SKEDADDLE BLOG

You may not give your basement much thought beyond using it for storage or perhaps to house your washer or dryer, but there are different types of wildlife that may view it as a haven for nesting and storing food. Many of these animals are clever enough to find a way inside despite your efforts.… Continue reading

Grandmothers around the globe place plates full of peanuts and pecans on their porches, waiting for hungry squirrels to make off with nutty nourishment. As the weather chills, these scrappy scroungers turn from taking nuts back to their nests to securing them in many underground holes. To humans who sometimes have a hard time finding… Continue reading

You probably know them as cute little animals that stink! Skunks may seem harmless enough and even have good qualities, but when they spray their scent, you will quickly realize why you don’t want them hanging around. If a skunk family has made itself at home in your home, you want to evict them. This… Continue reading

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

Raccoons are round, fuzzy, and some of the most adorable animals you could ever meet. Their independent personalities and cuddly statures mean they’ve gained lots of admirers and have even earned the nickname of “trash panda.” Unfortunately, though, raccoons can also be quite destructive to your property. If you see a raccoon in your yard… Continue reading

If you wake up in the morning and find your garbage cans rolling around the front yard with trash strewn about, you can likely deduce that raccoons are to blame. Raccoon control in Madison, Wisconsin can help manage populations, but it can be difficult to keep these critters at bay since they are primarily active… Continue reading

You probably know them as cute little animals that stink! Skunks may seem harmless enough and even have good qualities, but when they spray their scent, you will quickly realize why you don’t want them hanging around. If a skunk family has made itself at home in your home, you want to evict them. This… Continue reading

While you may never actually see a skunk close up, you definitely know when one has been threatened by just one whiff of their potent and very recognizable spray. Despite the noxious odour, skunks are actually very gentle and quiet animals. Let’s get past the smell and take a deeper look to learn a little… Continue reading

While some homeowners view skunks through a beneficial lens, the way these critters punctuate their presence with an obnoxious musk means they aren’t typically welcome on most lawns. To best keep skunks at bay, it helps to know what attracts them to your yard and what preventative measures you can take to keep your property… Continue reading

Bats love small, dark spaces to rest during the day. If they can find their way into your chimney, most bats will gladly take roost. A common belief is that you can smoke bats out by lighting a fire. Find out why this is an ineffective and inhumane option, and explore effective bat removal alternatives… Continue reading

Bats are fascinating creatures full of contradictions. They’re mammals, yet they fly. They’re small, but they can eat up to three times their body weight. They have sensitive eyesight, yet they use echolocation for navigation and to find their prey. However, the fact that they inspire curiosity doesn’t mean you want them to move onto… Continue reading

Bats are fascinating creatures. They are the only flying mammal. They love to keep their friends and family close, so they roost in groups. They are a welcome sight in summer, every night eating up to 1,000 insects, such as mosquitoes, moths, midges, beetles, mayflies and other flying insects. While it is common to see… Continue reading

You might enjoy the silence of living alone, or if you live with others, it might be nice to have your house to yourself once in a while. Unfortunately, if you see a mouse, you’re not alone — not by a long shot! If you see one mouse, it’s highly likely you’ve got a lot… Continue reading

To many people, there is nothing more disgusting than a rat. Others see them as just a natural consequence of living in both urban and rural areas. Regardless of how you view them, rats and other rodents can cause a lot of problems for homeowners and businesses alike. At Skedaddle, we know that humane wildlife… Continue reading

The Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control team in Milwaukee often receives calls from home and business owners who are surprised to find mice during the winter. Many people expect the mice would sleep in their dens all winter, hibernating. However, this is not the case, and it is common to see them out and about looking… Continue reading