Do you hear a tell-tale shuffling in your shed or see signs of animal activity? Garden sheds and garages are common places for squirrels to seek shelter, particularly mothers with babies. Learn more about how squirrels enter sheds and why you shouldn’t attempt DIY squirrel removal in Durham. How Do Squirrels Enter a Shed? Squirrels… Continue reading
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Do Mice Bite People?
During the colder winter months, mice have a tendency to make their way indoors. Like many rodents, they are an annoyance if they get inside. They can damage furniture, chew up clothing and eat food, but many people are worried about a more alarming possibility: Do mice bite people? While the reality is that mice… Continue reading
Can Rodents Enter Your Home Through Drain Pipes?
For most people, the idea of large rats climbing out of your sink drain or swimming up from your toilet drain seems like something from a horror movie. Unfortunately, the truth is that sewer rats can and do enter homes through drains. While it is physically possible for mice to enter a home through a… Continue reading
Can the Bat Population Recover from WhiteNose Syndrome?
Bats are the world’s only flying mammal. There are a lot of myths surrounding bats, largely due to movies about vampire bats or dark, dangerous caves. Bats have also been portrayed as animals that purposefully fly towards humans to nest in their hair. Actually, when bats appear to swoop down to fly, it’s their flight… Continue reading
Skedaddle Wildlife Techs Find the First Raccoon Babies of 2020 in Montreal
Spring is a busy time for wildlife babies in North America, and raccoons are no exception. Raccoons mate in late winter and give birth in the spring following a gestation period of approximately two months. Skedaddle Wildlife Technicians in Montreal recently responded to a call for raccoon removal from the attic of a residence. In… Continue reading
Can Squirrels Be Dangerous?
Squirrels are pretty common in backyards and parks throughout Canada, almost anywhere you may live. These cute little rodents are seen as mostly harmless by much of the population, and for the most part, squirrels aren’t aggressive or threatening. Because squirrels are wild animals, nature lovers need to understand there should be some precautions taken… Continue reading
How Skedaddle Safely and Humanely Snares Raccoons?
If you hear a scampering, scraping sound in your attic, basement or even in your living area, you may have a wild visitor in your home. Discover why it’s essential to work with a wildlife technician for safe and humane raccoon removal. Learn more about the cunning and sneaky ways raccoons enter homes and the… Continue reading
How To Identify Different Types of Wildlife Nests?
This spring, you may run across a few different types of wildlife nests. Though you do not need to know the type of animal that created the nest to call Skedaddle Pickering humane animal removal services, many people are curious about what creatures they are dealing with. Here are a few of the common types… Continue reading
Helpful Advice for Avoiding Collisions with Wildlife
You’ve likely seen the signs on different highways, particularly in heavily wooded and rural areas, showing a figure of a deer or with the words “WILDLIFE CROSSING”. There is an excellent reason for that. In Ontario the numbers are staggering. As published in the Globe and Mail one study suggests that in Ontario alone there are… Continue reading
What You Should Do if a Bat Flies Into Your Home?
You never worry about it until it happens: A bat somehow finds its way inside your home and is desperately trying to get out. Believe it or not, this can be a problem for homeowners in your community, and how you approach it depends on the scope of the bat concern. Are you talking about… Continue reading
Can you Prevent Geese From Nesting On Your Property?
Discovering a nest or a family of Canada geese on your property is usually not something that most homeowners want. The population of Canadian geese has gone up in recent years, making the possibility of a pair of geese choosing to nest on your property even more likely. Homeowners can use smart strategies and help… Continue reading
How Poor Construction Leads To Wildlife Entry?
Is your home attracting raccoons? These persistent animals don’t build their own dens but rather look for convenient hollow logs, holes, crawl spaces or attics to call home. Whether you have a brand-new construction or an older house, find out how certain construction features can lead to wildlife entry and why you need professional wildlife… Continue reading
Heres Some Signs Skunks Could Be In Your Yard
Skunks are misunderstood animals. Their defense mechanism, a spray with an unpleasant aroma, makes most people keep away from them. As more people move into rural areas, skunks lose their natural habitat. Skunks can and will make a den or nest near your home, in the foundation or under a patio. It’s important to contact… Continue reading
Is Removing a Birds Nest From Your Property Legal?
Finding a bird’s nest on your property can be a pleasant surprise in some situations. Discovering a nest of eggs and witnessing the process of hatching and the growth of the tiny baby birds can be a wonderful distraction from a busy daily routine. In some cases, however, a nest of birds can give homeowners… Continue reading
Are Raccoons Causing More Damage to Ajax Homes?
When winter is winding down, a lot of animals come out of hiding to start getting ready for spring. Raccoons are one of the busiest and curious creatures to roam through urban areas thanks to their love of easy meals. If given the chance, these larger vermin will literally eat you out of house and… Continue reading
How a Damaged Roof Can Lead To Raccoon Entry?
Wild animals can enter your home in a number of surprising ways. Perhaps one of the most unexpected entrances is straight through your roof. Discover how raccoons have been known to enter attics through shingles and roof decking, how you can prevent this wildlife issue and why you need professional assistance to restore your home.… Continue reading
Spring Wildlife Watching in Whitby
If you’re interested in watching wildlife in or around Whitby, spring is a great time to do it. Many animals will be emerging from winter hibernation, and even the ones that do not hibernate tend to become more active in the spring as food sources becomes more plentiful. Nature parks and conservation areas are good… Continue reading
How to Tell if a Baby Raccoon is Orphaned?
Mother Nature’s yearly miracle occurs in spring when many mammal species have babies. This is to give little ones the chance to grow up in pleasant weather and to learn to be independent before winter. It’s also the time of year when you might find wildlife babies who may appear to be orphaned. When you… Continue reading
What Are the Most Common Entry Points for Wildlife?
Any holes that you have around your home exterior can be entry points for wildlife as small as rodents and bats or as large as raccoons and skunks. Houses have more holes and possible entry points than you might think. In this article we take a look at the most common types of entry points… Continue reading
How Important is Keeping Wildlife Habitats Clean and Safe?
The world around us is a precious thing. We are surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna, especially here in Wisconsin. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, the Milwaukee team and the teams at our other locations, believe it is everyone’s duty to help keep wildlife habitats clean and safe. The natural world is more delicate than you… Continue reading
What is the Average Lifespan of a Raccoon?
Apart from the characteristic mask-like markings over their eyes and striped tails, the most distinguishing qualities about raccoons are their cleverness and resourcefulness. Though raccoons can live for a decade or more, the average lifespan is about five years. With their opportunistic natures, raccoons make the most of whatever time they have. Even homeowners in… Continue reading
Why are Raccoons So Great at Climbing?
Raccoons are one of the most common species of wildlife found in North America. These furry mammals have adapted to be able to survive in a variety of different settings, such as urban, suburban and rural areas. No matter where you live, there is a chance raccoons are close to your property. Homeowners should take… Continue reading
How Do Squirrels Communicate?
Squirrels are intriguing creatures. They are surprisingly intelligent and very communicative. You may have heard one squawking at you from a tree without even realizing it. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Milwaukee, we are fascinated by this animal’s behaviors. Here is a little information on how squirrels communicate and what their sounds likely mean.… Continue reading
Why are Red Squirrels More Aggressive than Other Squirrels?
In folklore, squirrels are often notable for their noisy and aggressive behavior. They may be instigators of trouble or otherwise nuisances, but do they deserve these attributes? The American red squirrel might. This surprisingly small animal is known for being aggressive and territorial. Legend has it that black squirrels were introduced to the Battle Creek,… Continue reading
Do Mice and Rats Eat Insects?
An insect infestation is a big enough problem on its own. However, you may wonder what other complications can arise from the increased presence of insects in your home. Do rats and mice feed on insects? Will you require mice removal services in Milwaukee if insects draw them into your home? The answer is somewhat… Continue reading
Wildlife in Rexdale Deserves Humane Control Strategies
Living in a beautiful community and enjoying nature in your backyard and neighborhood is one of the finest pleasures in life. One reality of life is that most homeowners in suburban or rural areas will encounter wildlife at some point in time. It’s possible for the wild animals in your area to peacefully coexist along… Continue reading
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