Squirrels are one of many types of animals that may seek shelter in your home and require wildlife control in Okanagan to remove. They are energetic creatures whose behaviour is difficult for humans to understand. For example, you may come across a squirrel lying flat on its stomach on the ground, a tree branch, or… Continue reading
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Do Skunks in Okanagan Have Rabies?
The gentle, timid skunk often gets a bad reputation because of the not-so-gentle stench it emits when threatened enough to spray (or when the poor creature gets hit by a car). Another mark against this striped mammal for many is that it is a known rabies carrier. If you spot a skunk making a home… Continue reading
5 Bat Species to Watch for in British Columbia
One of the most fascinating parts of British Columbia is the wide variety of wildlife present at any given time. In BC, there are five common species of harmless bats readily identified. They are typically seen because they make their way into the houses of humans for warmer temperatures and safe nesting. Learn more about… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Would Raccoons Attack A Dog?
People who live at the intersection of urban and rural habitats often wonder whether they can safely leave their pets alone in the yard. While it is indeed more safe to keep pets indoors, the risks of leaving them outdoors are often overstated by news outlets and wildlife agencies. So, before you call raccoon removal… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Keeping Mice Out Of Your Ducts
Mice might be cute, but you do not want them taking up residence in your house and ductwork. Unfortunately, if you end up with one mouse in the house, you will likely end up with more, and depending on how long they go unnoticed, you could wind up with an infestation of hundreds. As far… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: Can You Domesticate a Raccoon?
Raccoons are cute and furry, but they aren’t good pets like cats and dogs. While you may have seen one of many videos online showing a raccoon interacting with a human in a very petlike manner, creatures living outdoors are wild and should be treated as such. But can they be domesticated? Can you have… Continue reading
What To Do If A Skunk Sprays Your Dog?
You know the smell. Skunks release a pungent, oily substance that lingers and wafts for miles. While docile, the animal will spray when startled or cornered, which is unfortunate when coming across your dog: the energetic, over-friendly backyard defender. The encounter typically results in the dog being sprayed by skunk. Skunks do not take kindly… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Are Squirrels Nocturnal?
Think back to any bonfires you’ve attended or late nights coming home from an event. Do you recall any squirrels scurrying around as you sat by the fire? Any memory of squirrels chattering by the birdfeeder as you returned home from that late-night event? The answer is likely, no. Most squirrels are not typically nocturnal… Continue reading
What To Do About An Aggressive Raccoon?
Raccoons may not seem aggressive, but they can still be harmful to humans. The best way to prevent dealing with an aggressive raccoon is to start with prevention. Learn the ways to avoid an unfortunate encounter with a feisty raccoon before it ever happens. If you still happen to find yourself toe-to-toe with a raccoon,… Continue reading
How To Keep Mice Out Of Your Kitchen
A mouse in your kitchen can be dangerous and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, it can also be quite common. Don’t wait until you notice mouse droppings or see a rodent scurry through your house, but follow these steps for professional mice removal services in Okanagan. Seal Entry Points A mouse can fit into a surprisingly small hole.… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: A Bats Life In A Year
Bats seem to have their heyday around the summer and fall months when they are out at night searching for mates and feeding. What happens to bats during the winter and spring, though? Where do they go? What do they do? Find more details about a bat’s life in a year and who to call… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: 3 Ways Squirrels Use Their Tails
Squirrels are some of those animals that are easily recognizable by their tails. Squirrel tails are big bushy, sometimes red or brown, but also gray, black, and even white variations. Squirrels don’t just have big bushy tails to look cute, though. Squirrels use their tails for a variety of essential purposes, many of which can… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Removing Raccoons From a Chimney
While many wild animals fear people, they sometimes take shelter in human habitations, finding an out-of-the-way place to stay safe and warm. While some creatures can avoid detection for a while, you need to contact wildlife control in Okanagan as soon as you become aware of their presence. Chimneys are a common place for wildlife… Continue reading
What Does It Mean If You Smell Skunk at Night?
Skunks are abundant throughout North America’s urban areas, though it is more common for people to smell them than see them. Homeowners, especially those who have pets, may discover that they have a skunk on their property when they smell the animal’s odour at night or when their pet comes in smelling like rotten eggs.… Continue reading
Why Do Raccoons Have Ringed Tails?
Raccoons are known for their characteristic “masked” appearance and ringed tail with alternating black and white stripes. Though this distinctive look can make them appear cute or interesting to people, it may not seem to offer the obvious evolutionary benefits that, for example, strips have for a tiger. Since many residents who call wildlife control… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Myths About Mice
Dealing with a rodent invasion on your property can be a harrowing experience. Mice are challenging to capture and eradicate for non-professionals, and they can quickly increase their number by birthing five or six litters every year. With their propensity to spread deadly diseases, mice should not be handled by untrained residents. At Skedaddle Humane… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Can Bats Change Their Heart Beat?
If you know anything about nature, you probably know that some creatures have some very special capabilities. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Okanagan, we are committed to better understanding the wildlife around us. Not only does this help us with bat removal and other wildlife control efforts, but it is also extremely interesting! Little… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: Do You Have A Resident Raccoon?
During the spring and summer, raccoons are giving birth and raising babies. Raccoon kits stay with their mothers for up to four months before they are weaned. Raccoons have adapted to live alongside humans and may make a den inside your house, or if not, somewhere nearby. Because raccoons can cause property damage and potentially… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: When Are Rats Most Active?
Because rats are nocturnal, they’re mostly active at night. Not only can they damage the structural integrity of your property, but they can also contaminate your food and carry harmful diseases. Here’s what you need to know about rats and how wildlife control in Okanagan can help if you have an infestation. Where Do Rats… Continue reading
Do Bats Really Help With Mosquito Control?
Bats have both good and bad reputations that they don’t really deserve. If there are bats roosting in your home, you should contact bat removal as soon as possible. This is not because of the creatures’ purported viciousness, which is an exaggeration at best, but because bats can inadvertently expose you to disease, mostly through… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: How Long Does A Skunk Smell Last?
Skunk smell lingers for a while and permeates the area. While many people claim to have odour removal solutions, most are hit or miss. The following remedies offer the best chance of odour removal for various scenarios, but preventative actions with wildlife control in Okanagan are best. Potential Remedy for Removing Skunk Odour in the… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Can Squirrels Swim?
Squirrels are amazing, agile creatures with a knack for entertaining people from afar. While many homeowners are used to seeing the animal scurry up trees and chase other four-legged companions across lawns, seeing a squirrel in the water is a rarity of sorts and might require wildlife control in Okanagan. Several videos and images have… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: How Smart Are Raccoons?
If you’ve ever watched a raccoon sift through a trash bin picking out food items, you know they are clever and industrious. More so, raccoons are highly intelligent creatures capable of outsmarting adept predators and adjusting to new situations. They are capable of learning new information and utilizing it for survival. If raccoons are making… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Removal: A Day in the Life of a Raccoon
Raccoons are nocturnal, so, in general, they are going to get moving after the sun goes down. However, different factors and circumstances can send them out of their dens during the daytime, when they would usually be resting. If you notice a raccoon meandering out from a den under your home in daylight hours, there’s… Continue reading
Okanagan Wildlife Control: Can Bats Bite Your Pets?
Bats are a widely misunderstood species. Movies, books, and fantasy have designed a reputation for the wildlife that far surpasses reality. People see a bat and instantly associate the animal with the transformative, blood-sucking monsters of Bram Stoker’s imagination. The truth of bats is more simplistic and subdued; the animals are not vengeful hunters looking… Continue reading
Do Wild Mice Make Good Pets?
A mouse may seem to you as the cutest rodent to currently scurry the earth. It is hard not to love the adorable species between the tiny, furry body and finger-like paws. However, all of that admiration must also come with a word of caution and respect for wildlife. While it is possible to tame… Continue reading
Are Your Fruit Trees Inviting Unwanted Guests?
Fruit trees can be a wonderful addition to your property. Stepping out into your backyard and smelling the gentle scent of the trees or picking a ripe piece to enjoy can be a lovely experience. However, you aren’t the only one that loves fruit. Your trees may be attracting some unwanted visits by mice and… Continue reading
Do Your Summer BBQs Attract Wildlife?
Canadian winters can be long, even in the Okanagan Valley, but with COVID lockdowns, this winter felt a lot longer! How many of you are ready for summer? At Skedaddle, we are too! Though we won’t likely be free to move around as easily as pre-pandemic times this summer, at least we can spend time… Continue reading
White-Nose Syndrome and Bat Removal
Bats across the country are getting sick and dying from a disease known as white-nose syndrome. Many experts consider it to be one of the worst modern wildlife diseases. Many homeowners and business owners in the Okanagan Valley are familiar with bat infestations. Does this new disease pose a new threat? Should it impact how… Continue reading
