{"id":29269,"date":"2024-03-30T22:23:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T22:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=office-finder&#038;p=29269"},"modified":"2026-02-15T01:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T06:52:42","slug":"western-massachusetts-wildlife","status":"publish","type":"office-finder","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/massachusetts\/springfield\/western-massachusetts-wildlife\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Massachusetts Wildlife Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group city-template is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns main-row row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar-col col-lg-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div class=\"navigation-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"inner-navigation-wrap\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\">\n              <ul id=\"subnav\" class=\"default\">\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/massachusetts\/springfield\/bats-in-western-massachusetts\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Bats  in Western Massachusetts\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/massachusetts\/springfield\/western-massachusetts-wildlife\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Western Massachusetts Wildlife Control\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n          <ul id=\"subnav\" class=\"default\">\n        <li class=\"active\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/massachusetts\/\" target=\"_self\">\n            Massachusetts Critter Control Offices\n          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cta-banner-wrapper  \">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n        <div class=\"cta-banner\">\n          <div class=\"cta-banner-content\"><\/div>\n          <a\n                        href=\"tel:18002748837\"\n                        class=\"cta-phone-link\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-phone\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n            <div class=\"cta-phone-link-wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-num\">\n                                  <span>1.800.274.8837<\/span>\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-text\">(No Cats &#038; Dogs)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-online-bill-pay\">Online Bill Pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-749adb30 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/run.theservicepro.net\/portal\/?QS=0x21D73A39EF32302F741C1AD5F2527B597AFF1FC5D0D8FB439DF8B5B0D7CBC6C6\">Create an account<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column main-col col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/ilnur-kalimullin-D3fLgDc9uOQ-unsplash.jpg?ext=.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/massachusetts\/springfield\/\">Western Massachusett<\/a>s is well known for the wilderness and the wildlife that lives there. People have traveled to the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/our-wildlife-sanctuaries\/explore-by-region\/berkshires-connecticut-river-valley\">enjoy the great outdoors<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-native-wildlife-in-western-massachusetts\">Native Wildlife in Western Massachusetts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The unique habitats of Western Massachusetts include forests, wetlands, and rivers. It includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.org\/en-us\/get-involved\/how-to-help\/places-we-protect\/berkshires-western-massachusetts\/\">most intact forest ecocystem in southern New England<\/a>! You can find large and small mammals like bears, moose, porcupines, and opposums. Songbirds like the black-throated blue and green warblers use the interior forests during migrations. The wetlands and rivers are home to reptiles and amphibians.<br><br>While people from all over New England travel to enjoy the outdoors and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bywayswestmass.com\/activities\/wildlife-viewing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">observe the wild animal<\/a>s, local homeowners do not want those animals too close to home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-of-nuisance-wildlife\">Signs of Nuisance Wildlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An animal has the same basic needs as a person &#8212; food, water, and shelter. Your home can provide resources to satisfy all those needs.<br><br>The most common nuisance wildlife problems Springfield residents experience include raccoons,squirrels, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/massachusetts\/springfield\/bats-in-western-massachusetts\/\">bats<\/a>, rats, mice, opossums, skunks, and moles. Strange sounds and smells are some of the msot common signs an animal is in your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-animal-damage\">Animal Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sign of nuisance wildlife is damage. A skunk was able to easily create a den under someone&#8217;s porch.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220413_144600906-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32551\" title=\"Porch-Damage-Small-min.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220413_144600906-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220413_144600906-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220413_144600906-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220413_144600906-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220413_144600906-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A birds nest on your property might seem pleasant, but their droppings can create a mess and become a health hazard.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220708_153855718-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32552\" title=\"Nuisance-Bird-Nest-Small-min.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220708_153855718-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220708_153855718-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220708_153855718-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wildlife-entry-points\">Wildlife Entry Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild animals are going to follow&nbsp;the path of least resistance, and there are parts of your home that are more vulnerable than others for an entry point. Most screens on gable vents are not strong enough to prevent raccoons or rodents from breaking through it.&nbsp;<br><br><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/getattachment\/53147211-1522-4f71-95a6-540e4fa966c7\/Open-Gable-Vent-Small-min.jpg.aspx\"> Ridge vents allow warm, humid air to escape from a home. That warm, humid air also attracts animals to it. Rodetns like mice and squirrels can squeeze through an unprotected ridge vent. For the home below, <a href=\"https:\/\/aacdistributing.com\/exclusion-products\/ridge-guard\/\">RidgeGuard <\/a>was installed to stop a rodent infestation.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220718_120224_705-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32553\" title=\"RidgeGuardSmall-min.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220718_120224_705-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220718_120224_705-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220718_120224_705-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220718_120224_705-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220718_120224_705-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/IMG_20220718_120224_705-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other common animal entry points include soffits, roof returns, fascia boards, and chimneys.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Tips to avoid a nuisance wildlife problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t feed wild animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure garbage and compost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove birdfeeders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feed pets indoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close off crawl spaces&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspect the exterior of your home twice a year for any gaps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wildlife-removal-in-western-massachusetts\">Wildlife Removal in Western Massachusetts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Massachusetts has strict laws regarding trapping and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/moving-wildlife\">relocating animals<\/a>. At Critter Control, we have the know-how to remove and prevent any wildlife problems you might experience safely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-testimonials\">Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n<pre class=\"ti-widget\" style=\"display: none\"><template id=\"trustindex-google-widget-html\"><div class=\" ti-widget  ti-goog ti-review-text-mode-readmore ti-text-align-left\" data-no-translation=\"true\" data-time-locale=\"%d %s ago|today|day|days|week|weeks|month|months|year|years\" data-plugin-version=\"13.2.9\" data-layout-id=\"4\" data-layout-category=\"slider\" data-set-id=\"ligth-border\" data-pid=\"\" data-language=\"en\" data-close-locale=\"Close\" data-review-target-width=\"300\" data-css-version=\"2\" data-reply-by-locale=\"Owner's reply\" data-only-rating-locale=\"This user only left a rating.\" data-pager-autoplay-timeout=\"6\"> <div class=\"ti-widget-container ti-col-3\"> <div 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