Bill Dowd, Author at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control - Part 28
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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Protecting Wildlife Babies with Humane Removal and Exclusion

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If you live in an area that is shared with wildlife, chances are you have or will face intrusion in your home as the animals try to survive alongside human beings. Often, these animals will take shelter in your home and use the space to nurture their young. When this happens, you may require the… Continue reading

Keeping Raccoons Away From Your Home

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Whether you live in the city or a rural township, raccoons can wreak havoc on your property. Problems can from creating a mess by tipping over your garbage to damaging your property itself.  The damage can be mitigated by engaging animal control experts for raccoon removal services. Adjust Your Garbage Disposal Habits One of the… Continue reading

Rexdale Wildlife: Rabies Prevention

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Just the mention of the word rabies is sufficient to send panic into the hearts of many people, especially those who share a space with wildlife animals. But knowledge of the disease can help to inform the way we behave around wild animals and lead to a reducing our likelihood of contracting the ailment. Through… Continue reading

Keeping Mice Out Isn’t as Easy as You Think

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Mice are synonymous with countless issues faced by people who find them in their homes. These furry rodents are among the most difficult animals to eliminate from buildings. In their bid to survive, they move into buildings that they perceive can provide them with food, warmth, and safety from predators and the elements. Mice are… Continue reading

How to Deter Squirrels From the Attic

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If you’ve ever had the unpleasant experience of squirrels living in your attic you know it is something to avoid altogether. Once your attic becomes a squirrel den, you are open to a number of problems such as exposure to disease and structural damage. Expert removal is recommended as it involves the use of safe… Continue reading

The Proper Time to Remove Bats From Your Ajax Home

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Bats are amazing animals. They occupy a special place in the world of natural wonders as the only mammals that have the ability to fly. Additionally, they are voracious insect consumers with a single brown bat being able to devour up to 1200 insects in just one day! But this doesn’t mean that people will… Continue reading

Scarborough Humane Wildlife Control: Raccoons Are Not Pets

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When you are seeking a pet, the last animal on your mind should be a raccoon. Wild animals should never be converted into domesticated animal companions but unfortunately many people today are opting to do just this. They purchase baby raccoons from licensed exotic animal dealers and force these animals to live lives nature never… Continue reading

Animal Control: What Problems Do Sparrows Cause Homeowners?

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As beautiful and appealing as birds can be, they can still present many challenges to property owners.. Additionally, like many other wildlife animals, birds can transmit diseases to people while also practicing nesting, feeding, and other habits which could sometimes be a nuisance to people. Wildlife control services are often engaged to handle problems with… Continue reading

Spotting the Signs of Baby Squirrels on Your Commercial Property

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When squirrels move into your business without your consent or knowledge, the discomfort, damage, and health risks faced making their removal important. Unfortunately, removing squirrels is not so simple because squirrels that live in human-occupied settings are sometimes nurturing mothers. Experts at humane animal control and removal in Durham will remove squirrels without harming them.… Continue reading

Spotting the Signs of Baby Squirrels on Your Commercial Property

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When squirrels move into your business without your consent or knowledge, the discomfort, damage, and health risks faced making their removal important. Unfortunately, removing squirrels is not so simple because squirrels that live in human-occupied settings are sometimes nurturing mothers. Experts at humane animal control and removal in Durham will remove squirrels without harming them.… Continue reading

Knowing the Risks of Hantavirus

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If you are like most people, you may not have ever heard of the Hantavirus. This very serious respiratory disease carried by mice can have dire effects on even the most healthy of individuals. When mice are in your home, there are many risks which are not visible to the naked eye and wild animal… Continue reading

The Incredible Climbing Ability of Raccoons

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One of the abilities raccoons are famous for is climbing. It can be said that their dexterity is really remarkable. If you like watching videos of raccoons in the wild, you have probably seen female raccoons carrying their kits in their mouths while climbing up tall trees. Even though this ability of theirs seems amazing,… Continue reading

Raccoon Breeding Season Begins in January

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Nature’s nefarious bandits are an annual concern for many Canadian residents and Durham is no exception. Raccoons will make their way onto human occupied premises and inadvertently create a stir in the lives of the occupants. Naturally, therefore, Oshawa’s residents, are always on the lookout for ways to control raccoon behaviour. Knowledge of the animals’… Continue reading

Learning About Pigeons And The Risks They Pose

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Whether you’re a business or homeowner, chances are your property has suffered at the hands of pigeons and other pest birds more than once. Essentially considered nuisance animals, there are a number of problems that can occur thanks to ignoring the presence of these animals. First and foremost, pigeon bird droppings create unsightly results, especially… Continue reading

Learning About Squirrel Nesting

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Squirrels are entertaining to observe as they scurry around outside. But a different story emerges when they get inside a building. Bowmanville residents are well familiar with the squirrel in the home story as they live in an area that is also occupied by the furry little nut stashers. The unavoidable human and wildlife interaction… Continue reading

Identifying Raccoon Tracks Around My North York Home

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Raccoons may impress us all with their uncanny intelligence and human traits, however, this does not make them ideal house guests.  Raccoon presence in a human dwelling is associated with costly damage as well as health concerns. In order to improve the usability of the domestic space through humane wildlife removal, North York citizens must… Continue reading

Raccoon Removal: The Inhumane Effects Of Trapping

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There are numerous ways in which one can define fur trapping, but the simplest definition would be to say that it is the practice of trapping animals for the sake of harvesting their fur for various purposes. This is something that, unfortunately, occurs in almost every country in the world and Canada is no exception.… Continue reading

Pickering Animal Control: How To Keep Skunks away

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Skunks have centuries of notoriety associated with their names. This, of course, is because of their tendency to spray a noxious liquid as a defence mechanism when they are startled or threatened. But underneath that haze of stench, skunks are just innocent wild animals trying to survive in a world that has been dominated by… Continue reading

Rexdale Humane Wildlife Removal: How Squirrels Get Inside

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When squirrels enter your home, it can be a recipe for disaster. Squirrels are very common in some human populated areas, and this makes interactions with them inevitable. Unfortunately, some of these interactions may spring from squirrels’ invasion of your property. Experts recommend that gentle and safe removal and prevention strategies be used when wildlife… Continue reading

Toronto Raccoon Removal: Protecting Against Rabies

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While there is no doubt that raccoons look cute and cuddly, there is a very important reason why they need to be dealt with using extreme care and urgency. The most dangerous thing about raccoons is the fact that they can transmit rabies to humans, which is why a raccoon living in your home should… Continue reading

Scarborough Wildlife: Feeding Birds in Winter

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They are exciting to look at as they flutter around from various tree branches, roofs, and other lofty perches. Birds have been capturing the imaginations of people for generations. There are even entire organizations devoted to observing these animals. But surprisingly, some of the best bird watching can be enjoyed in our own backyards. Want… Continue reading

Whitby Animal Control: The Dangers of Rat Poison

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It’s hard to find a household in which rats are welcomed. Their presence in buildings is undesirable because of the health risks and physical damages associated with them. Below we discuss some reasons rat poison should not be the animal control technique of choice for Whitby residents. Rat Poisons – A Deeper Look Some rat… Continue reading

Why Whitby Residents Can Trust Skedaddle Wildlife Control

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If you’ve got wildlife control services on your mind, chances are you’re in a situation where a wild animal (or a family of them) have decided to casually invite themselves into your home or property. This is not uncommon; like humans, animals also like warmth, coziness, and an abundance of food and water. At the… Continue reading

Winter Wildlife to Watch Out for in Ajax

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Wildlife animals are adorable to observe as they scurry about outside foraging and stashing their cache of food, gathering material to build their nests and carrying out a number of other activities typical of their species as they prepare to face the winter. This pleasant and positive view of wildlife animals changes though when they… Continue reading

Wildlife Control: Proper Clean Up After Animal Infestations

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When your home is invaded by wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels or rodents, you can expect to find quite a mess. That mess can include fleas, feces, ticks, nesting material, lice and much more. It goes without saying that this type of contamination should be treated immediately and accordingly. Otherwise, it can produce odour, mould,… Continue reading

Winter Wildlife in North York: Raccoon Removal

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While you’re enjoying the cozy atmosphere of your home, you might be wondering where all the wildlife is planning to spend this winter. For many raccoons out there, your house seems like a wonderful place to get comfortable in. That is why wildlife services receive the most calls during this period, especially from people in… Continue reading

Raccoons Everywhere! What to Do When You Find One?

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Don’t be surprised if you run into a couple of raccoons wandering around your house in the winter. These animals are especially active during January and February since that is when their mating season begins. You’ll see them roaming around in search of food or new den sites, often getting themselves in trouble along the… Continue reading

Put Down the Poison and Opt for Humane Wildlife Control

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Controlling wildlife on your property can be pretty challenging, especially if you live in Rexdale, where humane wildlife control companies frequently receive calls from concerned homeowners. When dealing with unwanted animals by yourself, it is always important to choose humane ways to remove them. At the same time, people usually opt for poison since this… Continue reading

Expert Humane Raccoon Removal Advice

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Even though most wildlife species seem cute, they will more than likely make you change your mind once they have settled into your home. One of the pests that can be found on people’s properties surprisingly often is the raccoon. They need to find a warm and safe place to spend the whole winter and… Continue reading

Protect Your Home from Winter Invaders

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As the cold days set in, winter invaders start looking for a place to stay warm. This is something that you should be aware of because ignoring the possibility could lead to wildlife finding their way inside. Some of the animals that invade people’s homes regularly are skunks, raccoons, squirrels, and mice. They may seem… Continue reading

Skedaddle Removes Raccoons Humanely From Your Home

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Due to the rapid growth and development of the Greater Toronto Area, more and more residents are forced to interact with some forms of wildlife. While wildlife tends to be a valuable addition to people’s lives most of the time, it can also be particularly intrusive. Wild animals are a part of the natural environment… Continue reading

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