Squirrel Removal in Connecticut | Humane Trapping & Exclusion – RF Wildlife

Squirrels in your Connecticut attic or eaves? These fast, destructive pests — gray squirrels by day, flying squirrels at night — chew wiring (fire risk), tear insulation, and nest in large numbers, causing thousands in damage. In towns like Old Saybrook, Essex, Deep River, Clinton, Westbrook, Madison, Guilford, Middletown, Cromwell, Portland, East Hampton, North Haven, Branford, and a 30-mile radius, attics in wooded or suburban homes are prime targets. RF Wildlife provides fast, DEEP-compliant squirrel removal — humane live trapping, exclusion, and prevention with no poisons. Veteran-owned with 16+ years of experience and NWCOA Rodent Standards Certified, I handle every job personally. Call or text 860-510-6313 today for a free inspection and get squirrels out safely.

RF Wildlife is Veteran Owned and Operated located in CT

Common Squirrel Species in Connecticut: Gray, Red, and Flying Squirrels

Connecticut hosts three main squirrel types that become nuisances, especially in suburban areas like Killingworth or Guilford. Understanding their behaviors helps identify and address infestations early:

• Gray Squirrels: The most destructive and common—active daytime, feeding on nuts, acorns, seeds, bird eggs, and insects. They create baseball-sized entry holes in soffits or vents, often invading attics in Old Saybrook homes. Sounds like a galloping horse; young make whistling growls.
• Red or Pine Squirrels: Smaller and feisty, they chase away grays and store pine cones/nuts in attics. Enter ground-level and climb siding; selective eaters causing focused damage in Madison wooded areas.
• Flying Squirrels: Nocturnal gliders (up to 150 feet), size of chipmunks, squeezing through tiny cracks. Form colonies of 10-40 in winter, storing food like acorns in walls—common fall/winter calls in Westbrook.

If you’re hearing scampering or gnawing in your CT attic, don’t wait—squirrels multiply fast during breeding seasons.

Gutter and drip edge Chewed by squirrels.

Signs of Squirrel Activity in CT

Squirrels are noisy and active — signs are hard to miss once they settle in.

• Daytime scratching/chewing or nighttime gliding sounds in attics/eaves
• Chewed wires, torn insulation, or nests of leaves/shredded material
• Gnaw marks on vents, soffits, or roof edges
• Droppings (small, pellet-like) or urine odor in attic
• Squirrels entering/exiting small gaps (as little as 1.5 inches)

Flying squirrels are common in wooded towns like Guilford or East Hampton — they glide at night and often go unnoticed longer.

How to Tell If It’s Squirrels You’re Hearing

Bang on the area you are hearing the noise.

• Did it or they run when banging on the wall? They are likely squirrels.
• If it freezes and either does not make any more noise or starts back up in a few minutes? Mice are to blame.
• Did banging have no effect? Do they seem to be moving in a direction slowly? Bats are the most likely suspect.

Squirrel Breeding and Birthing Seasons in CT

Gray Squirrels (Most Common in CT)

• Breeding Seasons: Late winter/early spring (December-March) and late spring/summer (May-July). Peaks align with food availability in suburban areas like Old Saybrook.
• Gestation & Birth: 44 days gestation; litters (2-6 young) born March-April and July-September.
• Impact: Mothers nest in attics during these times—more calls for removal as kits grow noisy.

Red or Pine Squirrels

• Breeding Seasons: Similar to grays—early spring (February-April) and late summer (July-September).
• Gestation & Birth: 33-35 days; kits born April-May and September-October.
• Impact: Feistier in wooded spots like Middlesex County; store food in attics, leading to damage.

We use Cameras to monitor activity. That is a flying squirrel about to exit a one-way door.  

Flying Squirrels

• Breeding Seasons: Spring (March-May) and late summer/fall (August-October).
• Gestation & Birth: 40 days; litters (2-4 young) born May-June and October-November.
• Impact: Nocturnal colonies form in winter, but breeding spikes attic invasions in Guilford homes.

Overall, spring (Feb-May) and late summer (July-Sept) are the hotspots for breeding across species, with young appearing 1-2 months later—prime time for infestations as mothers seek sheltered nests. If you’re seeing signs now in Old Lyme, it’s likely early gray breeding—call if needed for humane removal!

Examples of damage squirrel made and the repair.

Our Humane Squirrel Removal Process

We use proven, legal methods — no poisons, no relocation for rabies vectors.

1. Free Inspection — Locate nests, entry points, and damage.
2. Secure Live Trapping — Place traps in high-activity areas; use remote cameras for real-time alerts — know within 30 minutes if caught.
3. Eviction & Exclusion — One-way doors for safe exit, then permanent sealing.
4. Repairs & Cleanup — Fix chewed wiring/insulation, sanitize.
5. Prevention — Trim branches, secure vents, habitat changes.

Most jobs completed in 1–7 days with follow-up guarantee. Pricing starts at $225 — transparent and no hidden fees.

NWCOA Rodent Standards Certification 2022 – RF Wildlife CT

Why Choose RF Wildlife for Squirrel Removal in Connecticut

• Veteran-Owned & Local — 16+ years of direct service — you talk to the pro, not a call center.
• DEEP-Compliant & Humane — No illegal relocation or poisons — safe for families and wildlife.
• NWCOA Rodent Standards Certified — Trained in humane rodent control and exclusion standards.
• Trap Camera Monitoring — Real-time alerts — know within 30 minutes if caught for fast response.
• Local Expertise — We know wooded attics (North Haven, East Hampton) and shoreline eaves (Madison, Guilford).
• 24/7 Emergency — Noisy nights? We respond fast.
• Proven Results — Real Google/Yelp reviews from Connecticut clients — zero complaints.

Ready to get squirrels out of your Connecticut attic? Call or text RF Wildlife today for a free inspection. Serving a 30-mile radius from Old Saybrook including Old Saybrook, Essex, Deep River, Clinton, Westbrook, Madison, Guilford, Middletown, Cromwell, Portland, East Hampton, North Haven, Branford, and more. 860-510-6313 for a free inspection.

Don’t let squirrels take over—contact RF Wildlife for professional squirrel removal in Connecticut. schedule now.

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