Nukingstreet Pest & Wildlife Control

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

The freedoms we enjoy every day were paid for by people who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Nukingstreet team honors their courage, their families, and their legacy.

We remember. We respect. We are grateful.

05/10/2026

Hospital visits for tick bites hit record numbers in Massachusetts. Here's what an expert recommends after being bitten.

04/27/2026

Behold, the mighty "quill pig!"

You are not the only one who has noticed the emerging spring foliage, and through the eyes of a porcupine, it’s a mouth-watering sight!

Like most wildlife, the porcupine’s diet changes seasonally. During winter, porcupines feed primarily on pine seeds and bark, but once spring and summer come around, they forage on deciduous leaves, wild flowers, tender twigs, seeds, and buds. As seen below, this large rodent frequently climbs trees to feed and rest.

Although they are generally slow-moving, porcupines are armed with roughly 30,000 quills that help keep it safe from would-be predators. Contrary to common myth, the porcupine is NOT capable of “throwing” or “shooting” its quills.

Your best bet of seeing this charismatic critter in Connecticut is to visit the northern border.

Just remember, you can look but you better not touch!

04/27/2026

Don't let this be the scene outside your window.

The 2026 State of the Bears Report is now available on the DEEP webiste.

From conflict reports to ongoing research efforts, the annual report provides the most up-to-date information on Connecticut’s growing black bear population.

Roughly two thirds of the reported conflicts involve bird feeders and trash. These types of conflicts are also the easiest to prevent.

View the report athttps://portal.ct.gov/-/media/deep/wildlife/pdf_files/2026-state-of-the-bears.pdf

04/20/2026

Open chimneys are an easy mistake for wildlife to exploit. Birds, squirrels, raccoons, and other animals can fall in, get trapped, or even move in. Raccoons are especially notorious for climbing chimneys and having their young above the fireplace damper, which can turn into a messy and expensive problem fast.

That is why a quality chimney cap matters. We recommend stainless steel chimney caps whenever possible. Galvanized caps may cost less upfront, but they are more likely to corrode over time, especially on flues serving oil furnaces. A strong stainless steel cap gives you better long-term protection, better durability, and fewer replacement headaches.

If you have an open chimney, damaged cap, or animal noise coming from the fireplace, now is the time to fix it before it becomes a wildlife removal job. Nukingstreet Pest & Wildlife installs professional chimney caps and solves wildlife entry problems the right way.

Call or text 800-466-9918, send us a DM, visit our website, or comment Help if you need chimney cap installation or wildlife control.

04/16/2026

Leaving bird feeders out this time of year can be unbearable!

Don't let this be the scene outside your window.

The 2026 State of the Bears Report is now available on the DEEP webiste.

From conflict reports to ongoing research efforts, the annual report provides the most up-to-date information on Connecticut’s growing black bear population.

Roughly two thirds of the reported conflicts involve bird feeders and trash. These types of conflicts are also the easiest to prevent.

View the report athttps://portal.ct.gov/-/media/deep/wildlife/pdf_files/2026-state-of-the-bears.pdf

04/15/2026

Another new species to worry about!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has called it a “devastating pest” that can cause serious damage and even death to animals and people 🔽

04/13/2026

Spring means bears are active again across Connecticut, and the latest State of the Bears report shows conflicts with people remain elevated in communities across the state.

The two biggest drivers continue to be birdfeeders and unsecured trash, which is why this time of year is always a good reminder to take feeders down and lock trash up.

With sightings recorded in every town, a few simple actions from us can go a long way toward avoiding the kinds of encounters that create problems for both neighborhoods and bears.

View The State of the Bears: A Briefing on Bears in Connecticut, here:https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/deep/wildlife/pdf_files/2026-state-of-the-bears.pdf

04/13/2026

A recent video captured by a 22News viewers security camera shows two coyotes running through the streets of Springfield.

Full video: https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/video-coyotes-spotted-running-through-streets-of-springfield/

04/13/2026

Rodenticides are often thrown into the same bucket with SGAR's. There are several other types available and a complete ban on all rodenticides as a knee-jerk reaction will have consequences that are not being discussed in the public.

Holyoke is debating banning rodent poison after hawk deaths, weighing wildlife safety against pest control needs.