Posts in Category: Wildlife

There are a number of things that make Hartford a great place to live. Unfortunately, the same factors that make it such an appealing place for people also make it appealing for the wildlife that live in the surrounding areas.  > Read More

During this time of year, raccoons exhibit a behavior that is similar to the act of hibernation. Raccoons will store up body fat throughout the year, then hide in their dens for long stretches of time during the colder months. This “semi-hibernation” is called torpor. While torpor is not… > Read More

Late night scramblings and mysterious noises from outside a bedroom window can feel like something right out of a horror movie. In reality, the dangers that wild beasts pose to our health and safety can make anyone's skin crawl.  > Read More

If you’ve ever fallen asleep only to wake up to a disturbing scratching sound in your walls or ceiling, you understand how unpleasant it is to know that something other than your family is in your home. If you’ve never had that experience, you probably want to keep it that way… > Read More