SKEDADDLE BLOG

If you are like most people, you may not have ever heard of the Hantavirus. This very serious respiratory disease carried by mice can have dire effects on even the most healthy of individuals. When mice are in your home, there are many risks which are not visible to the naked eye and wild animal… Continue reading

When your home is invaded by wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels or rodents, you can expect to find quite a mess. That mess can include fleas, feces, ticks, nesting material, lice and much more. It goes without saying that this type of contamination should be treated immediately and accordingly. Otherwise, it can produce odour, mould,… Continue reading

Torn curtains, chewed wires, animal droppings and gnawed furniture are all signs of uninvited guests in your home. We all know that ideally wildlife belongs in the wild but with their natural habitat becoming smaller, more and more animals are adapting their lifestyles to live alongside humans in Etobicoke. This may be convenient for them… Continue reading

Bats are a creature found in many residential areas, having been seen flying around streetlights or even homes. Bats commonly take up residency within the attic area of a home as temperatures are consistent and the environment is conducive to resting as well as having bat babies. Homeowners often have no idea that bats are… Continue reading

A creature that commonly gains access to the home and makes it their own is a squirrel. Squirrels are known for collecting nuts and living in trees but they also find attic spaces to be quite enjoyable. When you are a home owner, you must be vigilant and learn the signs that a squirrel is… Continue reading

Squirrels are busy creatures that are constantly on the go. They scamper here and there and can run as fast as 25km an hour. Squirrels are known to enter homes and set up nests for families, having babies two times per year, once during the spring time and again in the late summer months. When… Continue reading

As we begin to reach for our hats and sweaters, raccoons, squirrels and mice are hard at work preparing for winter. Shorter days and cooler temperatures help let animals know that food and shelter are soon to be in short supply. While raccoons, squirrels and mice will slow down during winter, they do not hibernate… Continue reading

When your house and attic have been invaded by wildlife, capturing and removing the animals are simply the first parts of what you need to do to repossess your home from them. Often times the animal will have left behind feces and urine, leaving the insulation contaminated with dangerous viruses and parasites. The urine and… Continue reading

Winter is coming! If your heating bill was higher than normal last year, it could be a sign your home needs more insulation. Insulation is your home’s main defense against winter and the cold. Insulation saves you money by reducing the amount of time your furnace or heat source has to run. “Adding more insulation should be viewed… Continue reading

When wildlife takes up residence inside your home it can be pretty stressful for you and your family. For most people, the immediate concern is removing the animals and stopping them from getting back in. Getting rid of troublesome raccoons, squirrels, birds, bats, mice and skunks from your home or property in Oakville is only… Continue reading

Many of our clients don’t understand the benefits of insulation until they are faced with the situation of having rats or squirrels destroy it. Only then do they realize that all the fluffy stuff in the attic is like a blanket that keeps their house warm throughout the long Milwaukee winters. Learn about how insulation… Continue reading