When you have nuisance wildlife on your property, animal traps provide a safe and humane way to capture and remove them. Connelly Wildlife Management provides professional animal trap services in the Pioneer Valley, MA, ensuring secure captures while protecting both you and the animal.
Based in Greenfield, we’ve been serving MA, VT, and NH Counties since 2019, earning trust through word-of-mouth referrals and proven results.
Every removal adheres to state guidelines and wildlife management practices, prioritizing safe and ethical methods that protect people and wildlife.
We use the appropriate tools for each species, including one-way doors for bats and secure traps for groundhogs, ensuring humane and effective results.
Connelly Wildlife Management is trained and certified to handle various species, including mice and bats, to larger predators like coyotes and foxes.
Trying to trap wildlife on your own may seem like a quick, low-cost solution, but it can create a host of other problems.
Common risks of DIY trapping include:
Animal stress or injury – Improper traps or handling can harm wildlife.
Personal safety hazards – Untrained handling increases the risk of bites, scratches, and exposure to diseases.
Legal issues – In Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire, strict regulations govern trap use. Attempting to trap without proper licensing may be illegal.
The safer solution is to work with a licensed professional who ensures humane treatment of wildlife, compliance with state laws, and protection for you and your property.
Skunks, squirrels, bats, opossums, chipmunks, foxes, and coyotes can be unpredictable, especially during harsh weather or when threatened. Each animal trap is set with the right bait for the target species and is designed to resist rust and corrosion while ensuring animals are caught without injury.
At Connelly Wildlife Management, we resolve conflicts with wildlife ethically and responsibly. When using animal traps, we aim to minimize stress and ensure safe handling. Here’s how:
Proper Trap Placement – We carefully position traps to prevent injury, encouraging quick and safe capture.
Frequent Monitoring – Traps are checked regularly, so animals aren’t left confined for long periods.
Safe Handling & Transport – Once captured, we handle wildlife per state laws to protect the animal and our clients.
Post-Removal Exclusion – After removal, we secure entry points so the problem doesn’t happen again.
Wildlife activity changes with the seasons. The timing of your problem may indicate the species involved:
Spring – Squirrels, raccoons often seek nesting spots in attics and chimneys. Denning animals like fox, coyote,skunks, woodchuck begin denning under sheds, porches and foundations. Beaver dispersal occurs in the spring as well. Typically this is when new beaver conflicts begin.
Summer – Bat activity peaks and colonies roost in warm attic spaces.
Fall – Rodents and chipmunks move indoors to prepare for colder weather. Many young of the year begin to disperse and find their own ranges. Many new animal conflicts pop up this time of year.
Winter – Skunks under decks, sheds, and porches for breeding. Predator depredation of livestock when food is more scarce. Rodent indoor activity ramps up.
Wildlife often leaves behind damage and contamination, putting your home and health at risk. After trapping and removal, we assist with:
Insulation Removal – Contaminated insulation is precisely removed to minimize the risk of spreading zoonotic diseases and pathogens and parasites. Returning your space to pre-infestation condition.
Sanitation & Decontamination – Droppings, urine, and nesting debris are removed. The area is sanitized to eliminate odors, bacteria, and parasites.
Prevention Upgrades – We reinforce entry points with wildlife-proof materials, reducing or eliminating the chance of re-entry.
The cost of animal trapping can vary depending on several factors:
Species of Wildlife – Larger or more aggressive animals may require specialized traps or additional safety measures.
Location of the Animal – Trapping animals in attics, crawl spaces, or under decks may require more time and effort than setting traps outdoors.
Extent of the Infestation – A single squirrel in a wall costs less to handle than multiple raccoons nesting in an attic.
Damage and Repairs Needed – If insulation removal, or sanitation is required, this will affect the overall cost.
Follow-Up Exclusion Work – Sealing entry points and preventing re-entry is often the most important step and a key part of the investment.
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.
From raccoons in garages to families of skunks under foundations, Connelly Wildlife Management has provided animal traps across Greenfield, MA, and surrounding areas. Here’s what our customers had to say about their experiences.
Marvin described how Patrick removed a family of skunks from under his garage and secured the foundation to prevent future problems. "We had a family of skunks living under the foundation of our garage in Holyoke. We called Connelly Wildlife Management and Patrick came right out to inspect the problem and set traps. Over the course of a week, he was able to catch 4 large skunks. After Patrick was sure the skunks were gone, he closed up the hole he had also made so animals couldn't get under the garage anymore. We highly recommend Connelly Wildlife Management for all your wildlife problems!"– Marvin Q
John was relieved when Patrick quickly trapped and removed a raccoon from his garage in Brattleboro. "I had a raccoon that refused to vacate my garage, and Pat arrived promptly, trapped the critter without incident, and removed it from my house in Brattleboro. He was polite, professional, and efficient. I would highly recommend anyone in need of help removing wildlife reach out to him."– John G
Yes. Our animal traps are designed to prevent injury and stress to the animal.
No. Improper trapping methods can injury or distress to wildlife. You may also catch an animal you weren’t intending to or are ill equipped to deal with releasing. Failed trapping attempts can educate animals making them more difficult to catch. This can add to the overall price of an animal removal job. We recommend hiring wildlife control professionals like us. Trapping without proper expertise could also violate state laws if not done properly.
We offer prompt scheduling and emergency animal removal for urgent cases, such as aggressive or irregular acting critters or trapped animals inside living spaces.
We don’t always use bait sometimes we catch animals by setting the traps where animals are traveling. When we do use bait, the bait we use depends on the species. Also we tailer the bait to each situation to minimize the capture of non-target animals. Skunks, rats, raccoons, beavers, fox, coyote and squirrels all respond to different foods and scents at different times of year.
Yes. We handle removal in compliance with state laws.
Absolutely. Our team precisely seals entry points and ensures your property is less attractive to creatures.
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