SKEDADDLE BLOG

Cats say “meow” and dogs say “woof” — or at least this is what you teach your infant. But what does it mean when a squirrel barks? Squirrels aren’t known to frequent the pages of board books with their unique and instantly recognizable animal sounds, but they do have a few interesting sounds of their… Continue reading

The do-it-yourself mentality is prevalent in residential areas, with many homeowners feeling household tasks and maintenance are cheaper when self-performed. While DIY thinking is cost-effective and may be a good choice in certain situations, wildlife control is not one of them, especially when attempting raccoon removal; a project that sees you going head-to-head with one… Continue reading

Perhaps no family of animals has been so closely associated with horror films as bats. Maybe it’s because of their nocturnal tendencies, creepy vocalizations or unique appearances, but bats have certainly earned an unfairly negative reputation in the media. While it can be a hassle to host a colony of flying creatures in your house,… Continue reading

The do-it-yourself mentality is prevalent in residential areas, with many homeowners feeling household tasks and maintenance are cheaper when self-performed. While DIY thinking is cost-effective and may be a good choice in certain situations, wildlife control is not one of them, especially when attempting raccoon removal; a project that sees you going head-to-head with one… Continue reading

There’s nothing like being greeted by bird songs in the morning. Trees in your backyard can provide a wonderful habitat for birds and other beautiful animals in your neighbourhood, but they can also have raccoon occupants. Find out how to determine whether a raccoon lives in one of your trees, why this could be a… Continue reading

Raccoons are nocturnal, so, in general, they are going to get moving after the sun goes down. However, different factors and circumstances can send them out of their dens during the daytime, when they would usually be resting. If you notice a raccoon meandering out from a den under your home in daylight hours, there’s… Continue reading

Skunks are not agile climbers like other animals, raccoons and squirrels included. Skunks prefer to shuffle on the ground and seek shelter under human-made structures or by digging into the earth and creating a den. Because of a skunk’s self-defence mechanism and potential risk to human health, it is strongly advised homeowners seek the assistance… Continue reading

There are two things it seems everyone knows about skunks: they stink really bad, and they are black with a white stripe running down their backs. For most, their closest encounters are seeing some poor critter that didn’t manage to cross the road fast enough and smelling the chemicals the skunk released in the process.… Continue reading

Spring is a time when many animals, including skunks, are emerging from a winter-long period of inactivity, findings mates, and looking for places to build dens and raise their young. If a skunk takes up residence on your property, you need prompt, professional skunk removal Oshawa. Being docile creatures that prefer to run away from… Continue reading

Perhaps no family of animals has been so closely associated with horror films as bats. Maybe it’s because of their nocturnal tendencies, creepy vocalizations or unique appearances, but bats have certainly earned an unfairly negative reputation in the media. While it can be a hassle to host a colony of flying creatures in your house,… Continue reading

Does the idea of bat wings fluttering make your heart race? How do you feel about them being in your attic? Most people probably don’t concern themselves too often with thoughts about the possibility of bats living in their attic, until someone mentions it or they make a discovery after trudging up to the place… Continue reading

Bats are unique creatures, being the only mammals capable of true flight. Since they are most active at night, it is difficult to observe their behavior, which also makes them mysterious. As a result, people have a lot of mistaken notions about bats. These misunderstandings become amplified by dramatic movies and television, sparking fear in… Continue reading

Have you ever seen a mouse up close? The animal is undeniably adorable, its tiny face, little whiskers, ears, and paws. How can you not think they are cute? Unfortunately, the little furballs can also be a bit of a nuisance in commercial spaces for their pervading cuteness, leading to the inevitable need for mice… Continue reading

They’re rodents; could they possibly be that smart? Yet, somehow, they always seem to find a way into your home and evade your every attempt to capture them. You might not even see them, but you know they’re there. They leave tell-tale signs of droppings in kitchen drawers and chewed-on boxes in cupboards. It’s pretty incredible… Continue reading

Despite the area’s natural beauty, homeowners in Niagara are not exempt from the risk of rodent infestations. Mice can wreak havoc in unsuspecting homes in a short amount of time. They may gnaw on furniture, chew through electrical lines and contaminate food items. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to make… Continue reading