SKEDADDLE BLOG

Homeowners are fortunate that many of the critters that sneak into attics, garages, and kitchens are quite limited in their mental and physical capabilities. Mice cannot open your refrigerator any more than a bat can grab hold of the lid to your garbage can. Unfortunately, there is one wild animal whose intelligence and humanlike hands… Continue reading

Humans and squirrels can get along very well as long as a healthy distance is maintained between the two. However, although squirrels may be wary of humans, they can be attracted to human homes because of the promise of warmth and safety offered beneath their roofs. Unfortunately, the tree-dwelling rodents can cause extensive damage if… Continue reading

Maintaining thick, green grass is no easy feat for homeowners in Madison. Many homeowners juggle busy schedules from week to week, making it hard to keep up with lawn care tasks. On top of that, your turf may be up against young athletes, family pets, and the ever-present bunch of newly fallen leaves and branches.… Continue reading

Although raccoons usually live in wooded areas, they’ve become more adaptable over the years and are known to set up shop in people’s homes, including in attics and crawl spaces. Raccoons can cause a whole host of problems, from carrying disease to ruining your well-tended garden. Here’s how these pests can wreak havoc on your… Continue reading

Have you ever found a mouse in your home and used a shoebox or other container to catch it and put it outside? It is not uncommon for homeowners to believe seeing a single mouse is only evidence of one mouse, but that is an inaccurate assumption. Where you find or witness one mouse, there… Continue reading

Squirrels are abundant in U.S. parks and neighborhoods, but most people don’t know a lot about these animals. Many people don’t notice squirrels for much more than their voracious appetites and their ability to invade attics. However, this diverse family of rodents can be incredibly resourceful and adaptive and play an essential role in the… Continue reading

Cats say “meow” and dogs say “woof” — or at least this is what you teach your infant. But what does it mean when a squirrel barks? Squirrels aren’t known to frequent the pages of board books with their unique and instantly recognizable animal sounds, but they do have a few interesting sounds of their… Continue reading

Bats are unique creatures, being the only mammals capable of true flight. Since they are most active at night, it is difficult to observe their behavior, which also makes them mysterious. As a result, people have a lot of mistaken notions about bats. These misunderstandings become amplified by dramatic movies and television, sparking fear in… Continue reading

In many regions throughout North America, squirrels are ubiquitous. Whether you live near a major city or in a rural area, you usually don’t have to go very far to find one of these hyper little critters. While they can be amusing to watch, squirrels are not always as chipper as they seem. In fact,… Continue reading

As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate already. You have to worry that business is running smoothly, that your employees are doing what they should when they should, and that your commercial finances are balanced at all times. You don’t need anything else to worry about, but if someone notices a… Continue reading

When people think of animals in Wisconsin, they typically think of stately species like the white-tailed deer or peculiar wanderers, like the American badger. Few people would ever think to speak about squirrels because they are so common. However, squirrels are unique in their destructive abilities, which is one of the many reasons to have… Continue reading

If you’re planning to head south for the winter and leave your home behind for a few weeks or months, you need a strategy to keep your home safe and secure. A vacant home could potentially attract unwanted wildlife guests in the cold winter months. Squirrels can sometimes take advantage of this type of situation… Continue reading

While skunks provide a legitimate and necessary service to the ecosystem, controlling pesky insect populations, few people want to have a surfeit, or group of skunks, calling their property home. February through April, skunks are very active, mating and reproducing. You are most likely to spot a few promiscuous males than females, as the males… Continue reading

Raccoons are notorious for overturning people’s garbage cans and rooting through them for food. They tend to take up residence where food is plentiful and easily accessible. Therefore, if you’ve had problems with your trash cans getting knocked over, you may require the services of raccoon removal in Madison. Nevertheless, nature didn’t intend raccoons to… Continue reading

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

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