Squirrels are a common wildlife problem in urban communities. Although squirrels prefer wooded areas, it’s estimated that more than 100 can live in a square mile area in the city. Much like raccoons, squirrels are highly adaptive. Their behavior has adjusted for the larger populations in their habitat. With cooler temperatures ahead, you’re more likely… Continue reading
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What Ways Do Animals Get Onto Our Roofs?
Do you hear a thumping or a scraping sound on your roof? Unless you believe in Santa Claus, this sound is probably coming from a wildlife intruder. Raccoons, squirrels and even mice can climb on roofs and attempt to enter attic spaces through soffit gaps, fascia, chimneys and roof vents. Find out why wild animals… Continue reading
Montreal Wildlife Removal: Can You Smoke Bats Out of the Chimney?
Bats love small, dark spaces to rest during the day. If they can find their way into your chimney, most bats will gladly take roost. A common belief is that you can smoke bats out by lighting a fire. Find out why this is an ineffective and inhumane option, and explore effective bat removal alternatives… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Control: Do Raccoons Nest in Trees?
If you wake up in the morning and find your garbage cans rolling around the front yard with trash strewn about, you can likely deduce that raccoons are to blame. Raccoon control in Madison, Wisconsin can help manage populations, but it can be difficult to keep these critters at bay since they are primarily active… Continue reading
What Kind of Squirrels Live in British Columbia?
Coquitlam has three main species of squirrels: grey, red, and the northern flying squirrel. While these rodents look cute, they still pose a potential risk to the community if their population grows too high or they take up residence in places that may cause damage to your home. To best protect your home and property,… Continue reading
How Common Is It for Raccoons To Have Rabies?
The thought of a rabid raccoon on your property may be a haunting visual, but how likely is it for a raccoon to have rabies? Learn more about this viral disease and how to keep your property safe with professional raccoon removal in Whitby. Stay safe without resorting to the inhumane treatment of your local… Continue reading
Do Sound Devices Get Rid of Rats?
Rats are not only annoying but dangerous pests. They can cause significant structural damage to buildings and spread disease to humans, whether directly through their excrement or indirectly through flea bites. Even so, the rats do not mean any harm. They are only taking advantage of the food and shelter available in a human dwelling… Continue reading
How Do Wildlife Prepare For The Winter?
When the days grow shorter and the weather gets colder, your thoughts may turn to cozy winter nights inside your home, where your heater and insulated building materials keep you and your family warm. What you may not realize is that the wild animals in your area have their minds set on finding a comfortable… Continue reading
Finding the Right Company To Meet Wildlife Control Needs
With the fall season officially here and temperatures dropping, it’s a great time to make sure that your home is prepared for the winter. One of the things to look for is wildlife control. Many animals look for food, water and shelters that are warm and dry, and your home is an appealing destination for… Continue reading
Madison Bat Removal: Where Do Bats Go in Winter?
Bats are fascinating creatures full of contradictions. They’re mammals, yet they fly. They’re small but can eat up to three times their body weight. They have sensitive eyesight yet use echolocation to navigate and find their prey. As fascinating as they are, that doesn’t necessarily mean you want them on your property. As temperatures drop… Continue reading
Ajax Wildlife Removal: Bat Behaviour in Winter
Bats are fascinating creatures. They are the only flying mammal. They love to keep their friends and family close, so they roost in groups. They are a welcome sight in summer, every night eating up to 1,000 insects, such as mosquitoes, moths, midges, beetles, mayflies and other flying insects. While it is common to see… Continue reading
Meet Alex, Our Newest Franchise Owner in Coquitlam, BC!
As Skedaddle’s first owner-operator on the West Coast, Alex Ritz is eager to take the lead on Coquitlam’s wildlife control needs. His commitment to humane treatment options, along with his background as a biologist, make him uniquely suited for the task. For more on how Alex and Skedaddle are preparing to help the city of… Continue reading
Raccoons Preparing for Cold Weather
Raccoon behavior changes in the cold weather. They do not hibernate but tend to slow down and look for warm, safe places to settle. If these critters are engaging in pesky activities on your property, you need to call wildlife control Waukesha for assistance with removal. While their actions are sometimes a nuisance to humans,… Continue reading
Buying a New Home? Follow These 4 Steps for Wildlife Inspection and Prevention
There are many factors to consider when you decide to buy a new home, from its location to its size and cost versus value, but one facet people often overlook is how local wildlife might have impacted the property. Squirrels, mice, rats and even birds can present a problem once you move in, or they… Continue reading
Why Are Bats Such Great Hosts for Viruses?
This year’s novel coronavirus pandemic again highlights an interesting fact in the animal world: Bats make great hosts for viruses. Research suggests that SARS-CoV-2 might have originated in bats. It is not the first virus to be transmitted from bats to humans, nor will it be the last. How is it this flying mammal survives… Continue reading
Tips on Protecting Potted Plants From Squirrels
Are your potted plants becoming unpotted? Squirrels and other local wildlife aren’t respecters of planted items, so they may see your beautiful pot of soil as a great place to stash their nuts and spare food. Find out how Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Durham, as your leading squirrel removal team, can guard your plants… Continue reading
What Is the Process Experts Use To Get Rid of Mice
Mice are difficult tenants to evict. Whether you’ve just spotted the first signs of mice in your home, or you’ve tried for weeks to capture these troublesome guests, find out how the experts identify, remove and prevent mice from entering. As professionals who specialize in mice control in Milwaukee, our team at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife… Continue reading
Taking a Look at How Even a Bird’s Nest Can Carry Diseases
Birds are beautiful and many homeowners encourage them to come onto their property. Unfortunately, too much of a good thing can lead to bird nests cluttering your trees, eaves and yard. When local birds have moved from friendly neighbours to unwanted guests, it is time to contact Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control for nest and bird… Continue reading
Raccoon Behaviour During the Cooler Weather
The autumn season brings in crisp, cool temperatures, beautiful colour changes and shorter days. It is the signal that the cold months are just around the corner. Raccoons notice these changes as well, and they, too, begin to make their preparations for winter. If one or more move onto your property, contact experts in humane… Continue reading
What Is a Raccoon’s Role in the Ecosystem?
Everyone knows raccoons: the masked bandits in our yards. When you wake up in the morning and find your garbage bin tumbled on its side, lid off, and contents scattered around the yard, you can be fairly certain the culprit is a raccoon. Should one set up residence on your property and become a nuisance,… Continue reading
Don’t Seal Holes with Squirrels Inside
Squirrels can be cute and funny critters, and most people enjoy having them around. However, despite their entertaining demeanour, squirrels, like most wildlife, can be destructive given the right set of circumstances. For example, as a nesting animal, squirrels look for the most secure environment to build their homes, while that often means trees, your… Continue reading
Bats in the Attic? How Bad Can It Be
Bats are a welcome addition to your neighbourhood. A single bat can eat a surprising amount of bugs, sometimes up to 1200 in a single night, keeping the insect population in your yard surprisingly low. While bats make amiable neighbours, they aren’t so great as house guests. Find out below why having bats in your… Continue reading
Montreal Wildlife Removal: Should You Sweep and Vacuum Mice Droppings?
Mouse droppings are probably the last thing you want to see in your home. Whether you’ve spotted a few in your attic or a large amount around your kitchen, it’s important to work with a professional to safely clean your home. Most homeowners turn to sweeping and vacuuming, but these cleaning tactics just aren’t enough… Continue reading
Why so Many Squirrels and Chipmunks Lately?
We have all seen the reports of the positive effects COVID-19 has had on wildlife. Animals wander freely onto golf courses, into parks and sometimes right in the middle of town. Taking humans out of the picture gives bears, foxes, wild cats and other elusive creatures the opportunity to roam freely without fear of interference… Continue reading
How To Get Rid of That Lingering Skunk Smell?
When it comes to removing skunks from your Kitchener home it often requires an additional lesson of eliminating skunk odour as well. Skunk spray is potent and is meant as a deterrent for predators making the smell hard to live with. While there is no easy or quick fix to odour removal, there are several… Continue reading
Coquitlam Wildlife Control: How To Keep Mice Out This Fall?
Fall is a popular season for wildlife to enter homes and prepare safe, warm nests for winter. A home is a perfect place for mice to dwell, offering shelter and a place to avoid predators. These industrious rodents can squeeze through dime-size holes, so your house offers plentiful areas for them to cozy up in… Continue reading
Raccoon Poop: Is It the Primary Cause of Roundworm?
Once the sun goes down, raccoons are a common sight in many suburban neighborhoods, and some homeowners enjoy watching their antics as they prowl through the back yard or climb trees. As cute as they may be, raccoons are still wild animals, and having them hang out in your yard can be problematic. Learn how… Continue reading
How Long Do Skunks Stay in One Place?
Scram the Skunk probably has a worse reputation than he deserves. The first association most people have with skunks is their really stinky spray. We all recoil from the smell that hits us when one of these creatures meets an untimely end on the side of a road. Anyone with an adventurous and curious dog… Continue reading
How Good are Raccoons with Problem Solving?
Anyone who has had to call for raccoon control services in Pickering because they are causing havoc on their property knows that they can be a nuisance. You may think of raccoons merely as chaotic troublemakers, but this does them a disservice. Admittedly, raccoons can be a menace as they turn over garbage cans and tear… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Removal: Why Bats Are a Common Sight Here?
Bats are nocturnal creatures, but with recent warm temperatures, residents of Madison are seeing them in the daytime throughout the city. These are, in most cases, the large brown bat common to this region. This is unusual behavior for bats and puts them at risk of physical harm. People should not interact with bats they… Continue reading
Hamilton Raccoon Removal: Where Can You Release A Raccoon?
Raccoons look for a safe place to live like any other species. Sometimes this means they take up residence in people’s attics or other open spaces in residences. Unfortunately, raccoons are often viewed as nuisances, and the first reaction is to trap them and take them away from the area where they live. This is… Continue reading
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