Bill Dowd, Author at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control - Part 27
Bill Dowd

About the author: Bill Dowd is the Founder, President and CEO of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, a company he launched in 1989 with a mission to provide homeowners with humane, effective wildlife solutions. A graduate of Brock University with a Bachelor of Physical Education in Teaching and Coaching, Bill also played professional hockey with the New York Islanders from 1983 to 1985. His leadership, discipline and strong community values laid the foundation for building a business focused on making a meaningful local impact. Starting from his childhood bedroom in Hamilton, Ontario — with his mother as his first receptionist — Bill grew Skedaddle from a one-man operation into an industry leader. Recognizing early on that trapping and relocating wildlife was neither humane nor effective long-term, he pioneered prevention-focused solutions homeowners could trust. Today, Skedaddle continues to be guided by Bill’s original mission: delivering compassionate service built on integrity and trust.

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Pickering Wildlife Prevention: Raccoons Having Some Fun

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Raccoons are having a ball, especially at night and their nightly shenanigans are causing headaches for the region’s property owners. As a result, property owners find themselves needing to engage the services of wildlife prevention experts. Read more about why raccoons are loving the night life. WHEN ARE RACCOONS MOST ACTIVE As the climate gets… Continue reading

Skedaddle Pickering: A Skunk’s Life-Cycle

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The spray of offensive smelling fluid being the most recognized feature about them, skunks have been relegated to the lower ranks of acceptable wildlife animals to engage. But skunks are so much more than their stinky spray. Maybe if we took some time to understand the life of a skunk we’d be more appreciative of… Continue reading

How Skedaddle's Wildlife Technicians Train for the Removal of Babies

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Playful puppies, cuddly kittens, chirping chicks, everyone loves baby animals, especially when they are all cute and fluffy. At Skedaddle the Wildlife Technicians are no different and get extremely excited about the baby season. If you ask any of them, they will tell you that there is little in the world of wildlife control that… Continue reading

Rexdale Humane Wildlife Removal: Rats vs. Mice

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Rodents have been occupying human spaces for generations. The struggle to achieve a rodent free domestic space has therefore been around for many years. Mice and rats have evolved to survive all types of conditions and the challenge they pose to today’s homeowners have led to numerous searches for solutions. Skedaddle’s humane wildlife removal will… Continue reading

Discover More About the Animals of Ontario

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  Ontario is home to many species of wildlife. On a daily basis, they scurry, fly, and crawl around as they follow their instinctive drive to survive. A spinoff effect of their activities is the maintenance of an ecological environment that we call home. In their quests they are oblivious to our perceptions of them… Continue reading

Scarborough Home to a Variety of Wildlife

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The ecological landscape of Ontario has been changing for the last two decades. Twenty years ago new species of wildlife ventured into Southern Ontario and clearly fell in love with the area because they decided to make it their home. The result? A growing community of wildlife previously not seen in the area. In order… Continue reading

What to Do When Starlings Nest on Your Property?

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Starlings share a history with the early pioneers who settled in North America. The birds were brought from Britain to help make the new territory appear more like home for the settlers. They have since adapted to the new environment. In fact, they have adapted so well that they have dominated many natural habitats in… Continue reading

Etobicoke Animal Control: Proper Clean Up Tips

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Wildlife living in your Etobicoke home can cause extensive damage to your possessions and property, and even pose a health risk to you and your family. Unfortunately, simply removing the offenders is only half the job. Once the unwanted houseguests have been removed from your home, you still need to clean up their mess. The… Continue reading

Etobicoke Animal Control: Canine Distemper in Raccoons

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Canine distemper is effecting Etobicoke’s raccoons and we all need to be vigilant. The illness has deadly effects on all animals both wild and domesticated, which means that pet owners and farmers need to take special precautions. A CP24 news release on February 11, 2018, revealed authorities cautioning citizens in Toronto about a distemper epidemic… Continue reading

Bowmanville Animal Control: Silly Squirrel Behaviours

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Squirrels thrive in Bowmanville much like they do all across Canada. They have won the hearts of many Canadians despite the havoc that they sometimes wreak when they get inside buildings. We can’t help but fall in love with these furry little foragers because they do the cutest things. But of course, we need to… Continue reading

Forest Ravines in Danger

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Many people are aware of the parks in their cities, but they fail to notice the other green spaces. These often-overlooked areas include hidden forest ravines and creeks that snake their way through our urban landscapes. Ideally, these winding narrow valleys should be densely populated with animals, birds, insects, trees, and flowers, but many are… Continue reading

Rexdale Wildlife Prevention: The Problems Starlings Cause

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Glossy black European Starlings with their purply greenish iridescent heads, backs, and breasts, are a common sight in Canada and can be found in both urban and rural areas. Southern Ontario is a winter hub for starlings and over 255,000 starlings stay in the Golden Horseshoe area. This is a mere fraction of the starling… Continue reading

Discovering Beauty of Backyard Squirrels

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Despite the havoc that they can wreak if they get inside your building, squirrels are entertaining to watch, aren’t they? Don’t they just whittle away at your fears of internal property damage as they wow you with their cuteness and their animated behaviour? It is no wonder that many property owners are conflicted when it… Continue reading

Rats Aren’t Always Front and Centre

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Rats have plagued our existence for centuries. As long as there have been cities, there have been rats living in them. They have made themselves at home alongside us and adapt extremely well to living among people, in both rural and urban environments, because they are cunning and clever, and this means that it usually… Continue reading

Why are Raccoons Getting High Blood Sugar?

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Raccoons have quickly learned how to adapt and survive in urban areas, and many are living the good life. The internet is inundated with videos of the amusing antics of urban dwelling raccoons. You simply need to Google “fat raccoon” and you will be swamped with funny clips of overweight raccoons falling through office ceilings… Continue reading

Finding Baby Squirrels in Your Attic – Do’s and Don’ts

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  Canada’s wildlife and human populations often converge whether intentionally or not as they share more and more space. This is why Ontario’s residents must prepare themselves to see these furry little foragers inside their attics. Often baby squirrels will be seen in these spaces and as such great care must be taken when carrying… Continue reading

Debunking Homemade Squirrel Repellents

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  When squirrels invade, many homeowners take matters into their own hands but this is not advisable. DIY squirrel control is usually dangerous to both squirrels and people and in many instances, they simply do not work. Many people resort to the use of a homemade squirrel repellent but like many store-bought repellents, the results… Continue reading

Ajax Animal Control: Raccoons have Many Talents

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Raccoons are known around the world for the havoc they wreak on human spaces and property. These cunning little animals seem to always find ways to outsmart and outmaneuver human efforts to keep them controlled. In Ontario, animal control teams usually have their hands full with wildlife invasion issues but raccoons are among their most… Continue reading

What You Need to Know About These Common Pest Birds

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  Many people love birds. They hang bird feeders in their trees, place bird baths on their lawns and love to sit sipping their early morning coffee and listen to the melodious chirping of their feathered friends. But while you may love birds in your garden, you do not want them moving into your home.… Continue reading

Animal Control: Interesting Facts About Pigeons in the Wild

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  Known for their cooing sounds and docile demeanour, pigeons are paid little attention as wildlife animals and are often dismissed as pesky birds. There is more than meets the eye with these birds though. The next time pigeons cause you to call wild animal control, consider these fascinating but little-known facts about the birds.… Continue reading

Ensuring All Squirrel Litters Are Removed

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There are many reasons to admire squirrels. They are adorable in their element. Their cute little faces seem to be filled with wonder as they scurry around foraging and clandestinely stashing food for later. Squirrels aren’t so much fun when they invade your space though and when baby squirrels are involved the situation gets a… Continue reading

Why Seagulls Are a Protected Bird?

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Most Ontario residents are all too familiar with seagulls and their scavenging ways. Seagulls should predominately feed on aquatic life and carrion, but when they can’t find an adequate supply of food in their natural habitat, they will move to towns and cities in search of food scraps. Not only is fried fish and chips… Continue reading

Why Choose Expert Raccoon Removal Services

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If you’re facing a raccoon problem on your property no one can blame you for wanting to act immediately to fix it. Raccoons are notorious for the extensive damage they can cause to a property as well as the potential risks of carrying a disease which can be transmitted to humans or pets. Despite this… Continue reading

5 Signs You Have a Mouse Problem

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Mice have been sharing this planet with people for centuries and given the furry rodents’ propensity to procreate and their savvy survival skills, this is a situation that is unlikely to change anytime soon. A mouse problem can escalate from nuisance to full-blown infestation in a matter of weeks. As you can imagine, it is… Continue reading

Getting Rid of Raccoons with Expert Control Services

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Sharing your home with a raccoon against your will can be unsettling, to say the least. This happens when wild raccoons find their way inside your building by exposing your homes weak points. The animals can cause damage to your building as they claw into soffits and insulation and also damage boards and electrical wiring.… Continue reading

Are Urban Raccoons Unhealthy Because of Humans?

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Human activities have impacted wildlife animals throughout history. As human civilizations have become more modernized and complicated so have the lives of the wildlife that have no choice but to share the space with us. In the urban setting, raccoons face the challenges of adapting to high traffic zones and loud human activities among other… Continue reading

Why Humane Raccoon Removal Is the Only Real Option

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Raccoons are found in human spaces from time to time. Raccoon encounters are part of the norm for people who live in or near raccoon habitats. Despite the discomfort and dangers faced when raccoons enter human spaces, humane raccoon removal is the only real solution to raccoon issues. Other options are often either ineffective or… Continue reading

How Skedaddle Can Help Control Mice

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Mice and people have coexisted on planet earth for centuries. Unfortunately, due to the conflict between the nature of mice and the areas established by humans, the coexistence hasn’t always been a harmonious one. For humans, mice have a long history of association with diseases and property damage. This is why they are considered the… Continue reading

Understanding How Bats Use Echolocation

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Bats are associated with blindness to the point that there is a popular cliché ‘as blind as a bat’. Though they may represent a benchmark for blindness, the flying mammals are not completely without sight. Their sight may be less than perfect though which is perhaps why nature has ensured that bats have a remarkable… Continue reading

Etobicoke Animal Control: Getting Rid of Mice

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When mice share a residence with humans, the results are often problematic and include health risks and infrastructural damage. This is why mice rank high among those animals whose presence in homes is undesirable. Expert animal control services can resolve mice problems on Etobicoke properties. Mice and Your Home During Winter Mice gravitate to human… Continue reading

The Dangers of Squirrels Living in the Attic

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There are many reasons why you would prefer to have squirrels on the outside of your home rather than the inside. Two major ones are the financial and health consequences they pose to the home and residents. And while you have a negative reaction when these animals get into your home, your best option for… Continue reading

Humane Raccoon Removal Key to Coexistence

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Animals like raccoons have found themselves in deeper and more frequent conflicts with the human way of life recently. A thorough examination of the situation will reveal that humane raccoon removal may really be the key to coexistence between people and nature’s cunning furry bandits. Pickering is no stranger to wildlife activity and one of… Continue reading

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