There are several spots around your home that may be easy entry points for the wildlife outside. Your roof may be vulnerable if you have a venting system and haven’t sealed it off to the outside. Squirrels are one of the most notorious culprits if you have critters getting inside your home through the roof.… Continue reading
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Why DIY Skunk Removal is Not Recommended?
Do not ever attempt DIY wildlife removal; even relatively harmless animals can cause significant harm or damage under the right circumstances. People often describe skunks as docile animals, but even these seemingly gentle animals require professional skunk removal in Madison. It is hard for professionals to understand the draw to attempt DIY methods, but for… Continue reading
What to do if you Find a Dead Skunk in Your Newmarket Yard
As upsetting as it can be to find a live skunk on your property, finding a dead skunk can be even worse. A decomposing carcass always gives off odours as it decomposes, but a skunk may smell worse because its body may gradually release any unused musk remaining in its anal glands. For this reason,… Continue reading
4 Reasons Not To Ignore a Rat Infestation
Many people believe a homeowner must know when their house has a rat infestation. While there are many signs of potential infestations, they can occur right under someone’s nose, according to experts in rat removal in Oakville. Rats and other rodents are sneaky and can often go undetected for months or longer, which is plenty… Continue reading
Richmond Wildlife Control: Where Do Squirrels Nest?
Squirrels are commonly found in Richmond backyards and parks all year long. Homeowners may see these cute critters running up and down trees or looking for food. Squirrels have fascinating nesting habits that help them stay warm and sheltered throughout the fall and winter. Sometimes squirrels may choose to nest in human areas, such as… Continue reading
Victoria Wildlife Control: Why You Shouldn’t Feed Squirrels?
As cute and funny as squirrels are, you must remember they are wild animals and not pets. People love squirrels so much that they often try to feed them and coax them closer for contact, which is not advisable, according to experts in squirrel removal in Victoria. Many people wonder why you shouldn’t feed squirrels,… Continue reading
What Benefits do Raccoons Provide?
When people think of pesky neighbourhood wildlife, raccoons are often the first animals to spring to mind, but the animal can also benefit many properties and areas. While you will want to contact raccoon removal in Okanagan if you find the animal nesting on your property, you might want to reconsider your overall frustration with… Continue reading
What are Mice Up to During Winter?
Where are mice during the winter, and what are they doing? Acting instinctively to survive winter may bring mice into your home, where they can cause problems for you. Here are some things you should know about what mice are up to during the winter. Do Mice Hibernate? At one time, it was believed that… Continue reading
Why Mice Infest Garages During The Fall?
The fall is one of the busiest times for professionals in mice removal in Vaughan. With the colder weather approaching, mice and other critters know that seeking a warm place with plenty of food and water is crucial to their survival. Still, homeowners often wonder why the animals invade their garages. Why Mice Infest Garages… Continue reading
What Are Squirrels Up To When It’s Cold Outside?
Many people associate the colder months with hibernation, which is what some mammals, like bears, do during the winter. However, many species, such as squirrels, remain active during the colder parts of the year. Here are some of the things that rodents such as squirrels are up to when it is cold outside, generally starting… Continue reading
Hamilton Bat Control: Bat Echolocation and Communication
Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind, nor do they have an exceptional vision to help them see better at night. Knowing more about how bats use their senses is part of the reason why we can perform successful bat removal in Hamilton. Bats actually locate their food using sound, which they also use… Continue reading
Tips to Keep Raccoons Off Your Roof in Markham
Any discussion of getting rid of raccoons is probably going to involve either getting them out of the attic or keeping them off the roof. Raccoons instinctively seek hiding places from predators high up off the ground. In the wild, this usually means climbing trees. Nevertheless, in the interest of human development, many trees have… Continue reading
Where Do Bats Go When the Weather Gets Cold In Madison?
Do bats hibernate during the winter or do they migrate to a warmer climate until spring? It depends on the species of bat. Bats that hibernate in the winter are called cave bats, while migratory bats are called tree bats. Each type is named after its preferred roost. In Wisconsin, there are three species of… Continue reading
How to Mouse-Proof Your Port Moody Home for Winter?
As fall gives way to colder temperatures, mice are eager to find warm shelter. According to mice removal Port Moody, homeowners should take several precautions to ensure their houses are secure and a mice-free zone. 1. Seal Entry Points Mice can fit in openings the width of a pencil. If you want to keep the… Continue reading
Victoria Wildlife Control: Rats in a Car Engine
If your car has been sitting in your garage for an extended period of time, you may expect that you’ll have to clean it, jump-start it, or wipe down its windshield before you drive it again. What you might not expect is the rats’ nest you find in your engine. Rats have a reputation for… Continue reading
Can Dogs Help Keep Mice Out of Your Richmond Hill Home?
We expect a lot from our dogs. Our canine buddies help us deal with stress and depression. If you have a dog, you’re probably pretty active because you want to play with your pet. You may even be more social because you have a dog. A lot of our dogs have jobs, even informal ones.… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Are Squirrels Scared of Humans?
You can watch many YouTube videos showing people hand-feeding and even petting or holding squirrels, and it might make you ask yourself, “are squirrels scared of humans?” According to experts in squirrel removal in Okanagan, squirrels are naturally afraid of humans, which is a healthy fear. Without that fear, squirrels risk their lives, whether on… Continue reading
Durham Wildlife Control: Can Skunks Be Dangerous?
Because skunks are poorly understood creatures, many people regard them with a fear that is usually disproportionate to the actual threat they pose. Nevertheless, a close encounter between a skunk and a human or a skunk and a pet can have severely negative consequences for the human and the pet. If you find a skunk… Continue reading
What to do if a Raccoon Approaches You?
Are raccoons dangerous? It depends on the situation. Raccoons are intelligent, opportunistic, and fearless. Their intelligence allows them to quickly assess possible threats and determine the best course of action. Because they are opportunistic, they prefer to avoid a fight if possible. Nevertheless, if there is no other alternative, raccoons are fearless in defending themselves… Continue reading
Why Do Squirrels Jump in Front of Cars?
Squirrels are cute, interesting, and sometimes odd creatures. You’ve probably noticed how erratic these animals act when they spot a fast-moving car approaching. Many will hesitate, and then, at the last minute, they jump out into the street and dart back and forth in front of the vehicle. These annoying antics are compounded by the… Continue reading
5 Wildlife Control Tips for Homeowners in Ottawa
As a homeowner, you can appreciate the beauty of nature around your property, but you likely draw the line at wildlife invading your personal space. If you see an increase in squirrels, raccoons, rodents, etc., around your property, you should call wildlife removal in Ottawa to determine the cause. While animals are special and require… Continue reading
How Does Wildlife Create Entry Points Into Our Homes?
Mice and other wildlife have insidious ways of getting into your home and causing structural damage, chewed wiring and even health hazards. Fortunately, there are ways to keep furry critters outside where they belong. By safeguarding these common wildlife entry points, you can avoid costly repairs and dangerous diseases. Under the Porch Animals love to… Continue reading
How Raccoons Prepare For Winter in Port Coquitlam?
Even though winter in Port Coquitlam is relatively mild, with little to no snow, colder temperatures can still take a toll on wild animals. Raccoons are known for being highly adaptive. Their preparations for winter may bring them in closer contact with residents of the Coquitlam area, in which case they may require professional raccoon… Continue reading
Keep your Pets Safe From Raccoons and Skunks With These Tips
From a distance, raccoons and skunks look cute, but up close and personal, wildlife can be very dangerous to humans and pets. Momma raccoons are highly protective of their young and will attack your dog if he gets too close to the nest. Skunks are also skittish and will spray their scent on a dog… Continue reading
5 Noises That Will Scare Raccoons Away From Properties
Homeowners are always trying to figure out how to get rid of raccoons without hurting them. It can be tricky because raccoons can adapt easily to new situations and can also be single-mindedly determined in pursuing what they want. If you’re wondering how to scare raccoons away from your property, loud noises might be an… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Are Bats Friendly Animals?
The relationship between humans and bats is complicated. Bats are neither friendly nor hostile to humans, but some humans have irrational fears of them. It may surprise you to learn how important bats are to your daily life. Professional bat removal in Okanagan is necessary if you find one or more bats roosting in your… Continue reading
3 Reasons Raccoons Are in Your Montreal Backyard
Raccoons are fascinating creatures, and despite the depictions of the animals as rabid and violent, they are relatively mild-mannered. While a raccoon will usually mind its own business, you should call raccoon removal in Montreal if you notice one or more in your backyard. A raccoon is potentially a destructive animal if motivated. For instance,… Continue reading
What To Do If You Find a Raccoon Latrine?
When you call for raccoon removal in Madison, you may need to get rid of more than a few furry thieves. Raccoons, like many wildlife, leave scat behind, posing a serious health threat to those who come in contact with it. If you have raccoons on your property, here’s everything you should know about latrines… Continue reading
How To Get Rid of Skunks Living Under a Shed?
Skunks are burrowing animals that like to dig a den under a sturdy, immovable object that provides some shelter and protection. Skunks adapted to urban living may dig a burrow under a storage shed. It may be possible to deter skunks from burrowing under your shed in the first place or, failing that, to convince… Continue reading
Squirrel Species You Might Find in Milwaukee!
There are a handful of squirrel species native to Wisconsin. Each has an important role to play in the ecosystem, but they can cause problems that require squirrel removal if they make their way into your home. What kind of squirrels live in Milwaukee? Here are three species that you are likely to encounter in… Continue reading
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