Alex Ritz, Author at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control - Part 3
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About the author: Alex joins Skedaddle as the company’s first franchise owner in British Columbia. After graduating from the University of Guelph with a degree in Wildlife Biology & Conservation, Alex earned his Masters of Science of Forestry from Lakehead University. With the opportunity to work with wildlife Alex took a job in forestry working in remote areas across British Columbia. Alex most recently spent time working for Environment & Climate Change Canada. His passion and love of wildlife led him to join Skedaddle to provide families across the Tri-cities with a humane approach to wildlife control. In his spare time, Alex enjoys playing board games with friends and family, playing sports and also dabbles in some wildlife photography.

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The Benefits of Fall Yard Maintenance For Wildlife in Coquitlam

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Fall yard maintenance can be fun under the right circumstances. For example, a family raking the yard together and jumping into the large piles of leaves is fun. Still, much of the cleanup process is about work, not play, so naturally, many people want to avoid it. Sadly, avoidance can lead to mouse problems and… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Control: The Purpose Behind a Raccoon’s Distinctive Facial Markings

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When you ask people the question, “What does a raccoon look like?” they almost always answer with “It is an animal with a mask and a striped tail”. Raccoons are so common that we take their appearance for granted. But have you ever wondered why these masked bandits have such distinctive facial markings? The surprising… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Removal: Protect Pet Food From Rodents With These Tips

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As pet owners, we cherish our furry companions and want the best for them. From their favourite toys to their cozy beds, we ensure they have everything they need to lead happy lives. One crucial aspect of their well-being often overlooked is the safety of their food.  Rodents are notorious for invading pet food supplies.… Continue reading

Coquitlam Squirrel Control: What Makes Humane Wildlife Removal Better Than Other Methods?

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Human habitations draw wildlife, especially during times of hardship when food, water and shelter may be scarce. Even though these critters don’t mean harm, they can destroy homes’ internal systems and expose families to dangerous diseases. Trying to get rid of pests on your own can be hazardous and ineffective, so hiring removal professionals is… Continue reading

Humane Ways To Keep Mice Out of Your Coquitlam Home

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If you’re worried about mice setting up residence in your home, rest assured that there are humane ways to prevent infestations and to deal with problems if your deterrence efforts fail. Here’s what you need to know about compassionately handling this wildlife problem, as well as how to find professional help with mice removal in… Continue reading

Dealing With Skunk Encounters in Your Coquitlam Backyard This Summer

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Encounters between skunks and humans are relatively rare because skunks are active mostly at night. Additionally, skunks are afraid of humans and prefer to run away or hide from them when possible. Nevertheless, if skunks are living on your property, it increases the likelihood of an encounter. Skunks living on human properties are usually mothers… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Removal: Everything You Need to Know About the Douglas Squirrel

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Whether you know it as a pine squirrel, Douglas squirrel, or chickaree, Tamiasciurus douglasii is one of the cutest tree-dwelling mammals in British Columbia. Here is everything you need to know about these little rodents, including what to do when they cause you to search for professional squirrel removal in Coquitlam. What Do They Look… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Control: 4 Effective Ways to Keep Raccoons Out of Your Garbage

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Coquitlam has strict garbage and recycling regulations because of bears in the area. Still, it is worth noting that smaller critters can also be destructive if they get into trash or designated garbage areas. Raccoons are among some of the most intelligent and persistent animals when it comes to garbage day feasts. If you have… Continue reading

Where You Might Find Raccoons This Summer in Coquitlam?

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Although raccoons look like cute masked bandits, they wreak havoc when they invade your property. In addition to damaging structures, raccoons are also known for carrying diseases that could be dangerous to humans. They can also destroy backyard vegetable gardens. While you may think that raccoons only thrive in rural environments, this is a misconception.… Continue reading

Protecting Your Coquitlam Home From Baby Squirrel Season

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Squirrels are humorous and agile creatures; they are routinely found in neighbourhoods and cities and can be quite invasive if left to their own devices. When looking for nesting sites, it is common for some squirrel species to make a home in your attic space, requiring squirrel removal in Coquitlam to remove them safely. Obviously,… Continue reading

3 Reasons Why Mice Invade Coquitlam Homes in Summer

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Rodents are notorious for carrying contagious diseases, contaminating food supplies and damaging the structure of houses. Keeping mice out of your home is probably one of your top priorities. As spring gives way to summer, it’s important to understand why mice tend to seek shelter in homes during warm weather. Here are three common reasons… Continue reading

Squirrel Removal 101: How to Identify and Solve a Squirrel Problem in Coquitlam

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While squirrels are known as the neighbourhood jesters, they can also be extremely destructive as they enter homes  through soffit vents and roof soffit intersections. Sometimes, the animals find access under tile roofs along the fascia edge gap. Learning how to get rid of squirrels is about recognizing when you have a problem; it is… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Control: 3 Natural Ways to Deter Mice

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Why do people resort to poisons and deathly traps when combatting a mouse problem? Humane mouse removal is a safe and effective way to eliminate a problem without resorting to pain and death. Mice are not aggressive, but they can overwhelm a home if given time and access. Still, inhumane tactics are immoral and unnecessary,… Continue reading

Bat-Proof Your Coquitlam Home This Spring With These Tips

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Bats are essential to the environment, but they are not welcome houseguests. To keep bats away, you need to secure your property to eliminate any possible openings. If you need help protecting your house, contact bat removal Coquitlam for preventative services. 3 Tips for Bat-Proofing Your Coquitlam Home Bat-proofing essentially means using prevention strategies to… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Removal: How to Prevent an Attic Squirrel Infestation

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Squirrels are common wildlife, and people are used to seeing them around neighbourhoods. Unfortunately, the animals can become quite intrusive as the weather turns, requiring squirrel removal in Coquitlam. From spring to fall, squirrels seek shelter to raise their young and keep them warm in the winter. While they might not look like it, squirrels… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Control: 5 Obvious Signs of a Rat Infestation

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Roof rats are common rodents in Coquitlam. The species also goes by the names of black rats or ship rats, and it gets its name from the tendency to seek shelter in the upper levels of buildings, like attics. To understand how to get rid of rats, you must understand the rat’s characteristics and preferences,… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Control: 5 Cool Facts About Raccoons!

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Raccoons are interesting, but there is more value in learning about them than merely adding to your general fund of knowledge. Knowing more about raccoons and their behaviour helps you understand how to get rid of raccoons, or prevent them from getting in initially. Here are some facts about raccoons that you may not know… Continue reading

The Benefits of Humane Mouse Removal Services in Coquitlam

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When a homeowner spots a mouse, their first instinct might be to try to eliminate the problem themselves. However, there are many reasons why it is prudent for residents to hire a professional to do such things as installing mouse-proof insulation versus trying to perform do-it-yourself removal tasks. Here are some of the justifications for… Continue reading

Coquitlam Wildlife Removal: What to Do if you Find Squirrel Damage

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Many calls to wildlife control services in Coquitlam are about squirrels. Squirrels may be small, and they may look cute and harmless, but they can be among the most destructive wild animals if they get into your home. The more quickly you have the squirrels removed, the less opportunity they have to cause costly property… Continue reading

Surrey Wildlife Removal: How To Keep Squirrels Out of a Bird Feeder?

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Many people receive joy from feeding the birds that fly about their yards. They may even love it so much that they invest in bird feeders to place around their yard, hoping to catch rare sightings of the warbler. The problem with installing feeders is they attract other critters, particularly squirrels. Squirrels are the acrobats… Continue reading

Burnaby Wildlife Control: 4 Things Mice Are Scared Of

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Mice are common annoyances for homeowners. They sneak into houses and establish significant colonies before many people even know they have a problem. Mice manage to colonize without drawing too much attention because they are cautious and anxious little creatures; they have to be because of how small and vulnerable they are. Still, don’t let… Continue reading

3 Facts About Raccoon Mating Season

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Because the raccoon mating season runs from January to June, winter is a great time for homeowners to learn more about this important time for these animals. When raccoons enter a home, they have the potential to cause a large amount of damage, and mating season only exacerbates this problem. Furthermore, since these creatures mate… Continue reading

Are Landlords Responsible for Mouse Infestations?

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As a rental property owner or tenant, you are likely aware that you have specific obligations. Unfortunately, your obligations are not always so clear or known. For example, who is responsible for rectifying a rodent infestation or its damages? While mice removal in Coquitlam can help in such a situation, who makes the call? The… Continue reading

Vancouver Wildlife Control: Squirrels and Fleas

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Squirrels can be highly dangerous and destructive on their own, but if you believe that the rodents have invaded your home, there is another reason you need squirrel removal in Vancouver. Squirrels can also bring parasites such as fleas into your home. These can be annoying and possibly dangerous to your family and pets. Why… Continue reading

Protect Your Christmas Tree From Rodents With These Tips

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Christmas is a time to celebrate family and nestle by a fireplace with the ones you love. It is not a time to run screaming from your house because you spot a mouse taking a nap among the Christmas tree ornaments. If you have a mouse problem in your house affecting your Christmas spirit, contact… Continue reading

3 Reasons You Need Clean-Up After a Bat Infestation

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Bats are often vilified in Hollywood movies, associated with vampires and all things that go bump in the night. Despite their unfortunate reputation, the animals are actually quite important to the environment and their specific ecosystems. However, you will still need to contact bat removal services in Coquitlam if you’re experiencing a bat infestation. You will… Continue reading

How to Mouse-Proof Your Port Moody Home for Winter?

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As fall gives way to colder temperatures, mice are eager to find warm shelter. According to mice removal Port Moody, homeowners should take several precautions to ensure their houses are secure and a mice-free zone. 1. Seal Entry Points Mice can fit in openings the width of a pencil. If you want to keep the… Continue reading

How Raccoons Prepare For Winter in Port Coquitlam?

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Even though winter in Port Coquitlam is relatively mild, with little to no snow, colder temperatures can still take a toll on wild animals. Raccoons are known for being highly adaptive. Their preparations for winter may bring them in closer contact with residents of the Coquitlam area, in which case they may require professional raccoon… Continue reading

How To Deter Squirrels From Your Property This Fall?

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This fall season, you can look forward to the foliage colours, pumpkins, apples and autumn celebrations. One thing you may not be looking forward to is the uptick in nuisance squirrel activity in and around your property. If you notice squirrels are taking over your yard or potentially getting inside of your home, you need… Continue reading

Why Humane Rat Removal is the Most Effective Method?

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Rodents are small, agile, and flexible creatures capable of squeezing through the smallest of spaces, from cracks to holes the width of a pencil. For homeowners, rats and mice present significant risks to their properties and health, so learning how to get rid of rats quickly is essential. However, while speed is necessary, the methods… Continue reading

Surrey Wildlife Control: Do Raccoons Build Burrows?

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With nimble paws and strong forelimbs, raccoons are good at digging. However, they do not use this ability to dig burrows underground. They do make dens in which they take shelter, usually only for a few days at a time but longer if a female is raising offspring. Raccoons typically maintain several den sites within… Continue reading

Maple Ridge Wildlife Removal: Do Bats Hibernate or Migrate?

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Bats are highly misunderstood creatures, so you may have heard some seemingly contradictory information about whether they hibernate during the winter or migrate to warmer climates. The fact is that whether a bat migrates or hibernates depends on its species. There are 18 bat species native to Canada, 16 of which live in British Columbia.… Continue reading

Vancouver Wildlife Control: Do Squirrels Dig Holes?

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The first step in assessing a rodent problem is determining what kind of critters you have, and how many. Moles dig holes, and so do squirrels. Expert advice can help you determine the different patterns in behaviour and a treatment plan that fixes the problem. Hiring squirrel removal in Vancouver can answer your questions and… Continue reading

What To Do When Your Neighbour Has a Mouse Infestation in Coquitlam?

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Robert Frost wrote, “Good fences make good neighbours,” meaning that you are most likely to get along well with your neighbours if you set clear boundaries for them and respect the boundaries that they have set. Nevertheless, if your neighbour is doing something that harms you or your property, and has the potential to affect… Continue reading

Port Moody Wildlife Control: Comparing a Squirrel and a Chipmunk

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In addition to knowing who to call for squirrel removal, it is also important to know what kind of animals are on your property. Squirrels and chipmunks are each part of the family of rodents called Sciuridae. Therefore, they are related but not that closely. There are several important differences by which you can tell… Continue reading

Do Campfires Attract Wildlife in Coquitlam?

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Camping is all about getting out into nature. Seeing wildlife is often part of the fun, but you don’t want to attract any unwelcome critters to share your camp with you. When you start a campfire, you’re probably thinking about roasting marshmallows, staying warm and maybe even telling ghost stories or singing a campfire song… Continue reading

4 Things Attracting Mice to Your Backyard in Coquitlam

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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 You Need Raccoon Removal in Coquitlam This Summer?

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Are you waking up at night to scrabbling sounds in your attic? Or, perhaps you discovered a nest of frightened raccoon babies in your crawlspace a month ago and didn’t know whether you should relocate them. If this sounds like your home, it’s time to call a humane wildlife control service for raccoon removal in… Continue reading

Protect Your Backyard From Wildlife In Coquitlam

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While you may enjoy watching wild animals frolic on your property, it’s always best to keep them at a distance so that they don’t damage your home or garden or put you at risk of catching diseases. Animals such as deer, raccoons, squirrels and chipmunks will keep returning to your property if they associate it… Continue reading

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