At first glance, it is easy to mistake a bat’s early evening flight for that of a bird hurrying home to roost. Bats and birds are both warm-blooded animals with wings, but the similarities end there. Our Skedaddle animal services team in Whitby can help answer the question of how do bats fly and what… Continue reading
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How to Keep Wildlife Out of Your Garbage?
The quote “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” could have been coined by a raccoon, opossum, or squirrel. What you throw out in your garbage is a smorgasbord of delight to any of these four-legged scavengers. It’s frustrating as a homeowner to wake up to trash strewn about your yard. Here’s how to deal… Continue reading
Do Mice Spread Disease?
Rodents, like mice and rats, reproduce at a lightning-fast rate. One pair of rodents in a home can lead to dozens of them running around inside of the walls and throughout living spaces within a few weeks. Rodents leave behind droppings, saliva, and urine and potentially could spread disease throughout a home. If you see… Continue reading
Signs of Rodents Inside the Home
Although Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control offers an array of wildlife removal services, there are a few common culprits that we are regularly called in to help manage. Rodents are among the most troublesome for many homeowners. They are fast, tenacious, and good at squeezing through tiny cracks. If you are concerned about rodents in your… Continue reading
How and Why Red Squirrels Are Damaging Spruce Trees?
If you notice damage to your spruce, white pine, or other coniferous trees on your property, you may be dealing with red squirrels. While they may appear similar to grey squirrels, these little rust-colored rodents store food in a distinct way. Find out why this distinction matters when it comes to wildlife removal in Milwaukee… Continue reading
Can Backyard Squirrels Be Dangerous?
With their beady eyes, fluffy tails, and perky personalities, squirrels certainly don’t appear dangerous. Many people find them charming and encourage their presence in the yard. Even their name is cute. Things aren’t always what they seem, though, and you may have heard stories about squirrels attacking humans. Is there any truth to these stories,… Continue reading
How Wildlife Take Advantage of Flat Roofs on Montreal Homes?
Montreal has an unusual number of homes with flat or very low-slope roofs. This architectural feature is far less common in the rest of Canada. Although these structures make Montreal unique, these flat roofs can cause some major wildlife control headaches for homeowners. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control explores what animals like about flat roofs and… Continue reading
Can Raccoons Live in Trees on Your Property?
Raccoons do not make good tenants. They can make a mess of your garbage, cause extensive damage to your home, and potentially expose your family and pets to dangerous diseases. If the furry bandits enter your home, you should be quick to contact our Skedaddle Milwaukee raccoon removal team. But what if the raccoons are… Continue reading
5 Tips to Respect Wildlife While on a Hike
A hike in Canada is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. While a relaxing trek through nature is an excellent way to clear your mind and exercise your body, be sure to follow these five tips from Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control to stay safe and treat local wildlife respectfully. 1. Research Local Wildlife What… Continue reading
Coping with Aggressive Squirrels in the Oshawa Area
Squirrels are usually running around neighbourhoods year round and although in colder weather they slow down, you will still spot them. Squirrels tend to keep to themselves and stay busy gathering food and finding hiding spots but there have been occasions where they can be aggressive. While it is easy enough to laugh at the… Continue reading
Why You Can Trust Skedaddles Clear and Clean Process?
When you find an animal in your home, your immediate concern is probably to have the pest removed as soon as possible. Yet, as important as it is to have wildlife removed carefully, it is equally important for our animal control technicians in Ajax to clean and decontaminate the affected area. Otherwise, the disease-causing viruses and… Continue reading
What are the Mating Habits of Bats?
Bats are fascinating creatures: from avoiding collisions by echolocation to sleeping upside down, there are so many interesting facts to know about these flying mammals. However, almost everyone can agree that we want to enjoy them from afar, and not as roommates. If you suspect you have a bat infestation, you need humane wildlife control.… Continue reading
The Problem With DIY Animal Removal Methods
Whether you’re getting started on spring cleaning or preparing for a landscaping project as you enjoy the outdoors, there are many local animals that are excited to find a nice, warm spot in or around your home to have a litter of babies. Once wildlife has found its way into a house, many homeowners resort… Continue reading
Should You Handle Raccoons With Bare Hands?
If a raccoon is trapped in your attic, you may be tempted to handle the situation on your own. Should you try to get rid of the raccoon yourself? Or should you call for professional raccoon control in Bowmanville? Take a deep breath and read what may happen if you attempt to handle a raccoon… Continue reading
May is Rabies Awareness Month
Keeping a potentially dangerous and deadly disease out of the community, like rabies, requires a combination of education and preventative strategies. For “Rabies Awareness Month” this May, learn more about this disease and understand how to lower the risk for you, your family and your pets. The animal control experts at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife in… Continue reading
What to Do if Wildlife Get Inside Through Pet Doors?
A pet door is an excellent way to let your pets in and out of your home on their own. Unfortunately, pet doors can also look like an open invitation for local wildlife to enter your home. Find out why you need to remain calm, act quickly and contact a local Pickering wildlife removal expert… Continue reading
What to Do When a Skunk Falls in Your Window Well
Have you ever been in the basement, looked out the window, and seen two beady black eyes staring back at you? Window wells are prone to collect debris such as leaves and dirt, but unfortunately, they can also trap animals, especially ones who are particularly bad at climbing like skunks. Milwaukee animal control can rescue… Continue reading
Is It a Good Idea To Feed Raccoons on Your Property?
It’s natural to want to protect local wildlife, but feeding raccoons on your property is never a good idea. Find out more about the dangers of feeding raccoons, how you may be unintentionally feeding wildlife on your property and how professional raccoon removal can help. Problems With Intentionally Feeding Raccoons There are many issues associated… Continue reading
What Are the Mating Habits of Squirrels?
Sometimes the squirrels in your yard seem to be going crazy. Every time you look out the window there are squirrels fighting, squirrels chasing each other, and squirrels jumping from tree to tree. Are they mating or are they at war? Find out what they are doing and whether you need to contact Skedaddle Milwaukee… Continue reading
Have You Seen Wildlife in Your Neighbourhood Acting Strange?
Have you seen raccoons or other wildlife behaving strangely? Sluggish movements and other unusual behaviours, particularly in the spring, are signs of distemper. Learn more about this disease and what you can do to keep yourself, your home and your pets safe. Find answers to common questions and discover why you need to contact Skedaddle… Continue reading
The Truth About Disturbing a Birds Nest
Almost everyone has heard a tale or two about mother birds abandoning their babies if their nests are touched. Well-meaning people have believed this myth for a long time, hesitating to pick up a fledgling if it’s on the ground or a nest that has fallen out of a tree. What if that nest is… Continue reading
Do Skunks Help Keep Your Yard Free of Pests?
Thanks to Hollywood films, cartoons, and sitcoms, skunks get a bad rap, but are they really as awful as the big screen makes them out to be? Our Scarborough animal control team knows that skunks are not exactly a pleasure to have around — after all, they terrorize homeowners by digging through trash cans, tearing… Continue reading
Local Milwaukee Story – Bats Behind Shutters
Having bats in your attic is a real problem, but what happens when you can’t figure out where they’re hiding? Many people have found evidence of these flying mammals around their home and often see them fluttering around at dusk. With no visible points of entry or noises coming from the upper floors, their presence… Continue reading
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