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The skunk is generally a gentle creature that just wants to be left alone, but nature has equipped it with a formidable defensive weapon with its smelly spray. Once you have smelled the odour of a skunk, it is instantly recognizable and completely unforgettable. In many cases, the smell alerts homeowners to the presence of… Continue reading

Rodents are stubborn pests that invade your property, inflict damage on building materials and pose a health risk with their ability to spread disease. Keeping mice and rats out of your house is vital to maintaining a safe and clean environment. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we can assist you with mice removal wildlife control… Continue reading

Raccoons are clever and industrious animals that live in rural and urban spaces. They are popular mammals due to their cute faces and funny behaviours but contact with people can turn into dangerous encounters. Raccoons become aggressive when cornered or defensive when protecting their territory, even if that place is your home, garage or yard.… Continue reading

Raccoons are clever and industrious animals that live in rural and urban spaces. They are popular mammals due to their cute faces and funny behaviours but contact with people can turn into dangerous encounters. Raccoons become aggressive when cornered or defensive when protecting their territory, even if that place is your home, garage or yard.… Continue reading

Raccoons have a reputation for being mischievous and pretty smart. People know they are skilled at accessing last week’s leftovers and finding their way into the attic, but how are they at parenting? If you hear the tell-tale heavy footsteps of a raccoon above your head, be sure to contact the experts for humane raccoon removal… Continue reading

When it comes to estimating the sizes of common wild animals, people are notoriously inaccurate. Because many urban mammals have fur, they often appear significantly larger than they are in reality. Coyotes, for example, are sometimes mistaken for german shepherds, but they weigh as many as 35 pounds less. Raccoons are considerably smaller animals, but… Continue reading

The skunk is generally a gentle creature that just wants to be left alone, but nature has equipped it with a formidable defensive weapon with its smelly spray. Once you have smelled the odour of a skunk, it is instantly recognizable and completely unforgettable. In many cases, the smell alerts homeowners to the presence of… Continue reading

Skunks are notorious for their stripes and their stench, but a lot of people don’t know much else about them. For many, their only skunk experiences are smelling and seeing them on the side of the road. There are five species of skunks, four of which are found in North and Central America. The stink… Continue reading

Skunks and humans have an uneasy relationship with one another. Many people mistakenly believe that skunks are actively trying to attack them with their smelly spray, which is not true at all. In interactions with humans, skunks are docile creatures that prefer not to spray and do so only when they have given ample warning… Continue reading

Bats have the distinction of being the only mammal that can fly, but they are also frequently misunderstood, feared, and even vilified. Bats are fascinating creatures that do not deserve a bad rep. They serve essential functions in environments across the globe; yet nearly a fifth of all bat species are considered critically endangered, endangered,… Continue reading

If you’ve ever taken a moment to watch bats fly, you can appreciate how easily they glide through the air at night. How fast can they fly? Find out today and see where you should turn for humane bat removal in Oshawa. How Fast Can Bats Fly? The flight speed and typical flight height of… Continue reading

Bats and birds both fly, so it isn’t surprising that people think they must be related. The truth is, they aren’t! Bats are classified as mammals, while birds are in the aves class. The first time bats show up in the fossil record is approximately 50 million years ago. On the other hand, birds evolved… Continue reading

Rodents are stubborn pests that invade your property, inflict damage on building materials and pose a health risk with their ability to spread disease. Keeping mice and rats out of your house is vital to maintaining a safe and clean environment. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we can assist you with mice removal wildlife control… Continue reading

Raw onions can kill rats. While not a part of their regular diet, or a humane rat control technique, onions do have the ability to kill and temporarily deter rats. Learn more about the effects of onions and find more effective, humane strategies for removing rodents from your property with Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control.  How… Continue reading

Although many insects and animals can invade your property, mice are some of the most hazardous and destructive. The rodents reproduce five or six times a year, and their offspring can wreak havoc on your home, lower your property value and spread deadly diseases. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we provide mice control in Durham… Continue reading