HUMANE WILDLIFE CONTROL

Winter Has Arrived Once Again!

As temperatures fall and we retreat indoors to stay warm, local wildlife is doing the same — but often inside the structures we call home. As the cold season approaches, animals must secure safe winter shelter to survive. Attics, wall cavities, chimneys, and crawl spaces provide reliable warmth and protection, making homes a prime target for wildlife seeking refuge from harsh winter weather.

Throughout the warmer months of the year, wildlife focuses heavily on feeding, building up fat reserves, and preparing for periods of limited resources. But once winter settles in and snow covers the ground, animals quickly transition into survival mode. Raccoons, skunks, squirrels, bats, and mice identify the warmest, safest spaces they can find, and attics often become their preferred winter nesting location. Compared to the instability of a hollow log or a tree cavity, the insulation, heat, and protection provided by a home is far more appealing.

Many species do not fully hibernate — instead they enter shorter periods of deep rest known as torpor, or remain intermittently active throughout the winter. During their stay inside homes, wildlife will create significant issues: they contaminate insulation with urine and feces, trample downinsulation, introduce unpleasant odours, and chew wiring that may pose a serious fire hazard. As winter nears its end, most animals give birth in the very same den sites they chose months earlier. Raccoons, for example, begin mating in January and often have their first litters before the final snow has melted, making attics a prime location for raising young.

At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, our trained technicians understand animal behaviour throughout winter and use that knowledge to safely and effectively address wildlife intrusions. Our three-step process removes unwanted animals, sanitizes the contamination they leave behind, and prevents them from returning. We prioritize humane techniques that keep family units intact, while safeguarding your home from future entry. With decades of experience, we ensure both your family and local wildlife stay safe through the winter season and beyond.

Be proactive this winter. Connect with the experts at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control today and protect your home before wildlife makes it their own.