Summer is a season where we see many people slowing down as they take a break from the hectic schedules that dominate life in the modern world. But wildlife citizens in Durham and other communities are often quite busy. Among the most active wildlife are squirrels, these furry foragers cause homeowners concern from time… Continue reading
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What Can You Use Around the House to Help Wildlife?
As a society of consumers, we generate a lot of trash! Numerous old and unused items collect in our homes and we don’t always know what to do with them. They look fine, they work perfectly but we don’t use them, or we don’t want them anymore. And while the most common solution is to… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: What is a Zombie Raccoon?
Zombies trigger fear in many people despite their fictional nature. In fact, the zombie apocalypse is the focus point of numerous horror films. It is not hard to see that when animals demonstrate zombie-like behaviours, they can become the center of attention. This is what is happening in Wisconsin as numerous citizens encounter what they… Continue reading
Whitby Wildlife Control: Where Do Raccoons Live?
Whitby boasts several beautiful parks and conservation areas. Naturally, it is also home to a wide variety of wildlife species, including raccoons. Raccoons are very popular in Whitby’s wild and settled areas prompting a need for raccoon control services. These raccoons are pretty elusive, emerging at night when people are least active, pillaging for… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: Are Skunks Misunderstood?
When we think of skunks the first thing that often comes to mind is that unbearable stench that is almost impossible to shake. But there is more to these striped mammals than meets the eye. Let us take some time to get to know Milwaukee’s skunks a little better. Hopefully, this deeper knowledge will lead… Continue reading
How Clean Habits Help Prevent Rodent Invasion
They’re quick, shifty and adept at surviving. While many other species have met their demise through extinction by natural or man-made means, these furry foragers have endured thousands of years of existence on earth and their numbers remain strong. You’ve probably guessed by now that we’re talking about mice. Let’s take a look at… Continue reading
Raccoon Removal and Prevention for Your Rental Property
Pickering residents have a serious love-hate relationship with nature’s clever bandits. On one hand, raccoons are adorable and captivating to watch as they explore their natural habitats but the tables that change quickly when they wind up in spaces occupied by humans. As a result, raccoon removal has become an important service in the Pickering… Continue reading
Milwaukee Bat Removal: Are Bats More Active in Fall?
It’s fall. You’re enjoying the beautiful sights of leaves changing color and the wildlife activities that come with the season. The sights may become even more spectacular as evening approaches nightfall. But alongside those rich deep red, orange and golden yellow hues you also see the dark shadows of those well- known flying mammals, bats.… Continue reading
Rexdale Humane Wildlife Control: Value of Wetlands in Durham
The spotlight has been turned on Durham’s wetlands, thanks to two groups of environmental enthusiasts who are concerned about preserving wildlife. Two groups, North Durham Nature and the Nonquon Environmental Education Centre have partnered to erect wetland promoting and preserving signs around the area. These signs should go a long way in ensuring that… Continue reading
Skunk Rescue: Why Window Wells may be a Danger Zone
Skunks get a bad rap. Many homeowners see them as a stinky nuisance, but there is far more to these black and white animals than just a bad smell. Skunks play an important role in the ecosystem. They are beneficial to farmers and gardeners because they eat a large variety of agricultural and garden pests.… Continue reading
Milwaukee Animal Control: Tick Protection
Nobody wants to have to deal with ticks. The eight-legged parasites cause discomfort when they latch on to the skin and they transmit diseases. Naturally, therefore, Milwaukee residents will often seek to find ways to keep ticks at bay. Among those solutions are safe animal control techniques practiced and endorsed by Milwaukee’s wildlife experts. North… Continue reading
Milwaukee Animal Control: Hot Pink Flying Squirrels?
Some species of squirrels are all about the nightlife, or so it would seem. The flying squirrels in the area seem to be one such species. They are active when other nocturnal wildlife are out…and apparently, they are dressed for the occasion as well. Its recently been discovered that flying squirrels glow pink under a… Continue reading
What Attracts Squirrels to your Backyard
Squirrels are pretty popular in North America and they come in varying species including the tree, fox, red, grey, flying and ground squirrel. They are also among the more pleasant wildlife residents. In fact, you could call them the Miss Congeniality of the wildlife world. Squirrels are also pretty efficient at adapting. They have… Continue reading
Are Mice More Active in Fall?
They are perhaps the model survivalist among the citizens of the natural world. They have survived climate change, numerous disasters, and extermination attempts. And today they live, uninvited in numerous homes around the world. Milwaukee is, therefore, no stranger to mice intrusion. But when fall comes around it seems that these shrewd rodents increase their… Continue reading
North York Wildlife: How Long Do Bats Stay Out at Night?
It is no secret that bats love the night and are more comfortable in dark spaces. It is perhaps this trait that has caused the entertainment industry to persistently paint a picture of sinister evil when portraying these winged mammals. This, along with some traditional folklore, has led to a common misconception (among people all… Continue reading
How Squirrels Protect Themselves from Predators
Squirrels are a lively bunch. Like all species of squirrels, they are known for their pleasant characteristics. They are fun to watch as they scurry about seeking and burying their precious nuts and seeds. But how do these upbeat and fun-loving foragers secure their safety especially when confronted by danger? In fact, quite often, the… Continue reading
Etobicoke Animal Removal: What Do Raccoons Eat?
If you live in Etobicoke or have spent some time there, raccoons are not strange to you. These bin raiding furry animals are frequently seen in the area, having adapted to life in urban settings. But if you’ve seen the mess they leave behind after ravaging a garbage can or bin, you’re bound to wonder… Continue reading
Female Squirrels Have Two Gestation Periods
Typically, baby season is associated with the beginning of spring. Our technicians get called out regularly to remove baby animals like squirrels and raccoons from homes but that does not mean our baby rescue work is done in a few weeks. Female squirrels can give birth to two litters during the spring and fall –… Continue reading
Skedaddle Wildlife Control: Do Dogs Attract Mice or Keep Them Away?
Your canine companion may be your best bud, your protector and even lifesaver from time to time, but there can be some uncomfortable features of life as a dog owner. One question that many owners have is, “Does dog poop attract rats?” Others may wonder if their food could be attracting rodents into a home.… Continue reading
Bowmanville Wildlife Removal: How to Get Rid of Skunks
Of all the wildlife species that find their way onto your Bowmanville property, skunks are perhaps the least desirable. The notoriously unpleasant smelling discharge they shoot at perceived threats has earned them isolation and avoidance in the animal kingdom – humans included. But sometimes they do find themselves in peoples homes, causing property owners to… Continue reading
Would a Bat Bite Humans?
Bats have been unfairly and incorrectly labelled as scary, creepy and malicious, largely as a result of the way they are depicted in pop culture. But a closer look at these winged mammals will reveal that there is much more to them than meets the eye and that it isn’t all bad. A common misconception… Continue reading
Why are Turtles Getting so Much Attention?
Ontario is home to eight species of turtles. Ontario’s turtles have been getting a lot of attention in recent times, especially from wildlife conservation experts. This attention has come due to the dwindling numbers in the eight species. If more people switch to humane methods of wildlife control though, Ajax’s turtles stand a better… Continue reading
What Wildlife Your Child Can Expect to See on the Playground
We focus a lot on the control and humane removal of unwanted wildlife from your home but of course, that is not the only place that animals find shelter in urban areas and there are many other buildings where you may come across wildlife in your town or city. At Skedaddle we are often called… Continue reading
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