Tisha Hicks, Author at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control
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About the author: Tisha joined Skedaddle in September of 2017 as General Manager of both the Toronto and Durham Region locations. Skedaddle's approach to safety, humane treatment of wildlife and high customer service standards were the motivating factors that led her to change industries. Prior to Skedaddle, Tisha built a career in lawn care service, managing locations in both Ontario and British Columbia. Tisha takes pride in providing homeowners with permanent solutions to their wildlife problems as well as the challenge and unpredictability of working with wildlife.In her spare time, Tisha enjoys soaking up the sun with her husband and her dogs sitting around the pool. On most weekends you can find her home full of family and friends enjoying cookouts, games and music.

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Spotting Squirrels On Your Roof? Should You Worry?

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You might love watching wildlife play in the yard, but seeing them up high is a different story. If you are spotting squirrels on your roof, should you worry? Yes, you absolutely should worry about this. These animals use your roof to chew into your home, causing massive structural damage and fire risks. They seek… Continue reading

Why A Lifetime Guarantee Matters In Wildlife Control

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A lifetime guarantee in animal control means your property is permanently protected from unwanted guests. This warranty ensures that the initial removal is a lasting solution, not just a temporary fix. Property owners looking for peace of mind need to know their financial investment is completely safe. This article is for anyone who wants to… Continue reading

What Draws Squirrels To Attics In Toronto?

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You may notice scratching sounds above your ceiling and wonder what is going on. Yes, attics in Toronto often attract squirrels because they offer warmth, safety, and easy access to shelter. These spaces protect them from cold weather, noise, and outside dangers. Once they find a way in, they often stay and return. You might… Continue reading

The Mess Wildlife Leaves Behind: How To Keep Your Family Safe

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You need to act quickly to keep your family safe from the mess wildlife leaves behind. Droppings, urine, nesting materials, and hidden contamination can build up in your home and create health risks over time. These materials can spread into the air and into areas you do not often see. The safest way to deal… Continue reading

Wildlife Removal In Richmond Hill: Skedaddle‘s Lifetime Guarantee

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You want a solution that lasts when dealing with wildlife removal in Richmond Hill. Skedaddle’s lifetime guarantee means that once we remove the problem and seal your home, we stand behind that work for the long term. Our guarantee covers the materials and workmanship used to close entry points, helping prevent animals from getting back… Continue reading

Bats In The Ecosystem: Why They Are So Important In Oshawa

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You might not think about bats very often, but they play a huge role in keeping Oshawa’s environment healthy. These small flying mammals help control insect populations, protect crops, and support the balance of nature. Without them, mosquito numbers would rise, and many ecosystems would struggle to stay stable. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Oshawa… Continue reading

Barrie Wildlife Control: Signs You May Have Baby Mice In Your Walls

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You may not see them right away, but there are clear signs when baby mice are in your walls. Yes, common signs include high-pitched squeaking, scratching sounds at night, nesting materials, and small droppings in hidden areas. These signs usually mean there is already a nest inside your home, not just one visitor passing through.… Continue reading

From Backyard to Bedroom: How Rats Travel Through Your Home

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Rats are rarely seen, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t active. Many homeowners in York Region first notice subtle signs: scratching behind walls at night, faint movement overhead, or unexplained noises that seem to travel from one part of the house to another. What most people don’t realize is just how efficiently rats can move… Continue reading

Baby Boxes Explained: How They Protect Vulnerable Wildlife

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When young wildlife are discovered in your attic, walls, or yard, baby boxes play a crucial role in keeping them safe during removal. These simple but effective tools allow professionals to reunite baby animals with their mothers while ensuring your home is protected from further entry. What is a baby box? A baby box is… Continue reading

What To Do When DIY Fixes Fail And Mice Keep Coming Back

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Mice keep coming back because DIY fixes only address what you can see—not the hidden entry points, nesting areas, and ongoing access routes. Without sealing every gap and removing the entire infestation, mice will return quickly, especially in dense urban areas like Toronto. When DIY mouse control fails, it’s usually because entry points aren’t sealed… Continue reading

How Storm Damage Creates Hidden Opportunities for Raccoons

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Storm damage creates hidden opportunities for raccoons and other animals by breaking open weak spots on your roof and letting water soak into the wood. When heavy winds and rain hit, they can rip off shingles, bend vents, and break tree branches. This forces local wildlife to look for new, warm shelters. Your attic or… Continue reading

Why Feeding Raccoons Causes Bigger Problems Than You Think

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You might enjoy watching wildlife in your backyard. But treating your property like a restaurant leads to severe consequences. Feeding these masked creatures causes bigger problems than you think because it makes them lose their natural fear of humans. When they expect food from people, they become aggressive, spread dangerous diseases, and severely damage property.… Continue reading

Why Squirrels Target Newly Renovated Homes

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Summer brings warm weather and sunshine, but it also brings a hidden problem to many properties. Summer is prime time for squirrel attic damage because baby squirrels born in the spring are now growing, playing, and chewing on everything in sight. These young animals are highly active, and their constant movement causes severe damage to… Continue reading

What Makes One Attic More Attractive to Squirrels Than Another

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Have you ever wondered why squirrels choose one house over the neighbour’s? An attic becomes attractive to squirrels based on a combination of easy access, structural warmth, safety from predators, and the availability of nearby food sources. These agile animals are highly opportunistic. They often prefer attics that are undisturbed by humans, providing a secure,… Continue reading

Preparing For Summer: Is Your Business Wildlife Proof?

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Summer is a busy time for Durham businesses — and not just because of customers. As temperatures rise across the Durham Region, animals like raccoons, squirrels, birds, and rats become far more active. They’re searching for food, water, and shelter. And your commercial building may be offering all three. So, is your business truly animal-proof… Continue reading

How Summer Drought Can Push Mice Indoors

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Summer is supposed to be a time for outdoor fun—not an invitation for mice to move into your home. But when dry, hot weather hits Toronto, that’s exactly what can happen. A summer drought removes the things mice need to survive outside: water, food, and cool shelter. Without these resources, they start looking elsewhere. Your… Continue reading

How Mouse Droppings Affect Indoor Air Quality

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Mouse droppings do more than signal a pest problem—they directly harm the air you breathe inside your home. As droppings dry out and break down, they release microscopic particles into the air. These particles carry bacteria, viruses, and allergens that circulate through your living spaces, often without you even knowing it. Breathing them in can… Continue reading

Rats In The City: How To Make Sure They Stay Out Of Your Business

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City rodents are experts at staying out of sight, but they are always searching for warm, quiet places to settle. In commercial buildings, the earliest signs often appear subtly—odd smells, damaged packaging, or unexplained activity near loading docks and storage areas. In dense urban environments, these small changes are often the first indicators of rats… Continue reading

How Does Skedaddle Remove Birds’ Nests From A House?

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You may not notice a problem at first. A soft flutter sound. A blocked vent. Air that does not move as it should. Nesting activity often begins quietly and grows over time. Once animals build nests on or inside a house, the risks rise quickly. You face safety concerns, airflow problems, and damage when nests… Continue reading

Spring Season: How To Make Sure Birds Aren’t Entering Your Home

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Spring is finally here. The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and nature is waking up. It is a time for cleaning and getting your yard ready for warm weather.  But, this season also brings some unwanted guests looking for a place to stay. As birds return from migration or wake up from winter,… Continue reading

Selling Your Home? How Wildlife Could Kill The Deal

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You’ve spent weeks painting walls, decluttering closets, and staging furniture to make your house look perfect. You are ready to sell, and the offers are starting to roll in.  But just when you think you’ve crossed the finish line, a home inspector climbs into the attic and finds something that stops everything in its tracks:… Continue reading

Should You Hire Skedaddle For The Job? Our Top Selling Points!

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Hearing strange noises in your attic or walls can be very stressful. You might hear scratching, thumping, or squeaking, especially at night. You know something is up there, but you aren’t sure what it is or how to get rid of it.  You might be worried about damage to your home or the safety of… Continue reading

What Are The Signs Of Skunks Nesting In A Back Yard?

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Have you noticed a strange smell around your property lately? Maybe you have seen some holes in your lawn that were not there yesterday.  These could be clues that you have some uninvited guests. Finding animals living on your property can be stressful for any homeowner. You want your yard to be a safe place… Continue reading

Could Baby Raccoons Be Inside Your Business?

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Wildlife activity inside a business can be surprising, but it happens more often than many owners expect. Quiet spaces in commercial buildings can feel safe and undisturbed, especially overnight. This is how baby raccoons in a building can go unnoticed for days or even weeks. Areas like attics, drop ceilings, storage rooms, and wall spaces… Continue reading

Warmer Weather Woes: When Do Bats Become More Active?

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You may not think much about animal activity during colder months, but warmer weather changes everything.  As temperatures rise, movement increases around roofs, attics, and upper walls. This shift marks the start of bat activity season, when animals that stayed hidden through winter begin moving again. You often notice the change in early spring. Nights… Continue reading

How Drain Pipes Could Be A Highway Into Your Home

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Most homeowners believe their home is sealed tight. Walls look solid. Doors and windows close properly. But wildlife doesn’t always come in through places you can see. In many cases, animals entering through drains use hidden pipe systems as quiet pathways into the home. Drain pipes connect your house to the outside world. They run… Continue reading

Ajax Wildlife Control: How Long Does Wildlife Removal Take?

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You may hear scratching in the walls or movement above the ceiling, and want answers right away. The first question most homeowners ask is simple: how long does wildlife removal take? The truth is, the wildlife removal timeline depends on what is happening inside your home, how the animals entered, and what needs to happen… Continue reading

What Makes Your Garage The Perfect Hideout For Wildlife?

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You may think of your garage as a place for storage, parking, or quick access to the house. To animals, it can look very different. It often feels warm, quiet, and protected from the outdoors. Once temperatures drop or food becomes harder to find, this space can quickly turn into an inviting shelter. Wildlife in… Continue reading

Don’t Miss A Mouse! Why A Full Inspection Is So Important In Wildlife Removal

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Seeing a single mouse or hearing faint scratching might seem like a minor issue, but with mice, what you don’t see is what matters most. They are masters of concealment, and overlooking just one can perpetuate an entire infestation. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we understand that a thorough inspection is the cornerstone of a… Continue reading

Sharing the Attic: Can Multiple Wildlife Species Live Together?

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You may think one animal at a time finds its way into an attic. In reality, that space often attracts more than one species at once. Warmth, safety, and quiet draw animals in, especially during colder months or baby season. Once one animal settles in, others may follow. Multiple animals in the attic are more… Continue reading

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