Do bats frighten you when they flutter around at night? Have you ever tried leaving a window open in late evening or nighttime to revel in the cool breeze only to find that bats are flying inside? If you live in Whitby, then this is likely to be a part of your daily experience,… Continue reading
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Pickering Wildlife Prevention: Raccoons Having Some Fun
Raccoons are having a ball, especially at night and their nightly shenanigans are causing headaches for the region’s property owners. As a result, property owners find themselves needing to engage the services of wildlife prevention experts. Read more about why raccoons are loving the night life. WHEN ARE RACCOONS MOST ACTIVE As the climate gets… Continue reading
Skedaddle Pickering: A Skunk’s Life-Cycle
The spray of offensive smelling fluid being the most recognized feature about them, skunks have been relegated to the lower ranks of acceptable wildlife animals to engage. But skunks are so much more than their stinky spray. Maybe if we took some time to understand the life of a skunk we’d be more appreciative of… Continue reading
How Skedaddle's Wildlife Technicians Train for the Removal of Babies
Playful puppies, cuddly kittens, chirping chicks, everyone loves baby animals, especially when they are all cute and fluffy. At Skedaddle the Wildlife Technicians are no different and get extremely excited about the baby season. If you ask any of them, they will tell you that there is little in the world of wildlife control that… Continue reading
Wildlife Removal Services: The Return of Milwaukee’s Beavers
Milwaukee’s beavers are back in the area! After nearly 200 years of absence, Milwaukee is starting to see the famous dam builders again. One popular site for them to frequent is the Milwaukee River, where they were first spotted. Of course, this also means that wildlife animal removal services will soon be required to… Continue reading
Rexdale Humane Wildlife Removal: Rats vs. Mice
Rodents have been occupying human spaces for generations. The struggle to achieve a rodent free domestic space has therefore been around for many years. Mice and rats have evolved to survive all types of conditions and the challenge they pose to today’s homeowners have led to numerous searches for solutions. Skedaddle’s humane wildlife removal will… Continue reading
Milwaukee Animal Control – Keep Coyotes Out of Your Yard
Of all the wildlife that could find their way onto your property, coyotes are among the least desirable. Wildlife experts and pretty much anyone who’s had a close encounter with coyotes will tell you that they are best admired from afar. If you’re living in or around Milwaukee this is advice you need to… Continue reading
Discover More About the Animals of Ontario
Ontario is home to many species of wildlife. On a daily basis, they scurry, fly, and crawl around as they follow their instinctive drive to survive. A spinoff effect of their activities is the maintenance of an ecological environment that we call home. In their quests they are oblivious to our perceptions of them… Continue reading
Scarborough Home to a Variety of Wildlife
The ecological landscape of Ontario has been changing for the last two decades. Twenty years ago new species of wildlife ventured into Southern Ontario and clearly fell in love with the area because they decided to make it their home. The result? A growing community of wildlife previously not seen in the area. In order… Continue reading
What to Do When Starlings Nest on Your Property?
Starlings share a history with the early pioneers who settled in North America. The birds were brought from Britain to help make the new territory appear more like home for the settlers. They have since adapted to the new environment. In fact, they have adapted so well that they have dominated many natural habitats… Continue reading
The Damage Skunks Can Do and How Wildlife Removal Can Help
Anyone who has had a close encounter with a skunk will tell you that skunks have earned their notoriety, especially due to their penchant for spraying perceived threats with their foul-smelling fluid. But they can also inflict damage to properties that they have decided to call home. The best way to avoid a skunk nuisance… Continue reading
Humane Animal Control: Birds Making Oshawa Their Home
They are light and airy, and when they fly around they provide people around the world with so much entertainment. But there is a flip side to flocks of birds dwelling in settings that are also occupied by people. Oshawa is no stranger to negative bird issues as the regions natural environment makes it a… Continue reading
Skedaddle Milwaukee: Can You Spot A Pregnant Raccoon?
Raccoons are popular in Milwaukee’s cities and towns (thanks to shrinking natural habitats and enticing spaces), which means that residents deal with these animals on a daily basis. But there are some seasons that experience more raccoon issues than others. Two such seasons are raccoon mating and nursing seasons. This is when raccoons become more… Continue reading
Skunk Prevention and Animal Control Advice
Skunks are known for shooting their notorious stinky fluid at targets that they perceive to be threats. Pets, especially dogs, are often caught in this spray which leads to serious inconvenience for their owners. In trying to get the skunk stink off their pets, owners sometimes end up smeared with the smelly fluid. But… Continue reading
Etobicoke Animal Control: Proper Clean Up Tips
Wildlife living in your Etobicoke home can cause extensive damage to your possessions and property, and even pose a health risk to you and your family. Unfortunately, simply removing the offenders is only half the job. Once the unwanted houseguests have been removed from your home, you still need to clean up their mess. The… Continue reading
Etobicoke Animal Control: Canine Distemper in Raccoons
Canine distemper is effecting Etobicoke’s raccoons and we all need to be vigilant. The illness has deadly effects on all animals both wild and domesticated, which means that pet owners and farmers need to take special precautions. A CP24 news release on February 11, 2018, revealed authorities cautioning citizens in Toronto about a distemper epidemic… Continue reading
Wildlife Control DIY Don’ts
“When animals access your home and cause a ruckus many people jump to the option of trying to deal with the issue themselves. Doing it yourself (DIY) at the moment seems like the best bet to stop the offending animals from coming in and out of your home. Unfortunately for the inexperienced, when it… Continue reading
Durham Wildlife Removal: Don’t Feed Raccoons
The popular saying ‘if you feed them, they will come’ is especially true for raccoons. This should serve as an important warning for persons who love to feed wildlife. The problem though is that often we don’t know that we’re feeding raccoons. If you don’t even know you’re feeding them, chances are that you… Continue reading
Raccoon Control: How to Measure Intelligence in Animals
When it comes to the trophy for the smartest animal species on earth, the prime candidates have always been dogs, cats, and raccoons. These animals are usually thought to be intelligent because of the things they do which indicate that they may be operating on more than just instincts. The shrewd action of animals… Continue reading
Bowmanville Animal Control: Silly Squirrel Behaviours
Squirrels thrive in Bowmanville much like they do all across Canada. They have won the hearts of many Canadians despite the havoc that they sometimes wreak when they get inside buildings. We can’t help but fall in love with these furry little foragers because they do the cutest things. But of course, we need to… Continue reading
Is Your Home Ready for the Return of Milwaukees Bats?
As spring rolls around, many of Milwaukee’s wildlife are beginning awake from their long winter sleep. Among these animals are nature’s famous winged mammals, bats, who become more active during the springtime. After spending a long cold winter in hibernation, bats emerge ready to celebrate the rejuvenation of spring with the remainder of the wildlife… Continue reading
Ajax Animal Control: Bat Population Devastated
New Brunswick’s Tri-coloured bats have fallen in the raging battle between North America’s bats and the White Nose Syndrome. The declaration of the demise of New Brunswick’s tri-coloured bats was made by zoologist Donald Macalpine in a CBC news report on April 19, 2018. Bats have been losing the battle and if we are… Continue reading
Protecting Bats During Their Mating Season
When you’re asleep at night, bats are flying around seeking food and living in nocturnal bliss. But during the day when you’re up and about, they are resting after a busy evening. Unfortunately, they’ll probably consider your home to be a great spot for their downtime resting. But don’t rush quickly to remove bats… Continue reading
Skunks in Oshawa Are More Than Just Smelly Animals
Skunks at times have a bad reputation as most people are not big fans of them. They are generally characterized as smelly, sneaky pests that need to be removed. But it is time to change our attitude towards these much-maligned animals and see them as useful neighbors and part of a healthy ecosystem. Skunks are… Continue reading
A Day in the Life of Milwaukee’s Squirrels
Squirrels. They’re cute, fluffy and entertaining to observe, no one can deny that. Those elongated front teeth and furry little faces with innocent eyes simply call out to the gentler side in all of us, not to mention their acrobatic antics as they leap and soar about the trees! Maybe that’s why they make such… Continue reading
Forest Ravines in Danger
Many people are aware of the parks in their cities, but they fail to notice the other green spaces. These often-overlooked areas include hidden forest ravines and creeks that snake their way through our urban landscapes. Ideally, these winding narrow valleys should be densely populated with animals, birds, insects, trees, and flowers, but many are… Continue reading
Ontario Laws Preventing the Killing of Bats
Bats are crucial for the preservation of the ecosystem on which we all rely. It, therefore, goes without saying that they need to be protected. Ontario has several laws that govern how people treat bats. It is important to be aware of these regulations when attempting bat exclusion or other bat control strategies. The… Continue reading
Rexdale Wildlife Prevention: The Problems Starlings Cause
Glossy black European Starlings with their purply greenish iridescent heads, backs, and breasts, are a common sight in Canada and can be found in both urban and rural areas. Southern Ontario is a winter hub for starlings and over 255,000 starlings stay in the Golden Horseshoe area. This is a mere fraction of the starling… Continue reading
Discovering Beauty of Backyard Squirrels
Despite the havoc that they can wreak if they get inside your building, squirrels are entertaining to watch, aren’t they? Don’t they just whittle away at your fears of internal property damage as they wow you with their cuteness and their animated behaviour? It is no wonder that many property owners are conflicted when it… Continue reading
Mice Removal: Top 3 Species to Look Out for in Milwaukee
As far as rodents go, the city of Milwaukee has had its fair share of issues. Many residents are no strangers to the call for mice removal from their commercial and residential properties. The state of Wisconsin has three native rodents, the House Mouse, Deer Mouse, and the Norway Rat. All three rodents frequent urban… Continue reading
Rats Aren’t Always Front and Centre
Rats have plagued our existence for centuries. As long as there have been cities, there have been rats living in them. They have made themselves at home alongside us and adapt extremely well to living among people, in both rural and urban environments, because they are cunning and clever, and this means that it usually… Continue reading
Preventing Raccoons From Taking Control of Your Ajax Home
Raccoons are part of life in Ajax. These masked bandits can be found throughout the country and many have taken to city life. Urban dwelling raccoons are here to stay, and we need to learn to live alongside them. But this does not mean inviting them into your house and treating them like a… Continue reading
Humane Raccoon Removal: Rabies vs Distemper
One of the biggest reasons to avoid contact with wild animals is the risk of contracting the diseases they can potentially carry. Rabies ranks high among those diseases and raccoons are among the common carriers. But sometimes distemper in a raccoon can be mistaken for rabies. We’re exploring some similarities and differences between these two… Continue reading
Milwaukee Bat Removal: Signs You May Have a Bat Problem
As a Milwaukee citizen, from time to time you’ll discover bats inside of your home. This is a normal occurrence with structures that have not had the benefit of bat exclusion services. Bats are amazing creatures that serve a critical role in the earth’s ecosystem but they also come with diseases and other undesirable impacts.… Continue reading
Baby Season Has Begun
There is nothing stronger than a mother’s love and it is no surprise that mothers will go to great lengths to protect their babies. This does not just apply to people, it applies to animals as well and that is why raccoon removal where babies are involved is both exciting and challenging for the technicians… Continue reading
Why are Raccoons Getting High Blood Sugar?
Raccoons have quickly learned how to adapt and survive in urban areas, and many are living the good life. The internet is inundated with videos of the amusing antics of urban dwelling raccoons. You simply need to Google “fat raccoon” and you will be swamped with funny clips of overweight raccoons falling through office ceilings… Continue reading
Finding Baby Squirrels in Your Attic – Do’s and Don’ts
Canada’s wildlife and human populations often converge whether intentionally or not as they share more and more space. This is why Ontario’s residents must prepare themselves to see these furry little foragers inside their attics. Often baby squirrels will be seen in these spaces and as such great care must be taken when carrying… Continue reading
Animal Control: Learn More About Skunks in Milwaukee
They are pretty misunderstood and get a pretty bad rap, but Milwaukee’s skunks have more to them than meets the eye. Let’s take some time to look beneath the surface or should we say beneath the fur. When skunks cause you to implement animal control measures on your Milwaukee property you should let the true… Continue reading
North York Humane Wildlife Removal: Rising Mice Problems
They can run, climb and jump, and they love living where they have easy access to food, water, and shelter. Mice are a common problem in all households. They are resourceful little animals that can crawl through small spaces and chew through concrete, and they are constantly looking for ways to get into your… Continue reading
Debunking Homemade Squirrel Repellents
When squirrels invade, many homeowners take matters into their own hands but this is not advisable. DIY squirrel control is usually dangerous to both squirrels and people and in many instances, they simply do not work. Many people resort to the use of a homemade squirrel repellent but like many store-bought repellents, the results… Continue reading
Ajax Animal Control: Raccoons have Many Talents
Raccoons are known around the world for the havoc they wreak on human spaces and property. These cunning little animals seem to always find ways to outsmart and outmaneuver human efforts to keep them controlled. In Ontario, animal control teams usually have their hands full with wildlife invasion issues but raccoons are among their most… Continue reading
Best Trails for Photographing Milwaukee’s Squirrels
Squirrels are very photogenic animals. Their cute little faces cradled in fur always seem to be ready for the limelight. But the truth is that squirrels in the wild are pretty shy. This is why those who wish to snap a few pictures of Milwaukee’s squirrels need to spend some time checking out what the… Continue reading
What You Need to Know About These Common Pest Birds
Many people love birds. They hang bird feeders in their trees, place bird baths on their lawns and love to sit sipping their early morning coffee and listen to the melodious chirping of their feathered friends. But while you may love birds in your garden, you do not want them moving into your home.… Continue reading
Animal Control: Interesting Facts About Pigeons in the Wild
Known for their cooing sounds and docile demeanour, pigeons are paid little attention as wildlife animals and are often dismissed as pesky birds. There is more than meets the eye with these birds though. The next time pigeons cause you to call wild animal control, consider these fascinating but little-known facts about the birds.… Continue reading
Ensuring All Squirrel Litters Are Removed
There are many reasons to admire squirrels. They are adorable in their element. Their cute little faces seem to be filled with wonder as they scurry around foraging and clandestinely stashing food for later. Squirrels aren’t so much fun when they invade your space though and when baby squirrels are involved the situation gets a… Continue reading
Milwaukee Raccoon Removal: What to Do When I Find Babies?
Life in Milwaukee comes with many perks and some not so pleasant situations such as wildlife invasions. In this blog we focus on raccoons and how they often find themselves in human spaces, especially when females are pregnant. This is not surprising as areas meant for wildlife are gradually shrinking due to commercial developments and… Continue reading
Why Seagulls Are a Protected Bird?
Most Ontario residents are all too familiar with seagulls and their scavenging ways. Seagulls should predominately feed on aquatic life and carrion, but when they can’t find an adequate supply of food in their natural habitat, they will move to towns and cities in search of food scraps. Not only is fried fish and chips… Continue reading
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