SKEDADDLE BLOG

Skunks have two characteristics that set them apart from other wildlife. They emit an unmistakable odor, not to mention foul, but we also recognize the animal immediately from the distinct white stripes running down its back. If you have one or more of these rather harmless, but smelly, animals living on your property and you’d… Continue reading

With the arrival of spring comes longer days, warmer temperatures and lots of little bats being born. The bats in our region mate in the late autumn months, but the females do not actually become pregnant until springtime! Females often form maternal colonies, and spring is an ideal time for them to head out in… Continue reading

Squirrels rarely make the headlines, but in late December of 2020, news reports placed the fluffy-tailed rodent in the spotlight. Apparently, at least one of these generally docile animals attacked at least five residents in the Queens Borough of New York City. It did not appear that the residents provoked the incidents. As such, there… Continue reading

The masked bandit is not a stealth creature. It does not try to hide its activities from people. However, it is a nighttime prowler by nature, so we don’t witness much of what it does. If a raccoon gets into your garbage bins, though, you know it. They don’t bother trying to hide the evidence;… Continue reading

Spring is the time of year when the world starts waking up again, at least in temperate climates like ours. The snow melts, the grasses turn green and the rivers swell. Trees and flowers start to bloom adding color to the landscape. Animal life is suddenly abundant as birds return from warmer climates and snoozing… Continue reading

Spring is here, and life is bursting all around. Animals of all sorts are giving birth to the next generation of their species, raccoons among them. As cute and cuddly as the adults look, their little ones are even more adorable. Once they are old enough to learn to forage, they may be seen out… Continue reading

Skunks have two characteristics that set them apart from other wildlife. They emit an unmistakable odor, not to mention foul, but we also recognize the animal immediately from the distinct white stripes running down its back. If you have one or more of these rather harmless, but smelly, animals living on your property and you’d… Continue reading

The only two things most people really know about skunks is that they are black with a white stripe and they stink. Even though their stench is overwhelming, these animals are really quite harmless. Though they are known to carry rabies, they do not tend to bite people even when they are sick, so transmission… Continue reading

Oh, that notorious smell. We all know it well, and many dog owners know it far too well for their liking. If it weren’t for their stink, we would probably think much more highly of skunks. They are actually adorable little critters, with their distinctive black and white markings and fluffy tails. Unfortunately, though, it… Continue reading

With the arrival of spring comes longer days, warmer temperatures and lots of little bats being born. The bats in our region mate in the late autumn months, but the females do not actually become pregnant until springtime! Females often form maternal colonies, and spring is an ideal time for them to head out in… Continue reading

There is a great deal of mystery surrounding the only flying mammal on Earth, not to mention a lot of fear. There are 18 bat species in Canada but more than 1,400 around the world! Most of these are nocturnal, which means that they are most active between dusk and dawn. This only adds to… Continue reading

Much of the focus surrounding bats coexisting with humans is on the animals getting into private homes. Often, landlords only consider the possibility of bats when tenants identify their presence. Usually, this occurs because a lost bat enters a living space, or a worker sees a bat take off into the night as they leave… Continue reading

While the majority of people have an appreciation and even affection for wildlife and nature, few people share such interests in rodents, especially rats. It is unfortunate that people would rather eliminate a species rather than learn about them because rodents are fascinating, especially when you think about colonies or even the characteristics of each… Continue reading

While wildlife should be appreciated and respected, it should also be kept at a distance from yourself and your property. Wild species are not domesticated and do not receive the same level of veterinary care that pets do, meaning that the animals might have viruses and bacteria that are dangerous to people. Rodents, especially, are… Continue reading

Both rural and suburban areas deal with rodent populations and infestations. People tend to underestimate the number of mice and rats in the areas surrounding their homes, which can lead to lax maintenance behaviors, leading to nesting sites on their properties, requiring services from our rat and mice removal Oakville experts. If you believe you… Continue reading