The last thing you want to search for at midnight on a weeknight is “how to get rid of mice in walls.” Rodents in the home mean risks of disease, infections, food contamination, and so much more. No one wants rodents invading their space, but some people might think one harmless little mouse is okay… Continue reading
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Okanagan Wildlife Control: What is a Group of Raccoons Called?
If you were to look out your window and see a dozen raccoons in your yard, how would you describe them when calling for wildlife control in Okanagan? A quick internet search will tell you that the term for a group of raccoons is a nursery or a gaze. These strange words are more historical… Continue reading
How to Prevent a Squirrel from Nesting in Your Okanagan Attic?
Homeowners in Canada often have problems with squirrels during their mating season. When do squirrels mate? They mate in the winter, usually from December through January. This also represents the time they are looking for warmth and shelter, which your attic provides. To keep squirrels out of your attic, you need to know what motivates… Continue reading
How to Prevent a Ground Squirrel Infestation?
Ground squirrels are rodents who prefer to make their homes underground in burrows and tunnels. While they climb trees in search of food, they live the majority of their lives underground and retreat to burrows when they’re scared or threatened by predators. Some species of ground squirrels found in America include chipmunks, marmots and prairie… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: How to Locate Mice in Your Home?
Do you remember those Saturday morning cartoons with mice acting like people? The male mouse would step out of his doorway in a business suit and kiss his wife goodbye, closing the door and walking away before noticing the cat in the corner. Cartoon mice always lived in obvious locations in the living room or… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: What Scares Squirrels?
As small prey animals, squirrels understand instinctively that they always need to be vigilant in watching for potential predators and making a quick escape if they see one. Many calls to Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Okanagan are because of squirrels, and some homeowners have wondered if they can take advantage of squirrels’ fears to… Continue reading
Does Ammonia Work for Raccoon Prevention?
Many people see neighbourhood wildlife like raccoons and possums waddling around the quiet streets at night. Seeing the animals from a distance is not intimidating; it is almost enchanting. However, when raccoons settle in your yard, they can create a problem, one that requires wildlife control in Okanagan. Does Ammonia Work? Many homeowners are familiar… 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
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
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
5 Bat Species to Watch for in British Columbia
One of the most fascinating parts of British Columbia is the wide variety of wildlife present at any given time. In BC, there are five common species of harmless bats readily identified. They are typically seen because they make their way into the houses of humans for warmer temperatures and safe nesting. Learn more about… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Would Raccoons Attack A Dog?
People who live at the intersection of urban and rural habitats often wonder whether they can safely leave their pets alone in the yard. While it is indeed more safe to keep pets indoors, the risks of leaving them outdoors are often overstated by news outlets and wildlife agencies. So, before you call raccoon removal… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Keeping Mice Out Of Your Ducts
Mice might be cute, but you do not want them taking up residence in your house and ductwork. Unfortunately, if you end up with one mouse in the house, you will likely end up with more, and depending on how long they go unnoticed, you could wind up with an infestation of hundreds. As far… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: Can You Domesticate a Raccoon?
Raccoons are cute and furry, but they aren’t good pets like cats and dogs. While you may have seen one of many videos online showing a raccoon interacting with a human in a very petlike manner, creatures living outdoors are wild and should be treated as such. But can they be domesticated? Can you have… Continue reading
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