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It’s that time of year again when you may awaken to the thump or scamper of little footsteps on the roof. No, it’s not Santa’s reindeer, but a colony of flying squirrels that have come to seek refuge in your warm house. Though most people in New Jersey are accustomed to seeing the more familiar gray squirrel, flying squirrels are common throughout the state, but rarely seen since they are nocturnal. While tiny in size (8 to 10 inches) and weighing only a few ounces, they can cause a great deal of noise and destruction if they choose your residence as a home base for the winter. Flying squirrels have soft, gray-brown fur on the back and sides, with white under parts, a flattened tail and large, dark eyes for night vision. They are active year-round, and usually live in large, multigenerational groups, moving their dens from trees in the

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If you’ve noticed more dead skunks along the roadside recently, you are not alone. All across N.J., skunks are emerging from their winter dens to find a mate. Instead, some skunks encounter cars head-on, while others make themselves cozy in backyards and garages. Mating season begins in late winter for skunks, so their activity levels are high this time of year. “This is the season when skunks are on the prowl, looking for love,” according to Matt Kosakowski, owner of Wildlife Control Specialists, based in Lebanon. “We hear from many homeowners complaining of skunk troubles this time of year.” Most of the time, skunks pass through harmlessly, according to Kosakowski. But when things go awry, it literally stinks. “Skunks spray when they feel threatened,” according to Kosakowski. “So when they make themselves at home on your property, and your dog decides to sniff around and say hello, chances are you’ll

Stumbling upon a bat in your living space can be a startling and frightening experience. But if you stay calm, and follow a few simple steps, the situation can be resolved without harm to you, your home or the animal.Avoid the natural inclination to either injure the animal – bats are a protected species under both state and federal law – or to chase the bat out of your home through the window or door. The best solution is to capture the bat, and then contact your town or county health department to conduct rabies testing. Most likely, the bat will test negative for rabies, and you can prevent having to endure unnecessary medical treatment, along with all of the associated anxiety and trauma. However, if you are unable to catch the bat, and the bat was found in a sleeping area of the home, it is advised that all