If you have a problem with wildlife in your Waterford home, your best option is to hire a company that specializes in Connecticut wildlife removal only. This is a specialty business, and regular pest control companies do not use the proper techniques to solve animal problems. I have spent many years reviewing Connecticut and Waterford, and I recommend the following:

Pest Animal Removal
Cell Phone: 860-398-6685

NOTE: If you have a dog or cat problem, call New London County Animal Services: (860) 447-5231

Pest Animal Removal specializes primarily in removing animals from attics of homes and buildings - this includes squirrels in attics, raccoons, and rats or mice in homes. Connecticut also has a documented problem with bats in buildings, and Pest Animal Removal is specially trained in bat removal. They also perform general wildlife trapping services, such as the capture and removal of skunks or opossums on the property. Call 860-398-6685 to discuss your critter problem and schedule a same-day or next-day appointment. Click here to learn more about what prices we charge in 2026.

When hiring a company to solve your wild animal problem, you want these features:

• Specializes in wildlife removal, not pest control
• Fully Connecticut and New London County licensed and insured
• Works 7 days per week (critters don't take weekends off)
• Performs full building inspections: enters and inspects attic
• Performs exclusion repairs, with guarantee against animal re-entry
• Offers cleanup of biohazardous wildlife waste



Pest Animal Removal is a full-service Waterford wildlife removal company. This is very different from a regular Waterford pest control company. The pest control companies spray poison to kill insects. This is not at all similar to wildlife removal. Pest Animal Removal performs a full inspection of the home or property, and determines why the animal(s) are there, and if inside a building, how the animals got inside. All animals (including rodents) are trapped and removed, or if possible, removed from the building using special exclusion devices. Once the animals are gone, preventative repairs are essential, and cleanup is sometimes recommended.

Waterford wildlife trapping - it's not as simple as it may seem. It's illegal in Connecticut to trap without a license. Trap type is very important and there are many different types, bait is somewhat relevant, trap placement is vital, and there are dozens of small things that are very important to know. Safety is a concern. Then once the animal is trapped, it must be removed and dealt with in the proper manner according to Connecticut law. We offer Waterford raccoon removal. Read more about how to get rid of raccoons.

Animals in attics - this is our specialty at Pest Animal Removal. Many types of animals like to live in attics. This includes squirrels, raccoons, rats, mice, bats, birds, and even possums. Critters like to go into attics for a safe place to live and raise their young. Removing animals from attics is very complex work, partly because of the presence of baby animals. If you need Waterford squirrel removal, we can remove all the squirrels from your attic, and seal out any future ones. Read more about how to get rid of squirrels.

Rodent control must be done in a very specific way. First off, the most important thing is that all the openings that rats and mice can use to enter a house be sealed. Then all the rodents must be physically trapped and removed. Never, ever use poison! Most Waterford exterminators will just use this lazy poison technique to kill rodents, and it causes more harm than good - dead stinky rats, and it doesn't solve the problem. Call us for correct Waterford rat removal. Read more about how to get rid of rats.

Bat removal is a highly specialized task. Connecticut is known to have colonizing bats who often live in buildings. Bats love attics. If not removed, the colony can grow to a very large size over the years. The bat droppings are often corrosive and cause health risks. The same goes for bird droppings on or in buildings. We perform Waterford pigeon removal and bird control. But our specialty is Waterford bat removal. We remove 100% of the bat colony and seal the building so that it's totally bat-proof. Read more about how to get rid of bats.

If you have animals inside a house, no job is complete without proper exclusion repairs. If you simply hire a Waterford trapper who only removes the critters, then the problem will return. You need to hire a Waterford wildlife control company that identifies 100% of the animal entry points into your building, and seals them shut with professional repairs. In addition, in many cases animals have left waste or contamination behind, and you'll want a company that can provide professional cleaning services. Pest Animal Removal does both.

The above are just some of the services offered by Pest Animal Removal. We also trap and remove animals that destroy lawns, such as moles, or digging animals. Sometimes animals like opossums will live under buildings, steal pet food, raid garbage cans, etc. Read about how to get rid of opossums. Skunks commonly live under sheds or decks, and set up a den. We can trap and remove them without them spraying. Read about how to get rid of skunks. Pest Animal Removal also provides dead animal removal in Waterford. If you need help with any other wildlife conflict, from a fox, beaver, groundhog, or any other critter, we can solve it. We also do Waterford snake removal - most of the snakes in Connecticut are not venomous, but call us if you want safe removal, or read about how to get rid of snakes in Waterford. And remember, we are a private business, not New London County Animal Control Services, so if you have a dog or cat problem, call the County at (860) 447-5231. New London County animal services does not handle any wildlife issues.


Pest Animal Removal
Cell Phone: 860-398-6685




Waterford Pricing Info

Every wildlife removal situation is different, from the species of animals involved, the location of the animal inside a house or outside, the extent of repairs or cleanup, etc. It's impossible to give one-size-fits-all prices. Examples MIGHT include:

Small Job: For example, a one-stop job to remove an animal in the yard: $100 on up
Medium Job: For example, getting critters out of your house with minor repairs: $300 on up
Large Job: For example, a project involving many service trips and complex work: $500 on up

Give us a phone call now and tell us about your wildlife issue and we will be able to give you a price estimate over the phone. If you're cool with it, we can schedule a same-day or next-day appointment if you like. Our prices are fair, and a good value because we do the job right, the first time.

Waterford Wildlife Tip #1:


Are Repellents Effective in Getting the Raccoons Out of Your Chimney?


Raccoons are nocturnal creatures; they prefer to hunt food at night when they can be safe against various threats. They will highly rely on their keen sense of smell when foraging. Some people believe that they can take advantage of this by using products that emit a strong odor. They think that doing so will cause irritation and discomfort to the masked bandit and will encourage them to move away. The accessibility and convenience made it a popular choice among homeowners who want to keep their chimney free from raccoons.

Can Hot Pepper Drive Away the Raccoons from My Chimney?

Raccoons will be depending on their powerful olfactory receptors when searching for food and identifying dangers. When we are talking about scent, hot pepper may be one of the ingredients with the highest potency. People prefer to use this as a repellent, not only because of its odor but because it is readily available in their kitchen. However, there are some issues in using this. It takes a great amount of pepper before it can produce that burning scent. Moreover, the scent may only irritate their nose but it will not be enough to drive them away. The smell will quickly dissipate, and it may not be practical to keep applying hot pepper to your chimney.

Are Onions a Good Raccoon Repellent?

Another popular repellent choice among homeowners would be an onion. However, just like the pepper, temporary irritation of their sense of smell will never be enough to drive them away. Despite the pungent smell that it will produce, there is no existing study that will prove its efficacy against raccoon invasion. Understand that the raccoon will have to face dangers when relocating their territory. The strong scent of the onion will not be enough to keep them away.

Will Sprinkling Cinnamon Keep My Chimney Raccoon-Free?

Cinnamon is another spice in your kitchen that some people use as a repellent against raccoons. Just like the kitchen ingredients mentioned above, there is no scientific proof that will support the use of cinnamon against raccoon. Moreover, since it comes in powder form, it will be much easier for the raccoon to remove its presence around their territory.

Is Eviction Fluid Effective Against Raccoon?

Perhaps the only effective repellent against raccoon would be the eviction fluid. However, it will only lead to your desired result during some situations. A study performed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln showed how effective eviction fluid is against a mother raccoon. This product imitates the scent of a dominant male raccoon that will force the female raccoon to relocate her nest. You can only use this method during the nesting period.

If you are successful in dealing with the raccoon nesting in your chimney, be sure to immediately seal it with a cap afterwards. If none of these methods work, call the help of the professionals who can offer you a range of humane solutions that will ultimately keep your place free from unwanted visitors.



Waterford Wildlife Tip #2:


Connecticut Wildlife Information:

Connecticut State bird: American robin
State mammal: Sperm whale
State fish: American shad
State insect: European mantis

Connecticut is a small state in the nation, and despite being technically on the coast of the country, it does not have an ocean border. The state is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound, but has no actual sea coast of its own. The majority of the state was originally wooded, though areas of farmland have since been cleared. The forests are full of broad-leaved trees with a mixture of coniferous woodland, and there is a steady rise of terrain to the mountains in the northwest. Summers in the state are warm to hot, and winters are cold; the ocean mediates temperatures and moisture content in the atmosphere.

The state does not have a huge variety of large animals. The moose is the dominate creature on land in size, and it is the only large grazer aside from white-tailed deer. A subspecies of the white-tailed deer, called the key deer, grow to be only 3 feet tall and weigh up to 80 pounds. This subspecies is protected due to dwindling numbers. The key deer are easy targets for coyotes who roam the forested regions of the state. Black bears are also present, but the bears rarely take to hunting down large prey. Black bears spend much of their time foraging for fruits and insects, or raiding easy meal locations like birds' nests. The state has a healthy population of bobcats that keep the numbers of smaller animals manageable.

As in most states of the Northeast, Connecticut has a variety of forest-dwelling critters that hold the potential to become pest animals. Raccoons, skunks, opossums, rats, mice, bats, gophers, woodchucks, weasels, minks, and beavers are all occupants of the state. Connecticut has lemmings, small, elusive rodents that have gotten a reputation for mass suicides. These communal death marches are a misnomer; the lemming will sometimes migrate in numbers during the breeding season. Because the animals are good swimmers, they will often attempt to cross waters where a significant number of them drown. They are not throwing themselves off cliffs for no apparent reason.

Though access to the ocean is had by way of a protected region of water, Connecticut has a number of marine animals including manatees and harbor seals.

You can always call Pest Animal Removal, any time of day, at 860-398-6685, for a price quote for Waterford wildlife control services. I am confident that this is the best choice amongst wildlife removal companies in Waterford, CT.