Raccoons do things that seem strange when compared to the behaviour of more familiar animals. Sometimes these masked bandits act so peculiar that you can’t help but wonder if they might have rabies. Here are some raccoon facts that will help you determine whether one is acting like a normal raccoon, or if it is… Continue reading
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Okanagan Wildlife Removal: Why DIY Raccoon Control Doesn’t Work?
Many homeowners find DIY raccoon removal tempting. They don’t realize that most DIY control efforts are ineffective and dangerous. If you want to remove raccoons from your property, leaving the wildlife control to the professionals is best. DIY Removal Methods and Their Shortcomings DIY methods typically involve trapping or humane harassment — using noise and… Continue reading
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
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: Do Raccoons Prefer to Be Alone?
Unfortunately, raccoons sometimes take up residence in homes, and this is why it’s a good idea to know about their habits to prevent an infestation. The creatures can be aggressive if they feel threatened, and they can cause significant damage to your home if they live inside your attic or basement, so it is best… 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: Signs A Raccoon is Going to Attack
All experts in wildlife control in Okanagan urge caution when observing or entering potential wildlife territory. Many homeowners do not realize that they enter potential habitats for many wild animals, including raccoons, every time they leave their homes. A neighbourhood may not seem like an active and wild habitat, but many species make cities and suburbs… Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Feed Wild Raccoons in Okanagan?
Wild animals may be cute and cuddly, but this doesn’t mean you should try to get closer to them. However many youtube videos you’ve seen of homeowners passing out peanut butter sandwiches to eager raccoons, you should resist the temptation to imitate this dubious behaviour. Before long, you’ll find yourself in need of wildlife control… Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Having Raccoons on Your Okanagan Property
Is it always necessary to call wildlife control in Okanagan when you find wild animals on your property? It depends on several factors. If the animals are actually somewhere in your home, then yes, you absolutely need to have them professionally removed for their safety as well as your own. If raccoons are present on your… Continue reading
Can Raccoons Open Doors and Windows?
Many calls for wildlife control in Okanagan are about raccoons that have broken into human homes. Raccoons like human habitations because they often offer consistent sources of food, such as garbage cans. They also offer shelter from predators and den sites that are warm and private. Raccoons often end up in the attic, though they… Continue reading
Is That A Raccoon In Your Okanagan Homes Ductwork?
Have you heard strange noises coming from the ductwork in your home? It could be a sign of intrusion by raccoons or other wild animals. If you think you have animals in your ductwork, you should call Skedaddle for wildlife control in Okanagan right away. Call us first for raccoon removal, if needed, then you… Continue reading
4 Common Problems With Having Raccoons Around Your Home
The undeniable cuteness and clever behaviours of raccoons make them a favourite of the animal kingdom. These unique creatures with masked faces are remarkably agile. All the skills these wily critters possess for survival make them inhospitable houseguests. They are fierce fighters, and you shouldn’t approach them under any circumstances. You need expert wildlife control… Continue reading
What Damage Can Raccoons Cause To Your Roof In Okanagan?
Raccoons know what they want: A safe place to raise their babies with easy access to food. They possess the tenacity and perseverance to pursue what they want, as well as skills that help them achieve it. In the wild, raccoons make their homes in trees, and urban raccoons still like to live high off… Continue reading
Protect Your Chickens From Raccoons In Okanagan
If you raise chickens in Okanagan, you probably know to keep them in a protected area. Confined fowl are irresistible temptations for predators looking for an easy meal. Though they are far from the only predators of domestic livestock, raccoons are one of the most prolific culprits in suburban avian abductions. Here’s how to keep… 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 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
What To Do About An Aggressive Raccoon?
Raccoons may not seem aggressive, but they can still be harmful to humans. The best way to prevent dealing with an aggressive raccoon is to start with prevention. Learn the ways to avoid an unfortunate encounter with a feisty raccoon before it ever happens. If you still happen to find yourself toe-to-toe with a raccoon,… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Removing Raccoons From a Chimney
While many wild animals fear people, they sometimes take shelter in human habitations, finding an out-of-the-way place to stay safe and warm. While some creatures can avoid detection for a while, you need to contact wildlife control in Okanagan as soon as you become aware of their presence. Chimneys are a common place for wildlife… Continue reading
Why Do Raccoons Have Ringed Tails?
Raccoons are known for their characteristic “masked” appearance and ringed tail with alternating black and white stripes. Though this distinctive look can make them appear cute or interesting to people, it may not seem to offer the obvious evolutionary benefits that, for example, strips have for a tiger. Since many residents who call wildlife control… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: Do You Have A Resident Raccoon?
During the spring and summer, raccoons are giving birth and raising babies. Raccoon kits stay with their mothers for up to four months before they are weaned. Raccoons have adapted to live alongside humans and may make a den inside your house, or if not, somewhere nearby. Because raccoons can cause property damage and potentially… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control : How Smart Are Raccoons?
If you’ve ever watched a raccoon sift through a trash bin picking out food items, you know they are clever and industrious. More so, raccoons are highly intelligent creatures capable of outsmarting adept predators and adjusting to new situations. They are capable of learning new information and utilizing it for survival. If raccoons are making… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal : A Day in the Life of a Raccoon
Raccoons are nocturnal, so, in general, they are going to get moving after the sun goes down. However, different factors and circumstances can send them out of their dens during the daytime, when they would usually be resting. If you notice a raccoon meandering out from a den under your home in daylight hours, there’s… Continue reading
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