Winter has a charm of its own – the sparking snow fields, the cozy fireplaces, the holiday cheer. But with the plummeting temperatures, comes an unexpected surge in unwanted house guests looking to seek shelter and warm refuge – rodents. Rodent infestation, especially mice, can prove to be a nuisance and pose a threat to not just the structural… Continue reading
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Markham Wildlife Control: The Dangers of Skunk Feces
Skunk feces might seem harmless at first glance, but beneath their pungent exterior lies a host of potential hazards that can jeopardize your health and well-being. As experts in humane wildlife control, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control understands the risks associated with skunk droppings. Let’s delve into the hidden dangers of these droppings and why professional… Continue reading
Markham Wildlife Removal: Common Things That Attract Rats
Few feelings are worse than relaxing in your home, only to be startled by a sudden flash of fur darting across the floor from the corner of your eye. Could you be sharing space with unwelcome rodents? If so, what made your home such a welcome target? When understanding what attracts rats to a house,… Continue reading
Choosing a Humane Wildlife Removal Service in Markham: Key Questions to Ask
An abundance of wildlife in Markham shares space with the humans who live there, and sometimes a species finds its way onto your property and even into your home. More than half a dozen different bat species exist in the region, and if you need wildlife removal, we at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control offer bat… Continue reading
Why DIY Raccoon Removal is Dangerous?
Raccoons are interesting animals, and with all the YouTube videos showing people hand-feeding them, you can almost forgive homeowners for believing all raccoons are approachable or tame. While raccoons are relatively timid when they have space and feel safe, they are still wild animals, making them unpredictable. If you have a raccoon living on your… Continue reading
Tips to Keep Raccoons Off Your Roof in Markham
Any discussion of getting rid of raccoons is probably going to involve either getting them out of the attic or keeping them off the roof. Raccoons instinctively seek hiding places from predators high up off the ground. In the wild, this usually means climbing trees. Nevertheless, in the interest of human development, many trees have… Continue reading
Check Screens In Your Attic To Prevent Wildlife Infestations
If your home has an attic space, it may be vulnerable to a wildlife infestation. Attics are often quiet and don’t get a lot of foot traffic from the people in your home, making them the optimal place for small critters to seek shelter. Animals like squirrels, bats, mice, birds and raccoons can get inside… Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Having Raccoons on Your Markham Property
Homeowners tend to believe that wild animals are either pests that don’t belong in urban areas, or adorable friends with which to share extra food. Neither, however, are healthy perspectives. Urban carnivores like raccoons should be treated with respect and given plenty of space to themselves. But are there benefits of having raccoons around? Yes,… Continue reading
Squirrels Have A Great Sense Of Smell
Squirrels are athletic animals that can leap over five feet from the ground and navigate around power lines, trees and the roofs of buildings. Their physical prowess is well documented, but scientists are only beginning to understand the role that their sense of smell plays in their lives. The creature’s strong sense of smell is… Continue reading
Markham Wildlife Control: What Is Distemper in Raccoons?
Every year during the fall, Ontario sees an increase in the reported cases of distemper in raccoons. While this typical pattern is alarming for wildlife-interest groups, it is also concerning for pet-friendly neighbourhoods and other public areas. The colder weather allows the virus to survive for several weeks instead of warmer weather, where the virus… Continue reading
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