As temperatures drop across Milford, Fairfield County, and New Haven County, squirrels, raccoons, bats, mice, and skunks are actively searching for warm places to spend the winter. Your attic, chimney, crawlspace, or deck looks like a five-star hotel to them.
Once inside, winter wildlife can chew through electrical wiring, destroy insulation, and leave behind hazardous droppings.
5 Quick Steps to Keep Your Home Pest-Free This Winter:
- Trim Overhanging Branches: Keep tree limbs at least 6–8 feet back from your roofline so squirrels and raccoons lose their "bridge" onto your roof.
- Inspect Vents & Chimneys: Make sure chimney caps are secure and attic/dryer vents have intact, chew-proof screens.
- Seal Foundation & Siding Gaps: Mice can squeeze through an opening the size of a dime. Check around utility pipes, garage doors, and foundations.
- Store Firewood Away from the House: Keep stacked wood at least 20 feet from your siding so rodents and insects don't use it as a staging area.
- Secure Outdoor Attractants: Use tight-fitting lids on trash cans and bring pet food indoors overnight.
Hear scratching in the walls or want peace of mind before the deep freeze hits?
At
NCS Wildlife Solutions, we specialize in humane wildlife removal, permanent exclusion repairs, and attic restoration right here in Milford and across Fairfield & New Haven Counties.
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Call us today for a full winter home inspection & estimate!
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