Spot a mouse. Grab the poison. These are our first thoughts at the discovery of infestation. Although poison is deadly, there’s no way you can kill every rodent. Also, who knows what’s actually in these things. What are the different types of mouse poisons and how do they work? First-Generation Anticoagulants This type of poison… Continue reading
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Does Insurance Cover Mouse Infestation?
Many insurance policies have sections written that expressly exclude pest infestation coverage. It’s very specific. Mouse problems are so common that insurance companies would forever be forking out money for slight rodent issues. That’s not something they’re keen to do. You’re not insured for damage and removal Generally, mouse or rodent infestation is considered part… Continue reading
Common Ontario Mouse Species
This is the most commonly spotted type of mouse. They’re active all year round so you’re most likely to spot a house mouse in your home. Generally, they range between 70-95mm in length with a tail just as long. Their small feet and head with large eyes and ears make them distinguishable from other rodents.… Continue reading
House Mouse Breeding Cycle
At the end of summer, mice look for warm places to build a winter nest. They flock from gardens, fields or wooded areas to seek shelter and regular food sources. An unclean home can attract mice to your property as they can sense food and clutter. That’s only the beginning of your problems. Mice reproduce… Continue reading
Removing Wildlife Babies – the Humane Way is the Best Way
Baby season is here! Each spring Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control receives hundreds of calls from home and business owners who have raccoons in their attics, chimney or crawlspaces. Mother raccoons begin to give birth in March and will continue to have babies through spring and early summer. Raccoons do not construct their own den sites… Continue reading
Burlington Fall Mouse Control
The weather has begun to turn and the fall season is once again upon us. For many Burlington homeowners fall marks the return of unwanted visitors they may have forgotten about during summer –mice! Every fall Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control sees a dramatic uptick in calls related to mouse problems. Some callers are dealing with… Continue reading
For Those About to Rock …
Stop! Do not try and attempt a mouse DIY remedy yourself. We have seen almost everything in the 25 years we have been in business, and the “jam a rock into a hole” technique is a well-known trick. The problem with attempting these things is that mice and other wildlife are extremely intelligent, and will… Continue reading
Fall is Coming
As summer winds down and the trees begin to shed their leaves, we are reminded of the beauty of mother nature. We are also reminded of the need to wildlife-proof our homes before winter! The fall season brings us a new round of wildlife critters into our neighbourhoods. The babies that were born is the… Continue reading
Why the Humane Approach Is Best for Wildlife
Why the Humane Approach? We always get asked “why?” — “WHY not just kill or trap the animals and drive them out to the forest and let them go?”– the latter being the “more humane” approach to most people. We certainly cannot fault people for feeling this way. It’s not in most people’s best conscience… Continue reading
‘Killing Kindly’ As a Last Resort in Rodent Control
All over the world, there is always the issue of how effective rodent control can be done in the most humane way possible. “Kind” and “gentle” are two words frequently used by animal welfare activists and companies engaged in the containment of domestic pests such as rats and mice. Since these animals are commonly found… Continue reading
The Difficult Task of Thoroughly Getting Rid of Rodents
A January 5, 2013 article posted on CBC News’ website reported on the flurry of concern raised over the discovery of a rat carcass in a southeast neighborhood in Calgary, Alberta. The presence of the dead rodent in New Brighton, Calgary launched the entire city on a frenzied rat hunt, with citizens intent on being… Continue reading
Rodent Control Service Providers: Keeping People Away From Harm
More than being a major nuisance to homeowners’ properties, rodent infestation is also accompanied by the risk of contracting a number of infectious diseases. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), for instance, is a rare lung disease brought about by the hantavirus, which can be directly transmitted by rodents. According to the Center for Disease Control and… Continue reading
Why Businesses Need Professional Rodent Control
A recent article in Global News reports that in the past two years, 754 establishments in Toronto were slapped with health citations, with 87 of them forced to close due to violations related to rodent and pest infestations. For a business, getting a citation related to health and sanitation not only results in profit losses… Continue reading
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