Winter is a challenging time for many animals, and you might be wondering if feeding the small, furry animals running around your yard is helpful. While many people enjoy watching these creatures scurry about, homeowners often ask, “What do squirrels like to eat during colder months,” and “Where do squirrels go in the winter to… Continue reading
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Winter Wildlife Woes: Common Problems and Solutions for Cold Weather Intruders
Winter can be tough on all of us, but it can be especially challenging for wildlife as they seek shelter from the harsh conditions. During this time, many animals wander closer to human habitats, searching for warmth and food. This seasonal migration raises the question of how wildlife survive in winter and where do wildlife… Continue reading
Minneapolis Raccoon Removal: Signs and Solutions for Homeowners
Are you troubled by nightly rustling sounds, signs of property damage, messes in the backyard, or occasional sightings of wildlife in your yard? You, like many others, may be grappling with a raccoon infestation. Dealing with these animals requires knowledge, care, and expert help. Our Skedaddle wildlife control team in Minneapolis, Minnesota crafted this essential guide… Continue reading
Toronto Wildlife Control: Why DIY Rat Removal Isn’t A Good Idea
In bustling urban landscapes like Toronto, encounters with unwelcome furry intruders are more common than one might think. Many residents often wonder how to get rid of rats that invade their sanctuaries, seeking a quick and easy fix. However, without professional wildlife control in Toronto, DIY rat removal may lead to even bigger troubles. Attempting… Continue reading
Protecting Your Bethel Home: The Importance of Regular Wildlife Inspections
As a homeowner in Bethel, safeguarding your humble abode from the unexpected visitors of the wild kind is likely one of your top priorities. Imagine dealing with the sudden appearance of raccoons, a family of squirrels, or even the unexpected flight path of bats through your hallways. Not exactly the evening drama you’d hoped for, right? But,… Continue reading
How Wildlife Beat the Heat, and How Humans Can Help
When the mercury races to the top of the thermometer, you probably stay inside with the AC running, but how do wildlife beat the heat, and what can you do to lend a helping hand? If you’re interested in helping wildlife in the summer, there are several things you can do. Keeping Your Distance While… Continue reading
Why Are There Foxes in My Backyard?
Have you seen foxes running around your backyard? They are probably just passing through, but they may also have a den on your property. This is a situation that requires wildlife control services to cope with, but it is not a cause for alarm. Generally speaking, foxes are not dangerous to humans. Given the choice,… Continue reading
What Should I do If I see a Nocturnal Animal During the Day?
It can be alarming to see an animal that you know to be nocturnal during the day. However, while you should keep your distance from wildlife no matter the time of day, this seeming reversal of normal habits isn’t necessarily a cause for alarm. While the animal may be sick, this is not the only… Continue reading
What is Wildlife Exclusion?
Pests such as roaches, mice, bats, and rats have been invading homes and businesses for hundreds of years. Some ways to deal with this problem include spraying chemicals that kill the critters or setting up traps to release the pests away from human-occupied buildings. One of the more humane methods of pest control is something… Continue reading
Skedaddle Technician Perspective: Baby Wildlife Removal
Perhaps you flipped the light on in your attic only to find ten pairs of glowing eyes staring back at you. After your moment of shock, you realize what they are — baby raccoons! You don’t want to hurt or scare them, but you definitely want them out of your home. Learn more about Skedaddle’s… Continue reading
What Is A Coywolf?
Eastern coyotes, those beautiful, powerful wild dogs exploring the wilds of Eastern Canada and the U.S., are a familiar sight to many naturalists and ecologists. Many people in residential neighborhoods have also spotted them running in packs around the borders of their communities. The population of the animal exploded in recent years, with the latest… Continue reading
Respecting Wildlife From A Distance this Spring
With spring on the horizon, there is nothing better than going for a walk to see the budding trees and flourishing wildlife.. The beauty of the landscape and the native animal populations can make outdoor exploration exciting. However, while wildlife observation is a great outdoor activity, feeding wildlife is another story. You should never feed… Continue reading
How Quickly Do Baby Wildlife Grow Up?
As spring approaches, so do the mating seasons of many of our favourite local wildlife species. Around this time of year, homeowners might experience increased activity around their homes as mother animals attempt to find adequate nesting sites for the soon-to-be baby wildlife. While homeowners do not want to have wild animals nesting in their… Continue reading
Proactive Measures to Protect Your Property This Spring
Aside from the warm weather that melts away the cold snow, one of the best parts about the spring season is witnessing the beautiful wildlife that visit our backyards. As the thick blanket of snow is lifted, fresh vegetation and food sources emerge for wildlife and their newborns to feast on. Unfortunately, many wildlife families… Continue reading
Helping Animals Celebrate World Wildlife Day
Happy World Wildlife Day to all our feathered and furry friends! Since 1973, World Wildlife Day has reminded us to slow down and appreciate all the beautiful animals we are surrounded by, and bring awareness to the conservation they provide our environment. From a scurrying raccoon, to a high-flying sparrow, each species is just as… Continue reading
How to Know If The Wildlife in Your Home Had Babies?
A nice, warm home is the perfect setting for an animal to make a nest and have its babies. Small mammals like squirrels, raccoons, bats and mice are notorious for burrowing into residences, making a hidden nest and reproducing. In some cases, homeowners are completely unaware that their house is hosting a nest of baby… Continue reading
How Our Humane Removal Protects Wildlife Babies?
Wildlife babies of many species are born in the late winter to early spring. It is an exciting time, but it can also be nerve-wracking if wild animals have made a nest or a den to raise their young somewhere within your home. Humane wildlife removal offers many benefits to both people and animals. Here… Continue reading
Can Different Species Use The Same Den Site?
Wild animals are accustomed to living in tough conditions. In nature, creatures need to take advantage of any food or shelter they can find. For many, occupying an abandoned den is a perfect way to save energy and gain valuable protection from the elements. Even den-like spaces, such as human attics and porches can prove… Continue reading
How To Wildlife-Proof Your Home For Winter?
To you, preparing for cold weather means pulling your winter coats out of storage, and turning up the heat on your thermostat. To an animal preparing for long, hard months outdoors means finding shelter. A place to wait out winter indoors is much more appealing than an underground burrow beneath the snow. Spaces inside human… Continue reading
How To Stay Safe and Respect Wildlife on Winter Hikes?
Going for a hike during the winter season is an exciting and refreshing way to get outside as the snow falls. Plenty of wildlife species are still out and about, and the snow and ice on the ground make it easier to spot their tracks and observe various wildlife from afar. As always, it is… Continue reading
How Wildlife Celebrates Christmas?
‘Tis the season for giving good tidings, and gathering with family, so it’s understandable that one of the last things on homeowners’ minds is wildlife removal. Yet, just like humans do, small animals and critters have their own winter habits and like to cozy up for the winter in warm places. Unfortunately for you, that… Continue reading
How Does Torpor Differ From Hibernation?
Wildlife will always find a way. If food sources run low, temperatures run high, the days are short, or the nights are long, animals adapt to the environment around them and optimize their experience the best they can. Some animals respond to the changing temperatures by going into hibernation, and others enter into a state… Continue reading
How To Wildlife Proof Your Holiday Decor?
If you thought your wildlife worries were over because Halloween pumpkins have since expired, think again. Decorating for the holiday season can still attract wildlife to both the inside and the outside of your home. However, there are small steps you can take to ensure the security of your home, and prevent any damages that… Continue reading
Interesting Facts About Nocturnal Wildlife
Nocturnal creatures often seem strange to those of us who live primarily in the daylight. However, many night-dwelling animals have traits in common with humans. So what separates them from us? Nocturnal animals have adaptations that make them well suited to travelling and hunting in darkness. As you wait for wildlife control services to arrive,… Continue reading
Wildlife Damage To Your Home Is An Urgent Issue
If you have a problem with a wildlife infestation in or around your home, you may be tempted to wait and see if it becomes a serious issue instead of fixing it right away. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, unfortunately, we have seen the consequences of ignoring a wildlife problem for too long. Some homeowners… Continue reading
How To Watch Wildlife Safely and Humanely?
Watching wildlife can be one of life’s great pleasures. As people often spend the majority of their days indoors, those spent outside can revitalize the spirit and bring us back in touch with nature. It is important, however, to make sure that the experience of observing wildlife is mutually beneficial. Humans are often unaware of… Continue reading
How Humans’ Behaviours Can Affect Wildlife
What is the biggest threat to nature? It’s not the natural cycle of life, nor the weather. It’s humans. As we take up more space on planet earth, we push out many other species, both plants and animals. Here are some things to consider about cohabitating with plants and animals that rely on nature. If… Continue reading
Are Older Homes More Susceptible To Wildlife Issues?
Older homes are notorious for allowing entry to wild animals. However, is this perception entirely accurate? Are there issues with new homes that could allow entry as well? Older homes and newer homes can each have their own unique issues that lead to wildlife intrusion. The issues are not necessarily the same, but the end… Continue reading
Hidden Nests In Your Lawn
Summer is in full swing, and many people are using the warm months to complete necessary yard work before autumn arrives. Whether mowing the lawn or pruning your overgrown shrubs, it is common to come across wildlife and nests. Some animals, including game birds, skunks, and rabbits, build nests at ground level, making them difficult… Continue reading
Is It Possible To Have Multiple Wildlife Invasions At Once?
Sometimes, homeowners who have identified a single wildlife intrusion are surprised to find that an entirely different species has taken up residence in their home. This usually occurs when larger animals force smaller ones out of prime denning areas. But can multiple species invade at once? In short, absolutely. Wildlife control services sometimes find multiple… Continue reading
Why Wildlife Belong In The Wild And Not As Pets?
Foxes, raccoons, and even skunks may be cute, but they don’t belong in your home. While it can sound like a fun adventure to take in a forest creature who seems to need your help, wild animals are often perfectly capable of surviving on their own, even under extremely adverse conditions. Further, if you aren’t… Continue reading
The Dangers of Disturbing Biodiversity by Relocating Animals
Animals exist in a world with rules and boundaries that humans can’t begin to understand. When animal control agents attempt to relocate an animal for causing a disturbance to humans, they are often initiating a series of unintended consequences. The process of relocation is hazardous for both the animals and the greater biodiversity of an… Continue reading
Check Your Outdoor Appliances For Wildlife Nests
When it’s time to clean your grill and prepare for the first barbecue of the season, the last thing you expect to see is a wildlife nest. Find out why birds and squirrels are motivated to build a nest in your outdoor appliances and where to turn for humane wildlife removal. Why Do Wildlife Build… Continue reading
How an Unaddressed Wildlife Intrusion Can Worsen Over Time?
Humans tend to think of themselves as separate from the environment. In reality, the only thing separating most people from the great outdoors is a relatively thin carapace of wood and drywall. While your home probably feels safe and secure from the elements, animals can also recognize and exploit these qualities. A single encroachment can… Continue reading
First Babies of the Season: Squirrels on a Rooftop
One of the fun things about spring is seeing all the new little wildlife animals arrive. Like most people, we get excited about seeing raccoon kits and squirrel kittens as they begin showing themselves. Spring is a busy time for us. Many of our urban wildlife, including squirrels, seek out human structures to have their… Continue reading
When Wildlife Leave, What’s Left Behind?
The attic and roof are such an integral part of the overall structure of a house. It is the one component that ties everything together, ensuring the structure’s stability, warmth, and safety below. Unfortunately, roofs and attic spaces are also the most vulnerable parts of our homes to wildlife intrusions. When animals decide to nest… Continue reading
Roof Soffit Intersections: The Hidden Entry Point
It is not uncommon to pull up to a new house build and be in awe. The clean lines, pristine siding, and fresh concrete make the house look like an impenetrable fortress, a place where you and your family can live for many safe years to come. Unfortunately, just like any other house, a new… Continue reading
Common Wildlife Activity During Spring
In Canada, spring is one of the most anticipated seasons of the year – filled with brighter days, rising temperatures, and an abundance of wildlife activity. Most urban wildlife in Ontario remain tucked away over the winter months, but as the weather begins changing, our neighbourhood critters start exploring the world around them. Raccoons, skunks,… Continue reading
Why Prevention Before Baby Season Is Important?
Humane wildlife removal exists to ensure that animals aren’t harmed when they’re returned to their natural habitat. This process can be tricky, but it’s essential to ensure the safety of all creatures involved. The process becomes even trickier when baby or infant animals are involved. These creatures rely on their mothers for sustenance, and the… Continue reading
Why DIY Methods Can Bring More Harm Than Good
Urban wildlife can be entertaining when you’re watching them from afar. Once they move into your home, they become much more of a nuisance. Sometimes, homeowners try to save money carrying out their own wildlife removal and control, but this can be extremely dangerous, and most times ineffective. Trying to do the job yourself can… Continue reading
Unattended Wildlife Entry Can Lead to Future Infestations
Perhaps you had a problem with skunks, raccoons or another form of wildlife, but before you could contact us to get them removed, they moved out on their own. That’s great! Now you don’t have to worry about the problem anymore, right? Wrong! Unfortunately, unattended wildlife entries to dens and nests often create bigger issues,… Continue reading
How to Inspect Your Home for Wildlife in the Winter?
Think you do not need to inspect your home for wildlife just because there is some ice and snow on the ground? Think again. In fact, the winter is just as good of a time as spring or summer for a home inspection. It is crucial to inspect your home regularly during the colder months… Continue reading
Why Animal Repellents Don’t Work?
If you have an animal infestation in your home, you may be wracking your brain trying to figure out a solution. Many companies and local shops take advantage of the desperation of homeowners with wildlife problems by selling “wild animal repellents.” At the end of the day, these do-it-yourself measures can have dangerous and unintended… Continue reading
Protecting Your Home From Wildlife Entry Before Winter Arrives
The arrival of another winter season means that homeowners must double their efforts to fortify their residences against entry from wildlife seeking shelter from the freezing temperatures. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control offers tips for winter wildlife control so property owners can feel safe and comfortable inside their homes while navigating the colder months of the year.… Continue reading
Wildlife Activity In Autumn
The arrival of autumn means that winter is just around the corner. As humans are bringing out warmer clothes and enjoying their favourite fall treats, animals are getting ready for the colder months. All wildlife need to ensure is that they can stay warm and sufficiently fed throughout the winter. Understanding how each species acts… Continue reading
How Do Wildlife Prepare For The Winter?
When the days grow shorter and the weather gets colder, your thoughts may turn to cozy winter nights inside your home, where your heater and insulated building materials keep you and your family warm. What you may not realize is that the wild animals in your area have their minds set on finding a comfortable… Continue reading
Buying a New Home? Follow These 4 Steps for Wildlife Inspection and Prevention
There are many factors to consider when you decide to buy a new home, from its location to its size and cost versus value, but one facet people often overlook is how local wildlife might have impacted the property. Squirrels, mice, rats and even birds can present a problem once you move in, or they… Continue reading
Home Buyer Critter Inspection Guide
Buying a home can be an exciting time. Unfortunately, some homes come with unwelcome guests. Find out how to spot the signs of furry intruders into your potential home. Discover how Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control can help you find out who has a nest or den in a home and offer you professional wildlife removal… Continue reading
Aluminium Roofing for Wildlife Control Pros and Cons
When you own a home or business, a choice you may have to make at some point is what kind of roofing material you would like to use. There are many different types available, from tiling to asphalt shingles, but aluminium has become a popular choice for many because of its durability. One of the… Continue reading
Teaching Wildlife Safety Made Fun for Children
With children at home and summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to work with them on wildlife education and safety. We at Skedaddle have put together some fun ways to teach your children appreciation for wild animals, while also reinforcing respect for boundaries that will keep them, and the animals, safe.… Continue reading
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