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Bats may be creepy, but they’re also in trouble. As a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has ravaged wild populations, wildlife preservation has become more important than ever before. This is why you should learn the signs of a bat presence in your home, and understand the right way to deal with your problem.  Do… Continue reading

Skunks are easily one of the most recognizable animals to be spotted from a lengthy distance. It’s not because of their fluffy tails or cute little noses, and it’s not because of famous cartoon characters made in their likeness. People far and wide know that skunks can make a real stink. For most people, the… Continue reading

Every year during the fall, Ontario sees an increase in the reported cases of distemper in raccoons. While this typical pattern is alarming for wildlife-interest groups, it is also concerning for pet-friendly neighbourhoods and other public areas. The colder weather allows the virus to survive for several weeks instead of warmer weather, where the virus… Continue reading

Every year during the fall, Ontario sees an increase in the reported cases of distemper in raccoons. While this typical pattern is alarming for wildlife-interest groups, it is also concerning for pet-friendly neighbourhoods and other public areas. The colder weather allows the virus to survive for several weeks instead of warmer weather, where the virus… Continue reading

While raccoons are often comfortable living close to humans, they are wild animals. Living in a natural environment exposes them to a wide range of diseases and parasites, some of which can transmit to humans or pets. Baylisascaris procyonis is a species of roundworm that lives in the intestines and is transmitted through raccoon poop.… Continue reading

Whether you call them trash pandas, bandits or raccoons, these cute little animals are some of the most destructive pests that plague homeowners. Raccoons are smart and can be tenacious when it comes to finding food and taking care of their young. Here’s what homeowners need to know about raccoon mating season and what to… Continue reading

Skunks are easily one of the most recognizable animals to be spotted from a lengthy distance. It’s not because of their fluffy tails or cute little noses, and it’s not because of famous cartoon characters made in their likeness. People far and wide know that skunks can make a real stink. For most people, the… Continue reading

Despite popular opinion, skunks are born to dig holes. They rarely use the stink spray that they are famous for created in glands located in their anus. In fact, skunks try to avoid using their spray at all costs. However, their long-clawed feet are beneficial in their daily lives and frequently put to work by… Continue reading

You know the smell. Skunks release a pungent, oily substance that lingers and wafts for miles. While docile, the animal will spray when startled or cornered, which is unfortunate when coming across your dog: the energetic, over-friendly backyard defender. The encounter typically results in the dog being sprayed by skunk.  Skunks do not take kindly… Continue reading

Bats may be creepy, but they’re also in trouble. As a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has ravaged wild populations, wildlife preservation has become more important than ever before. This is why you should learn the signs of a bat presence in your home, and understand the right way to deal with your problem.  Do… Continue reading

It is difficult to talk about the risks associated with a bat bite in Barrie without either overstating or understating the issue. Canadian bats do not feed on blood and rarely bite humans. When it does happen, the bat is usually acting in self-defense. However, on the infrequent occasions that they do occur, bat bites… Continue reading

Few things are more terrifying than crossing the threshold of a dark room, only to find a screeching bat darting toward you. What you may not realize, however, is that your unwanted guest is probably just as terrified of you as you are of it. Removing it from your home, therefore, is a benefit to… Continue reading

Mice are a common household pest and are particularly aggressive when the weather starts to get cold. Homeowners often wonder how to catch a mouse and mistakenly think that taking care of a mice infestation on their own will be cheaper and easier than hiring a professional. However, these do-it-yourself strategies can be ineffective at… Continue reading

Many homes and neighbourhoods are located near fields and wild vegetation, which is the natural habitat for mice and other rodents. While rodents tend to avoid human contact and environments in warm and vegetation-producing months, as the weather shifts and temperatures begin to plummet, the animals seek food and shelter. Unfortunately for many homeowners, garages… Continue reading

Mice look adorable when confined to a cage in the pet store. A mouse running across your living room floor at night?  Not so cute. When you need mice removal in Pickering, hiring Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control is a great solution. We are rodent removal experts who can put a stop to your infestation. But… Continue reading