Steve Tschanz, Author at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control - Part 5
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About the author: Steve Tschanz joined Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in 2017 as co-owner of the Simcoe County and York Region locations. Steve brings over 10 years of experience in the home service industry including pest control, lawn care and outdoor holiday decor. Steve also holds a degree in Horticulture from the University of Guelph. Skedaddle’s unique humane approach to wildlife removal, proven franchise system and exceptional support drew Steve to invest. Steve has expanded operations in Simcoe County and York Region to multiple service trucks and looks forward to continued growth in the future.

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How to Get Rid of Bats In Your Place of Business?

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Bats are highly important to the health of our ecosystem, but you don’t want them to take up residence inside your place of business. Bats that make their way inside buildings are usually looking for a place to shelter and establish their colonies. If you see bats zipping around your workplace or evidence of their… Continue reading

Barrie Wildlife Control: Can Raccoons Eat Chocolate?

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If you’ve ever had a raccoon visit your trash cans in the middle of the night or had to call raccoon control experts for removal, you know that these bothersome creatures enjoy pillaging human food. Whether it’s old apple cores or wrappers from a fast-food hamburger, raccoons are happy to devour all of it. Like… Continue reading

Can Some People Not Smell Skunk Spray?

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The skunk is generally a gentle creature that just wants to be left alone, but nature has equipped it with a formidable defensive weapon with its smelly spray. Once you have smelled the odour of a skunk, it is instantly recognizable and completely unforgettable. In many cases, the smell alerts homeowners to the presence of… Continue reading

Barrie Wildlife Removal: Do Rats Hate Onions?

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Raw onions can kill rats. While not a part of their regular diet, or a humane rat control technique, onions do have the ability to kill and temporarily deter rats. Learn more about the effects of onions and find more effective, humane strategies for removing rodents from your property with Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control.  How… Continue reading

Markham Wildlife Control: 3 Predators Raccoons Have

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If you’ve ever come across raccoons on your property or in the wild, you may have assumed that they are relatively peaceful critters. Raccoons, after all, often live off of fruit, nuts, insects, and the contents of your garbage bin. Surprisingly, these masked bandits are prey to a number of formidable animals. Raccoons also have… Continue reading

What Food Is Not Good For A Raccoon?

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If you live in an urban area, you have likely been told that raccoons are virtually living garbage disposal units, capable of consuming pretty much anything in their paths. You may also have seen videos of Ill-informed YouTubers feeding processed food to hordes of raccoons from their porch front video studios. Though popular ideas about… Continue reading

Richmond Hill Wildlife Removal: Are Bats Related to Birds?

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Bats and birds both fly, so it isn’t surprising that people think they must be related. The truth is, they aren’t! Bats are classified as mammals, while birds are in the aves class. The first time bats show up in the fossil record is approximately 50 million years ago. On the other hand, birds evolved… Continue reading

Vaughan Wildlife Control: Do Squirrels Eat Bark?

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A lot of homeowners have complicated feelings about squirrels in their yards. While these bushy-tailed animals can be a lot of fun to watch, they are also a bit of a nuisance. For a lot of homeowners, having local squirrel residents also means finding chewed tree bark. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Vaughan, we… Continue reading

Vaughan Wildlife Removal: Do Mice Leave On Their Own?

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As a Vaughan homeowner, you probably do all you can to make your property comfortable and appealing to your family and guests, but did you know that rodents, especially mice, might find it just as welcoming and invite themselves in? These intelligent but invasive creatures tend to seek out warm, dry places in which to… Continue reading

What You Need To Know About Urban Wildlife

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Much of the need for wildlife control in Richmond Hill involves urban wildlife. This is a term that you probably hear frequently but may not fully understand. There are some animals, such as livestock and domestic pets, that live in and around human habitations because human beings want to have them around. Urban wildlife is… Continue reading

Vaughan Wildlife Control: Do Bats Carry Bed Bugs?

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When it comes to pollination and insect control, bats are helpful creatures with an important role to play in the ecosystem. However, if bats roost in your house, you should not leave them there. While North American bats do not bite humans without provocation, they can spread diseases through their droppings, which is reason enough… Continue reading

Summertime Wildlife That Could Affect Your Business

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Summer is a busy season for people who enjoy being outdoors. Unfortunately, we share nature with creatures who don’t have any manners. Whether you have an outdoor patio for guests who want to dine al fresco or just need to manage your dumpster area, you need a robust pest management strategy that keeps up with… Continue reading

Markham Rat Removal: Noises Behind The Wall

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Noises coming from your walls do not always mean wildlife encroachment. Sounds that are mechanical in nature, such as vibrations from machinery or ductwork expanding and contracting, can be mistaken for animal activity. Nevertheless, animals such as squirrels, mice, rats, and sometimes raccoons can get into the wall voids. If you are not sure that… Continue reading

How To Deal With Birds In The Soffit Of Your Home?

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Because birds are flying creatures, they typically build nests well off the ground. If a bird decides to build a nest in your house, it will typically be somewhere on the roof, especially around the rafters, eaves, and soffits. It is important to have professional and humane bird control to deal with this problem because… Continue reading

Barrie Wildlife Control: Take A Stand Against Squirrels!

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Although squirrels can be cute to look at when they’re scurrying up trees or snacking on acorns, you probably don’t want them setting up shop in your home. The good news is that there are plenty of steps you can take to prevent squirrels from invading your property. However, squirrels are extremely clever and there’s… Continue reading

What is the Most Aggressive Squirrel in Ontario?

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Ontario is home to several types of squirrels, each with a different appearance and pattern of behaviour. While these hyper critters are fun to watch when walking through the park, they are likely not welcome guests in your house. Squirrels may not only damage your property, but some are even known for being aggressive. Consider… Continue reading

Richmond Hill Wildlife Control: Is it Safe to Approach a Skunk?

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Skunks get a bad rep because of the bad smell they emit. Despite this noxious scent, skunks are gentle creatures that don’t spray unless they feel threatened. If you discover that one has made a den on your property, it is best to contact professionals for wildlife control in Richmond Hill. Clearing up Misunderstandings That… Continue reading

Newmarket Wildlife Control: Why Do Birds Sing?

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Regardless of the temperature outside, blooming flowers and singing birds are sure signs of spring in Ontario. Everyone knows how a plant goes from a seed to a flower; but do you know why birds, who have been relatively silent all winter, suddenly begin their vocal acrobatics? Skedaddle, the experts in wildlife control in Newmarket,… Continue reading

How Barrie Wildlife Control Removes Raccoons Under Your Deck?

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Raccoons are an adorable yet troublesome addition to your home and can cause thousands of dollars of damage when allowed entry into human spaces. Because humans often mean bad things for raccoons, they tend to avoid areas where people are most common. For this reason, the areas under your deck are especially appealing. If you… Continue reading

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