Lately, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control Sudbury has been receiving quite a few calls from Sudbury home and business owners who are dealing with flying squirrels in their homes. Below, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control Sudbury takes a closer look at flying squirrels and what to do if you find them in your home or business. Appearance… Continue reading
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Wildlife Babies- Showing Up In Strange Places!
Don’t you hate going in for a routine oil change and end up getting a car full of squirrel babies? This was a case for a Skedaddle Customer this past Saturday! In Skedaddle’s 29 years we are used to finding wildlife babies in all sorts of areas- attics, chimneys, walls, balconies, bathtubs, etc. This year,… 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
The First Baby Skunks of the Season Are Here
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control has its first baby skunks of the season! This is unusually early for baby skunks; the earliest we have found baby skunks in the past 10 years! In our 27 years in business, we have only discovered baby skunks this early in spring on one previous occasion. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control… Continue reading
How Squirrels Mark Their Territory
Gray squirrels are the most common species of squirrels that we deal with here at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. They can reach amazingly high densities in areas where there are abundant resources, and forest populations. So many squirrels in one space means that competition for resources such as tree cavities and acorns can be intense.… Continue reading
Oakville Raccoon Removal
How do raccoons get on the roof? One of the most common questions we’re asked by Oakville homeowners is how the raccoon got on the roof in the first place. A lot of people don’t know this, but raccoons are excellent climbers and in most cases have very little trouble finding their way on to… Continue reading
Protecting Your Home From Wildlife This Spring in Montreal
Spring has finally sprung in Montreal and as the weather warms up you will no doubt begin to see the familiar signs of urban wildlife in your neighbourhood. The sound of birds chirping, squirrels chasing each other around trees and maybe the odd whiff of skunk spray all help to let us know that spring… Continue reading
European Starling Mating Habits
Nothing signals the arrival of spring like the sounds of birds chirping and singing. However, with the arrival of spring comes the mating and birthing season for birds. This can be problematic for home or business owners if the birds decide to build their nests and lay their eggs in or on your home or… Continue reading
How to Keep Mice Out of Your Garden
Mice can do a lot of damage to a garden including eating bulbs, gnawing bark, crippling roots, nibbling stems, and creating pathways in the lawn. Mice are also a concern due to the diseases they can carry. Mice are most often spotted at night or early morning but are sometimes out in the daytime. They… Continue reading
The Importance of Bat Guano
Bats play a vital role to our ecosystem. They play significant roles in controlling insect populations. Others pollinate many valuable plants, ensuring the production of fruits that support local economies, as well as diverse animal populations. Even bats droppings, called guano, can be beneficial. Bat guano makes an excellent fertilizer. It’s fast-acting, has little odor,… 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
Raccoons are Smart – Making Your Home Vulnerable to Invasion
If you have ever had your garbage bin broken into by raccoons, even after several attempts to lock it up, you know how smart and persistent raccoons can be. It seems that the more obstacles you throw in their way, the smarter they get, a testament to this is their ever increasing populations in urban… Continue reading
10 Things You Should Avoid Doing If You Encounter Wildlife In Your Home
Do you know what to do if you encounter wildlife in your home? Should you pick it up? Is it at all dangerous? It really all depends on many factors, but these suggestions are meant as a guideline only. Always remember “safety first“, and “when in doubt, call the professionals. Here are the top 10 things you should avoid… Continue reading
Using Infrared Technology to Locate and Safely Remove Animals From Walls
At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, as the name suggests, we place great value on using humane measures to evict animals from our customers’ homes. We pride ourselves on limiting the stress of removal on the homeowner AND the animals. We use safe infrared technology (FLIR) to see signs of wildlife activity in difficult to access… Continue reading
Three More Cases of Raccoon Rabies in Haldimand County, Distemper Cases Also Spike
Three more raccoons have tested positive for rabies in Haldimand County. According to a press release from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, two of the infected raccoons were found on the outskirts of Caledonia and another was found in a rural area of south Hagersville. All the raccoons were found within a 10-kilometre radius, said Chris… Continue reading
Animals’ Baby Season to Start Early Thanks to Warm Winter
Yesterday, while responding to a customer’s call regarding strange, loud noises coming from her attic, one of our Wildlife Technicians came across a romantic pair of raccoons celebrating an early Valentine’s Day. Raccoons have a gestational period of 63 days. That means homeowners can expect to be housing new babies beginning around February 26th, which is… Continue reading
What You Need To Know About Squirrel Habits
Out of all the animals that Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control deals with, squirrels are the ones that cause the most damage and frustration for homeowners. Understanding squirrel habits is one of the keys to determining what kind of nuisance problem you’re dealing with. Once you’ve got that nailed down, you can begin to evaluate your… Continue reading
Why Wildlife Infestations in Urban Areas Increase Every Day
Whether it is the mountain lion living on the edge of Los Angeles, the thousands of feral chickens running around Miami or the thousands of raccoons in Toronto, the facts are indisputable- Many North American species have successfully adapted to urban environments and are thriving. Typical examples include coyotes, the top predator of such regions. Other common urban… Continue reading
The Importance of Cleaning Your Home After an Animal Invasion
When wildlife takes up residence inside your home it can be pretty stressful for you and your family. For most people, the immediate concern is removing the animals and preventing them from getting back in. Getting rid of troublesome raccoons, squirrels, birds, bats, mice and skunks from your home or property is only part of… Continue reading
Why Wildlife Loves Concrete Steps
Whether it is a mouse, a skunk, or a raccoon, the little critter walking by your house looking for a place to bed down has their little house-hunting wish list in hand, and concrete steps hit all the good points. Shelter? Check. Low to the ground, hard to see under, and usually closed in on… Continue reading
Do You Have Bats Inside the House?
This video was shot by one of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control’s wildlife specialists during a recent attic inspection and it does an excellent job of showing where bats like to roost inside attics. When homeowners learn that they have a bat infestation they expect to climb into their attic and see them hanging upside down… Continue reading
Why Animals Are Getting in Burlington Attics
Most Burlington homeowners don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what’s going in their attic. In fact, many people never even go so far as to poke their head up there. It’s understandable; attics are dark, dusty, cramped and tricky to navigate safely. It’s certainly not the sort of place you want to spend… Continue reading
What to Look Out for When Hiring a Professional Wildlife Control Service
Owning a home can be pretty stressful and unexpected repairs always seem just around the corner. Whether it’s a leaky roof or furnace in need of replacing it can all add up pretty quickly. While most people don’t expect to be the victim of a wild intrusion, countless Burlington homeowners face that unfortunate reality every… Continue reading
Why Trapping and Relocating Wildlife Isn’t Your Best Option
As Burlington continues to grow and expand the need for effective solutions to wildlife conflicts has become more important than ever before. Burlington is home to large populations of raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds, bats and mice that have adapted their natural behaviour to urban and suburban environments and thrive while living side by side with… Continue reading
Why Expandable Foam Does not Deter Wildlife
With over 25 years’ experience helping homeowners solve wildlife and pest problems, Skedaddle knows just how difficult it can be to keep your home protected. Houses are under constant threat of entry from animals in search of shelter and food. That’s why it’s so important to inspect your home often for activity and potential points… Continue reading
The Dangers of DIY Pest Control
In the photo is one of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control’s wildlife technicians expertly securing a plastic roof vent that was being chewed by squirrels. Plastic roof vents are a common point of entry for squirrels and other animals including, bats, raccoons and birds looking for a home inside an attic. It only takes a bit… Continue reading
Wildlife Control Services for Aggressive Animals that Carry Viruses and Bacteria
Greeting cards and cartoon shows depict raccoons as cute and cuddly creatures. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case when a large raccoon attacked a Vancouver resident who was taking her two small dogs out for a walk near Stanley Park sometime in August 2012. The raccoon bit and clawed at the unfortunate woman and one of… Continue reading
Why Have a Rodent Control Service handle Industrial Facility Work
The British Broadcasting Corp. currently has its hands full with a rodent infestation at the company’s new home – Broadcasting House in Portland Place, London. The company transferred its TV operations to the building upon finishing its nearly 53-year run at Television Center at Wood Lane on March 31st this year. Because mice have all… Continue reading
Effective Wildlife Control: A Critical Step to Protecting Yourself from Debilitating Infections like Lyme Disease
Ottawa has an abundance of parklands that are home to significant wildlife populations, making the job of nature photographers like Heather King relatively easy. However, things took a turn for the worse for King during one of her usual nature hikes in 2009 when she contracted Lyme disease from a black-legged tick. The disease actually… Continue reading
Brantford, Ontario – Contact Us
(Caledonia, Hagersville, Haldimand, Norfolk, Paris, Port Dover, Simcoe) For customer service or to book a wildlife control professional, please contact us using the information below: Humane Wildlife Control Inc. Brantford, ON Tel: (519) 751-7774 Also serving: Caledonia (905-574-7777) Hagersville (905-574-7777) Haldimand (905-574-7777) Norfolk (519-751-7774) Paris (519-751-7774) Port Dover (519-751-7774) Simcoe (519-751-7774) You can also request… Continue reading
Wellesley, Ontario – Contact Us
(Listowel, Stratford) For customer service or to book a wildlife control professional, please contact us using the information below: Humane Wildlife Control Inc. 20 Firella Place Wellesley, ON N0B 2T0 (877) 222-9453 Also serving: Listowel (1-877-222-9453) Stratford (1-877-222-9453) You can also request a call back online. Outside those areas or for 24/7 emergency service, please… Continue reading
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