In the stillness of a Milwaukee night, not all is as tranquil as it seems. From the rummage of refuse bins to the eerie creaks in the attic, homeowners are all too familiar with the mischievous midnight antics of raccoons. These ‘trash raiders’ can swiftly become ‘attic invaders,’ leaving a trail of chaos and concern… Continue reading
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Raccoons in the Chimney: Why It’s Important to Call in the Pros for Removal in Milwaukee
As the weather starts to cool down, it’s not uncommon to hear odd noises coming from your chimney. And if those sounds happen to be the pitter-patter of little paws, it’s time to take action. Raccoons are notorious for making themselves at home in chimneys, and while it may seem like a cute and harmless… Continue reading
Raccoon Behavior in Milwaukee: Nightly Habits of These Nocturnal Creatures
Soft chatters in the night, rustling footsteps on the rooftop, and the crashing of your garbage cans. You guessed it. These are the tell-tale signs you’re dealing with a nocturnal visitor. Raccoons remain among the most intriguing animals due to their remarkable adaptability to urban life. As captivating as they may appear, their activities can… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Control: How DIY Raccoon Control Can Make An Infestation Worse
Owning a home is expensive, and homeowners often try to save money whenever and wherever they can. However, there are some tasks, such as raccoon removal in Milwaukee, that you simply have to leave to the professionals. Your attempt at DIY raccoon removal could put yourself, your family, and the animals at risk. Here are… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: The Dangers of Raccoon Feces in Your Home
Many wild animals in the Milwaukee area have adapted to living near humans, particularly clever mammals, such as raccoons. These intelligent and comical-looking creatures may approach your Milwaukee home in search of food and shelter to raise their babies in relative safety, but they can also cause serious damage with their feces. Here at Skedaddle… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: Are Raccoons Beneficial?
Raccoons on your property can be a nuisance. Humane raccoon removal in Milwaukee is necessary for your sake and the raccoons’ sake. It would make sense for you to wonder whether you need raccoons around at all. In fact, raccoons have an important role to play in the ecosystem, and they benefit humans as well.… Continue reading
What to do if a Raccoon Approaches You?
Are raccoons dangerous? It depends on the situation. Raccoons are intelligent, opportunistic, and fearless. Their intelligence allows them to quickly assess possible threats and determine the best course of action. Because they are opportunistic, they prefer to avoid a fight if possible. Nevertheless, if there is no other alternative, raccoons are fearless in defending themselves… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Control: Intriguing Facts About Raccoons
Raccoons are fascinating, and sometimes frustrating, animals. There are many interesting facts about raccoons, and learning more about them can provide some valuable insights as to why they take shelter in your home and what is involved in removing them. What Are Some of the Most Interesting Raccoon Facts? Not only are the following facts… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Control: Do Raccoons Chew Wood?
Raccoons may look cute and cuddly, but they are wild animals that carry contagious diseases and can cause significant damage to your home if they find a way to enter it and build a nest. You don’t want to let other pests in your home, and raccoons are no exception. You may think that your… Continue reading
Keeping Raccoons Away From Your Home
Raccoons are highly intelligent creatures. Some even consider them cute and lovable. Don’t be fooled though! They can carry bacteria and diseases that can threaten people and pets. They can also cause serious damage to both the inside and outside of your home. If you are considering a raccoon removal service, look no further than… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Control: 3 Interesting Raccoon Eating Habits
Raccoons are a common sight to see in many urban and suburban backyards, especially if there is uncovered trash, pet food, or other food available. Most people assume that raccoons will pretty much eat anything, but in fact, these interesting critters have some fascinating eating habits. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, our team understands the… Continue reading
3 Simple Ways To Deter Raccoons From Your Milwaukee Home
Having raccoons on your property is a complicated problem. Raccoons can make a mess of your yard, cause property damage to your home, and expose you to diseases through their feces. Raccoon removal in Milwaukee is necessary to deal with raccoons that are already on your property, but there are things you can do to… Continue reading
Milwaukee Raccoon Control: When Are Baby Raccoons Born?
Raccoons are famous for their “bandit mask” fur pattern. If you have ever seen a baby raccoon (called a kit), you are aware of how adorable this pattern can be on their young. However, despite the cute appearance of kits, their presence on your property can spell bad news. Raccoons are very difficult to remove… Continue reading
Different Types of Raccoons Found Around the World
Unlike the thriving, bountiful population in North America, other parts of the world struggle with raccoons that have threatened status and are close to extinction. While that may seem like a positive development, consider that healthy ecosystems rely on a delicate balance where everything plays a meaningful part. Simply because a raccoon is a nuisance… Continue reading
Milwaukee Raccoon Removal: What Is Parvovirus?
Raccoons around your home aren’t just a nuisance. These trash pandas pose more than just a threat to your garbage cans. These animals carry various diseases, so raccoon removal from your home is critical. Parvovirus is just one of the many diseases carried by these masked critters. Learn more about this illness and how it… Continue reading
How Do Raccoons Mark Their Territory?
Raccoons may look like cute, furry little bandits, but they are extremely territorial and can be aggressive when threatened. These creatures are typically solitary, and they frequently mark their territory to deter other raccoons. If a raccoon thinks of your backyard as part of its territory, you may start to notice strong smells from where… Continue reading
Why You Should Avoid Touching Raccoons?
Raccoons look like adorable masked bandits. Because of this, many people think the furry creatures are cute and friendly. Appearances can be deceiving. Raccoons usually aren’t a threat unless they are provoked, but the animals can be dangerous when they do attack. Here’s why you should resist the urge to approach or touch a wild… Continue reading
How Do You Know If A Raccoon Has Babies?
Raccoons may look like cute, cuddly creatures, but because they are still wild animals, it is best to admire them from afar. This is a challenge when a raccoon takes up residence in your home. The situation is even worse when the raccoon is raising a family inside the hidden recesses of your house. Sometimes… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Control: How Big Can A Raccoon Get?
When it comes to estimating the sizes of common wild animals, people are notoriously inaccurate. Because many urban mammals have fur, they often appear significantly larger than they are in reality. Coyotes, for example, are sometimes mistaken for german shepherds, but they weigh as many as 35 pounds less. Raccoons are considerably smaller animals, but… Continue reading
Milwaukee Raccoon Removal: Signs You Have An Intruder
Raccoons are extremely adaptable and resourceful. This means that they can live almost anywhere, including in your home. The good news is that various signs of an infestation can indicate if raccoons have set up shop on your property. A skilled professional can aid in the raccoon removal process, leaving your home looking as good… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Control: Do Raccoons Have Bad Eyesight?
Do raccoons have eyes like a hawk or are they as blind as bats? Familiar expressions such as these are not always accurate descriptions of an animal’s abilities. When it comes to a raccoon’s vision, what you believe may depend on stories you heard growing up or on your own experiences at attempting raccoon removal.… Continue reading
How to Keep Those Raccoons out of my Garbage?
Have you ever gone to your trash can only to realize that something has been helping itself to your garbage? If this sounds familiar, you may be seeking ways to protect your trash and avoid any more incidents. Fortunately, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control can help. The following tips will help you defend your garbage bins… Continue reading
Are There Repellents That Work With Raccoons?
Wildlife is nothing to mess with regardless of how small the animal may be. Raccoons are just one example of this. They are creative, strong, intelligent little guys, finding their own ways to make a home in your attic or garage. As soon as they’ve discovered a food source in or around your home, it… Continue reading
The Problems that Arise Without Proper Raccoon Removal
Raccoons are some of the most clever creatures in the animal kingdom and have learned to adapt to their surroundings. Some raccoons focus on stealing garbage from residential areas and other, bolder raccoons are able to get inside homes and cause significant damage. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we offer a variety of raccoon removal… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: Do Raccoons Carry Ticks
If you have a raccoon problem around your home or business, you may worry about the diseases that these mammals could bring with them. In particular, many people are concerned about the masked bandits carrying ticks that may transmit Lyme disease. Raccoons and Ticks Unfortunately, raccoons can acquire and carry ticks. They typically pick these… Continue reading
Can Raccoons Live in Trees on Your Property?
Raccoons do not make good tenants. They can make a mess of your garbage, cause extensive damage to your home, and potentially expose your family and pets to dangerous diseases. If the furry bandits enter your home, you should be quick to contact our Skedaddle Milwaukee raccoon removal team. But what if the raccoons are… Continue reading
How to Tell if a Baby Raccoon is Orphaned?
Mother Nature’s yearly miracle occurs in spring when many mammal species have babies. This is to give little ones the chance to grow up in pleasant weather and to learn to be independent before winter. It’s also the time of year when you might find wildlife babies who may appear to be orphaned. When you… Continue reading
How to Keep Raccoons from Digging Up Your Garden
With the end of winter and the approach of warm weather, many people are eagerly looking forward to planning and planting a garden. However, human beings are not the only ones excited about the change of seasons. As you plan your garden this spring, make sure you consider how to discourage invasions by hungry raccoons.… Continue reading
Do Raccoons Travel In Packs?
Raccoons are a pest year-round, but especially in the winter months you’ll need expert help if you’re attempting raccoon removal in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. Winter is when raccoons tend to gather in groups. They are hungry and can become more aggressive, nesting in your warm attic and causing trouble. Read more below about… Continue reading
Looking Inside the Effort to Remove Raccoon Rabies Threat
Rabies is no laughing matter, and if you or your pet or even someone close to you has ever been afflicted with the disease this is a fact of which you are likely very aware. It has gripped many pet owners with fear as they worry about their animal companions being afflicted with the deadly… Continue reading
Are City Raccoons Better Survivors than Wild Raccoons?
When it comes to surviving, raccoons are the experts in the wildlife world. While other wildlife have struggled, these savvy food finders have adapted to suit the new environments created by human activities. Scientists agree that this is due, at least in part, to the highly intelligent nature of raccoons. The high intelligence of these… Continue reading
The Surprising Family Tree of Raccoons
Raccoons didn’t earn the name trash pandas for no reason. The name stuck to them due to their uncanny resemblance to these friendly chubby mammals from Asia. But do they really share a family tree with pandas. And if raccoons are in fact related to pandas, which other animals lurk in their extended family? Today… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: What is a Zombie Raccoon?
Zombies trigger fear in many people despite their fictional nature. In fact, the zombie apocalypse is the focus point of numerous horror films. It is not hard to see that when animals demonstrate zombie-like behaviours, they can become the center of attention. This is what is happening in Wisconsin as numerous citizens encounter what they… Continue reading
What to Do When You Find Baby Raccoons?
Raccoon mothers have a reputation for making warm, cozy nests in your attic. They’re fiercely protective and will do anything to protect their kit (baby raccoons). Keep reading to find out more about raccoon babies and why raccoon removal experts may provide the most humane solution to your problem. The Role of a Mother… Continue reading
Why Do Raccoons Tend to Wet Their Food Before Eating?
Raccoons around the world have earned a reputation for being highly conscious of food hygiene, especially by those who observe that the animals wash – or rather wet – their food before eating it. But there is more to this apparent food washing exploits than meets the eye. Knowledge about this and other raccoon… Continue reading
Keeping Your Garden Safe From Raccoons
Raccoons have certainly earned the name ‘masked bandits’ because they are so adept at getting what they want from any source no matter how secure. Your garden is one area that may be targeted by raccoons. This can be quite frustrating when after inputting hours of hard work you wake up one day to… Continue reading
Skedaddle Milwaukee: Can You Spot A Pregnant Raccoon?
Raccoons are popular in Milwaukee’s cities and towns (thanks to shrinking natural habitats and enticing spaces), which means that residents deal with these animals on a daily basis. But there are some seasons that experience more raccoon issues than others. Two such seasons are raccoon mating and nursing seasons. This is when raccoons become more… Continue reading
Milwaukee Raccoon Removal: What to Do When I Find Babies?
Life in Milwaukee comes with many perks and some not so pleasant situations such as wildlife invasions. In this blog we focus on raccoons and how they often find themselves in human spaces, especially when females are pregnant. This is not surprising as areas meant for wildlife are gradually shrinking due to commercial developments and… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: When Do Raccoon Babies Leave Their Mother?
Some species stick with their mothers forever, however, raccoons will never have 30-year-old children living in their basement eating all their food. Typically, baby raccoons are on their own within the first year. But there’s a lot to learn before young raccoons can step out into an ever-changing environment. If raccoons have moved into your… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Control: Keeping Raccoons Off of Your Roof
To a raccoon’s eyes, a suburban neighborhood in Madison has a lot in common with the natural habitats where their species evolved. There is plentiful food, space to roam, and cozy places to hide during the day. Unfortunately, raccoon roof damage often occurs when a female raccoon chooses a human house to raise her young.… Continue reading
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