SKEDADDLE BLOG

Bats may not always be welcomed in your home, but they play a critical role in our ecosystem, especially here in Whitby, Ontario. From munching on insects to pollinating plants, they’re invaluable to nature’s balance. Unfortunately, these flying mammals face a life-threatening disease called White-Nose Syndrome (WNS).  White-Nose Syndrome has had a devastating impact on… Continue reading

Some bats thirst for blood. Just not of the human variety. Even so, if you discover a bat in your living quarters or a colony in the attic, you should contact the professionals at Skedaddle for humane bat removal in Whitby. Bats are incredibly important to many types of ecosystems. They provide several benefits to humans,… Continue reading

What are bats that live in Whitby doing this winter? One interesting thing about bats is the way they behave in the winter. Many scientists and bat fans marvel at the winged mammals’ ability to remain in deep rest for weeks, surviving the absence of food and water and emerging to rule the evening and… Continue reading

At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Whitby, we are called in to help homeowners, businesses and landlords with their animal control issues. From time to time, we have particularly noteworthy, large jobs which can sometimes mean the removal of large colonies of bats. Our wildlife control team is up for the challenge no matter how… Continue reading

With the arrival of spring comes longer days, warmer temperatures and lots of little bats being born. The bats in our region mate in the late autumn months, but the females do not actually become pregnant until springtime! Females often form maternal colonies, and spring is an ideal time for them to head out in… Continue reading

At first glance, it is easy to mistake a bat’s early evening flight for that of a bird hurrying home to roost. Bats and birds are both warm-blooded animals with wings, but the similarities end there. Our Skedaddle animal services team in Whitby can help answer the question of how do bats fly and what… Continue reading

Since emerging from China a few months ago, the new coronavirus that causes the disease known as COVID-19 has become a worldwide health concern. Thousands of people in countries around the world, including Canada, have become infected. Researchers believe that the new virus originated from bats in China, which may have Canadians wondering if native… Continue reading

Do bats frighten you when they flutter around at night? Have you ever tried leaving a window open in late evening or nighttime to revel in the cool breeze only to find that bats are flying inside? If you live in Whitby, then this is likely to be a part of your daily experience, especially… Continue reading