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07/21/2026

07/17/2026

Remember we do bee, hornet, and wasp removal without chemicals !

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07/17/2026

With bat eviction season coming up mid aug we figured we would share some info with you so if you or somone you know has bat issues it can be handled in a professional and humane way ....

Did you know bats are protected in the state of Massachusetts! So when someone calls with bats in the the house it has to be handled a certain way since trapping bats is illegal in Massachusetts we have to go with a certain method using one way door devices or eviction tubes ....these clear tubes are placed at the main entry points where the bats are entering and exiting the structure and installed at a certain angle to allow the bats out but not back in this is done after we seal up any other possible entry points on the structure (we dont want them sneeking in the back door lol) ...this forces them to relocate themselves to a new home without having to be touched or trapped!

Having issues with bats give us a call
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07/17/2026

Had a call from a customer that had an animal stuck in the chimney...turned out to be chimney swifts !
Here in Massachusetts chimney swifts are protected by state law...so we will have to wait till they migrate later this fall then we can cap off the chimney!

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07/17/2026

Ground barriers are a great way to prevent wildlife from gaining access under low lieing structures to den up or use as emergency shelters!

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07/14/2026

SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FISHERS!

There is so much misinformation floating around about these guys, so we thought we would set the record straight!

Fishers belong to the weasel family. Technically, they are just called “Fishers” not “Fisher cats”. They are amazing hunters equipped with large paws, sharp claws and an impressive set of teeth.

They don’t get very large. Males tend to be between 8-16 pounds. Females are significantly smaller, weighing only 4-6 pounds. The largest fisher ever recorded weighed 20 lbs.

Many people will tell you they have blood curdling screams but, more likely than not, what they are hearing are foxes. Though fishers do sometimes scream, they are generally very quiet. When they are vocal, it’s not quite as intense as the sounds foxes make.

We are often warned that they eat people’s cats. A study done in New Hampshire in 1979 tested the stomach contents of 1000 fishers. Only one tested positive for cat hair. Similar studies were done in New York and Massachusetts as well. Both of those studies did not find any trace of cats. That’s not to say they will not prey on cats. They certainly can, but it’s not as common as many would think.

More recently, New Hampshire biologists are studying the decline of the fisher. Studies suspect rat poison to be a main culplrit as fisher hunt many rodents - some of which have been poisoned.

Fishers are one of the only predators that hunt porcupines. They have developed techniques to avoid the quills. Though we LOVE porcupines here at the rescue, we respect Mother Nature and understand that every creature does what is necessary to survive out there.

Fishers can be very aggressive but attacks on humans are VERY RARE and generally only when provoked.

Fishers are hunted for their pelts (fur). In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, fishers were virtually eliminated from the United States due to over trapping and deforestation. Restrictions helped their numbers to bounce back.

It’s uncommon to see one. They are elusive creatures. Though sometimes they are out during the day, they are mostly active at dawn and dusk. Most of the pictures you will find online will show them looking very mean and aggressive. These photos obviously get lots of attention. Though, these guys can certainly be aggressive at times, there is a lot more to them. That’s why it was important to me to circulate this photo.

They are magnificent creatures and one of the more misunderstood ones.

07/10/2026

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🦇 Brookfield Animal Control Bat Chat! 🦇

I’ve been getting a lot of calls about bats lately, so let’s clear a few things up!

It’s baby bat season! July is when mother bats are raising their tiny, flightless pups. If you see a bat flying around during the day or one inside your house, there’s a good chance it’s just a confused teenager who hasn’t figured life out yet. (We’ve all been there.)

A few important things to know:

🦇 Please don’t seal up your attic right now! Massachusetts protects bats during maternity season (June 1–August 15). If you close their entrances, you’ll accidentally trap the babies inside. Trust me… that’s a smell you’ll never forget.

🦇 Bats can fit through a hole the size of your thumb. If one shows up in your living space, check around pipes, vents, attic doors, and other tiny openings.

🦇 Hearing scratching or fluttering? As attics heat up, bats often move into the walls where it’s cooler. They’re not remodeling your house… they’re just looking for air conditioning.

🦇 Leave the guano alone. Bat droppings can carry harmful fungal spores, so don’t sweep it up without proper protection.

🦇 Need them gone? Wait until after August 15, then contact a licensed Wildlife Problem Control Agent. Bats are protected, and they have to be removed humanely.

The good news? While they may be terrible roommates, bats are incredible mosquito-eating machines. Every night they’re out there working the late shift, saving us from becoming an all-you-can-eat buffet.

As always, if you find a bat in your home, avoid handling it and give Animal Control a call. We’ll help point you in the right direction!

(And remember… Batman chose the bat. The bats did not choose Batman. 🦇

06/22/2026

Having issues with wildlife, reptiles, bees, wasps, or hornets give us a call!
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06/19/2026

Remember we do bee, wasp, and hornet removal without the use of pesticides!
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