Human beings and animals have coexisted on the earth for millennia. The relationship became strained with the introduction of various forms of pollution as people modernized their lives and increased their presence on the planet’s precious land space. Today, the interaction between human beings and the remainder of nature becomes uncomfortable from time to time… Continue reading
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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Why Humane Raccoon Removal Is Necessary
We often admire raccoons for their ingenuity and intelligence, but it is these very characteristics that make the raccoons such destructive forces to our properties. Raccoon damage can easily run thousands of dollars if left unaddressed. Expert humane raccoon removal and exclusion are key to nipping an infestation in the bud. Raccoon Infestation – The… Continue reading
Why There Is No Reason to Be Afraid of Bats?
Bat phobia is common worldwide, but these flying mammals don’t deserve the bad rap they get. Bats are shy creatures and — contrary to popular belief — are not aggressive and won’t bite unless they feel threatened or trapped. They will do their best to avoid contact with people. Though they are rabies carriers, the… Continue reading
North York Dilemma: How to Humanely Evict Raccoons This Fall
Raccoons can be quite the nuisance when they get onto your property and into your home. Worse than that are the safety and health risks raccoons pose to humans when they invade your space. But raccoons are also useful members of the ecosystem and there are laws that limit what we can do to them… Continue reading
Signs Durham Residents Are Dealing With Raccoon Guests
If you wake up each morning to the sight of garbage strewn all over your yard, the masked bandit may be up to its wily ways, indicating a raccoon presence on your property. Does it mean you need to consider how to get rid of raccoons or just do a better job securing your bins?… Continue reading
Rexdale Wildlife Gearing Up for Fall
Rexdale wildlife citizens are gearing up for fall. Are you prepared for what’s coming? Through the use of humane wildlife prevention, Rexdale residents can protect their spaces from invasion with a clear conscience knowing that they have done their best to prevent harm from coming to the animals and at the same time used methods… Continue reading
Pickering Skunk Removal: What to Do If Your Pet Is Sprayed?
Skunks, especially the striped variety, are popular members of the wildlife population in Canada. Like many other wildlife animals, from time to time they come into contact with household pets. These interactions are among the reasons behind the methods for skunk removal that Pickering residents use. Dogs are more likely to have encounters with skunks… Continue reading
Oshawa Skunk Control: Thriving in an Urban Setting
Oshawa skunks, like many other wildlife species, have adapted to life in human settings. The absence of natural predators, availability of food and laws protecting wildlife have combined to provide the regions skunks with the right environment to thrive. As a result, the skunk population of Oshawa has increased over the years triggering a greater… Continue reading
How Raccoons Adapt During Winter
As winter bears down on us, the nation’s wildlife species prepare to endure a season of unfriendly temperatures and diminished food supplies. Many animals change the way they behave to ensure their survival throughout the winter. Chief among these animals are raccoons. In order to implement effective methods for raccoon control, Ajax property owners must… Continue reading
Understanding Raccoon Behaviour during Fall and Winter
Wild raccoons are not exactly desirable houseguests. They are often are associated with property destruction and the presence of dangerous diseases such as rabies. But at the same time, they serve an important role in the natural order of things and for that reason it is often illegal to trap or kill them. So what… Continue reading
Wildlife in Etobicoke: Which Animals Hibernate?
Since wildlife has has become a common reality for Etobicoke residents, you may well be wondering which animals hibernate as winter approaches. Knowledge of this kind of behaviour will no doubt help to determine the types of humane wildlife prevention Etobicoke residents use in the winter. Hibernation Vs Torpor Since some animals don’t really hibernate,… Continue reading
Winter Invaders That Bowmanville Homeowners Should Be Aware Of
When temperatures fall, animal and plant life alike seek ways to survive. It is simply the natural order of things. This winter Bowmanville homeowners should be on the lookout for wildlife refuge seekers who are desperate for warm, safe spaces to spend the cold months. And when in need of assistance for animal control, Bowmanville… Continue reading
How Do Squirrels Survive the Extreme Winter Cold?
Winter is a tough period for plant and animal life alike. The season comes with unbearably low temperatures and a scarcity of food – a deadly combination for many living things. So just how do Canada’s squirrels make it through this trying season? Let us explore some squirrel survivalist methods. At the end, we hope… Continue reading
Keep Squirrels Away From Your Shed This Fall
When you first thought of a shed, chances are you never intended to house wildlife critters such as squirrels. But they came anyway, didn’t they? If you own a shed then wildlife invasion inevitably becomes a part of your life. Today we’ll examine the effectiveness of squirrel repellents in keeping squirrels away from your shed.… Continue reading
The Bats of Ontario
The wildlife spotlight is on Ontario’s bats since they are likely to be facing a formidable foe in the form of the white nose syndrome. Those who are fearful of these critters often wonder what’s so special about them anyway. Why do we need to spend time discussing them? Well read on below to see… Continue reading
Key to a Raccoon’s Success: Opposable Thumbs?
Why are raccoons able to thrive so well in so many varying environments? Is it their opposable thumbs? What makes their behaviour so human-like? Questions like these are frequently answered by experts like those at Skedaddle who, of course, are aware that knowledge of the keys to raccoon survival is crucial to providing humane raccoon… Continue reading
The Life Cycle of Raccoons
Raccoons are ingenious animals with a propensity for leaving human beings speechless by their very uncanny behavior. These wildlife creatures have had a tempestuous relationship with human beings over the centuries and the relationship has become even more volatile in recent years. Birth Raccoon babies, called kits, are born after a 65 day gestation period.… Continue reading
Skedaddle Answers The Question: Why Don’t You Just Kill the Raccoons?
With over 100,000 masked bandits scampering through the streets of Toronto it is undeniable that the city has a raccoon problem. Raccoons can be pesky little critters, creating massive messes for homeowners to clean up and posing health risks wherever they encroach. It is therefore understandable that many would wonder why not just kill the… Continue reading
How Raccoons Survive Winter
Winter is a time of hardship for many wildlife species. It brings food scarcity and challenging climate that creates a need for refuge. One particular species of wild animal, raccoons, have perfected the art of surviving this difficult season. The nature of these animals necessitates the use of professional raccoon removal services when they encroach… Continue reading
Safe Driving Could Save You and Wild Animals
Too many animals meet their demise on the world’s streets. How can drivers in Canada help to reduce the damage being done to the world’s wildlife population? These accidents pose a threat to both people and wildlife. But there is a way to ensure that people traversing our nation’s roads in vehicles and wildlife remain… Continue reading
Animals in the Wild: Coyote Population Growing in Ontario
Residents in Ontario’s cities have become alarmed in the last few months as coyotes have been making their appearance in territories they’ve never been seen in before. Today’s Adaptable Wildlife Coyotes, like many other modern wildlife species are becoming more and more comfortable in human surroundings. They have developed survival skills that have allowed them… Continue reading
Common Mistakes Made by DIY Animal Control
No one wants to share their home with wildlife invaders. The risks are many ranging from the inconvenience and embarrassment of their presence in sight and smell to the health risks faced when they transmit diseases to human beings. So, it is understandable that a homeowner’s first reaction to a wildlife infestation problem is to… Continue reading
Canada’s Wildlife Species Experiencing a Decline- Part 2
The world’s wildlife species are dying out at an alarming pace, and the animal residents of Canada are no exception. Experts surmise that today, about half of the country’s wildlife species are at risk of disappearing completely. The rate is alarming with an average loss of 83% being recording over the years 1970-2014. To make… Continue reading
White-Nose Syndrome Affecting Hibernating Bats Across Ontario
Canada’s bats are battling a formidable foe, the white-nose syndrome. In Eastern Canada, the disease has all but wiped out bat species such as the Tri-coloured and Myotis. And now it marches westward. As environmentalists consider the impact the disease is likely to have on Canada’s bat population, humane bat exclusion experts have to saddle… Continue reading
Animal Control Tips: Peak Skunk Season in Rexdale
Even the most passionate of animal lovers will admit that skunks are not the most pleasant to be around. Unfortunately for citizens in Rexdale, skunk interaction is a reality that they just have to deal with. This is because human settlements have expanded into regions previously occupied by the animals. Some communities are established next… Continue reading
Colder Weather Nears, Raccoons Are Looking for Shelter
Etobicoke is in for some cooler weather as the winter season nears. While many of us look forward to this time of year, many animals do not. In fact, it is during this time that many seek shelter. This winter, Etobicoke’s wild animals will be seeking refuge from the cold and human residences are the… Continue reading
Bowmanville Wildlife: Skunks and Rabies
In an ideal world, human beings and wild animals coexist in harmony. Unfortunately, this world is a lot less than ideal and while incident free interactions between people and wildlife is desirable, we must acknowledge roadblocks in the form of the dangers wild animals pose to people. One such danger is the contraction of diseases.… Continue reading
Cold Weather is Around the Corner for Whitby
Whitby’s relief from the heat of summer with lower temperatures and cooler breezes is imminent! Of course, Fall is a beautiful season, a favourite of many, with a crisp coolness that seems to rejuvenate just about everything and everyone as the beautifully multicoloured leaves on the trees begin to fall. But it is also the… Continue reading
Getting Rid of Mice from the HVAC System in Your Oshawa Home
If you have noticed signs of a mouse presence (droppings, torn and tattered material, sounds of scurrying little feet) you can rest assured that your Oshawa home is by no means the first to be invaded by these tiny rodents. Mice have stamped their impact on mankind throughout the years as they have plagued householders… Continue reading
North York’s Rat Population Growing
Arguably the least favoured for rodents, rats have been plaguing mankind for centuries. These critters have survived numerous attempts to eradicate them throughout history and seem to be the one true species that is ‘extinction-proof.’ The Rats Have Come… So Many of Them! For North York’s citizens, the rodents are a very real and serious… Continue reading
Raccoon Nesting Begins in Scarborough
In the dead of night, a clamour rings out as garbage bins are recklessly tossed aside. Scurrying little feet scamper to and fro disturbing the peace of the night. No it’s not Halloween. It’s raccoon nesting season in Scarborough. Raccoon Behaviour As the cold season approaches, raccoons and numerous other wildlife will be seeking refuge… Continue reading
Pickering Widlife Removal: How to Get Squirrels Out of Your House
If a squirrel gets inside your home, it’s not going to clean up after itself and be a polite guest. Squirrels leave behind a mess of droppings and debris and significant damage in your home that can be dangerous to clean up or fix. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control technicians are the pros in squirrel removal… Continue reading
Understanding White Nose Syndrome
Bats have earned the distinction among animal enthusiasts as being the only true flying mammals and the second largest group of mammals. These cave dwellers are nocturnal which means their favourite time to hunt for food is nighttime. Bats are not usually on many people’s favourite lists, but like many other creatures, they do serve… Continue reading
Understanding White Nose Syndrome
Bats have earned the distinction among animal enthusiasts as being the only true flying mammals and the second largest group of mammals. These cave dwellers are nocturnal which means their favourite time to hunt for food is nighttime. Bats are not usually on many people’s favourite lists, but like many other creatures, they do serve… Continue reading
Wildlife Control Ajax: Impacts of the Inhumane Trapping or Killing of Skunks
What’s your first response to the sight or unpleasant smell of a skunk on your property? If it is to kill and destroy, then you probably have the immediate response that is all too common with people. Once we perceive a threat or anything that makes our habitation less than comfortable we want to eliminate… Continue reading
Canada’s Wildlife Species Experiencing a Decline (Part 1 of 2 )
They are exciting to observe in their natural habitats as they, swim around in the waters, swing from tree to tree or scurry away along the leafy forest floor or forage in fruitful brushes. In recent times, they have found themselves in conflict with human expansion as residential and commercial settlements expand, essentially making their… Continue reading
Why You Should Choose Humane Wildlife Control
When the worlds of animals and humans begin to clash, the need for animal removal services arises. These services focus on ensuring that human habitations remain free of wildlife animals. But many of these services are helping to exacerbate the problem of wildlife species disappearance because their techniques and tools end up damaging or even… Continue reading
Grey Squirrels: Your Questions About Them Answered
The Eastern Grey Squirrel, which goes by the scientific name Sciurus Carolinensis, or the common names Bannertail or Silvertail, is one of the species that is very popular in Canada. In fact, of the 22 squirrel species living in Canada, the grey squirrel is the most popular. They frequent places like Quebec, Nova Scotia, and… Continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About Squirrels
People often confuse squirrels for their very near cousins chipmunks. Both animals are furry, bushy-tailed, nut-eating foragers that belong to the same animal class. But if they could talk they’d yell ‘Hey we’re no chipmunks!” In fact, the behaviour of squirrels is very different than that of chipmunks. Let’s take a closer look at some… Continue reading
Keeping Wildlife At A Distance This Summer While Camping
Camping is a fun way to get some exercise and unwind while getting some fresh air into your system. This age-old practice is one that, when done properly, reflects the unity between humans and nature. Ontario has thousands of options for the camping enthusiast, whether you’re into fully rugged camping or group camping, car camping… Continue reading
When Will That Skunk Leave My Property
Have you noticed a new unannounced and uninvited furry little tenant recently in your shed or under your deck this summer? Chances are a mother skunk has just moved in with her babies, anywhere between 4-8 of them. If you live in an area that is a habitat for skunks or has a high skunk… Continue reading
Keeping Animal Wildlife Out of Your Garage
If you live in an area that has a thriving animal population, you know what it is like to enter your garage and find it occupied by a variety of little creatures. What’s worse is that if you don’t tackle the situation soon, they find their way inside your home and that’s where the real… Continue reading
Rats or Mice in Your Homes Heating and Cooling System
Rodents, like rats and mice, are not the type of houseguests that people typically appreciate, except for those individuals who think they make adorable pets. But even for owners of rodent pets, the free roaming ones are typically a nuisance as well as health hazard. Do You have Rodent Problem? But how do you… Continue reading
Skedaddle‘s Bird Removal Solution
Birds are beautiful, majestic creatures that are pleasant to look at especially when they’re in their natural habitat. They are admired by so many people around the world that entire hobbies, such as bird watching, are inspired by them. But when they establish nests in your residential spaces like the garage they can become quite… Continue reading
Need A Trusted Animal Control Service? Call Skedaddle
If you’re currently looking for a professional and reputable provider of animal services in North York, you’re probably already experiencing a problem with wildlife. There are a number of options to choose from for services and it can be tricky to know which company is best, especially if you haven’t had dealings with one before.… Continue reading
Bats Hanging Out in Your Attic? Skedaddle in Ajax Can Help
Bat Facts 101 Bats are small, warm-blooded mammals that can fly, making them the only mammal with this ability. Bats use echolocation to find small insects to eat and can eat up to three times their body weight. They roost in cliffs and caves, but most often form colonies in caves or buildings. Once inside… Continue reading
Bowmanville Wildlife Removal: How to Keep Wildlife Off Your Property?
When it comes to lovely places to live in Ontario, Bowmanville is certainly right at the top. Its location right on Lake Ontario makes it a beautiful place to spend time, work, live, and enjoy the outdoors. Nevertheless, while there is plenty of non-nuisance wildlife present throughout the area, some wildlife species that cause problems… Continue reading
Is There a Skunk Living on Your Property in Oshawa
Oshawa animal services should be the first thing on your mind if you suspect a skunk infestation on your property. Things go from bad to worse when the critters are left to themselves and that’s why you can’t just let the skunks be. The striped skunk is a mammal infamous for their ability to spray… Continue reading
Durham Wildlife Control: How to Keep Rats Out of Your Durham Home?
As a Durham homeowner, you probably do all you can to protect your property from harm, but sometimes clever rodents find ways into your home. Few are as adaptable and enterprising as rats, and once they find a way inside, rat removal is usually a difficult and frustrating process. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Removal, our… Continue reading
The Clean Up Process Is Crucial After An Animal Infestation
It can be pretty stressful for you and your family when pests start to infest your Whitby home. The immediate concern is removing the animals and preventing them from getting back in – at least for most people. It’s only part of the battle getting rid of troublesome raccoons, squirrels, birds, bats, mice and skunks… Continue reading
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