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5 Things In Your Home Attracting Mice

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While people might have mice as pets that they feel affection toward, they do not have that same level of compassion for wild ones. Mice are fascinating creatures paramount to almost every ecosystem, aiding in pollination for plants, pest control with insects, and nutritional support for other species. Despite their varied contributions to nature, homeowners… Continue reading

How To Stop Skunks From Digging a Hole Under Your Deck?

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The only two things most people really know about skunks is that they are black with a white stripe and they stink. Even though their stench is overwhelming, these animals are really quite harmless. Though they are known to carry rabies, they do not tend to bite people even when they are sick, so transmission… Continue reading

Pickering Wildlife Control: Signs of a Raccoon in Your Attic

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There are many advantages to living in an area that is also occupied by wildlife. You get to witness the amazing interactions as animals go about their daily business. The environment benefits as well since each animal contributes to the maintenance of the natural space. One disadvantage, however, is that your home is susceptible to… Continue reading

Why Do Skunks Smell So Bad?

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Oh, that notorious smell. We all know it well, and many dog owners know it far too well for their liking. If it weren’t for their stink, we would probably think much more highly of skunks. They are actually adorable little critters, with their distinctive black and white markings and fluffy tails. Unfortunately, though, it… Continue reading

6 Fun Wildlife Learning Activities for Kids

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With so many different types of wildlife in Pickering, there are many opportunities for your kids to learn about their habits, life cycles and where they live. This can help them understand the importance of these creatures and how many of them have adapted to living near people. We at Skedaddle, your wildlife removal service,… Continue reading

You’ll See Skunks Are Gentle Once You Get Past That Smell

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While you may never actually see a skunk close up, you definitely know when one has been threatened by just one whiff of their potent and very recognizable spray. Despite the noxious odour, skunks are actually very gentle and quiet animals. Let’s get past the smell and take a deeper look to learn a little… Continue reading

Oshawa and Pickering Dealing with a Major Rat Problem

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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

How Good are Raccoons with Problem Solving?

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Anyone who has had to call for raccoon control services in Pickering because they are causing havoc on their property knows that they can be a nuisance. You may think of raccoons merely as chaotic troublemakers, but this does them a disservice. Admittedly, raccoons can be a menace as they turn over garbage cans and tear… Continue reading

4 Ways To Help Wildlife Rescue Services

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Wildlife rescue services provide medical care to animals that are sick or hurt. The goal is restoring the animals back to health and re-releasing them into the wild, but this is not always possible. Sometimes certain creatures cannot return to their original habitat. In cases such as these, the wildlife rescue facility becomes their new… Continue reading

How Small of an Opening Can a Bat Get Through?

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You’ve noticed a strange smell in your house, or you’re hearing scratching, chattering or screeching sounds, especially at night. A quick trip up to your attic reveals that a local bat population has chosen your home as their own. Bats love dark, quiet places where they can sleep the day away undisturbed. While they may… Continue reading

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Raccoon Removal?

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Just this past April, a Peterborough home caught on fire, leading to nearly $10,000 worth of damage. The culprit? Squirrels. Squirrels chewed the wiring in the space between the porch ceiling and the roof, causing a spark to ignite the home. Stories such as this are not uncommon, which is why homeowners should contact a… Continue reading

Do Mice Spread Disease?

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Rodents, like mice and rats, reproduce at a lightning-fast rate. One pair of rodents in a home can lead to dozens of them running around inside of the walls and throughout living spaces within a few weeks. Rodents leave behind droppings, saliva, and urine and potentially could spread disease throughout a home. If you see… Continue reading

What to Do if Wildlife Get Inside Through Pet Doors?

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A pet door is an excellent way to let your pets in and out of your home on their own. Unfortunately, pet doors can also look like an open invitation for local wildlife to enter your home. Find out why you need to remain calm, act quickly and contact a local Pickering wildlife removal expert… Continue reading

Can the Bat Population Recover from Whitenose Syndrome?

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Bats are the world’s only flying mammal. There are a lot of myths surrounding bats, largely due to movies about vampire bats or dark, dangerous caves. Bats have also been portrayed as animals that purposefully fly towards humans to nest in their hair. Actually, when bats appear to swoop down to fly, it’s their flight… Continue reading

How To Identify Different Types of Wildlife Nests?

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This spring, you may run across a few different types of wildlife nests. Though you do not need to know the type of animal that created the nest to call Skedaddle Pickering humane animal removal services, many people are curious about what creatures they are dealing with. Here are a few of the common types… Continue reading

Why Are Raccoons so Active in the Spring?

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Raccoons, whether you call them trash pandas or masked bandits, might be cute little animals, but they’re often a nuisance to humans. These nocturnal animals are curious and intelligent. Raccoons have no problems living in the wild or in urban areas and they’re omnivores, eating fruits and vegetables as well as fish and snakes. A… Continue reading

February Is Mating Season for Skunks

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February is strongly associated with love and romance due to Valentine’s Day. However, human beings are not the only creatures becoming amorous during this time of year. Mating season for skunks begins in February and extends into March or even April. During this time, you may notice increased signs of skunk activity around your home.… Continue reading

Bat Removal is Good for Your Health

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Pickering is home to many wildlife species, including bats. Like other wildlife species bats sometimes find themselves in conflict with their human neighbours. Usually, this happens when they fly into buildings accidentally and panic ensues as they try to leave or when they decide to roost or hibernate inside spaces occupied by people. Since the… Continue reading

Why Raccoon Removal is a Year-Round Issue in Pickering?

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Raccoons never take a break. And why should they? After all, the need to survive is a continuous one for them. Unlike other animals whose activities are reduced in certain seasons like winter, raccoons remain active all year and since they never stop, you can’t afford to let down your guard. Instead, you must remain… Continue reading

Does UV Light Stop Spread of White-nose Syndrome in Bats?

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Bats in North America continue to suffer at the hands of their latest enemy, the White-nose Syndrome (WNS). This deadly disease has been attacking and wiping out bat populations around the world and sadly bats in Pickering have also become victims. Humane bat removal and prevention can help Pickering bats in their struggle to survive… Continue reading

Rabid Bat Found in Pickering Home

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Pickering is home to many bats and unfortunately, some of them sometimes end up in people’s homes. This causes plenty of stress and possible health risks for those who live in the home. Bat removal is, therefore, a highly demanded service in Pickering. For one homeowner in Pickering, this need became very apparent in June… Continue reading

How Clean Habits Help Prevent Rodent Invasion

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They’re quick, shifty and adept at surviving. While many other species have met their demise through extinction by natural or man-made means, these furry foragers have endured thousands of years of existence on earth and their numbers remain strong. You’ve probably guessed by now that we’re talking about mice. Let’s take a look at why… Continue reading

Raccoon Removal and Prevention for Your Rental Property

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Pickering residents have a serious love-hate relationship with nature’s clever bandits. On one hand, raccoons are adorable and captivating to watch as they explore their natural habitats but the tables that change quickly when they wind up in spaces occupied by humans. As a result, raccoon removal has become an important service in the Pickering… Continue reading

Pickering Animal Control: Rodents vs. Car

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  Sharing your vehicle with a family of mice is not a pleasant experience at all. It can be quite unnerving to hear the little animal scurrying around inside the vehicle without actually seeing him. Much worse is if the animal becomes frantic (usually this happens at the sight of humans) and starts to dash… Continue reading

Raccoons and Possums Are the New Favourite on Social Media

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Social media has changed the way many people operate in today’s world. It has brought fame and wealth to some people and in recent times, wildlife animals have been getting in on the action. Unconventional pets such as raccoons and opossums are taking social media by storm as people around the world are fascinated by… Continue reading

How Noise Pollution Impacts Bats and Other Wildlife

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Noise affects us all and it is one of the least highlighted types of pollution. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact it has on those animals that have heightened hearing senses? Bat removal experts in Pickering will be the first to tell you that wildlife animals, especially bats, are deeply affected… Continue reading

Skedaddle Pickering: Bats Testing Positive for Rabies

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Rabies is a real and very serious threat in wildlife and urban environments. And sadly for bats, despite their majestic nature and significant contribution to environmental stability, are carriers of this disease. When you consider the gravity of the consequences of a bat intrusion (including rabies transmission) you’ll recognize the need for expert bat removal… Continue reading

Pickering Wildlife Prevention: Raccoons Having Some Fun

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Raccoons are having a ball, especially at night and their nightly shenanigans are causing headaches for the region’s property owners. As a result, property owners find themselves needing to engage the services of wildlife prevention experts. Read more about why raccoons are loving the night life. WHEN ARE RACCOONS MOST ACTIVE As the climate gets… Continue reading

Skedaddle Pickering: A Skunk’s Life-Cycle

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The spray of offensive smelling fluid being the most recognized feature about them, skunks have been relegated to the lower ranks of acceptable wildlife animals to engage. But skunks are so much more than their stinky spray. Maybe if we took some time to understand the life of a skunk we’d be more appreciative of… Continue reading

Why are Raccoons Getting High Blood Sugar?

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Raccoons have quickly learned how to adapt and survive in urban areas, and many are living the good life. The internet is inundated with videos of the amusing antics of urban dwelling raccoons. You simply need to Google “fat raccoon” and you will be swamped with funny clips of overweight raccoons falling through office ceilings… Continue reading

Humane Raccoon Removal Key to Coexistence

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Animals like raccoons have found themselves in deeper and more frequent conflicts with the human way of life recently. A thorough examination of the situation will reveal that humane raccoon removal may really be the key to coexistence between people and nature’s cunning furry bandits. Pickering is no stranger to wildlife activity and one of… Continue reading

Pickering Animal Control: How To Keep Skunks away

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Skunks have centuries of notoriety associated with their names. This, of course, is because of their tendency to spray a noxious liquid as a defence mechanism when they are startled or threatened. But underneath that haze of stench, skunks are just innocent wild animals trying to survive in a world that has been dominated by… Continue reading

Skedaddle Removes Raccoons Humanely From Your Home

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Due to the rapid growth and development of the Greater Toronto Area, more and more residents are forced to interact with some forms of wildlife. While wildlife tends to be a valuable addition to people’s lives most of the time, it can also be particularly intrusive. Wild animals are a part of the natural environment… Continue reading

Is a Rodent Infestation Making You Sick?

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If you are a Durham homeowner dealing with a rodent infestation, you may not realize that even when you evict mice and rats, the mess that they leave behind stays. This can be very harmful to you and your family because rodents urinate and leave their feces everywhere they go, and by doing so, they… Continue reading

Winter Professional Skunk Removal in Pickering

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Wildlife in Pickering never takes a break. Some species may slow down and become less active in the winter, and the odd few even hibernate — but that does not mean that animal control experts don’t have work to do. In fact, skunks and other pests frequently set up shop in residential areas. Attics, basements,… Continue reading

Skedaddle Pickering Skunk Control Removal Methods

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Skunks are among those wildlife critters whose presence in the residential space is particularly troubling. Not only do they make the residents of the home uncomfortable, but they also present some health and safety threats. Since Pickering’s skunk population is somewhat large and active, property owners have crossed paths with them quite frequently. When skunk… Continue reading

Pickering Skunk Removal: What to Do If Your Pet Is Sprayed?

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Skunks, especially the striped variety, are popular members of the wildlife population in Canada. Like many other wildlife animals, from time to time they come into contact with household pets. These interactions are among the reasons behind the methods for skunk removal that Pickering residents use. Dogs are more likely to have encounters with skunks… Continue reading

Pickering Widlife Removal: How to Get Squirrels Out of Your House

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If a squirrel gets inside your home, it’s not going to clean up after itself and be a polite guest. Squirrels leave behind a mess of droppings and debris and significant damage in your home that can be dangerous to clean up or fix. Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control technicians are the pros in squirrel removal… Continue reading

Autumn Is Peak Squirrel Season – Is Your Home Protected?

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With much of their habitat being lost to urban growth, squirrels have become accustomed to living near humans. Each year they are forced into close contact with humans and must compete with us for food, shelter, and space. Most squirrels are active during the day, rest during the midday and then active again until night.… Continue reading

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