If you’re hearing scratching in the attic, squeaking in the walls, or finding animal droppings around your home, you may be dealing with a wildlife problem. Connelly Wildlife Management provides professional and humane animal removal in the Pioneer Valley.
Whether it’s a groundhog burrowed under your shed or squirrels in your attic, we deliver fast, reliable solutions to restore your peace of mind.
Connelly Wildlife Management is certified to serve Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
We've provided results for homeowners, farmers, and businesses by effectively removing problem wildlife.
We handle everything from raccoon removal to bat infestations, skunks, groundhogs, foxes, squirrels, and more.
Our approach is ethical and focused on the well-being of both people and wildlife, with long-term prevention at the core.
Many wild animals see our homes as excellent shelters, especially during winter. Attics, porches, and wall cavities often become nesting spots for various creatures. Recognizing which pest animals are common in the Greenfield area is the first step toward a solution.
Some of the wildlife we most frequently handle include:
Raccoons: Known for tipping over garbage cans, damaging lawns, and contaminating attics.
Squirrels: Often responsible for chewing electrical wires, creating serious fire hazards.
Bats: A colony of bats can create significant sanitation problems and are common rabies vectors.
Birds: Birds roosting in vents, attics, parking garages, airplane hangars etc cause blockages and health concerns. Bird dropping build up is unsightly, can cause health problems and can damage buildings and structures.
Snakes: Finding a snake in your home can be alarming, and our snake removal services ensure it is handled safely.
Red & Gray Fox: Usually found under sheds, decks, and barns during breeding season. One of the top 4 rabies vectors
Groundhogs/Woodchucks: Create large burrows that can collapse soil and damage gardens, shed and house foundations
Skunks: Typically nest under porches or sheds and can spray if startled by pets. Also another common rabies vector
Rodents: Rapid breeders that create fire hazards by chewing electrical wires.
Opossums: Can reside in a variety of structures carry several zoonotic diseases. Can kill ground nesting birds, as well as domestic fowl.
Wildlife doesn’t just invade attics and crawl spaces. They also dig or den under sheds, porches, barns, and decks. These hidden infestations can be quite destructive, causing:
Structural Damage: Burrowing can undermine foundations, porches, and patios.
Health & Safety Risks: Wildlife can carry rabies, distemper, ticks, and fleas.
Pet & Livestock Threats: Foxes often prey on poultry, rabbits, and small pets.
Odor Issues: Skunk spray lingers for weeks or months, even seeping indoors.
Reinfestation: Once a den site is established, it can attract other animals.
When faced with a wild animal in your home, you may think you’ll be able to remove it yourself. However, DIY methods are risky and can make the situation worse.
Consider these risks before attempting a DIY removal:
Personal Injury: Direct contact with wildlife can transmit diseases like rabies or cause injuries.
Ineffective Methods: DIY traps are often set incorrectly, or you may capture one animal while the family remains.
Improper Handling: Relocating wildlife is regulated by law, and improper handling is illegal.
Making the Problem Worse: Sealing an entry point without removing the animals can trap them inside, resulting in death and a severe odor problem.
Our professional animal removal services eliminate these risks, ensuring wildlife is managed safely and effectively.
Wildlife can leave clear evidence of its presence, even if you haven’t seen the animal itself. Paying attention to these clues is essential for determining if you need professional animal services.
Look for these common indicators:
Strange Noises: Scratching, scurrying, or thumping sounds, especially at night.
Animal Droppings: Feces or urine stains in the attic, garage, or exterior of your property.
Physical Damage: Chewed electrical wires, torn insulation, damaged vents, or holes in your walls and roofline.
Nesting Materials: Piles of shredded paper, leaves, or insulation.
Unpleasant Odors: A strong, musky smell, which can also indicate a deceased animal.
Homeowners
Property Managers
Farms & Livestock Owners
Municipal Properties
Commercial Sites
Property inspection Identify species & entry points
Determine nuisance species Evaluate risks
Identify habitat conditions that attract wildlife Assess human behaviors that may exacerbate issues Recommend corrective actions
One-way doors Deterrents (visual, auditory, scent) Structural adjustments
Humane trapping Safe & ethical handling
Seal entry points Remove one-way doors Reinforce vulnerable areas
Walkthrough of work Maintenance suggestions Prevention guidance Ongoing monitoring programs
Connelly Wildlife Management provides animal removal services throughout the Western MA, Southern VT and Southern NH
We also serve:
For locations not listed, contact us by phone or use our online form. We often travel beyond these locations, especially for complex projects like beaver removal or large-scale exclusion work.
When unwanted wildlife moves in under sheds, patios, or decks, it can create stress for homeowners. Shaun experienced this firsthand when skunks sprayed his dogs after denning beneath his shed. We responded swiftly, safely removing the animals without harm “A friend recommended Pat to me for a problem I was having with some skunks that were living under my shed that had sprayed my dogs. He gave me a quick estimate for how long it would take, and the cost, and he was spot on. He removed them and also sealed it off so they can no longer get in. I'd recommend him to anyone and use Connelly Wildlife Management again in the future.”– Shaun
For Ellen, the problem was even more urgent. A young skunk and its family had fallen into a window well, with tragic results. Our founder, Patrick, was on-site quickly to resolve the situation with care. “Patrick arrived quickly to capture a young skunk and dispose of its dead mama and sibling. All had been trapped in a window well. Great job! Thank you SO much.”– Ellen G
Sometimes, multiple species can take over a property. That’s what Jennifer discovered when skunks and a family of foxes moved in under her back patio. Connelly Wildlife Management removed the animals humanely and reinforced the area so nothing could return. “We had skunks and then a family of foxes living under our patios in the back yard. Pat and crew were extremely responsive and helped us relocate the critters. They also then fixed the access problem and we are critter free! Highly recommend!”– Jennifer W
Together, these experiences show why homeowners across the Pioneer Valley trust Connelly Wildlife Management for animal removal under structures.
This often signals of bats, squirrels mice, rats or sometimes something larger like opossum or raccoons. Call our wildlife removal experts in the Pioneer Valley for a professional inspection.
Yes. We provide humane animal removal and follow all guidelines set by the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Yes. We respond quickly to urgent situations like trapped animals, dead animal removal, or animals acting unusually
Our process includes sealing entry points with durable materials like vent guards, chimney caps, and reinforced barriers.
Animal control is typically run by local municipalities and deals with stray pets, public safety concerns, domestic animal welfare or suspected rabies cases. On the other hand, professional animal removal services focus on nuisance wildlife in and around homes and properties, such as squirrels in attics or groundhogs near sheds.
Costs vary drastically depending on the species, location of the animal, and the complexity of the removal or exclusion work. Book an inspection today for the most accurate estimate to resolve your wildlife issue.
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