Wildlife Control Calendar
January
Raccoons: Mating season begins.
Bats: In deep torpor.
Rodents: Increased indoor activity.
Squirrels: Typically sleep in tree nests or attics.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Mostly inactive in dens (under decks, sheds, or foundations). Females may be pregnant.
Wasps: Their nests are typically dormant at night.
Wildlife Control: Check for raccoon entry points!
February
Raccoons: Peak mating season.
Bats: Still in torpor.
Rodents: Typically nest in wall voids or crawl spaces.
Squirrels: Begin nesting.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Females give birth to 4-6 kits in dens. Very little activity above ground.
Wasps: Their nests are dormant at night.
Wildlife Control: Inspect attic for squirrel nests.
March
Raccoons: Early baby raccoons begin being born in attics and chimneys.
Bats: Resting in roosts (attics, caves, or tree hollows).
Rodents: Breeding season picks up.
Squirrels: Baby season – Grey (first for grey squirrels) and red squirrels give birth to babies (3-5 kits).
Starlings: Nesting season begins.
Skunks: Kits are nursing. Males become more active as mating season begins. First sightings of the year common.
Wasps: Their nests remain inactive during the night.
Wildlife Control: Seal vents to prevent starling nests.
April
Raccoons: Raccoon babies are heard in more attics.
Bats: Resting in roosts (attics, caves, tree hollows).
Rodents: Typically nest in wall voids or crawl spaces.
Squirrels: Baby season continues. Baby squirrels stay in attic for 8-10 weeks.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Peak mating season. Kits begin venturing from den with mother. Increased sightings at dusk/dawn.
Wasps: Start building nests.
Wildlife Control: Watch for skunks under decks and foundations.
May
Raccoons: Juvenile raccoons are walking around in attic causing more noise.
Bats: Resting in roosts (attics, caves, tree hollows).
Rodents: Peak breeding season.
Squirrels: Juvenile squirrels are mobile with more activity in attics and seen on roof startingg to exit.
Starlings: Raising young.
Skunks: Kits fully mobile, following mother to forage. Family groups often seen. Peak digging activity for grubs.
Wasps: Nest-building ramps up.
Wildlife Control: Remove wasp nests early.
June
Raccoons: Mother raccoons still giving birth and raising young. Kits not mobile enough to leave attic for 8-10 weeks.
Bats: Baby bats start emerging from torpor.
Rodents: Typically nest in wall voids or crawl spaces.
Squirrels: Usually rest in tree nests or attics.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Kits begin to disperse. Increased activity as young skunks establish territories. Peak lawn damage from grub hunting.
Wasps: Their nests are dormant at night.
Wildlife Control: Avoid disturbing bat colonies.
July
Raccoons: Mother and young raccoons back and forth between attic and under decks and sheds.
Bats: Actively hunting insects.
Rodents: Ongoing breeding cycles.
Squirrels: Usually rest in tree nests or attics.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Most kits now independent. Adults and juveniles actively foraging. Begin seeking winter den sites late in month.
Wasps: Peak activity.
Wildlife Control: Be mindful of wasp nests outdoors.
August
Raccoons: Mother and young raccoons back and forth between attic and under decks and sheds.
Bats: Resting in roosts (attics, caves, tree hollows).
Rodents: Typically nest in wall voids or crawl spaces.
Squirrels: Grey squirrels prepare for second litter.
Starlings: Fledglings gain independence.
Skunks: Heavy feeding to build fat reserves. Begin winter den selection. Increased activity under decks/sheds.
Wasps: Their nests remain dormant during the night.
Wildlife Control: Check for new rodent entry points.
September
Raccoons: Mother and young raccoons back and forth between attic and under decks and sheds.
Bats: Preparing for torpor.
Rodents: Seek shelter indoors.
Squirrels: Mother squirrels still tending to babies, usually rest in tree nests or attics.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Intense foraging continues. Begin settling into winter dens. Last chance for exclusion before winter.
Wasps: Their nests remain dormant during the night.
Wildlife Control: Last chance for skunk exclusion before winter.
October
Raccoons: Raccoons looking for winter dens in attics.
Bats: Gradually enter torpor.
Rodents: More noticeable indoor activity.
Squirrels: Red squirrels store food in attics. Red and grey squirrels typically sleep in tree nests or attics.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Most have settled into winter dens. Reduced activity but may emerge during warm spells. Begin winter lethargy.
Wasps: Their nests remain dormant during the night.
Wildlife Control: Monitor for late-season wasp nests.
November
Raccoons: Less activity from raccoons conserving energy in attics and staying inside longer.
Bats: Settled into torpor.
Rodents: Seek indoor warmth.
Squirrels: Red squirrels access stored food in attics.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Mostly dormant in dens. Females may be pregnant. Rare sightings during warm periods.
Wasps: Their nests are dormant at night.
Wildlife Control: Seal gaps to prevent rodent infestations.
December
Raccoons: Still less activity and noise in attics.
Bats: Firmly in torpor.
Rodents: Peak indoor activity.
Squirrels: Can survive in tree nests but prefer attics.
Starlings: Roost in trees or on building ledges.
Skunks: Fully dormant in winter dens. Pregnant females may begin preparing for spring births.
Wasps: Their nests are dormant at night.
Wildlife Control: Inspect and seal any gaps.
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Wildlife Calendar 2025: Wildlife Control Calendar
DescriptionThis is a Wildlife Control Calendar for quick reference to nesting and baby season information for city animals that create a nuisance when living inside the structure of homes and businesses. Is it a safe time of year to deal with that skunk underneath your front porch? Are there baby raccoons yet in February or should I wait to trap and relocate the raccoon just in case? These are common questions homeowners with wildlife problems ask because they don't want to harm any babies. See month to month baby season facts to help guide you to the quickest remedy to your wildlife issue.
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