels leave very minimal visible signs compared to gray squirrels — small droppings, tiny chew marks, and quiet thumping at night.
2. Full Trap-Out — I remove the entire colony, no matter how long it takes. No catch-and-release — flying squirrels are highly territorial and store food for winter. Moving them out of their territory is cruel; they usually starve or die of exposure.
3. Construction-Grade Exclusion — Steel mesh, Pest Blok, and heavy-duty flashing on soffits, ridge vents, and gable vents. These materials flying squirrels cannot chew through (unlike foam or plastic).
4. Spring Exclusion — Final sealing in spring after the colony is gone, so they don’t desperately chew new holes during the cold months.

Starting at $225 with guaranteed results. Call or text 860-510-6313 — direct to me, Rich, no call center. Texting is usually the fastest way to reach me.

RF Wildlife – veteran-owned, 16+ years serving Clinton and the shoreline. If you’re hearing thumping at night or seeing tiny chew marks near the marina or wooded areas, don’t wait — call me before the colony grows and the damage adds up.

Starting at $225 with guaranteed results. Call or text 860-510-6313 — direct to me, no call center. Texting is usually fastest.

Emergency Video Consult – Wildlife Help Right

If you’re hearing scurrying at night or see something moving in the living space (like a flying squirrel on the walls/ceiling), and you can’t safely reach or identify it, I offer Emergency Video Consults for $125.

You’ll call or text 860-510-6313, and I’ll walk you through exactly what to do step by step:

• If a flyer (or other animal) is in the living space, I’ll tell you where to look, what signs to watch for, and how to safely contain or monitor it without getting too close.
• If it’s on the exterior (roof, soffit, siding), I can guide you on a full walk-around inspection — you send me photos or live video, I’ll point out potential entry points, circle problem areas in the screenshots, and mail you the marked-up images so you can see exactly what I see.
• If it looks serious or we can’t tell enough over the phone/video, I can usually come out the next day for a real in-person inspection.

Just honest, fast advice from someone who’s been doing this for 16+ years.

If the consult turns into a full in-person wildlife control job, I’ll subtract the $125 from the total price. No double-paying.

Call or text 860-510-6313 now — texting is usually the fastest way to get started. Or click here for full details: Emergency Video Consult – Wildlife Help Right Now →

Tip: Flying squirrels are super agile and curious — if one’s in your living space, stay calm, keep pets/kids away, and let me guide you on safe next steps. Don’t try to grab or corner it yourself.

Ready for Help with your squirrel control in Clinton?

Call or text 860-510-6313 now for a free inspection and same-day help. Veteran-owned, fast, local — serving Clinton and the shoreline for 16+ years.