East Hampton, with its rural wooded areas, Lake Pocotopaug, and quieter neighborhoods, sees plenty of wildlife problems — bats in attics, skunks under decks, raccoons in chimneys, squirrels in soffits, and moles tunneling lawns.
I do work in East Hampton regularly — from homes near the lake to properties tucked back in the woods. As a veteran-owned local company based in Old Saybrook (right off Rt 9 & I-95 Exit 2), I can get to East Hampton quickly — often same day or next day — for humane trapping, exclusion, cleanup, and prevention. Serving East Hampton and nearby towns for 16+ years. Call 860-510-6313 for fast, professional help.
Why Choose RF Wildlife in East Hampton:
- Local & fast — I’m a quarter mile from Rt 9 & I-95 at home, so quick response across the shoreline and inland towns like East Hampton.
- 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 in ventilation systems, wildlife damage prevention, and installation of prefab exclusion products.
- Hy-Guard Exclusion Products Installer — certified on Hy-Guard professional-grade exclusion systems.
All certifications and training details are on my About page: View Full Certifications → Licensed, insured, and DEEP-compliant since 2009.
Bat Removal in East Hampton, CT
Bats favor East Hampton’s attics and eaves near Lake Pocotopaug or wooded areas, entering through tiny gaps as small as ¼ inch and posing guano/histoplasmosis risks.
Since White Nose Syndrome wiped out most of Connecticut’s little brown bat population, I’ve only seen big brown bats in homes for years now. Prior to that, most of my bat work was little brown bat exclusions — they were our main mosquito-eating bats, and their decline has left big browns as the primary species we deal with in residential jobs. Big browns are larger, stronger fliers, and they love the same attics and eaves near the lake and wooded neighborhoods in East Hampton.
One of the most common things I hear from clients is “I think I have mice because I hear squeaking in the attic or walls at night.” Mice hardly ever squeak — bats do, almost constantly, especially when a maternity colony is present. One thing I always ask over the phone when someone calls about “mice” is: “Do you hear squeaking sounds?” 99 out of 100 times it turns out to be bats, not mice. That squeaking is the babies or adults communicating, and it’s a dead giveaway for a bat issue.
Our Bat Removal Process in East Hampton
- Inspection — Thorough attic/crawlspace check for entry points, guano piles, staining, and signs of maternity colonies (especially May–July when squeaking is loudest).
- Exclusion — Install one-way doors during non-maternity season (no exclusion June–August per DEEP rules to protect pups).
- Cleanup & Sealing — Remove guano (spot vacuum or HEPA), sanitize area, seal all gaps to prevent re-entry.
- Prevention — Install vent screens, ridge vents, soffit repairs, and chimney caps to keep bats out long-term.
Starting at $225, DEEP-approved and humane. Call or text 860-510-6313 for same-day or next-day help in East Hampton, Lake Pocotopaug areas, or nearby. Texting is usually fastest — I answer directly, no call center.
RF Wildlife – veteran-owned, 16+ years on the shoreline and inland. If you’re hearing squeaking at night or seeing guano stains, don’t assume it’s mice — call me and let’s confirm.
Skunk Removal in East Hampton, CT
Skunks burrow under decks, sheds, porches, and even chicken coops in East Hampton’s rural yards near Lake Pocotopaug or wooded areas. They spray when threatened, dig up lawns for grubs, and can cause serious damage when they get into livestock areas.
Mid-February through early March is peak breeding season in Connecticut, so males are roaming aggressively and females are denning — that means more trapped pairs under decks and sheds. When they get stuck together during a storm or freeze, the fighting and spraying gets intense — I’ve had calls where the odor was so bad the homeowners could smell it inside through the floorboards. The digging also tears up lawns and gardens, and once babies arrive in April–May, the problem multiplies fast.
One memorable job in East Hampton was a skunk that got into a chicken coop. The homeowner went out in the morning and found all the chickens dead — the skunk had killed them overnight. Then he spotted the skunk curled up asleep in one of the low nesting boxes like it owned the place. I arrived, assessed the damage (blood, feathers, strong skunk smell), set a live trap no bait double door trap over exit, and caught him within a couple hours. I then told him how to seal the coop foundation with hardware cloth and dig guards so nothing could get in again if he ever got more chickens. The homeowner was devastated about the chickens, but relieved it was handled it quickly and the coop was secure.
Our Skunk Removal Process in East Hampton
- Assessment — Locate entry points, assess odor/damage, and check for breeding pairs or kits.
- Trapping — Live traps with odor control (no relocation per DEEP rules) — placed strategically to minimize spray risk.
- Exclusion — Install hardware cloth barriers and dig guards to prevent re-entry and future burrowing.
Quick start in 1–3 days, fully legal and effective. Starting at $225. Call or text 860-510-6313 — I answer directly, no call center, no middleman. Texting is usually fastest.
RF Wildlife – veteran-owned, 16+ years on the shoreline and inland. If you’re smelling skunk or seeing tracks under your deck/coop, don’t wait — call me before the babies arrive.
Our skunk removal process:
Squirrel Removal in East Hampton, CT
Squirrels invade attics, eaves, and soffits in East Hampton’s wooded neighborhoods near Lake Pocotopaug, damaging wiring, insulation, and wood while creating noise and fire hazards.
Along the more open areas I mostly deal with gray squirrels — the classic bushy-tailed ones raiding bird feeders and nesting in attics. Farther inland in older forests, flying squirrels show up a lot more — they’re about chipmunk size, soft gray fur, large dark eyes that look almost too big for their little heads, and they glide between trees using the membrane between their legs. They’re nocturnal, quiet, and can squeeze through gaps as small as 1½ inches — they’re much harder to exclude than grays because they don’t chew as aggressively.
Flying squirrel exclusions are very similar to bat exclusions — the main difference is metal MUST be used (galvanized steel mesh or hardware cloth pest bloc etc..) — flying squirrels will chew through foam, plastic, or anything softer. See my full bat exclusion process here: Bat Exclusion & Prevention →
We use Trap Camera Monitoring Every trap gets a remote camera — I get real-time alerts within 30 minutes when an animal is caught or (in the case of one-way doors) when flying squirrels start exiting. No long waits, no unnecessary suffering, no guesswork. I know exactly what’s happening and can adjust on the spot.
Our Squirrel Removal Process in East Hampton
- Thorough Check — Find every gnaw mark, nest, entry point, and noise source in attic/eaves/soffits. Flying squirrels often leave smaller, cleaner signs than grays.
- Live Trapping or One-Way Doors — Live traps for grays when needed; one-way doors for flying squirrel eviction (if exclusion is being done). All traps monitored live with cameras.
- Repairs & Sealing — Fix, seal soffits, vents, chimney caps, and every gap (minimum ½-inch galvanized steel mesh — no foam or plastic that squirrels chew through).
- Habitat Modifications — Trim overhanging branches, remove bird feeders, and reduce food attractants so they don’t come back.
Guaranteed service — if they re-enter through the same spot, I come back free. Starting at $225. Call or text 860-510-6313 — I answer directly, no call center, no middleman. Texting is usually fastest.
RF Wildlife – veteran-owned, 16+ years on the shoreline and inland. If you’ve already had “someone” trap a few squirrels and they’re still coming back, call me — I’ll show you why sealing is everything.
Raccoon Removal in East Hampton, CT
Raccoons scavenge near Lake Pocotopaug or Air Line Trail, nesting in chimneys and causing major destruction with rabies concerns.
Raccoons scavenge near Lake Pocotopaug and wooded areas, nesting in chimneys and causing damage with rabies concerns.
I’ve taken care of raccoons up and down the shoreline — marinas are some of my biggest clients. One memorable job in East Hampton was attempting to evict a mother raccoon from an attic using male raccoon scent. She came up through the hole, looked right at me, and I swear she judged me like “really?” — knew it was a person, not a male raccoon. Eviction didn’t work; she just held her ground. I had to switch to trapping her, crawl in to grab the kits from the insulation, box them safely, and release the mother. She came back and moved the kits out one by one. Attic sealing and cap installed before release.
- Free evaluation — Check attic/chimney for nests, damage, entry points.
- Secure live traps — No relocation (DEEP required).
- Eviction & sealing — Install one-way doors, repairs, seal gaps.
- Prevention — Secure trash, trim branches.
Efficient and compliant. Starting at $225. Call 860-510-6313.
For more detailed raccoon removal expertise in East Hampton, visit our dedicated page: Raccoon Removal East Hampton CT
Local Emergency & Health Contacts in East Hampton
If you have an animal bite or possible rabies exposure, contact your local health department or 911 immediately.
- East Hampton Health Department (Middlesex County Health District) – (860) 343-6620 – bites, rabies concerns
- Rabies Exposure Reporting Form (Connecticut DPH) – Fill out if a bat was in a room with someone sleeping: Request for Rabies Examination Form (PDF)
- Rabies Consultation – For urgent human exposure questions: CT DPH Epidemiology Program (860) 509-7994 (normal hours) or (860) 509-8000 (after-hours) — they can guide via phone
- East Hampton Animal Control Officer – (860) 267-2449 – domestic animals, biting incidents
- East Hampton Police Non-Emergency – (860) 267-2440 – for possible rabid animal roaming the neighborhood
Tip: For bat exposures, CT requires reporting. Do not let the bat go — capture it safely for testing if possible. Call me first for safe removal.
Emergency Video Consult – Wildlife Help Right Now
If a bat (or other wildlife) is in your house and you can’t safely get to it, or you need quick guidance on rabies exposure risk, attic intrusion, or what’s going on under the deck — I offer Emergency Video Consults for $125.
I’ll walk you through safe capture, assessment, next steps, and whether it needs in-person removal — all via video call or phone. 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 fastest). Or click here for full details and to get started: Emergency Video Consult – Wildlife Help Right Now →
Ready to Help in East Hampton?
Call RF Wildlife now at 860-510-6313 for a free inspection and same-day help. Veteran-owned, fast, local — serving East Hampton and the shoreline for 16+ years.
Nearby Towns We Serve
I also cover nearby towns in Middlesex County and along the Connecticut River corridor. Check these pages for more local info:
- Glastonbury Wildlife Removal – Bats, Skunks, Raccoons & More
- Portland Wildlife Removal – Bats, Skunks, Raccoons & More
- Haddam & East Haddam Wildlife Removal – Bats, Skunks, Squirrels, Raccoons & More
Call or text 860-510-6313 — I can get to any of these towns fast from my base in Old Saybrook.
