Few rodents have a more charming and innocent appearance than squirrels. Their soft coats, gleaming eyes, and fluffy tails make them almost irresistible, especially when it comes to feeding and attempting to tame them. However, while some squirrels in the Milwaukee area may have little fear of humans, trying to pet or handle them can… Continue reading
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How Landlords Can Prevent Mice Infestations in Properties
If you own a rental property and have tenants, it’s your responsibility as a landlord to prevent mouse infestations. Even though you don’t occupy the property, as an owner you have to take steps to keep rodents and other small animals or insects away from your investment. It’s best to partner with a pro well… Continue reading
Where do Squirrels Take Tree Nuts?
Squirrels are cute, playful creatures that are frequently seen in our neighbourhoods throughout the summer months. You probably enjoy seeing the animals frolic in your front yard, and you may have seen them gathering a collection of nuts to carry off. If you are wondering about squirrel behaviour and where they take their tree nuts,… Continue reading
What Damage Can Raccoons Do To Trees?
Trees are a beautiful part of landscape design, and most people become quite attached to them. Unfortunately, as strong as trees are, they are not impenetrable and can become damaged. While most homeowners believe they only need to protect their trees from insects and species diseases, larger animals can also pose risks to trees, especially… Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Having Raccoons on Your Okanagan Property
Is it always necessary to call wildlife control in Okanagan when you find wild animals on your property? It depends on several factors. If the animals are actually somewhere in your home, then yes, you absolutely need to have them professionally removed for their safety as well as your own. If raccoons are present on your… Continue reading
The Most Common Ways Wildlife Enter Your Richmond Hill Home
Living outside of Toronto is idyllic in many ways. We get all four seasons, beautiful trees, and breathtaking views of Mother Nature. The Conference Board of Canada has even ranked Richmond Hill as one of the top six best places to live in Canada. While you are enjoying the good life, though, be on the… Continue reading
How To Determine If Mice Poop Is Fresh?
You probably understand the need for professional mice removal if you have an infestation. However, it can be difficult to determine whether there are mice in your home. Because mice are very small and nocturnal, you may not see them right away. However, they often leave behind other clues of their presence. One of the first… Continue reading
Oakville Bird Control: Different Calls and What They Mean
If you have a lot of wild birds that come into your yard, you may be curious about their behaviour and habits. The noises you hear each morning, day and night from the birds that visit your yard may have a special meaning or behaviour behind them. Deciphering these bird sounds could help you solve… Continue reading
Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: 4 Interesting Facts About Skunks
Skunks are well-known for their ability to emit a foul odor, which is often recognized when driving down a rural road. Most people forget about these creatures until they start to cause a problem. However, the more you know about skunks, the more precautions you can take to prevent them from causing harm to you,… Continue reading
Protect Your Vaughan Home From Raccoon Damage This Summer
Raccoons can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home if they access your house. Prevention is key for protecting your home, so you should always take measures to deter raccoons from taking up residence. Here are four habits you can use to protect your home from raccoons. Take Pet Food Inside If… Continue reading
What Pests are Doing this Summer?
When summer in Ontario arrives, you and your family probably look forward to all different types of outdoor fun, from swimming to picnics in the local park. However, the arrival of summer also means the frustration of dealing with different types of insect pests that may decide your yard or home makes a fine place… Continue reading
Victoria Wildlife Control: Where Rats Might Be Nesting
Rats often carry dangerous diseases and can cause significant damage to your home, so if you find the rodents nesting in your house, you want to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Knowing where rats tend to nest is a good start so you can show professionals where to look when you need… Continue reading
What To Do When You Find a Raccoon Stuck in A Dumpster
Raccoons are notorious for loving garbage and dumpster-diving. They are usually clever enough to get out of the dumpster, but occasionally the walls are too deep or slick and they cannot climb out. If you see a stuck raccoon, it may be tempting to try to help it get out. They are cute and seemingly… Continue reading
Keeping Raccoons Out Of the Garden This Summer in Waukesha
Raccoons are cute and fascinating creatures, but they can wreak havoc on a garden. If you suspect you might need to call wildlife control in Waukesha, make sure you’ve also implemented basic preventative measures. The first step to keeping critters from coming into your home is to prevent them from taking up residence on your… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: 3 Ways Mice Are Smart
Mice are very small creatures with tiny little brains. It may be difficult to believe that they could be intelligent. Nevertheless, mice are smarter than you may realize, which is one of the reasons you may have to turn to professional wildlife control in Okanagan to get them out of your house. Here are some… Continue reading
Why You Dont Want Mice In the Attic?
Many people are afraid of mice. Sometimes we jump up onto the table or bed, clutch our pearls, and stomp and shriek until someone takes care of it. (It’s even worse when there’s a lazy cat nearby that doesn’t care!) This cartoonish image may be all-too-real, but a much more serious concern is the mice… Continue reading
What To Do If a Dead Raccoon is On Your Surrey Property?
As nerve-wracking as a live raccoon on your property can be, a dead one can also be reason for concern. Even once their lives are over, raccoons on your property can cause problems for you. Don’t think that you can’t call Skedaddle for help in this situation; we can perform raccoon removal for dead animals… Continue reading
Newmarket Wildlife Control: How Strong Are Squirrel Teeth?
A squirrel’s teeth are its bread and butter. Without those sharp teeth, a squirrel can’t shell nuts, disassemble seed pods, or shred through branches and stumps to create soft bedding. Just like a mouse, a squirrel’s teeth never stop growing, for its entire life. This means squirrels have to constantly chew in order to file… Continue reading
Keeping Raccoons Away From Your Home
Raccoons are highly intelligent creatures. Some even consider them cute and lovable. Don’t be fooled though! They can carry bacteria and diseases that can threaten people and pets. They can also cause serious damage to both the inside and outside of your home. If you are considering a raccoon removal service, look no further than… Continue reading
Hamilton Wildlife Removal: Where is the Little Brown Bat in Canada?
The Little Brown Bat is one of the species that are most likely to roost in buildings, meaning it is one of the bat species that you are likely to encounter in a home or business. Due to a number of factors, including a fungal infection called white-nose syndrome, Little Brown Bat numbers are dwindling,… Continue reading
Madison Wildlife Control: Why Do Raccoons Like the Garage?
Your garage may be a central hub for storing a variety of items, such as your vehicles, holiday decorations, lawnmowers, grass trimmers, leaf blowers, sports equipment, and more. Unfortunately, the garage is also a spot that raccoons may be hiding out in to get away from the elements and potential predators. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife… Continue reading
Durham Wildlife Control: Fun Facts About Roof Rats
As a Durham homeowner, you may have encountered roof rats on your property in the past. These enterprising and intelligent creatures get their name from their ability to reach the roof of almost any building due to their excellent climbing ability. At Skedaddle, we offer not only roof rat removal but also a few interesting… Continue reading
What are Bats Doing in the Summer?
The summer months are a time of plenty for the animals that occupy the land near your home, including your backyard. One species of mammal that is especially active during this time of year is the bat, and it is not unusual that a few individuals may decide that your home makes a fine roosting… Continue reading
Getting Rid Of Bats in the Basement
Bats are beneficial in many ways, but there are health risks involved with living in close proximity to them. Because of laws in place to protect bats, it is crucially important to have professional bat removal in Victoria when you find them inside your home, especially in your basement. What Does It Mean When You… Continue reading
Identifying Different Types of Skunks
The skunk is an animal only found in North and South America, though they have distant relatives on other continents. There are 12 different species of skunks, but some are more common than others in various parts of the continent. Therefore, there are some skunks that you are more likely to encounter than others. Different… Continue reading
Ajax Wildlife Control: Can Mice Get In the Home Through Your Plumbing System?
Mice can be a small and sneaky but serious presence in your pipes. A mouse can enter your house through a hole no bigger than a dime. If mice removal is a concern for you, read below to learn about how mice get inside, why they may be living in your plumbing, the dangers they… Continue reading
4 Places Bats Commonly Roost in Summer
Bats can promote feelings of awe and fear. Bats are largely misunderstood creatures with a significant canon based on horror mythology. The animal’s nocturnal nature makes it mysterious, and it tends to frighten most people. Still, bats are like other living things, craving food, shelter, and safety, which unfortunately motivates them to nest in your… Continue reading
How To Get Rid of Bats Under Your Porch In Burnaby?
The attic is not the only place where you might find bats in your home. Another common place for bats to roost is on your porch. An overhang provides a convenient place for bats to roost, whether long-term or just for a break while they are hunting. In either case, you do not want bats… Continue reading
Okanagan Bat Removal: What Is A Roost?
Bats are mysterious, but how and where they live can be decoded. If you’ve ever asked yourself questions about bat roosts, their nature, location, different kinds of roosts that exist, how bats adapt to seasons, and laws that may protect bats, allow us to help you learn and determine whether you need to hire a… Continue reading
4 Signs There Are Squirrels in the Walls of Your Montreal Home
Squirrels are entertaining little critters. Many people enjoy watching them scurry up and down trees and jump from branch to branch. However, as cute as homeowners might think squirrels are, they know the animals can be destructive if they make it inside their house, which is why most people call squirrel removal services at the first… Continue reading
Barrie Wildlife Removal: 4 Signs There Are Bats In Your Home
Bats are some of the most amazing andhelpful creatures on the planet. Unfortunately, movies, television, and spooky stories have contributed to a scary reputation for these little flying critters. While bats are nothing to fear, they can do damage to your home, primarily when they find their way inside, according to wildlife control in Barrie. … Continue reading
Bird Control: Why Do Woodpeckers Peck Holes In Trees?
You hear the rapid rat-a-tat-tat as you recline on your patio. Following the source of the sound, you see a woodpecker furiously drilling holes in your trees with its beak. If you’ve ever experienced this, you might have considered calling a bird removal company. Continue below to learn more about why woodpeckers make holes, whether… Continue reading
3 Reasons Why Professional Skunk Removal is Important
Skunks are generally non-aggressive animals that prefer to be left alone. Unfortunately, if a skunk takes up residence on your property, it increases the chances of a confrontation. You may think that you can handle the situation on your own, but there are several excellent reasons why you should turn to professionals for humane skunk… Continue reading
How Raccoons Are Gaining Access to Your Home?
Raccoons may look like cuddly creatures, but they can cause a lot of damage to your home if they get into the house. The animals enter houses for warmth in the winter to raise their babies in the spring, but because they can carry infectious diseases, it’s never a good idea to allow a raccoon… Continue reading
3 Signs There Are Dead Rodents Under Your Deck In York
A dead rodent underneath your deck presents a wealth of problems. The smell of the rotting flesh can be very strong and extremely unpleasant. It can draw other pests to your yard. The carcass may harbour pathogens that could make you or your family sick. If your deck is low to the ground, it may… Continue reading
4 Things Attracting Mice to Your Backyard in Coquitlam
When mice get inside your home, they can quickly multiply and damage your walls, wires, floors and insulation. A mouse infestation can cause expensive damage and destruction in your home, so the best course of action is to take steps to prevent them from coming inside. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control we recommend taking a… Continue reading
Why is Wildlife In My Yard This Spring?
Each year, police stations across the country receive hundreds of calls from concerned residents reporting that they’ve heard a shrieking woman. After dispatching an officer, the most experienced emergency phone operators start to ask further questions. “Have you seen foxes on your property recently?” they may inquire. The responding officer performs a cursory check, determines… Continue reading
Why Your BBQ Might Be Attracting Raccoons In Madison?
Having a barbeque is a favorite summer pastime for many families. Warmer weather comes with the desire to spend more time outdoors, including cooking outdoors. However, pests such as raccoons are just as attracted to the smells from your grill as you are. Continually having something in your backyard that attracts pests will eventually necessitate… Continue reading
The Benefits of Raccoons In Montreal
It is easy to focus on the many ways that raccoons can be a nuisance: They knock over garbage cans and make a mess, they carry dangerous diseases, they can cause property damage getting into your home, requiring you to call for raccoon removal in Montreal. However, raccoons do not do any of these things… Continue reading
Preventing Squirrel Damage On Your Siding
Squirrels look like cute, playful, harmless creatures when you observe them in your yard. They certainly are playful, and they can be cute, but they are not harmless if they get into your home. Once they do, you need professional squirrel removal, lest they cause extensive property damage or expose you to disease. However, squirrels… Continue reading
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