Wildlife control is something countless homeowners throughout Canada have to face all year round. When dealing with an infestation, your first instinct will likely be to get the critters out before they cause damage and put your health at risk. There are some strategies that people try themselves and one that is never recommended is… Continue reading
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How to Prevent Conflicts With Canada Geese
Canada geese are well known for their distinctive honk and the sight of them flying overhead in their quintessential ‘V’ formation. The bird has grown into somewhat of a national symbol but they’re not necessarily beloved by everyone. Aggressive behaviour and rampant droppings have made them a public health issue in many areas they congregate.… Continue reading
Foxes Spotted – How to Make Sure They Don’t Live on Your Property
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control has been receiving calls from homeowners in Montreal, Hamilton and Oakville who are concerned about seeing foxes in their neighbourhood. This is actually not unusual. Foxes commonly live in close proximity to human residences and communities where they can find plenty of food, water, and shelter. Urban foxes frequently inhabit yards,… Continue reading
Raccoon Makes Amazing Climb 10 Floors Down a Brick Wall
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control to the rescue! On April 30th, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control received a call from a distressed homeowner who has a raccoon on their 10th floor apartment balcony. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control President and CEO, Bill Dowd, responded to the call. ‘In 27 years of business, this is a first call of… Continue reading
Rabies Vaccine Baiting Set to Resume in Ontario
Ontario is set to start dropping more anti-rabies vaccine as part of its new phase in its fight against the virus, which has so far been found in 70 raccoons and skunks. Chris Davies, head of wildlife research with the province’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, said they plan to drop the vaccine in… Continue reading
Fox Week- 15 Fascinating Fox Facts
The week of February 8th-13th is fox week. Here at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we are getting more and more fox calls, especially from Hamilton and Montreal residents. We usually experience the highest volume of calls from homeowners concerned about foxes in January, which is their mating season. It is also the peak dispersal season.… Continue reading
Groundhogs Split on Early Spring or More Winter- Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control Predicts Early Spring
Wiarton Willie says 6 more weeks of winter, while Punxsutawney Phil and Shubenacadie Sam predict an early spring. We say majority rules! The famous groundhogs may be split on the forecast for the next few weeks, but based on the calls Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control has been getting, we side with Phil and Sam- we… Continue reading
Groundhog Day- How It All Got Started
For one day each year, people across North America count on a network of groundhogs to rise at dawn and issue a six-week weather outlook. It’s a popular tradition from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to Vancouver, British Columbia, with crowds often braving bitter cold on Feb. 2 just to see the furry forecasters in action. But why? How did… Continue reading
Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Trap Notice
The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA is conducting an investigation in the illegal use of leg hold/ steel jaw traps in the area. These are cruel mechanical devices, cause severe pain and will indiscriminately cripple or kill any animal (domestic or wild) which happens to get caught in the device. There has recently been an incident where a… Continue reading
Burlington Snake Call
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control was called out to in Burlington, Ontario to respond to a snake call. The company described the snake as 2 feet long and arriving in a crate from India. The call exited us, as we hoped it would turn out to be a sawscaled viper (which are responsible for the most… Continue reading
Seeking Help From Experts in Animal Control for Wildlife Displacement
While dogs are often regarded as man’s best friend, the same can not be said for all animals, as many are regarded as nuicances. Not everybody loves animals, especially critters that gain entry to a home without invitation, and damage appliances and other valuable property. Such a situation often occurs in suburban homes as feral… Continue reading
Concerns Arise as Rodent Control Service in Wales Becomes a Commodity
While most rodents may be small, these critters may carry various dangerous disease pathogens. Rodent infestations have been found to cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome or HPS, a deadly disease accompanied by fever, severe muscle aches, and fatigue. In Wales, budgetary cuts made in council pest control services have made residents more susceptible to HPS and… Continue reading
Balancing Humane Animal Control with the Protection of Populated Areas
Canada is one of the largest countries in the world in terms of land area, but also has a relatively small population. As such, many Canadians are mindful and appreciative of the wilderness around them, especially the feral animals whose worlds often collide with their own. Although many Canadians are in favor of humane animal… Continue reading
Talking Wildlife and Bugs on AM900 CHML
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control president & CEO Bill Dowd was on the Satellite Home & Garden show this past Saturday, hosted by Rob Howard. In case you missed the show, here’s a few tips Bill passed on to keep your home pest free throughout the winter, and all year round: Perform a quarterly inspection of… Continue reading
Let’s Talk Bed Bugs, Mice and Other Pests!
Got wildlife? Got bugs? Got both? Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control president & CEO Bill Dowd was on CHML 900 this past weekend, discussing wildlife and bed bug issues with Judy Marsales on her show Sold on Hamilton. This weekly radio program highlights real estate and housing issues that every homeowner should be thinking about. It’s… Continue reading
Wildlife May Be The Reason You’re Freezing!
Do you find yourself shivering as the sun goes down? Running out of blankets and sweaters to pile on? The furnace works fine, but the problem may be the insulation in your attic has been destroyed. This time of year we see all types of wildlife — from squirrels to raccoons, mice and bats, hiding… Continue reading
September Brings Wildlife (and Bugs) Indoors
With September and cooler temperatures coming, now is the time to get bat work done. Once the temperature drops below 6 degrees on a consistent basis, bats look to hibernate. Time is of the essence. We are still seeing our second litter of baby squirrels. Both our Hamilton and Ottawa teams had baby squirrels this… Continue reading
Distemper Spreading in Niagara
Distemper is a disease that attacks an animals nervous system. Symptoms of distemper include erratic behavior, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. The Niagara region is seeing an increase in raccoons who are suffering from this disease. And make no mistake, they are suffering. So, how did it come to this? When people trap and relocate an animal that is infected (not… Continue reading
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