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The difference between summer and winter in Ontario can be dramatic. You are probably thinking of preparations you need to make before winter and may wonder if animals are doing the same. More significantly, you may be wondering whether you may have to call for professional wildlife control in Vaughan because of wild animals taking… Continue reading

Having bats in your home can be a disconcerting experience. Roosting animals are often loud and destructive. They also expose you and your family to rabies or other diseases. You should call a bat exclusion professional as soon as you notice a problem, though you may have to wait until the right season to perform… Continue reading

With nimble paws and strong forelimbs, raccoons are good at digging. However, they do not use this ability to dig burrows underground. They do make dens in which they take shelter, usually only for a few days at a time but longer if a female is raising offspring. Raccoons typically maintain several den sites within… Continue reading

The difference between summer and winter in Ontario can be dramatic. You are probably thinking of preparations you need to make before winter and may wonder if animals are doing the same. More significantly, you may be wondering whether you may have to call for professional wildlife control in Vaughan because of wild animals taking… Continue reading

With nimble paws and strong forelimbs, raccoons are good at digging. However, they do not use this ability to dig burrows underground. They do make dens in which they take shelter, usually only for a few days at a time but longer if a female is raising offspring. Raccoons typically maintain several den sites within… Continue reading

Raccoons may look cute and cuddly, but they are wild animals that carry contagious diseases and can cause significant damage to your home if they find a way to enter it and build a nest. You don’t want to let other pests in your home, and raccoons are no exception. You may think that your… Continue reading

Skunk removal is a delicate process that needs to be handled by a professional. Anyone who has startled a skunk knows the result: watery burning eyes, a miserable stench, and difficulty breathing, even if it doesn’t get on you. Skunk smell can get into your house from a variety of sources. For instance, you or your… Continue reading

Skunks might be adorable to look at, but they are wild animals that can become a nuisance if they live on your property. Certainly one of the most well-known facts about skunks is their unique self-defence mechanism in the form of a spray with a powerful odour. If you notice any foul smells around your… Continue reading

One of the things that makes skunk smell such a powerful defensive weapon is that it takes a long time to get rid of. It may persist for weeks after skunk removal takes place and resist many efforts to remove it. If you have recently had a skunk problem requiring wildlife control in Barrie, here… Continue reading

Having bats in your home can be a disconcerting experience. Roosting animals are often loud and destructive. They also expose you and your family to rabies or other diseases. You should call a bat exclusion professional as soon as you notice a problem, though you may have to wait until the right season to perform… Continue reading

Bats make people jittery or nervous because of their connection to horror movies and scary stories. Some people even fear bats because of the risk of rabies. While rabies is a legitimate threat, the chance of bats infecting humans is incredibly rare. What many people fail to realize is that bats are highly beneficial animals.… Continue reading

Bats can be a nuisance, but removing them doesn’t have to be difficult. Once you learn their behaviours, it becomes easier to keep them out. Bats tend to move inside during the summer when it is hot out. If you already have a bat problem, make an appointment with a professional service that specializes in… Continue reading

One of the disconcerting things about a rat infestation is that because rodents are nocturnal, they could be in your house and you may not actually see them. While they may leave signs behind of their presence, rats usually confine themselves to a particular area of your home, such as the attic. However, while the… Continue reading

One of the most disturbing things about a mouse in the house is that it can be present without you seeing it. Mice are nocturnal and, as prey animals, are wary of getting too close to larger animals or going out in the open where they are more vulnerable. Even if you do not see… Continue reading

Rats are problematic critters. While the animal isn’t guilty of anything all other species do, including humans, its pursuit of survival often includes the invasion of houses. Because rats are wild animals, wildlife control in Richmond Hill warns of sanitary problems when an infestation occurs. Rats urinate and defecate all over the place. When they… Continue reading