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Removing wildlife from your home is only the first step. Long-term protection requires sealing entry points, repairing damage, and ensuring animals cannot return. Gray Brothers specializes in full-service wildlife removal followed by comprehensive home protection. Once wildlife is removed, technicians thoroughly inspect the home. This includes the roofline, attic, vents, foundation, siding, and decks. Finding…

Finding a raccoon, skunk, squirrel, or bat inside your living space can be startling—and potentially dangerous. Whether the animal entered through an open door, chimney, basement, or attic breach, knowing how to respond safely is essential. If you spot a wild animal indoors, remain calm and avoid making sudden movements. Do not corner the animal…

Many homeowners assume pest control companies handle all unwanted animals. While pest control is effective for insects and small rodents, it is not designed for larger wildlife such as raccoons, bats, squirrels, skunks, and opossums. Wildlife control and pest control are very different services, and choosing the wrong one can leave problems unresolved. Pest control…

Bats become increasingly active in late spring and early summer in Connecticut. As temperatures rise, bats begin searching for roosting locations, which often include attics, rooflines, and gaps in home exteriors. Preparing your home ahead of peak bat season is crucial for preventing an infestation. Bats enter homes through extremely small openings—often just ½ inch…

When homeowners find an entry hole in their roof, siding, or attic vents, their first instinct is to seal it immediately. However, blocking a wildlife entry hole before proper inspection can cause a serious problem: trapping animals inside your home. Trapped wildlife can cause severe structural damage, ripping insulation, chewing wiring, and tearing walls in…

Your chimney may seem secure, but many wildlife species see it as an ideal nesting spot. Raccoons, squirrels, and certain bird species frequently choose Connecticut chimneys for shelter. Recognizing the signs of infestation early can prevent damage, odors, and safety hazards. One sign is unusual noises coming from the fireplace. Scratching, thumping, chirping, or fluttering…

A sudden skunk smell around your home is not only unpleasant—it may indicate that a skunk is living nearby or has sprayed close to your property. Skunks spray as a last resort when threatened, startled, or trapped. Their spray can travel up to 15 feet and linger on surfaces, clothing, pets, and even inside your…

Squirrels are active year-round in Connecticut and frequently enter attics through small openings in rooflines, vents, and soffits. While they may seem harmless from a distance, squirrels inside your home can cause severe and costly damage. Ignoring the early signs of squirrel activity almost always leads to worse problems later. One of the greatest risks…

Skunks may be small, but the damage they cause to lawns can be extensive. Homeowners often wake up to find patches of turf flipped over, small holes scattered across the yard, or faint skunk odors lingering in the air. The behavior is common in Connecticut and typically peaks during warmer months when insects are active….

Raccoons are one of the most destructive wildlife species when it comes to home invasions. Their strength, intelligence, and persistence make them skilled at exploiting weak spots in a roof or attic. Homeowners across Connecticut experience raccoon break-ins every year, and the damage can be severe—torn insulation, shredded ducts, ripped vents, and contaminated attics. The…