When you come into a backyard that houses chickens, you first notice the soft noise in the background: cheep, cluck, occasional loud squawk and the flapping of wings. The chickens will move towards you, curious and naive. They’ll even let you pick them up if they trust you. Those who look after chickens say… Continue reading
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Things to Look for on Your Home — Could This Be an Entry Point?
No matter how much you love animals or how much you want to be surrounded by nature, you really do not want to share your home with any uninvited wildlife. It is great to watch the local wildlife enjoying themselves in their natural habitat but no matter how cute an animal might look climbing… Continue reading
Wildlife Removal Services – Keeping Wildlife Safe from Trash
Litter or trash is everywhere you find people – parks, forest, roadsides, parking lots, and school grounds. You’ll find them even in our personal backyards! Litter is not only bad for our surroundings but it can also severely affect pets and wildlife. Animals have an incredible sense of smell and sight, which can get… Continue reading
Whitby Animal Control: Celebrating Wildlife
The phrase ‘what a wonderful world!’ is indeed a suitable one to use when talking about the splendour of earth’s natural assets. All of nature’s elements are designed to bring us joy in some way. Yes, you read that correctly all of them… even those that we often consider problematic can bring us joy… Continue reading
Wildlife Removal Services – Further Proof Poisoning is Cruel
The Department of Natural Resources in Wisconsin said in a report that it’s looking into cases of dead pets and wildlife which was due to poisoning in several northern counties in Wisconsin, including Marinette, Bayfield, and Florence counties. The inquiries carried out showed that most of the poisoning reported came from leftover meals, snacks… Continue reading
Scarborough Animal Control: How Flooding Affects Wildlife
Floods are part of life on earth. Flood waters have been washing over the face of the planet for years. People have, over the years, built up a resistance to this natural catastrophe to minimize the impact it has on our life and livelihood. Animals have also developed their own coping strategies. But just… Continue reading
Rabbit Nests – It’s Lawn Mowing Season
Summer is a time when most families are out and about enjoying time in their gardens, swimming, playing ball and barbecuing with family and friends. It is a great time to be outdoors and making the most of your garden. Summer is also mowing season and if you want a beautifully manicured lawn that is… Continue reading
Milwaukee Squirrel Control – Why Are The Squirrels Chirping
Birds are one of the many animals that call from trees. But you might have heard a funny, albeit somewhat aggressive chirp from the trees without even realizing it came from a squirrel. They can make a chattering birdlike noise or screeching noise that resembles that from a Bluejay. You might have seen a… Continue reading
Raccoons and Possums Are the New Favourite on Social Media
Social media has changed the way many people operate in today’s world. It has brought fame and wealth to some people and in recent times, wildlife animals have been getting in on the action. Unconventional pets such as raccoons and opossums are taking social media by storm as people around the world are fascinated… Continue reading
Acceptable Behavior Around Wildlife When Outdoors
There is no better time than now to start changing the way we interact and observe the behavior of wildlife in the Milwaukee area. In recent times, there have been a number of reports about rabid animals, which highlights the increased importance of familiarizing ourselves with this virus. Rabies is a virus-related infection which attacks… Continue reading
Toronto Wildlife Prevention: Common Pest Birds
The skies and trees are a bird’s natural domain. But when they come down to earth many property owners, like those in Toronto suffer the inconvenience. Often, in an effort to protect our properties from the damage that birds can inflict, people use harsh methods that threaten the survival of the animals. Humane wildlife prevention… Continue reading
Bat Removal Milwaukee-Do Bats Eat 1000 Mosquitoes an Hour?
Bats have been termed as good neighbors by some experts, due to their insatiable appetites for small insects that bother us. Research has revealed that corn farmers in America save close to 1 billion dollars every year thanks to the nontoxic, free pest control offered by bats that consume earworm moths which feed off… Continue reading
North York Wildlife Removal: A Deep Look Inside the Starling
Are you a lover of nature? Do you yearn for a time to celebrate and enjoy all the earthy splendour that this planet we call home offers? If you are a nature enthusiast, you probably already know about Toronto’s Spring Bird Festival scheduled for May 9, 2020, at the Tommy Thompson Park. It is the… Continue reading
Crazy Places We Have Found Wildlife
Animals are clever, cunning, inquisitive and resourceful. But sometimes being too clever can be a problem and for many animals. Their ability to adapt and seek out homes in urban areas can lead to some interesting situations, as wildlife around the country often finds its way into the weirdest and most wonderful places. Nowhere… Continue reading
Interesting Look at the Evolution of Bats
Like many other elements of nature, bats have evolved over many years. Usually, animals evolve to suit the changing needs of their world and species. The same is true for bats. An examination of the skull of bats will reveal lots about the animal’s development into the animal we know today. Before you seek… Continue reading
Canada Day—Celebrating Wildlife in Canada
Canada Day is a national holiday and is celebrated on the 1st of July. It was not until 1879 that July 1st was officially declared a national holiday, first named Dominion Day until later renamed Canada Day in 1982. Canada Day is an opportunity for the country to celebrate what it means to be… Continue reading
Durham Animal Control: Tapeworm Found in Wildlife
We often think of wildlife animals as being invincible especially when it comes to the numerous viruses and bacteria that endanger human health. But wildlife animals are just as susceptible to ailments as people. In fact, one parasite, the tapeworm or Echinococcus multilocularis (E.multilocularis), is wreaking havoc on the wildlife population of North America.… Continue reading
Squirrels Causing Problems with Etobicoke Power Lines
What goes through your mind when your electricity goes out? Maybe you wonder how your appliances will be affected. If it happens at night, maybe you’ll have some safety concerns. If you’re like many other Etobicoke residents, after a while you probably start complaining about the ineptness of your power provider. But sometimes it’s squirrels… Continue reading
Disturbing Rat Problems Need to be Addressed
Rats have been companions (albeit uninvited and unwanted) of human beings for centuries. And their presence has always carried negative implications… with good reason of course. Who can forget the infamous Bubonic Plague, a rat related ailment that nearly wiped out Europe’s human population? Interestingly, even though rats have plagued mankind for so long,… Continue reading
Bats Carry Diseases but Don’t get Sick? Why?
Bats have a reputation for being carriers of various diseases but have you ever wondered why they themselves do not fall victims to the diseases they carry? It seems they are designed as nature’s perfect couriers to be effective vehicles for micro-organisms. What this means for communities of human beings that share natural environments… Continue reading
Toronto Wildlife Removal – Rats in My BBQ
Very few things can compare to the calm and relaxing feeling you get from an outdoor barbecue or grilling experience. Grilling events in the backyard also serve as ideal bonding moments for family members and friends. But the experience can quickly go south if rodents take up residence inside your barbecue station. When rodents invade… Continue reading
Ajax Animal Removal: Littering and Wildlife Don’t Mix
People have been sharing this planet with wildlife animals for millions of years and yet still it seems we haven’t found the winning formula to cohabitation. Humans often forget that the wildlife animals on this planet are just as entitled to space and are crucial to our own survival. One of the ways to… Continue reading
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