SKEDADDLE BLOG

Some people think squirrels are absolutely adorable, while others look at them as rats with fluffy tails. Whichever camp you fall into, one thing is for sure: No one wants squirrels in their home. As we head into mating season for these critters, it’s a good idea to learn the basic facts about squirrels and… Continue reading

Squirrels rarely make the headlines, but in late December of 2020, news reports placed the fluffy-tailed rodent in the spotlight. Apparently, at least one of these generally docile animals attacked at least five residents in the Queens Borough of New York City. It did not appear that the residents provoked the incidents. As such, there… Continue reading

As ground squirrels and other animals settle in for a long winter hibernation, fox and gray squirrels are still moving around and looking for a warm place to call home. These species of squirrels don’t hibernate in the winter, and can even breed in the cooler months. This means that you may need the help… Continue reading

Winters in Milwaukee are harsh and frigid. People have a hard enough time dealing with snow, ice, and wind chills, but what about the poor animals? Some wildlife have mechanisms for dealing with temperature changes or seasonal shifts, like hibernation. In fact, many people assume that when they do not see an animal, like a… Continue reading

Grandmothers around the globe place plates full of peanuts and pecans on their porches, waiting for hungry squirrels to make off with nutty nourishment. As the weather chills, these scrappy scroungers turn from taking nuts back to their nests to securing them in many underground holes. To humans who sometimes have a hard time finding… Continue reading