SKEDADDLE BLOG

You step into your warm kitchen on a cold January morning, only to find tiny droppings scattered across your counter.  Your heart sinks. You thought winter would give you a break from pest problems, but here you are, dealing with what looks like a rat invasion.  If you’re wondering “do rats hibernate in the winter,”… Continue reading

Walking through your Mississauga neighbourhood at dusk, you might notice a distinct black and white figure scurrying across your lawn or garden. The question “Are skunks nocturnal?” is one that many homeowners ponder when they spot these creatures outside their usual nighttime hours. Understanding skunks’ nocturnal behaviour is essential for residents who want to protect… Continue reading

Living in Kitchener, we’ve seen our fair share of wildlife encounters, but few creatures have adapted to suburban life quite like raccoons. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we frequently hear from homeowners wondering what attracts raccoons to homes and how they can prevent these intelligent animals from taking up residence on their properties. Understanding what… Continue reading

Living in Kitchener, we’ve seen our fair share of wildlife encounters, but few creatures have adapted to suburban life quite like raccoons. At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we frequently hear from homeowners wondering what attracts raccoons to homes and how they can prevent these intelligent animals from taking up residence on their properties. Understanding what… Continue reading

Have you ever heard mysterious rustling in your garden late at night? Perhaps you’ve spotted glowing eyes reflecting in your flashlight beam or discovered your garbage cans mysteriously overturned by morning? If you live in Montreal, chances are you’ve encountered one of our city’s most clever and adaptable wildlife residents. Raccoon nighttime behaviour is fascinating… Continue reading

In the heart of Whitechurch-Stouffville, where urban neighborhoods blend seamlessly with natural landscapes, residents often witness the fascinating world of raccoon family behavior unfold in their backyards, parks, and sometimes even their attics. These masked wildlife neighbors, with their distinctive ringed tails and dexterous paws, lead complex social lives that go far beyond their reputation… Continue reading

Walking through your Mississauga neighbourhood at dusk, you might notice a distinct black and white figure scurrying across your lawn or garden. The question “Are skunks nocturnal?” is one that many homeowners ponder when they spot these creatures outside their usual nighttime hours. Understanding skunks’ nocturnal behaviour is essential for residents who want to protect… Continue reading

Skunks in Hamilton are a common sight, especially as the temperatures start to cool and these nocturnal animals look for warm, secure places to shelter. While they play an important role in our local ecosystem, they can become a nuisance when they settle close to homes or businesses.  Here at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we’ve… Continue reading

When it comes to parenting in the animal world, skunks don’t often get the credit they deserve. These black-and-white beauties are far more than just their famous defence mechanisms.  Skunk supermoms are incredible caregivers who go above and beyond to nurture and protect their families. If the idea of a skunk family warms your heart,… Continue reading

You hear strange scratching sounds coming from your attic at night. Then you notice small, dark droppings near your garage door. These could be signs of bat roosting spots in homes, indicating that your house makes a perfect shelter for them.  If you’re wondering where bats hide in houses, you’re not alone. Many homeowners in… Continue reading

As we loo at the night skies over Durham, those small, swooping silhouettes against the moonlight are often performing one of nature’s most impressive feeding frenzies. What do these creatures eat? It’s a question that reveals far more about them than you might expect.  While many Durham residents recognize bats fluttering around street lamps capturing… Continue reading

When thinking about bats, you might picture the dark skies dotted with shadowy figures zipping silently through the night. What often goes unnoticed is the incredible way these nocturnal creatures manage to live and hunt in near-total darkness.  The secrets behind their abilities to move with precision after sunset—what we’ll call “bat navigation facts”—are both… Continue reading

You hear a faint scratching sound behind the walls or spot a tiny dropping near your pantry. Your first thought might be, “Is it just one mouse?”  Most people hope they’re dealing with just one lost mouse that wandered in from the cold. The truth is, it’s rarely just one. Mice are social animals that… Continue reading

Have you ever been startled by the sight of a mouse darting across your floor? It’s not uncommon for homeowners to deal with mice sneaking into their houses, especially in search of food, warmth, or shelter. But how do mice enter homes, and how can you stop them?  The surprising truth is that these tiny… Continue reading

Discovering a mouse in your house is one of those heart-stopping moments many Minnesota homeowners dread. Whether it’s a tiny blur darting across your kitchen floor or the telltale scratching sounds in your walls at night, these small rodents raise immediate questions. Should you try to catch it? Should you release it? What are the… Continue reading