Scribner Pest & Wildlife Control

10/15/2026

Not the kind of “mouse trap catch” anyone expects. 🐍
Rodent activity can attract snakes into homes—especially through basements, garages, crawlspaces, and gaps around the foundation.
If you ever find one inside, don’t handle it. Keep your distance and call a professional wildlife removal team.
Swipe to see a few recent residential captures handled safely by the Scribner team.
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10/15/2026

What would you do? Comment below

Mouse traps don’t just catch mice!
Sometimes, they catch a much bigger problem.

These large snake captures happened inside local homes after rodent activity brought them indoors.
Snakes follow food. If mice are getting into your basement, garage, crawlspace, or home, snakes may follow the same paths.
If you find a snake in your home:
• Keep everyone, including pets, at a safe distance
• Do not attempt to grab, corner, or identify it yourself
• Call a licensed wildlife professional for safe removal
At Scribner Pest & Wildlife Control, we remove the snake, address the rodent problem, and inspect for the entry points that allowed wildlife inside.
📞 Call us for fast, professional snake and wildlife removal in Newtown and nearby towns.

10/07/2026

America runs on Dunkin, right? Nothing like a nice hot cup of coffee on a cold morning…
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10/07/2026

Heat ON. AC OFF. Basement smells… weird? 👃🍂
5 common reasons for that fall basement smell:
1️⃣ Dry drain traps = sewer gas. Pour water down every drain.
2️⃣ Musty smell = mold or mildew. Run a dehumidifier.
3️⃣ Burning dust = furnace start-up. Should go away in a few days.
4️⃣ Sweet, rotten smell = possibly a dead mouse in a wall 🐭
5️⃣ Sharp ammonia smell = rodent or wildlife urine
Refilled the drains and it still stinks? Let us take a look. We find the source and seal the entry points.
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Family-owned in Fairfield County, CT

-Mosquito & tick control
-General Pest Control
-Termite Control
-Nuisance Wildlife Control
-Exclusionary Services
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10/07/2026

That basement smell? Here’s what it might be.

Heat’s on, AC’s off, and suddenly the basement smells… off. Fall is when we get the most calls about basement smells in Fairfield County. Here are the usual causes:

Dry drain traps: Floor drains and unused sinks lose their water seal over the summer, and sewer gas comes right up. Fix: pour a gallon of water down each drain. A spoonful of mineral oil on top slows evaporation.

Mold or mildew: Summer humidity plus a cool, closed-up basement gives you that musty smell. Check corners, boxes, and behind stored items. Run a dehumidifier.

Furnace start-up: A burning-dust smell the first few days is normal. If it lasts, call your HVAC tech.

Dead rodents: This is the one people don’t expect. Mice move inside in the fall, and when one dies in a wall or ceiling, you’ll smell it. A strong, sweet, rotten smell that gets worse each day is a warning sign.

Wildlife droppings and urine: Mice, squirrels, or raccoons nesting in the basement or crawlspace leave a sharp ammonia smell.

If you’ve refilled the drains and the smell is still there, the source might have four legs. We’ll inspect, find the source, and seal up the entry points so it doesn’t happen again.

📞 Call 203-654-0630
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Family-owned and serving Ridgefield, Danbury, Newtown, Bethel and all of Fairfield County.

PEST CONTROL SOLUTIONS that are Safe, Reliable & Affordable. We service the following towns in CT: Ridgefield, Westport, Wilton, Danbury, Brookfield, Newtown, New Milford, New Fairfield, Sherman, and Bethel.

10/06/2026

Is that noise in your attic… bats? Bat droppings and bats themselves can carry health risks, so don’t try to handle them yourself.
Scribner Pest & Wildlife Control removes bats humanely and seals your home so they can’t get back in.
Hearing something overhead?
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10/06/2026

Is That Noise in Your Attic… Bats?

Hearing odd sounds overhead? Before you blame squirrels or mice, check for these signs that bats may have moved in:

1. Timing matters. Bats come and go at dusk and dawn. If the activity picks up around sunset and again just before sunrise, bats are a likely cause. Squirrels are usually busiest during the day.
2. Listen for the sound. Bats make high-pitched squeaks, chirps, and light fluttering or scratching sounds, often near walls, soffits, or the roofline. Heavy thumping or rolling sounds usually point to other wildlife.
3. Look for droppings (guano). Bat droppings look like small, dark pellets that pile up under roosting spots or entry points. Unlike mouse droppings, they crumble into a sparkly powder when crushed. (Don’t touch them with bare hands.)
4. Check for stains and smudges. Bats leave greasy, dark rub marks around the small gaps they use to get in, such as gable vents, loose flashing, or gaps by the chimney.
5. Notice a strong odor. A large colony can produce a sharp, ammonia-like smell from built-up guano and urine.
6. Do a dusk watch. Grab a chair about 20 minutes before sunset and watch your roofline. If you see bats leaving, you have your answer.
Why it matters: Bat guano can carry fungal spores linked to histoplasmosis, and bats can carry rabies. Please don’t try to handle or trap bats yourself.

The good news is that bats can be removed humanely. At Scribner Pest & Wildlife Control, we inspect your home, find every entry point, and use safe, humane exclusion so bats leave and can’t get back in. Then we seal your home for the long term.

Hearing something in the attic? Send us a message or call today to schedule an inspection.
203 654 0630
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10/04/2026

Keep Mice Out This Fall: 6 Free DIY Tips from Scribner Pest & Wildlife

As temperatures drop across the South Coast, mice and rats start looking for a warm place to spend the winter, and your home is at the top of their list. A mouse can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime. Here are a few simple, free things you can do this weekend to keep them out:
1. Walk your foundation. Look for gaps around pipes, dryer vents, utility lines, and where siding meets the foundation. Steel wool stuffed into small openings is a quick, cheap fix. Mice won’t chew through it.
2. Check your doors. If you can see daylight under a garage or exterior door, a mouse can get in. Replace worn weatherstripping and door sweeps.
3. Move the firewood. Stack firewood at least 20 feet from the house and off the ground. Woodpiles make great rodent hideouts.
4. Lock up food sources. Store birdseed, pet food, and grass seed in sealed metal or heavy plastic bins, especially in garages and sheds.
5. Trim it back. Cut shrubs, vines, and tree limbs away from the house so rodents can’t use them to reach your roofline.
6. Clear the clutter. Basements, attics, and garages full of boxes give rodents places to nest. Use plastic bins with lids instead of cardboard.

Watch for the warning signs: droppings, gnaw marks, shredded insulation or paper, or scratching in the walls at night. If you’re already hearing noises or seeing activity, call us. Our team can inspect your home, find the entry points, and seal them for good.
Scribner Pest & Wildlife Control: proudly protecting homes and businesses in Somerset and the surrounding communities.
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10/03/2026

When the weather turns cold, mice and rats start looking for a warm place to spend the winter, and that place is often your home. At Scribner Pest and Wildlife Control, we’re a local, family-owned business, and we treat your home the way we’d treat our own.
Our rodent control solutions include:
✔️ A full inspection to find how they’re getting in
✔️ Sealing and exclusion work to keep them out for good
✔️ Safe, targeted trapping and removal
✔️ Cleanup and sanitation advice
✔️ Follow-up visits so you know the problem is solved
Signs you may have rodents:
• Droppings in cabinets, attics or basements
• Chewed wires, boxes or food packaging
• Scratching or scurrying noises at night
• Nesting material like shredded paper or insulation
The big companies treat you like a ticket number. We treat you like a neighbor.
📞 Call or message us today for a free estimate and get your home rodent-free before winter.