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While many people respect wildlife and enjoy watching it from afar, they do not want specific species invading their homes or yards. Raccoons are often unwelcome because they may be aggressive, can create messes, and cause a load of damage. Unfortunately, raccoons are a nocturnal species, meaning they come out at night when most people… Continue reading

Raccoons do not make good tenants. They can make a mess of your garbage, cause extensive damage to your home, and potentially expose your family and pets to dangerous diseases. If the furry bandits enter your home, you should be quick to contact our Skedaddle Milwaukee raccoon removal team. But what if the raccoons are… Continue reading

A hike in Canada is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. While a relaxing trek through nature is an excellent way to clear your mind and exercise your body, be sure to follow these five tips from Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control to stay safe and treat local wildlife respectfully. 1. Research Local Wildlife What… Continue reading

While many people respect wildlife and enjoy watching it from afar, they do not want specific species invading their homes or yards. Raccoons are often unwelcome because they may be aggressive, can create messes, and cause a load of damage. Unfortunately, raccoons are a nocturnal species, meaning they come out at night when most people… Continue reading

Raccoons do not make good tenants. They can make a mess of your garbage, cause extensive damage to your home, and potentially expose your family and pets to dangerous diseases. If the furry bandits enter your home, you should be quick to contact our Skedaddle Milwaukee raccoon removal team. But what if the raccoons are… Continue reading

If a raccoon is trapped in your attic, you may be tempted to handle the situation on your own. Should you try to get rid of the raccoon yourself? Or should you call for professional raccoon control in Bowmanville? Take a deep breath and read what may happen if you attempt to handle a raccoon… Continue reading

Have you ever been in the basement, looked out the window, and seen two beady black eyes staring back at you? Window wells are prone to collect debris such as leaves and dirt, but unfortunately, they can also trap animals, especially ones who are particularly bad at climbing like skunks. Milwaukee animal control can rescue… Continue reading

Thanks to Hollywood films, cartoons, and sitcoms, skunks get a bad rap, but are they really as awful as the big screen makes them out to be? Our Scarborough animal control team knows that skunks are not exactly a pleasure to have around — after all, they terrorize homeowners by digging through trash cans, tearing… Continue reading

Skunks are misunderstood animals. Their defense mechanism, a spray with an unpleasant aroma, makes most people keep away from them. As more people move into rural areas, skunks lose their natural habitat. Skunks can and will make a den or nest near your home, in the foundation or under a patio. It’s important to contact… Continue reading

Bats are fascinating creatures: from avoiding collisions by echolocation to sleeping upside down, there are so many interesting facts to know about these flying mammals. However, almost everyone can agree that we want to enjoy them from afar, and not as roommates. If you suspect you have a bat infestation, you need humane wildlife control.… Continue reading

At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we are called in to help homeowners, businesses and landlords with their animal control issues. From time to time, we have particularly noteworthy jobs. This happened recently when our Houston wildlife control team discovered a major bat colony in an apartment complex. Bat Nesting Behavior Most species of bats tend… Continue reading

Having bats in your attic is a real problem, but what happens when you can’t figure out where they’re hiding? Many people have found evidence of these flying mammals around their home and often see them fluttering around at dusk. With no visible points of entry or noises coming from the upper floors, their presence… Continue reading

During the colder winter months, mice have a tendency to make their way indoors. Like many rodents, they are an annoyance if they get inside. They can damage furniture, chew up clothing and eat food, but many people are worried about a more alarming possibility: Do mice bite people? While the reality is that mice… Continue reading

For most people, the idea of large rats climbing out of your sink drain or swimming up from your toilet drain seems like something from a horror movie. Unfortunately, the truth is that sewer rats can and do enter homes through drains. While it is physically possible for mice to enter a home through a… Continue reading

An insect infestation is a big enough problem on its own. However, you may wonder what other complications can arise from the increased presence of insects in your home. Do rats and mice feed on insects? Will you require mice removal services in Milwaukee if insects draw them into your home? The answer is somewhat… Continue reading