SKEDADDLE BLOG

As a Hamilton homeowner, you may occasionally spot glimpses of raccoons while walking wildlife trails or as they forage in the evening, but when they decide to make their home on your property, this could present several dangers for your family. While these masked mammals may look cute, they can cause considerable damage to your… Continue reading

Whether you call them trash pandas, bandits or raccoons, these cute little animals are some of the most destructive pests that plague homeowners. Raccoons are smart and can be tenacious when it comes to finding food and taking care of their young. Here’s what homeowners need to know about raccoon mating season and what to… Continue reading

You have probably never seen a raccoon jump from tree to tree like a squirrel or hop over fences like a cat. Their short legs and pudgy bodies make it hard for them to jump at all. However, videos of raccoons falling from buildings, trees, and ceilings are common across the internet. As perilous as… Continue reading

Raccoons have a reputation for being mischievous and pretty smart. People know they are skilled at accessing last week’s leftovers and finding their way into the attic, but how are they at parenting? If you hear the tell-tale heavy footsteps of a raccoon above your head, be sure to contact the experts for humane raccoon removal… Continue reading

News reports from last year indicate that Torontonian raccoons have been much more active and aggressive than normal. What is causing this change in wildlife behaviour? Do raccoons really pose a threat to humans? Most importantly, what can residents do to promote wildlife control in Hamilton and prevent these sorts of events from occurring in… Continue reading