The name starling brings to mind a small sweet-sounding bird that you would expect to see helping transform Cinderella for the ball. Alas, these are not cute little bluebirds, but instead, are blackish-brown with spots. Their call is not that bad if you only hear one, but is almost deafening when they flock together to… Continue reading
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What Do Skunks Eat In The Spring?
When spring finally begins to unfold in our region, we all rejoice at the signs of life bursting all around. Trees, flowers and animals all start to stir from their winter slumber. As the weather warms and Earth thaws, skunks are among the many mammals that become more active. Though skunks don’t hibernate in winter,… Continue reading
The Difference Between Pigeons and Doves
Have you ever sat outside in your backyard and watched the birds? If so, you are not alone. Most people enjoy birdwatching, even if they can’t tell the difference between a Blue Jay and a Cardinal. While most birds are beautiful, regardless of their name, some can be quite destructive, requiring bird removal Oshawa services.… Continue reading
Why Is A Bird Pecking At Your House?
Very few people find it challenging to enjoy a soothing bird song on a sunny day or watch as they soar majestically overhead. Unfortunately, while there is a lot to love about birds of all species, these beautiful and often vibrant animals can damage a home, leading to the necessity of bird removal in Oshawa.… Continue reading
Oshawa Wildlife Removal: When Is Skunk Mating Season?
Skunks don’t smell very good, but they sure are cute. Their black and white coats, their bushy tails and their little legs just make them look nice and cuddly. Although you might want to scoop them right up, you shouldn’t ever approach a skunk. Not only will you run the risk of being sprayed with… Continue reading
Why Raccoons Love the Yearly Salmon Jump?
Ontario residents are treated every fall to the annual salmon run. Crowds flock to the rivers around Toronto to see the spectacle of this impressive speckled fish. Salmon live in Lake Ontario throughout the year, but each September, they begin their journey to the waters where they were born to spawn the next generation of… Continue reading
Oshawa and Pickering Dealing with a Major Rat Problem
While there are many city lists that Oshawa and Pickering would likely love to be a part of, the municipal officials are probably trying to keep hush about the recent 18th and 22nd place ranking as one of the rattiest cities in Ontario. The placement of these cities on the Orkin Top 25 list has… Continue reading
Don’t Seal Holes with Squirrels Inside
Squirrels can be cute and funny critters, and most people enjoy having them around. However, despite their entertaining demeanour, squirrels, like most wildlife, can be destructive given the right set of circumstances. For example, as a nesting animal, squirrels look for the most secure environment to build their homes, while that often means trees, your… Continue reading
How Wildlife Prepares for Colder Weather?
As temperatures cool and seasons change, daily activities will adapt as well, and not just for you personally. For the local wildlife in your area, colder weather means preparing for a long winter. Find out how common local animals prepare for winter and how wildlife removal in Oshawa can keep your home free from furry… Continue reading
Bats Are Important and Misunderstood
While many people fear bats and associate them with diseases and the macabre, bats play an important part in many environments around the world. Worldwide, there are almost 1,400 species of bats, and approximately 20 of those bat species are native to Canada. These animals are critical to the health of Canada’s environment and economy.… Continue reading
What are Bats Doing this Summer?
Humans are not the only species to make summer plans. Have you ever considered what a bat does from June to August? If raising a family in your attic is on a bat’s to-do list this year, here are some facts you need to know to help with bat wildlife control services in Oshawa. Bat… Continue reading
Can Backyard Squirrels Be Dangerous?
With their beady eyes, fluffy tails, and perky personalities, squirrels certainly don’t appear dangerous. Many people find them charming and encourage their presence in the yard. Even their name is cute. Things aren’t always what they seem, though, and you may have heard stories about squirrels attacking humans. Is there any truth to these stories,… Continue reading
Coping with Aggressive Squirrels in the Oshawa Area
Squirrels are usually running around neighbourhoods year round and although in colder weather they slow down, you will still spot them. Squirrels tend to keep to themselves and stay busy gathering food and finding hiding spots but there have been occasions where they can be aggressive. While it is easy enough to laugh at the… Continue reading
May is Rabies Awareness Month
Keeping a potentially dangerous and deadly disease out of the community, like rabies, requires a combination of education and preventative strategies. For “Rabies Awareness Month” this May, learn more about this disease and understand how to lower the risk for you, your family and your pets. The animal control experts at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife in… Continue reading
Is Removing a Birds Nest From Your Property Legal?
Finding a bird’s nest on your property can be a pleasant surprise in some situations. Discovering a nest of eggs and witnessing the process of hatching and the growth of the tiny baby birds can be a wonderful distraction from a busy daily routine. In some cases, however, a nest of birds can give homeowners… Continue reading
Can Skunks Crawl Under Fences?
At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, this question comes up a lot. Unfortunately, it normally arises when someone is surprised to find skunks around their homes despite having a fence. We believe it is important to understand the wildlife that lives around us. With a better idea of what skunks do and how they behave, it… Continue reading
How Many Times Can a Skunk Spray and Other FAQs
Skunks may be no bigger than a cat, but the very presence of one can send the toughest person running away. No one wants to get in a feud with a skunk. But Skedaddle wants people to learn more about these nocturnal creatures and why professional humane wildlife prevention in Oshawa is important when dealing with… Continue reading
Oshawa Bat Removal: Rabies Found in Region
Though it sounds strange to say, many homeowners do not view bats as a problem. In most situations, they are not. Bats benefit the environment in multiple ways. From pollinating flowers to transporting seeds to controlling insect populations, there are many ways the small critters benefit the environment. Moreover, unless one gets into your home,… Continue reading
The Difference Between Ground and Tree Squirrels
Those furry little entertaining foragers have become the focus of many popular cartoons, partly because of their entertaining nature. But they are no fun to have inside a house. Their popularity in North American countries like Canada has resulted in numerous squirrel removal requests in places like Oshawa. Scientists have identified about 279 species of… Continue reading
Getting Rid of Raccoons and Keeping Them Out
It’s easy to see why Oshawa residents would prefer to love raccoons from a distance… and a very long distance at that. Raccoons are notorious for causing significant damage to buildings and introducing diseases into the domestic space. From time to time, these animals find themselves in human spaces and that is when raccoon removal… Continue reading
Can Squirrels Predict How Bad Winter Will Be?
Throughout history, wildlife citizens have been interesting subjects for human beings to marvel over. Due to their entertaining habits and endearing appearance, squirrels are among the favourite wildlife species for human amusement. Naturally, over time, some weird and sometimes ridiculous squirrel myths have emerged. Among these myths are those that are related to the idea… Continue reading
Oshawa Animal Control: Learn More About the Black Squirrel
When we think of squirrels, it’s usually the popular grey squirrel that comes to mind. Sometimes it is the red squirrel or fox squirrel that crosses our thoughts. But few people ever think of the black squirrel. Although the black squirrel is a relatively new species, they are an important part of the wildlife population… Continue reading
What Attracts Squirrels to your Backyard
Squirrels are pretty popular in North America and they come in varying species including the tree, fox, red, grey, flying and ground squirrel. They are also among the more pleasant wildlife residents. In fact, you could call them the Miss Congeniality of the wildlife world. Squirrels are also pretty efficient at adapting. They have grown… Continue reading
How Squirrels Protect Themselves from Predators
Squirrels are a lively bunch. Like all species of squirrels, they are known for their pleasant characteristics. They are fun to watch as they scurry about seeking and burying their precious nuts and seeds. But how do these upbeat and fun-loving foragers secure their safety especially when confronted by danger? In fact, quite often, the… Continue reading
GM Donating Wildlife Reserve to City of Oshawa
Animal and nature lovers in Oshawa have just received an awesome gift! GM has decided to donate their wildlife reserve to the city of Oshawa. This is an exciting development for those from near and far who will get to experience the beauty of nature in all its glory when the site becomes available to… Continue reading
Interesting Look at the Evolution of Bats
Like many other elements of nature, bats have evolved over many years. Usually, animals evolve to suit the changing needs of their world and species. The same is true for bats. An examination of the skull of bats will reveal lots about the animal’s development into the animal we know today. Before you seek bat… Continue reading
Animal Control Oshawa: What Mice Don’t Want You to Know
Mice have been living among humans from the ancient times and they have proved to be quite resilient. For many years domestic residences have been plagued by mice and the struggle continues to modern times as people try to find ways to ensure that their spaces remain rodent free. Slowly but surely, people are learning… Continue reading
Skunks in Oshawa Are More Than Just Smelly Animals
Skunks at times have a bad reputation as most people are not big fans of them. They are generally characterized as smelly, sneaky pests that need to be removed. But it is time to change our attitude towards these much-maligned animals and see them as useful neighbors and part of a healthy ecosystem. Skunks are… Continue reading
Discovering Beauty of Backyard Squirrels
Despite the havoc that they can wreak if they get inside your building, squirrels are entertaining to watch, aren’t they? Don’t they just whittle away at your fears of internal property damage as they wow you with their cuteness and their animated behaviour? It is no wonder that many property owners are conflicted when it… Continue reading
The Secret to Avoid Being Sprayed By a Skunk? Stay Calm!
Being sprayed by a skunk is no fun at all. In fact, it is one of the most uncomfortable wildlife interactions you can have. But did you know that skunks are not trigger happy with their spray either? Not at all. They prefer not to spray you since it takes up so much energy and… Continue reading
Raccoon Breeding Season Begins in January
Nature’s nefarious bandits are an annual concern for many Canadian residents and Durham is no exception. Raccoons will make their way onto human occupied premises and inadvertently create a stir in the lives of the occupants. Naturally, therefore, Oshawa’s residents, are always on the lookout for ways to control raccoon behaviour. Knowledge of the animals’… Continue reading
How We Can Help with Raccoon Removal for Your Business
If you have noticed scratching or scraping noises in your business, it is possible that they are coming from a raccoon. You should immediately check whether there are any and if this is the case, you need to start thinking about professional raccoon control services in Oshawa. It is possible that there is a whole… Continue reading
Knowing Skunks’ Winter Habits and Achieving Animal Control
Thanks to their distinctive and pungent defensive mechanism, skunks have earned a bad reputation. Most assumptions that we make about them are based on falsehoods, misinformation and a lack of knowledge. But once you learn more about skunks, you realize that they can be funny, clever, curious animals. They are highly adaptive and opportunistic. They… Continue reading
Skunks: Wildlife That Carry Rabies
Think your instinctive avoidance of Oshawa’s wild animals is enough to save you from the diseases they carry? Think again. There are other ways for you to pick up something that was put down by disease-ridden animals without you having direct contact with them. In Canada, the wildlife-related disease that is most popular is Rabies.… Continue reading
Oshawa Skunk Control: Thriving in an Urban Setting
Oshawa skunks, like many other wildlife species, have adapted to life in human settings. The absence of natural predators, availability of food and laws protecting wildlife have combined to provide the regions skunks with the right environment to thrive. As a result, the skunk population of Oshawa has increased over the years triggering a greater… Continue reading
The Bats of Ontario
The wildlife spotlight is on Ontario’s bats since they are likely to be facing a formidable foe in the form of the white nose syndrome. Those who are fearful of these critters often wonder what’s so special about them anyway. Why do we need to spend time discussing them? Well read on below to see… Continue reading
Getting Rid of Mice from the HVAC System in Your Oshawa Home
If you have noticed signs of a mouse presence (droppings, torn and tattered material, sounds of scurrying little feet) you can rest assured that your Oshawa home is by no means the first to be invaded by these tiny rodents. Mice have stamped their impact on mankind throughout the years as they have plagued householders… Continue reading
Is There a Skunk Living on Your Property in Oshawa
Oshawa animal services should be the first thing on your mind if you suspect a skunk infestation on your property. Things go from bad to worse when the critters are left to themselves and that’s why you can’t just let the skunks be. The striped skunk is a mammal infamous for their ability to spray… Continue reading
The Ministry’s Actions on the Raccoon Rabies Spike in Ontario
This summer, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) will spread more than 1.2 million rabies bait vaccines throughout the Hamilton area. In 2016, a peak of nearly 200 cases was reported in Hamilton; since then, the numbers have steadily dropped and now the MNRF believes there’s an opportunity to deliver a final punch… Continue reading
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