Spring and summer bring warm weather and with it, the birds that migrated south for the winter return. Generally speaking, bird species tend to be more tolerant of hot weather than cold, which is the reason for the yearly migration to southern areas when the temperatures turn colder. That’s not to say that birds are… Continue reading
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Why Are Rodents Bad For Cats?
Cats make wonderful companions, and there are many good reasons to adopt a cat as a pet. However, pest control is not one of them. Cats’ hunting abilities were the reason that humans first domesticated them approximately 4,000 years ago. Cats still have a strong prey drive and enjoy catching rodents, leading many homeowners to… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Control: 3 Interesting Raccoon Eating Habits
Raccoons are a common sight to see in many urban and suburban backyards, especially if there is uncovered trash, pet food, or other food available. Most people assume that raccoons will pretty much eat anything, but in fact, these interesting critters have some fascinating eating habits. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, our team understands the… Continue reading
York Wildlife Removal: Food That is Not Good for Squirrels
Some homeowners enjoy setting up feeders for squirrels in their yard so they can watch these fascinating critters run and play in the trees and garden. It may be best to let squirrels forage and eat foods from their natural habitat instead of offering them human foods. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, our focus is… Continue reading
Oakville Wildlife Removal: Are Squirrels Dangerous?
The idea of a squirrel being dangerous may seem laughable at first. After all, squirrels are tiny animals with fluffy tails and bright button eyes. Surely such adorable creatures are harmless. Well, yes and no. Squirrels generally are harmless as long as they remain outside. However, if they make their way inside a home, they… Continue reading
What Scares Raccoons In Victoria?
You may think that raccoons are cute, cuddly little creatures, but the reality is that they are wild animals that often carry contagious diseases. You may not mind having a raccoon on your property, but you don’t want it to enter your home. There are many DIY methods to deter raccoons from your property advertised… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Removal: Benefits of Bat Guano
You may have heard that bat guano is a good fertilizer for plants. While it is true that guano can benefit plants as an organic fertilizer, trying to collect it yourself can be dangerous. Guano can also harbor pathogens and attempts to harvest it yourself could expose you to disease. Furthermore, in attempting to collect… Continue reading
Vaughan Wildlife Removal: Why Do Birds Eat Worms?
The image of a songbird pulling up a nice, juicy worm from the ground is iconic in the public imagination, but do birds really do this, or is it one of many myths that persist about the animal kingdom? It is true that birds eat worms. However, not all birds eat worms, and birds that… Continue reading
3 Signs of a Squirrel Infestation
Many people think of squirrels as the cute, furry critters portrayed in storybooks. However, they can wreak havoc if they end up inside your house. If you suspect there’s a squirrel nesting in your walls, you’ll need squirrel removal in Coquitlam. Why do squirrels venture indoors? They do so for the same reasons humans do:… Continue reading
Are Raccoons Or Squirrels More Of A Nuisance?
Both squirrels and raccoons can be a nuisance if they get into your home, but is one of them worse than the other? Or is it just that they cause different problems that are equally bad? Part of the stress of having a nuisance animal in your home may be not knowing what it is,… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: Are Bats Considered Birds?
It is fairly easy to confuse bats with birds, especially as it starts getting dark in the evening. At one point, human beings believed that the ability to fly meant that bats were a type of bird, albeit a bird without feathers. As scientists learned more about birds, they discovered that not all birds can… Continue reading
Learn About Skunk Babies and When They Leave the Den
Spring is a time of renewal. Grasses turn green again, flowers begin to poke their heads up above the newly thawed earth and baby animals of all sorts take their first breath. Among them are skunks. These docile critters come into the world in April or May and begin a skunk’s life, but what does… Continue reading
Can Squirrels Transmit Diseases To Humans?
Zoonotic diseases are those that can spread between humans and animals. Squirrels have the potential to spread several zoonotic diseases. The diseases may spread directly to humans that handle the squirrels, which is why this is never recommended. They may also spread to humans indirectly through pets. In other words, dogs or cats may contract… Continue reading
Never Trap and Relocate Wildlife! Heres Why!
People love to save money. No one can argue with someone trying to save money for their future, but there is some debate about appropriate ways to save a few dollars. For example, trying to save some money by trapping and relocating wildlife on your property is a mistake. According to wildlife control in Montreal,… Continue reading
Can A Mouse Infestation Be Making Your Family Sick?
One of the things that are unnerving about a mouse infestation is that you may not actually see the animals themselves. They are very small and active only at night, so you may only hear them, or you may see droppings. Another thing that is scary about a mouse infestation is that it can also… Continue reading
Victoria Wildlife Removal: What Helps to Deter Bats?
You may not be aware of it, but you rely on bats for pest control and pollination of food crops. However, they can also expose you to dangerous diseases. The best way to co-exist with bats is to keep them out of your home if possible, resorting to humane bat removal in Victoria when necessary. Unfortunately,… Continue reading
Waukesha Wildlife Control: Recognizing Raccoon Poop
As a Waukesha homeowner, you may have a variety of visitors to your backyard, from birds to small mammals, including raccoons. These intelligent and curious masked mammals may be drawn to your home as they seek food, water, and a safe place to raise their kits. When your home gives raccoons access to these comforts,… Continue reading
Everything You Need To Know About Bat Houses In Coquitlam
Bats don’t make great house guests. They create piles of guano, cause physical damage, and spread disease. They are also seriously endangered in many places. Preventing an infestation in your home, therefore, is preferable to trying to get animals out of your space. In some situations, bat houses can provide a compelling distraction so creatures… Continue reading
Markham Wildlife Control: Where Do Raccoons Sleep?
Being opportunistic creatures that always press an advantage whenever they find one, raccoons in urban settings choose den sites that are similar to those they would use in the wild. A raccoon’s territory covers approximately one square mile, and within that territory, they may have up to 10 different den sites. That way, the raccoon… Continue reading
How to Prevent Skunks From Digging Up Your Lawn In Madison?
Skunks are unique and adorable-looking animals, but you do not want to get too close. The animal’s defense mechanism is one of the stinkiest in the entire animal kingdom. Unfortunately, the distinctively striped critters love making homes in gardens, according to skunk removal experts. When a skunk becomes accustomed to a landscape, it can become… Continue reading
Does Construction Attract Mice and Rats?
Rodents are among the most dreaded wildlife intruders despite their relatively docile nature. Rats and mice are often viewed as unclean and diseased, which can be inaccurate descriptions. Still, if you see mice in your house, contact wildlife control in Okanagan immediately to combat the possibility of an infestation. Mice and rats can be common… Continue reading
Kitchener Wildlife Control: What Do Mice Tracks Look Like?
Spring is a perfect time for mice to sneak into homes and take up residence. If you don’t want rodents as roommates, it’s important to take action quickly if you see mice tracks. Here’s what you need to know to recognize mice tracks and take measures to keep them out of your home or remove… Continue reading
Lets Talk About Bat Myths! Part 2
While bat removal is necessary to ensure the safety of a bat colony and your home’s integrity, many people make the call out of fear, not practicality. Unfortunately, many bat myths are held as fact, when in reality, they’re actually a product of pop culture or urban legend. How can you tell what’s real and… Continue reading
Everything You Need To Know About Bat Roosting In Newmarket
Because bats and humans live on entirely different schedules, we sometimes forget about our winged cousins entirely. It’s only when we stumble upon them in our own homes that we remember they live among us. So, where do these mysterious creatures stay when humans aren’t around, and what makes them choose to stay in our… Continue reading
How To Ensure Your Durham Home Remains Rat-Free?
Rats are creatures that can carry a lot of infectious diseases, so while you may not mind them living on your property, you don’t want them in your home. Preventing the rodents from entering your house in the first place is the best way to get rid of a rat infestation. Here are four things… Continue reading
Can Mice Enter Your Milwaukee Home Through the Roof?
They scurry across the floor and chew almost anything. Mice are not typically welcome houseguests, yet they seem to find their way inside. How do the furry little critters make their way indoors, and how can you keep them out? Mice removal experts explain that guaranteeing mice stay out of your house is challenging. The… Continue reading
Keep Mice Out Of Your Bedroom With These Tips
Mice are pesky rodents that often take shelter in the dark crevices of your home. Because mice can carry many diseases and are known to cause structural damage in the homes they inhabit, you never want a mouse as a roommate, and you definitely don’t want one of these creatures in your bed. Here’s what… Continue reading
How To Avoid Wildlife While Camping In Oshawa?
As winter’s spell breaks and warmer weather arrives, Oshawa residents start dusting off their camping gear and eying the weather for the first opportunity to head out into the great outdoors. Nothing beats camping to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. It’s almost always a treat to spot wildlife when camping. It’s part… Continue reading
Barrie Wildlife Control: Are Raccoons Clean?
Raccoons are seen in almost every type of setting, including rural areas, suburban neighbourhoods and city streets. These critters have adapted so they can thrive in almost any environment. In their natural habitat, they can be very clean with their grooming and eating habits. Despite the fact that raccoons groom themselves well, it is not… Continue reading
Coquitlam Wildlife Control: What Do Squirrels Eat?
Squirrels eat a wider range of food than you might realize. They are omnivores, which means that they can turn to both plants and animals for sustenance. Squirrels may even eat garbage, but you can prevent this by using sealed containers. Knowing what squirrels eat helps you to avoid inadvertently attracting them to your property,… Continue reading
3 Common Ways Raccoons Get Inside Your Madison Home
Raccoons are common in Madison. People know the critters for causing mischief, but they are incredible animals. Raccoons might have a reputation for getting into trash bins, but most raccoon removal experts have an appreciation for the furry-handed bandits. Regardless of how you see raccoons, it is important to remember that no wild animal intentionally causes… Continue reading
Is That A Raccoon In Your Okanagan Homes Ductwork?
Have you heard strange noises coming from the ductwork in your home? It could be a sign of intrusion by raccoons or other wild animals. If you think you have animals in your ductwork, you should call Skedaddle for wildlife control in Okanagan right away. Call us first for raccoon removal, if needed, then you… Continue reading
Hamilton Wildlife Removal: Are Bats Afraid Of Lights?
Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind. If they were, then shining lights on them would have no effect one way or another. As nocturnal creatures, bats do not like the light and try to avoid it specifically by seeking out dark places to make roosts, such as unused attics. If bats don’t like… Continue reading
Skedaddle Technician Perspective: Baby Wildlife Removal
Perhaps you flipped the light on in your attic only to find ten pairs of glowing eyes staring back at you. After your moment of shock, you realize what they are — baby raccoons! You don’t want to hurt or scare them, but you definitely want them out of your home. Learn more about Skedaddle’s… Continue reading
How To Attract Birds with Birdbaths?
Watching birds congregate and interact in the backyard can be relaxing and enjoyable. If you want to bring more birds into your yard, you may be thinking about adding a birdbath to your property. A well-designed and regularly maintained birdbath can be the focal point of your yard and your wildlife viewing. Here are some… Continue reading
Ajax Wildlife Removal: Does Steel Wool Help Keep Mice Out?
You may be most familiar with steel wool as an abrasive pad used to clean and polish metal. When combined with soap, it can also be used to scrub heavily soiled dishes. Steel wool has many other potential uses, one of which is as a deterrent to prevent mice from getting into your home. If… Continue reading
Wildlife Myths: Will my Pet Cat Help my Mouse Problem?
There is a synonymous relationship that exists between cats and mice. Many people automatically assume that owning a cat somehow protects their property against rodent infestations. While there might be some truth to the assumption because cats are predators of mice, a homeowner will find that cats and mouse infestation can coexist. A mouse… Continue reading
3 Things You May Not Know About Rabies
Rabies is a scary word and disease. However, the interpretation of it is affected by the position of mainstream media. While most cartoons and media outlets portray rabid animals as monstrous and aggressive, some show goofy, unhappy, and harmless animals. Wildlife removal in Whitby encourages all citizens to remain vigilant about rabies. While not all… Continue reading
Plants That Might Just Keep Skunks Away
Most people don’t like to have skunks on their property, and understandably so. When skunks are around, there is often a persistent low-level odor present, and if one of the skunks sprays, you have to find out how to get rid of the skunk smell. Skunks can also dig holes in your lawn, tip over… Continue reading
How To Help Bats Without Letting Them Invade Your Home
Bats are a wonder in the mammal world. These nocturnal creatures are capable of true flight, which is not something any other mammal can brag about. Not that bats boast; they simply go about their lives looking for food, shelter, and mates and hanging out with the gang in roosts in the in-between times. People… Continue reading
Welcoming Birds in Montreal This Spring
In the fall, many bird species in Quebec migrate away to spend the winter in a warmer environment. In the spring, as the weather warms up, they start returning. Birds have been having a hard time lately as habitat loss and climate change threaten them. You can help make things a little easier on them… Continue reading
Squirrels and Raccoons are Troublemakers in Spring
Are you tired of the cold and bundling up indoors? Does the winter blues have ahold of you? Wildlife also gets sick of the cold and embraces the warmer weather. The springtime is a magical time for the renewal of life and outdoor energy. Unfortunately, as excited as people are to welcome spring, neighbourhood wildlife… Continue reading
What Are Bats In Milwaukee Up To This Spring?
In many ways, bats are mysterious, meaning that people have many questions about them, such as “How do bats fly?” People who ask about what bats are up to in the spring may be asking out of practical concerns rather than idle curiosity. For example, maybe you have seen bats on your property and are… Continue reading
Where Do Squirrels Go When It Rains?
Squirrels are cute creatures that most people enjoy seeing frolicking in their yard. While the animals can cause significant damage to the structure of your home if they take up residence in your attic, they don’t pose a threat if they live in your yard. You may have noticed that you don’t usually see squirrels… Continue reading
Why is Humane Bat Removal Important?
Bats are misunderstood creatures that need our protection and respect. While they are often referenced in horror movies because of their unusual features and preference for the night, the world would be a much different place without them. That said, no homeowner wants a colony of bats, nesting in their attics or other home structures.… Continue reading
Victoria Wildlife Removal: Raccoons are Interesting Animals
If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t thought much about your closest furry neighbours, the raccoon. Urban mammals are great at staying hidden, and you may only encounter them occasionally. Unfortunately, most people only give much thought to the presence of urban wildlife when they encounter a problem, home invasion, or negative pet encounter.… Continue reading
Places Where You May Find Wildlife Hiding on Your Property
It’s easy to think of wildlife as a rural problem, but there are plenty of critters in urban and suburban areas as well. No matter where you’re located, you may require wildlife removal in Coquitlam to protect your property from expensive damage animals unwittingly deal. Creatures trying to make nests chew through wires, leave droppings… Continue reading
Why Are Skunks Attracted To Your Backyard?
Skunks have an important role to play in the ecosystem, including eating pests that destroy garden plants and crops. Therefore, they are beneficial as long as they stay off your property. However, once they get into your yard and decide to stay there, they can become a nuisance. Skunks on your property are a good… Continue reading
What Fruits and Vegetables Do Rats Eat?
Rodents can become a big problem if they take over the walls, attic, and other hiding places in a house. One reason for this is that mice and rats chew on everything, including electrical wires, which then becomes a fire hazard. Some other signs that you might have a rodent infestation and should seek the… Continue reading
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