You might think winter brings peace and quiet to your home, but not all noise stops when the snow falls. While you’re staying warm inside, raccoons could be doing the same — right above your ceiling or behind your walls. Cold weather doesn’t stop them; in fact, it often drives them closer to you. So… Continue reading
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Etobicoke Wildlife Control: What Are Bats Doing This Time Of Year?
You might not think much about bats in the winter, but they don’t just disappear. When the temperature drops, bats face big changes in how they live. They can’t find insects to eat, so they need another plan to survive the cold. That’s why bat hibernation in Etobicoke is so important right now. So, what… Continue reading
What Makes Rats Able To Adapt To Almost Any Surroundings
Rats are a marvel of adaptability in the animal kingdom. These resilient creatures have evolved over millennia to thrive in virtually any environment humans inhabit. From the bustling urban landscape of Etobicoke to the quiet residential areas near Sherway Gardens, rats demonstrate remarkable survival skills that make them challenging to control without professional intervention. At… Continue reading
Skunk Behaviour 101: Understanding Why They Do What They Do
If you’ve ever encountered a skunk up close, you’ve likely had questions about their behaviour—especially about their infamous spray. Skunks are fascinating animals with habits and instincts that help them survive in the wild and adapt to urban areas. Understanding skunks, including why skunks spray and how they behave, can help reduce conflicts and make… Continue reading
Could Squirrels Be Living In Your Shed? The Tell-Tale Signs
Imagine this scenario: you step into your shed to grab gardening tools or holiday decorations, only to find chewed-up materials, scattered nesting debris, or unusual smells. Could you have squirrels in your shed? If any of this sounds familiar, the answer is likely yes. Squirrels are clever, persistent, and always on the lookout for safe,… Continue reading
What Type Of Birds Nest In Etobicoke Homes?
Etobicoke residents often encounter challenges with birds nesting in homes, especially during nesting season. Birds nesting in Etobicoke can be observed around homes and neighbourhoods, taking advantage of human-made structures for shelter and raising their young. Common Etobicoke birds like pigeons, starlings, and sparrows are frequently found building their nests in vents, chimneys, and even… Continue reading
Beneath the Insulation: Wildlife and Roof Decking Damage in Etobicoke
Your home is your sanctuary, a place designed to provide comfort, security, and peace for you and your family. However, to local wildlife, your home can also look like the perfect refuge. The warm, insulated spaces within your attic and roof structure often serve as an appealing shelter for animals seeking safety. Unfortunately, this uninvited… Continue reading
Love Stinks: Uncovering Skunks’ February Mating Secrets
Ah, February. It’s the month of Valentine’s Day, romance, and, well… skunks in search of their perfect mate. Yes, while humans are exchanging chocolates and roses, skunks are kicking off their mating season. And this natural process, though fascinating, often leads to some unfortunate encounters with homeowners. If you’ve noticed the telltale signs of skunks… Continue reading
Etobicoke Wildlife Control: How Skunks Benefit the Ecosystem
Skunks are often misunderstood due to their unique and potent defence mechanism—spraying—but there’s much more to these remarkable animals than meets the eye (or nose). If you’re a homeowner in Etobicoke, encountering skunks on your property might seem frustrating. However, skunks play an important role in maintaining balance within ecosystems, providing natural benefits that are… Continue reading
Barn Swallow Beauties: Balancing Conservation with Home Protection
Barn swallows are a marvel to watch, gliding effortlessly through the air, their deep blue and chestnut-coloured feathers glinting in the sunlight. These graceful creatures aren’t just pretty—they’re also some of nature’s best pest controllers, consuming thousands of insects every day. Farmers and landowners especially benefit from their ability to reduce mosquito and fly populations,… Continue reading
Baby Skunk Season: Skedaddle‘s Humane Removal Strategies for Mother and Kits
Springtime marks the start of skunk breeding season, a time when homeowners might find themselves unexpectedly sharing their yards with skunk families. Understanding how to get rid of skunks in your yard is important to prevent potential conflicts, especially since mother skunks often seek out safe places for their young to nest. But what does… Continue reading
Selling Your Home? You May Want To Get A Wildlife Inspection
Selling a home is a significant financial transaction that requires careful preparation to maximize its market value and appeal. As a homeowner, ensuring that your property is in top condition is crucial to attracting potential buyers and securing a favourable sale. While standard inspections typically cover structural and mechanical aspects, one often overlooked area is… Continue reading
Why Water Leaks Around Your Etobicoke Home Are Attracting Rodents
Imagine enjoying a cozy evening at home in Etobicoke, only to be startled by an unexpected visitor scuttling across your floor. While a small puddle from a leaky faucet or a slow drip from your gutter might not seem significant, these seemingly minor water sources can become a surprising attractant for rodents, especially rats. Whether… Continue reading
Etobicoke Wildlife Control: Preparing for Raccoon Encounters During Winter Walks
Winter walks can be peaceful and enjoyable, but encountering raccoons during these outings can sometimes be unsettling. Understanding what raccoons do in the winter can help you stay prepared and safe. While raccoons don’t hibernate, they do go through periods of reduced activity. They seek out warm places to live, as raccoons get cold in… Continue reading
Inside a Mouse‘s Home: Understanding Their Nesting Habits and Maintenance
Have you ever wondered what it’s like inside a mouse’s home? These small creatures are fascinating not only because of their survival instincts but also due to their intricate nesting habits. For homeowners and property owners, understanding these habits is crucial. This knowledge can help safeguard your property against potential infestations and the damage that… Continue reading
Raising Awareness: The Importance of Humane Raccoon Control Methods in Etobicoke
Often, residents find themselves sharing their urban space with a particularly clever and mischievous neighbour: the raccoon. These nocturnal visitors are known for their exceptional adaptability, thriving in both rural and urban areas, which often leads to conflicts with human inhabitants. From overturned garbage bins to damaged gardens, raccoon damage is a common grievance in… Continue reading
Just How Rare is the Albino Raccoon?
Raccoons are pretty popular in North America. In fact, they are so popular that they’ve been captured in photographs and videos resulting in some becoming viral sensations. But there is one raccoon that is actually quite rare- the albino raccoon. This unique raccoon has been spotted in Ontario which means that lucky Etobicoke residents may… Continue reading
What Are Raccoons Afraid Of?
They portray fearless determined spirits as they ravage backyards and dumpsites relentlessly on their nightly escapades. But are they really all that fearless? Or is there some undiscovered raccoon kryptonite that householders and raccoon removal experts in Etobicoke can use to keep them out of residential spaces? Raccoons and the Reputation for Fearlessness The internet… Continue reading
What is the Connection Between Raccoons and Climate Change?
Climate change is threatening to create physical and financial turmoil around the world. One of the most immediate and devastating impacts of climate change is global warming. As the global limelight shifts to this growing crisis there is one connection that we should consider and that is the relationship between raccoons, their migration patterns and… Continue reading
Etobicoke Animal Removal: What Do Raccoons Eat?
If you live in Etobicoke or have spent some time there, raccoons are not strange to you. These bin raiding furry animals are frequently seen in the area, having adapted to life in urban settings. But if you’ve seen the mess they leave behind after ravaging a garbage can or bin, you’re bound to wonder… Continue reading
Exploring Nature and Wildlife in Ontario
Life in this 21st century world is pretty hectic. Between taking care of your family, work (especially for those who have multiple jobs), the dominance of technology and the numerous social activities you engage in on a daily basis, it may sometimes be difficult for you to find time or space to unwind and just… Continue reading
Etobicoke Humane Wildlife: Quick Action With Rat Removal
Without a doubt, rats are among the least favoured wildlife creatures on earth; and with good reason too! Not only are they capable of spreading dangerous illnesses, but they also cause damage to a home that can be costly to repair. To keep their homes rat free, residents should choose humane wildlife control for their… Continue reading
Etobicoke Wildlife: Identifying a Skunks Den on Your Property
It is never a pleasant experience when you run into a skunk and it can be even more terrifying if you get sprayed. The obnoxious chemicals will set your eyes and nose on fire and on top of that, you’ll smell nasty for days. So, if you don’t want to sacrifice your social life because… Continue reading
Etobicoke Wildlife Control: Expert Clean-Up
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
Reasons Why DIY Wildlife Control Usually Doesn’t Work
Trying to handle a wildlife problem in your home on your own may not be the best answer. Many people try DIY strategies or techniques when dealing with an animal infestation. Unfortunately this is not the right approach for several reasons namely the fact that infestation control is not as simple as most assume it… Continue reading
Wildlife in Etobicoke: Which Animals Hibernate?
Since wildlife has has become a common reality for Etobicoke residents, you may well be wondering which animals hibernate as winter approaches. Knowledge of this kind of behaviour will no doubt help to determine the types of humane wildlife prevention Etobicoke residents use in the winter. Hibernation Vs Torpor Since some animals don’t really hibernate,… Continue reading
Colder Weather Nears, Raccoons Are Looking for Shelter
Etobicoke is in for some cooler weather as the winter season nears. While many of us look forward to this time of year, many animals do not. In fact, it is during this time that many seek shelter. This winter, Etobicoke’s wild animals will be seeking refuge from the cold and human residences are the… Continue reading
Raccoon Population Exploding in GTA: How Skedaddle Can Help
Raccoons are mammals known for their grey fur, dexterous front paws, and facial mask. They are small, intelligent animals that can be found living in cities throughout Ontario, especially in Etobicoke. Raccoons get their distinctive mask when they are ten days old. Although they are admired for their intelligence and ingenuity, these attributes are what… Continue reading
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