SKEDADDLE BLOG

Early spring is skunk mating season, during which time the animals start looking for places to nest and raise their young. If they build a den on your property, you probably want to respond by calling skunk removal Waukesha as soon as possible.  Thinking about the mating habits of skunks raises some interesting questions. How… Continue reading

The wildlife we see scampering through our yards every day can be cute and highly entertaining to watch, under the right conditions. However, homeowners often think of our urban wildlife as a nuisance, especially when they end up in attics or tear up gardens and yards. There is no doubt these little critters do a… Continue reading

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

The wildlife we see scampering through our yards every day can be cute and highly entertaining to watch, under the right conditions. However, homeowners often think of our urban wildlife as a nuisance, especially when they end up in attics or tear up gardens and yards. There is no doubt these little critters do a… Continue reading

Once recognized as the sole “Automotive Capital of Canada,” Oshawa today is an education and health sciences hub. But don’t let that fool you into thinking there is no green space left in the city. Oshawa’s parks and trail system encompasses almost 410 hectares of parkland and more than 27 kilometres of paved trails. The… Continue reading

Canadian winters can be long, even in the Okanagan Valley, but with COVID lockdowns, this winter felt a lot longer! How many of you are ready for summer? At Skedaddle, we are too! Though we won’t likely be free to move around as easily as pre-pandemic times this summer, at least we can spend time… Continue reading

Early spring is skunk mating season, during which time the animals start looking for places to nest and raise their young. If they build a den on your property, you probably want to respond by calling skunk removal Waukesha as soon as possible.  Thinking about the mating habits of skunks raises some interesting questions. How… Continue reading

Skunks are shy and elusive critters. They’d rather not have a run-in with an unknown creature many times their size, so they do anything they can to avoid contact with humans. Often, homeowners only know they have a skunk on their property when they or their pets catch one off-guard. If you discover a skunk… Continue reading

When spring finally begins to unfold in our region, we all rejoice at the signs of life bursting all around. Trees, flowers and animals all start to stir from their winter slumber. As the weather warms and Earth thaws, skunks are among the many mammals that become more active. Though skunks don’t hibernate in winter,… Continue reading

Bats are one of the most fascinating species to inhabit our planet. They have many interesting behaviors and do amazing things for our environment. Sadly, bats get a bad rap from the media, especially when they are portrayed as blood-sucking creatures that stalk humans. These characterizations have led to the destruction of bat colonies and… Continue reading

What are bats that live in Whitby doing this winter? One interesting thing about bats is the way they behave in the winter. Many scientists and bat fans marvel at the winged mammals’ ability to remain in deep rest for weeks, surviving the absence of food and water and emerging to rule the evening and… Continue reading

Bats are frequently misunderstood and maligned creatures. Therefore, when considering bat removal Milwaukee, it is important to know all the facts. It is true that bats do not belong in your house and can carry diseases. However, it is also true that bats help us in many ways, such as pollinating fruit and eating harmful… Continue reading

Your home is one of your most valuable assets. It’s not only the financial value of your home but the security and comfort of your home that make it precious. Whether you’re trying to sell your home or simply protect its value, a rodent infestation can be highly damaging to its appraisal. Here’s why you… Continue reading

The COVID-19 lockdowns have had many negative consequences for Toronto residents, but there were also a few unexpected ones. Among these, an explosion in rodent activity in the area was particularly noticeable. According to research, rodent activity and populations have recently grown to a level that has not been seen in decades.  With the number… Continue reading

If you suspect you have at least one mouse in your home, you may wonder whether it would be simplest to simply wait it out until the mice either leave or expire. Unfortunately, it is not in the nature of mice to leave a cozy space once they find it. Consider a few bits of… Continue reading