Squirrels -
Gray squirrels have the distinction of being the most
common nuisance animal in Massachusetts. Gray squirrels
do millions of dollars worth of damage to homes and
business's each year.
The most common entry
point, usually by accident, is down the chimney. After
falling down the chimney they can end up running around
the basement or whatever room contains the oil or gas
burner. If they come down the fireplace and the damper
is open they can run around in your house and chew window
moldings or door casings trying to get it out! If this
should occur, the damage caused by chewing on wires and
other items can easily reach thousands of dollars. Because
of this we recommend that every chimney be capped with
a stainless steel rain/animal guard. Dewey Pest & Wildlife
installs stainless steel caps and offers a lifetime warranty
on the materials and the installation.
Raccoons -
Raccoons are predominately nocturnal but may be seen
during the daylight hours. If you see one out during
the day it does not mean that the animal is sick. But
if it's acting strangely, stumbles, wanders in circles
etc. call your local animal control officer or police
department. Raccoons are medium sized animals in the
12-20 lbs. range. They are predacious and will eat both
animal and plant foods. Raccoons cause significant damage
to agricultural crops like fruits and vegetables, they
kill poultry, topple trash cans and shred lawns looking
for grubs. Raccoons also cause damage to buildings when
seeking shelter. They tear open soffits, rip open vents
and even remove siding trying to gain entrance. Raccoons
have also been known to raise their young in unused fireplaces.
Raccoons breed between mid-January and March.
Skunks -
The striped skunk is about the size of a house cat but
has relatively small head, short legs, robust, wide rear
end and bushy tail. Skunks can spray a musky fluid 8-10
ft very acutely when provoked. They like to nest in natural
cavities under stone walls and fallen trees but porches
and decks are also attractive nesting sites. Skunks do
carry the rabies virus so care must be taken when you
see a skunk out in the open.
Bats -
Bats are very beneficial to our environment and are protected
by law and must not killed as a form of control. Unfortunately
bats also carry rabies and many other ectoparasites that
can be harmful to people. Dewey Pest & Wildlife can
safely remove bats from your home or business. We also
provide bat proofing to your home or business to prevent
further infestations.
Flying Squirrels - In
addition to Gray squirrels, we also have Flying Squirrels
in 
Massachusetts.
Flying Squirrels are nocturnal (active at night) and
do not actually fly but glide through the air. They are
the size of a chipmunk and can easily enter very small
holes to gain entrance to your house. They are sociable
and gentle but very gregarious in the winter.
Nuisance
Birds - Expert bird repellant product installers
like Nixalite, Bird-B-Gone and HotFoot,
including netting, spikes and mechanical exclusion.
Problem birds including pigeons, starlings, and sparrows
can cause expensive damage to your home or business.
Their nests can clog drains and pipes and their droppings
can deface buildings, sidewalks, awnings and outdoor
furniture. Dewey Pest & Wildlife can customize a
treatment plan to rid your property of unwanted pest
birds. We utilize products such as netting, spikes bird
wire and gel.
