Who doesn’t love Halloween? What could be more fun for kids than dressing up and wandering around the neighbourhood trick or treating and being rewarded with bags full of candy? Halloween is one of the best holidays for kids, but it isn’t always that much fun for Mom and Dad who have to provide the… Continue reading
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Toronto Squirrel Removal: Do these Rodents Carry Diseases?
Squirrels hold the honorary title of entertainment stars in the natural world. They also have a solid reputation for being nut fanatics and for their hoarder-like tendencies. Despite their pleasant nature though, squirrels are associated with some health risks that make it necessary to keep them away from settled spaces. It is these risks that… Continue reading
Snakes Entering Your Home Through Smallest Opening
Have you ever found yourself facing a wildlife intrusion and wondering how that wildlife animal managed to get into your house? Well, for wildlife animals like snakes, all that they need to get inside your home is a tiny opening. Once they are inside, they can remain undetected which possibly leads to them damaging your… Continue reading
What is the Connection Between Raccoons and Climate Change?
Climate change is threatening to create physical and financial turmoil around the world. One of the most immediate and devastating impacts of climate change is global warming. As the global limelight shifts to this growing crisis there is one connection that we should consider and that is the relationship between raccoons, their migration patterns and… Continue reading
The Surprising Family Tree of Raccoons
Raccoons didn’t earn the name trash pandas for no reason. The name stuck to them due to their uncanny resemblance to these friendly chubby mammals from Asia. But do they really share a family tree with pandas. And if raccoons are in fact related to pandas, which other animals lurk in their extended family? Today… Continue reading
Rabid Bat Found in Pickering Home
Pickering is home to many bats and unfortunately, some of them sometimes end up in people’s homes. This causes plenty of stress and possible health risks for those who live in the home. Bat removal is, therefore, a highly demanded service in Pickering. For one homeowner in Pickering, this need became very apparent in June… Continue reading
What is Trenching? Reasons Why Skedaddle Uses this Strategy
Wildlife seems to have a knack for finding its way into places that you don’t expect or want it to be. Raccoons will climb walls to get into your attic. Squirrels will chew through roof vents to gain entry into your home. And skunks will dig under your deck and shed. These animals are not… Continue reading
Oshawa Animal Control: Learn More About the Black Squirrel
When we think of squirrels, it’s usually the popular grey squirrel that comes to mind. Sometimes it is the red squirrel or fox squirrel that crosses our thoughts. But few people ever think of the black squirrel. Although the black squirrel is a relatively new species, they are an important part of the wildlife population… Continue reading
Milwaukee Animal Control: Can Rats Chew Through Walls?
Rats have been sharing living spaces with humans for centuries. Equipped with skills and abilities given to them by Mother Nature, they have mastered the art of survival. One of those abilities is the way they use their teeth. Undeniably, rat teeth have been causing problems for homeowners around the world. In Milwaukee, these problems… Continue reading
North York Wildlife Control: Rodents in Canada
How much do you know about Canada’s booming rodent population? Sure, you may be able to tell your mice from your squirrels and your chipmunks from your rats, but it’s highly likely that you don’t know as much about Canadian rodents as you should. In today’s article, we’re going to shed some light on the… Continue reading
Is Your Whitby Home Protected from Rats this Fall?
As fall comes around, Ontario’s residents should prepare to see some pretty big changes in the natural environment, including an increase in rodent activity. If you see this happening near your Whitby home it is time to get some expert wildlife control. Especially if you want to keep your home rat-free this fall. Does the… Continue reading
Humane Measures to Save Raccoons from Fire
Fires can be quite destructive. Every year, hundreds of homes and businesses are lost to fires, and the unpredictable nature of fires causes damage that lasts for years. Luckily for one business owner and two raccoons, the fire department was on the job when flames started to spread in a warehouse. The incident has served… Continue reading
Do You Need to Clean Your Ducts After a Wildlife Removal?
It’s time to celebrate! You’ve finally got rid of the uninvited guests in your vents and naturally, you’re quite relieved. You will no longer hear the sounds of little feet scurrying around in there. But don’t pop that bottle of champagne just yet! Unfortunately, there’s more to consider. Just because the wildlife animals are out… Continue reading
Squirrel Prevention that Needs to Go Above the Surface
Whether you love them and think that they are cute and cuddly or dislike them and think they are just a nuisance, there is no denying that squirrels are fascinating animals. They are agile, intelligent and adaptable and that makes them good home invaders. At Skedaddle we understand animal behaviour and know that we need… Continue reading
Household Items Used to Help Wildlife Rehab in Durham
The wildlife species of the world struggle today more than they did at any other time in history to survive and this is all because of people’s actions. Since the dawn of civilization, man has been adjusting the environment to suit his needs and hurting nature in the process. Habitat loss due to expansion of… Continue reading
Are Squirrels Great Problem Solvers?
If you pay close attention to a squirrel as it scurries about in your yard, you’ll definitely wonder what’s happening inside its mind. Their movements seem calculated like they’re on a mission. It is these behaviors that make squirrel control difficult for Milwaukee property owners. Grey squirrels, in particular, seem quite smart to observers who… Continue reading
Bowmanville Wildlife Removal: Cleaning up After Mice Removal
While having a clean home definitely reduces the likelihood that mice will move in, it doesn’t guarantee a mouse-free home. Mice move into homes for food, but they also move in for comfort and safety as well. Once a mouse spots an access point, which can be as small as a dime, it will make… Continue reading
Animal Control Scarborough: Do Skunks know they Stink?
Human beings know it, other animals in the wildlife kingdom definitely know it (that’s why we all keep our distance), but do skunks know it? Do they know that they stink? This is a question that, no doubt, pops up in the minds of Scarborough residents whenever skunk season rolls around. Of course at this… Continue reading
Ajax Wildlife Control: How Raccoons Adapt to Colder Weather
Ajax is home to a diverse and very active wildlife population. Unfortunately, sometimes these wildlife citizens find themselves in conflict with the human way of life. This is what makes wildlife control a need in Ajax throughout all seasons. As each winter approaches though, many wildlife animals adjust their behaviour by becoming less active or… Continue reading
Our Effective Prevention Strategies to Keep House Sparrows and Starlings Away
It is wonderful to wake up on a beautiful sunny morning to the sweet sound of birds chirping outside. It is a great reminder that even in the most developed areas certain animals still thrive. Unfortunately, there are some invasive species of birds that thrive all too well in the cities and easily become a… Continue reading
Are Bats in Milwaukee Vulnerable in the Fall Season?
Bats are integral to the maintenance of the ecosystem in places like Milwaukee. But they face a number of challenges, mainly caused by the conflict between their nature and human activities. It is a good idea for Milwaukee residents to learn more about bat behavior, especially the behavior of the most popular bat in the… Continue reading
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