Marcus Mueller, Author at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control - Part 8
Marcus Mueller

About the author: Marcus has been the Owner and Operator of Skedaddle Milwaukee since 2017. A Milwaukee native, Marcus combines a deep understanding of the local community with extensive academic and hands-on experience in wildlife management. He holds a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has dedicated his career to helping home and business owners resolve wildlife conflicts safely and humanely. Marcus gained valuable field experience as an intern at a local wildlife rehabilitation center, where he worked closely with Milwaukee residents facing wildlife challenges every day. Seeing firsthand the need for effective, humane solutions inspired him to bring Skedaddle’s proven approach to his hometown.

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Do Skunks Fight Amongst Each Other During Mating Season?

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Every year, couples look forward to February 14th, a day set aside to celebrate love, romance and candied hearts. In the skunk world, the middle of February is also an important time of year for skunk “love.” This is the time when the males stir from their winter bachelor pads, shake out their black and… Continue reading

3 Reasons Why Woodpeckers Are Pecking Your Home in Madison

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Woodpeckers are fascinating creatures that possess a unique ability to drum on trees with their beaks. This characteristic pecking sound has a rhythm that is distinctive to each species of woodpecker. But what happens when a woodpecker’s chosen target for drumming happens to be your home? Unfortunately, the constant pecking can be more than just… Continue reading

Bats in the City: The Dangers and How To Deal

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When wild animals decide to move into your Milwaukee home with you to avoid cold weather and predators, it can be difficult to remove them on your own. While bats are common in the city and usually reside in hollow trees, abandoned buildings, and caves, they can become especially troublesome when they decide to roost… Continue reading

Why are Skunks Black and White?

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Skunks have two characteristics that set them apart from other wildlife. They emit an unmistakable odor, not to mention foul, but we also recognize the animal immediately from the distinct white stripes running down its back. If you have one or more of these rather harmless, but smelly, animals living on your property and you’d… Continue reading

How Common Are Squirrel Attacks?

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Squirrels rarely make the headlines, but in late December of 2020, news reports placed the fluffy-tailed rodent in the spotlight. Apparently, at least one of these generally docile animals attacked at least five residents in the Queens Borough of New York City. It did not appear that the residents provoked the incidents. As such, there… Continue reading

What Do Raccoons Do in the Spring?

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Spring is the time of year when the world starts waking up again, at least in temperate climates like ours. The snow melts, the grasses turn green and the rivers swell. Trees and flowers start to bloom adding color to the landscape. Animal life is suddenly abundant as birds return from warmer climates and snoozing… Continue reading

Are Smells the Best Way To Deter Rats?

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While the majority of people have an appreciation and even affection for wildlife and nature, few people share such interests in rodents, especially rats. It is unfortunate that people would rather eliminate a species rather than learn about them because rodents are fascinating, especially when you think about colonies or even the characteristics of each… Continue reading

The Dangers That Birds Can Bring

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Spring is an exciting time of year when plants and animals spring back to life. Color and activity return to nature as the ground thaws and the cold weather retreats farther north. Backyard birdwatchers look forward to the arrival of their summer feathered friends returning from their winter vacation spots in the south. Upon their… Continue reading

Homeowners’ Insurance for Wildlife Damage: What’s Covered?

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If you have a mortgage for your home, you are required to have homeowners’ insurance. Even if you do not have a mortgage, insurance is still a good idea because it pays for damage to your property due to unforeseen events, such as fires, storms, etc. As a homeowner, a good question to ask is… Continue reading

Managing and Controlling the Squirrel Population

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When people think of animals in Wisconsin, they typically think of stately species like the white-tailed deer or peculiar wanderers, like the American badger. Few people would ever think to speak about squirrels because they are so common. However, squirrels are unique in their destructive abilities, which is one of the many reasons to have… Continue reading

Is It Possible To Have Only One Mouse In Your House?

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Mice can seem mischievous and conniving, scurrying across the floor, scratching inside the walls, seeming to manipulate you with jump scares and paranoia, but alas, a mouse does not care about you. The animal is only interested in safe and warm nesting sites, those close to a food source and free of overactive predators.  Unfortunately… Continue reading

Pest Proof Your Home Before Heading South This Winter

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If you’re planning to head south for the winter and leave your home behind for a few weeks or months, you need a strategy to keep your home safe and secure. A vacant home could potentially attract unwanted wildlife guests in the cold winter months. Squirrels can sometimes take advantage of this type of situation… Continue reading

Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: How Do Bats Communicate?

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Have you ever wondered whether bats are chatting away to each other? They usually appear silent other than the fluttering of their wings. While most of our bat-related calls are about bat removal in Milwaukee, we sometimes get asked about bat behaviour. We think these creatures are fascinating, so we decided to share some information… Continue reading

Madison Wildlife Control: Get Prepared For Skunk Season

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While skunks provide a legitimate and necessary service to the ecosystem, controlling pesky insect populations, few people want to have a surfeit, or group of skunks, calling their property home. February through April, skunks are very active, mating and reproducing. You are most likely to spot a few promiscuous males than females, as the males… Continue reading

What Do Raccoons Eat In The Wild?

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Raccoons are notorious for overturning people’s garbage cans and rooting through them for food. They tend to take up residence where food is plentiful and easily accessible. Therefore, if you’ve had problems with your trash cans getting knocked over, you may require the services of raccoon removal in Madison. Nevertheless, nature didn’t intend raccoons to… Continue reading

How To Keep Rodents Out Of Your Car?

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In the winter, when food is scarce and temperatures plunge, wildlife creatures may seek refuge from the cold in cars. Once inside the vehicle, animals like mice, rats and other small rodents can cause serious electrical and mechanical damage. Some car manufacturers have also made the problem worse due to using soy-based wiring materials that… Continue reading

Are Squirrels Using Your Attic As a Pantry?

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As ground squirrels and other animals settle in for a long winter hibernation, fox and gray squirrels are still moving around and looking for a warm place to call home. These species of squirrels don’t hibernate in the winter, and can even breed in the cooler months. This means that you may need the help… Continue reading

How To Discourage Baby Birds From Being Born in Your Home?

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The sound of baby birds chirping in your yard is a welcome sign that spring is near. The sound of baby birds chirping in your home can feel less exciting. Find out why having birds roost in your home can be dangerous, how to discourage them from doing so and why Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control… Continue reading

Are Attic Repairs Needed After a Wildlife Infestation?

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When you realize that wildlife is living in your attic, your first priority is likely to get rid of the critters. The Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control team can help you do this quickly and safely. However, the job isn’t over at this point. Wildlife can cause significant damage to your attic. Fortunately, we can help… Continue reading

Where Do Squirrels Sleep During Winter?

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Squirrels, like other mammals, want a warm dwelling to inhabit throughout winter. Where a squirrel sleeps is determined by the species because each has particular nesting instincts. When the season begins to change, these animals prepare to ride out the extreme conditions with activities such as food storage and den building. They also begin to… Continue reading

Understanding How Squirrels Survive During Winter

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Winters in Milwaukee are harsh and frigid. People have a hard enough time dealing with snow, ice, and wind chills, but what about the poor animals? Some wildlife have mechanisms for dealing with temperature changes or seasonal shifts, like hibernation. In fact, many people assume that when they do not see an animal, like a… Continue reading

Raccoons and Skunks Have Important Roles in Our Ecosystem

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When people think of raccoons and skunks, their first reaction is that these creatures are a nuisance. People also view them as carriers of rabies and other diseases. If these animals become too pesky, it may be time to call for skunk and raccoon control in  Madison. Yet, our nocturnal friends play a critical role… Continue reading

Milwaukee Wildlife Removal: Are Skunks Around During Winter?

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Like other wildlife, skunks can be a nuisance in the suburbs and neighborhoods. While the animal is only doing what it needs to survive and thrive, people can get a little tired of seeing trash bags torn apart and having to give their dogs tomato juice baths. Thankfully, as skunk removal in Milwaukee experts explain,… Continue reading

Where Do Mice Live Other Than Your Home?

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You’re probably familiar with the cliche image of a woman standing on a chair, shrieking as a mouse scurries past. Why do so many people fear these tiny creatures when humans are so much larger? Mice aren’t venomous or aggressive like other wildlife, but they pose more insidious risks: Rodents, including mice, can transmit diseases… Continue reading

Milwaukee Wildlife Control: Do Bats Fly or Glide?

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Bats often get a bad rap. They are misunderstood creatures that bring fear to the hearts of many who witness their erratic flight at night. With legends about vampires and the threat of rabies, they just can’t catch a break. But, bats really are fascinating animals. There are more than 1,300 species around the world,… Continue reading

Madison Wildlife Removal: Do Skunks Make Noises?

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If you worry you might have a skunk infestation, chances are you’ve smelled one before you’ve seen or heard it. These animals do make noises, however, and when you hear them, you’ll know that it’s a skunk. Once you determine you have a problem, it’s important to contact the professionals for skunk removal Madison services,… Continue reading

Being Proactive Instead of Reactive for Wildlife Control

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When it comes to wildlife, people either enjoy animals or prefer they scurry far away. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum of appreciation, protecting your home against animal intruders is crucial to your family’s safety and your home’s structural integrity. Wildlife of all varieties can take advantage of any small openings or vulnerabilities… Continue reading

What is Attracting Bats to Your Home?

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There are a lot of misconceptions about bats. They are often seen as disease carriers, and many people fear that they are likely to attack humans. In reality, they are a huge benefit to humans, helping to manage the populations of mosquitoes and other bothersome insects. Just because they give a hand with backyard barbecues… Continue reading

Raccoon Bandits Causing Homeowners Stress

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In the middle of the night, a homeowner in Waukesha heard what she thought was someone in her garage. She called the police, who confirmed a masked bandit had broken in. It wasn’t the criminal you’re likely thinking of, though — it was a raccoon. On another occasion in California, two of the same species… Continue reading

Is Your Small Business in Need of Mice Removal?

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Mice can be a serious problem. Once they get inside, they may be there to stay. Unfortunately, this isn’t a problem that only homeowners need to face. These tiny rodents are more than happy to move into your office, commercial space or investment property if it provides them with food and shelter. If your business… Continue reading

Taking a Look at Bats Hibernation and Migrating Patterns

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For those taking a stroll through the stillness of a warm summer evening, the sounds and sights of bats seeking breakfast are common ones. That changes as the weather starts to shift. Bats are seasonal mammals, mainly because their diet consists of plants and insects that don’t do well in the cold. But when that… Continue reading

How to Keep Those Raccoons out of my Garbage?

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Have you ever gone to your trash can only to realize that something has been helping itself to your garbage? If this sounds familiar, you may be seeking ways to protect your trash and avoid any more incidents. Fortunately, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control can help. The following tips will help you defend your garbage bins… Continue reading

How Uninvited Wildlife Cause Foundation Damage?

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They may be cute, but wild animals are not your friends. While in nature, you can look at and adore them all you want, but when wildlife starts to invade your home, it becomes a problem. Unfortunately, many animals searching for a way to enter your home may find a route through the foundation. Once… Continue reading

Are Squirrels Hoarders?

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Grandmothers around the globe place plates full of peanuts and pecans on their porches, waiting for hungry squirrels to make off with nutty nourishment. As the weather chills, these scrappy scroungers turn from taking nuts back to their nests to securing them in many underground holes. To humans who sometimes have a hard time finding… Continue reading

Waukesha Wildlife Control : 5 Rat Myths

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To many people, there is nothing more disgusting than a rat. Others see them as just a natural consequence of living in both urban and rural areas. Regardless of how you view them, rats and other rodents can cause a lot of problems for homeowners and businesses alike. At Skedaddle, we know that humane wildlife… Continue reading

How Do Mice Survive Winter Without Hibernating?

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The Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control team in Milwaukee often receives calls from home and business owners who are surprised to find mice during the winter. Many people expect the mice would sleep in their dens all winter, hibernating. However, this is not the case, and it is common to see them out and about looking… Continue reading

Madison Wildlife Removal: What do Skunks Eat?

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While some homeowners view skunks through a beneficial lens, the way these critters punctuate their presence with an obnoxious musk means they aren’t typically welcome on most lawns. To best keep skunks at bay, it helps to know what attracts them to your yard and what preventative measures you can take to keep your property… Continue reading

Are There Repellents That Work With Raccoons?

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Wildlife is nothing to mess with regardless of how small the animal may be. Raccoons are just one example of this. They are creative, strong, intelligent little guys, finding their own ways to make a home in your attic or garage. As soon as they’ve discovered a food source in or around your home, it… Continue reading

Madison Wildlife Removal: What Are Squirrels Sleeping Patterns Like?

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Squirrels are adorable. When you’re out enjoying a hike or a walk through the woods, you can’t help but stop and watch them scamper about. They seem so active, collecting nuts and seeds to eat, but do they ever take time to rest?  They do! In fact, you can learn a lot from understanding the… Continue reading

Fall and Winter Maintenance Tips to Keep Squirrels Out

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Squirrels are a common wildlife problem in urban communities. Although squirrels prefer wooded areas, it’s estimated that more than 100 can live in a square mile area in the city. Much like raccoons, squirrels are highly adaptive. Their behavior has adjusted for the larger populations in their habitat. With cooler temperatures ahead, you’re more likely… Continue reading

Madison Wildlife Control: Do Raccoons Nest in Trees?

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If you wake up in the morning and find your garbage cans rolling around the front yard with trash strewn about, you can likely deduce that raccoons are to blame. Raccoon control in Madison, Wisconsin can help manage populations, but it can be difficult to keep these critters at bay since they are primarily active… Continue reading

Do Sound Devices Get Rid of Rats?

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Rats are not only annoying but dangerous pests. They can cause significant structural damage to buildings and spread disease to humans, whether directly through their excrement or indirectly through flea bites. Even so, the rats do not mean any harm. They are only taking advantage of the food and shelter available in a human dwelling… Continue reading

Madison Bat Removal: Where Do Bats Go in Winter?

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Bats are fascinating creatures full of contradictions. They’re mammals, yet they fly. They’re small but can eat up to three times their body weight. They have sensitive eyesight yet use echolocation to navigate and find their prey. As fascinating as they are, that doesn’t necessarily mean you want them on your property. As temperatures drop… Continue reading

Raccoons Preparing for Cold Weather

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Raccoon behavior changes in the cold weather. They do not hibernate but tend to slow down and look for warm, safe places to settle. If these critters are engaging in pesky activities on your property, you need to call wildlife control Waukesha for assistance with removal. While their actions are sometimes a nuisance to humans,… Continue reading

What Is the Process Experts Use To Get Rid of Mice

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Mice are difficult tenants to evict. Whether you’ve just spotted the first signs of mice in your home, or you’ve tried for weeks to capture these troublesome guests, find out how the experts identify, remove and prevent mice from entering. As professionals who specialize in mice control in Milwaukee, our team at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife… Continue reading

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