While most people think that this mischievous critter is cute as an adult, the babies are even more adorable. But, you definitely don’t want one raccoon in your attic, let alone an entire family, so if you suspect an unwelcome masked houseguest, contact the professionals for raccoon removal Hamilton. As summer gets underway, you may… Continue reading
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Roof Soffit Intersections: The Hidden Entry Point
It is not uncommon to pull up to a new house build and be in awe. The clean lines, pristine siding, and fresh concrete make the house look like an impenetrable fortress, a place where you and your family can live for many safe years to come. Unfortunately, just like any other house, a new… Continue reading
How to Tell if Raccoons Have Babies in my Attic?
Many people find the sounds and sites of nature relaxing. Sitting on a back porch listening to the birds chirping as squirrels and rabbits scamper through your yard is the definition of serene. Unfortunately, not all wildlife interactions are so peaceful and welcome. While people tend to love nature at a distance, they prefer it… Continue reading
Do Mice Chew on Electrical Wires?
What do human infants and the mice in your attic have in common? It turns out, there are some striking similarities when it comes to their teething practices. Although babies may be a lot cuter than rodents, they are similar in the way they engage in chewing behaviors to alleviate the discomfort of growing teeth.… Continue reading
5 Things In Your Home Attracting Mice
While people might have mice as pets that they feel affection toward, they do not have that same level of compassion for wild ones. Mice are fascinating creatures paramount to almost every ecosystem, aiding in pollination for plants, pest control with insects, and nutritional support for other species. Despite their varied contributions to nature, homeowners… Continue reading
Common Wildlife Activity During Spring
In Canada, spring is one of the most anticipated seasons of the year – filled with brighter days, rising temperatures, and an abundance of wildlife activity. Most urban wildlife in Ontario remain tucked away over the winter months, but as the weather begins changing, our neighbourhood critters start exploring the world around them. Raccoons, skunks,… Continue reading
Beneath The Insulation: Roof Decking Damage
The house is the equivalent of a nesting site for humans. It is where you go to rest, raise your family, eat your meals, and ultimately feel safe. Unfortunately, all of the things that make a house a home for people also make it an appealing prospect for animals. Determined wildlife will find structural vulnerabilities… Continue reading
3 Reasons Why Woodpeckers Are Pecking Your Home in Madison
Woodpeckers are fascinating creatures that possess a unique ability to drum on trees with their beaks. This characteristic pecking sound has a rhythm that is distinctive to each species of woodpecker. But what happens when a woodpecker’s chosen target for drumming happens to be your home? Unfortunately, the constant pecking can be more than just… Continue reading
5 Fun Facts About Raccoon Intelligence
Raccoons have a reputation for mischievousness. They make themselves at home in people’s yards and attics, steal their garbage and munch on their garden veggies. While they can be a nuisance, they are also entertaining and cute enough that some people keep them as pets. Raccoons are also smart, perhaps smarter than you think! When you… Continue reading
Bats in the City: The Dangers and How To Deal
When wild animals decide to move into your Milwaukee home with you to avoid cold weather and predators, it can be difficult to remove them on your own. While bats are common in the city and usually reside in hollow trees, abandoned buildings, and caves, they can become especially troublesome when they decide to roost… Continue reading
5 Ways To Keep Skunks From Nesting on Your Property
Skunks are pretty to look at with their unique colouring. Seeing a skunk is relatively rare, as it is a nocturnal animal and quite bashful around larger animals or humans. While you might not see one nesting on your property, you will definitely see evidence of the little critters. Skunks tend to dig, upturning flower… Continue reading
Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Ajax: What We Do
Wildlife animals have adapted to the presence of human beings in spaces that were originally their habitats. Unfortunately for both people and animals, what results is the conflicting situation of wildlife intrusion in domestic spaces. This is the reality that many residents face. It is also what makes wildlife removal a necessary service in the… Continue reading
The Problem With Bird Feeders
There is nothing more serene than sitting in your backyard and enjoying a little slice of nature. Many people choose to boost their outdoor serenity by installing a bird feeder or two in their yards to encourage the colorful fliers to nest and feed on their property. While birdfeeders do encourage birds to come and… Continue reading
Wildlife Prevention Montreal: Wildlife That Re-emerge After a Long Winter’s Nap
Spring is at our doorstep. Before we know it, the quiet of winter will disappear, to be replaced by the humming, buzzing, chirping, scampering sounds of spring. Animals that were holed up during the long, cold months crawl out of their cozy, sleeping spaces to seek out spring’s abundance. When any of these animals move… Continue reading
Why are Skunks Black and White?
Skunks have two characteristics that set them apart from other wildlife. They emit an unmistakable odor, not to mention foul, but we also recognize the animal immediately from the distinct white stripes running down its back. If you have one or more of these rather harmless, but smelly, animals living on your property and you’d… Continue reading
Why You Don’t Want Bats Living in Your Attic?
With the arrival of spring comes longer days, warmer temperatures and lots of little bats being born. The bats in our region mate in the late autumn months, but the females do not actually become pregnant until springtime! Females often form maternal colonies, and spring is an ideal time for them to head out in… Continue reading
How Common Are Squirrel Attacks?
Squirrels rarely make the headlines, but in late December of 2020, news reports placed the fluffy-tailed rodent in the spotlight. Apparently, at least one of these generally docile animals attacked at least five residents in the Queens Borough of New York City. It did not appear that the residents provoked the incidents. As such, there… Continue reading
What Are the Signs That a Raccoon Is Living in Your House?
The masked bandit is not a stealth creature. It does not try to hide its activities from people. However, it is a nighttime prowler by nature, so we don’t witness much of what it does. If a raccoon gets into your garbage bins, though, you know it. They don’t bother trying to hide the evidence;… Continue reading
When Do Migratory Birds Return to the North?
Every year, migratory birds make the trip from north to south and back again, like clockwork. Canada hosts more than 450 species that split their residency between two different climates. With the arrival of spring, the skyways become highways jammed with solo travellers and larger flocks returning to their summer homes, where they will settle… Continue reading
What Do Raccoons Do in the Spring?
Spring is the time of year when the world starts waking up again, at least in temperate climates like ours. The snow melts, the grasses turn green and the rivers swell. Trees and flowers start to bloom adding color to the landscape. Animal life is suddenly abundant as birds return from warmer climates and snoozing… Continue reading
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