SKEDADDLE BLOG

You prevent mouse problems in student rental properties by treating the whole building, not only the room where one was seen. Professional inspections, structural exclusion, planned maintenance, controlled garbage areas, and clear reporting can reduce the risk of an ongoing problem. Traps may catch individual mice, but they cannot stop new ones from entering through… Continue reading

Hearing scratching in the attic, finding droppings in the basement or spotting a raccoon on the roof can leave homeowners with plenty of questions. Where are the animals getting in? How long have they been there? Is there more than one? And, most importantly, how do you get them out? At Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control,… Continue reading

When you hear scratching or running noises coming from your attic, or spot a squirrel disappearing into your roofline, your first question might be, “How much will it cost to get the squirrels out of my home?” It’s a fair question, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all price for squirrel removal. A homeowner dealing with one… Continue reading

You may see a raccoon cross your backyard once and never see it again. When one returns night after night, however, your property is likely providing reliable food, water, shelter, or a safe travel route. One successful visit can teach it that your yard is worth checking again. Over time, your property may become a… Continue reading

You need to take Quebec’s raccoon rabies outbreak seriously, but there is no reason to panic. By June 9, 2026, the province had confirmed 71 cases of raccoon rabies. That number later rose to 171 confirmed cases since January 1, according to the Government of Quebec. You should know that many early cases were found… Continue reading

You may be making your yard more inviting during fall without knowing it. Fallen fruit, garden waste, leaf piles, old wood, outdoor food, standing water, and open spaces beneath structures can provide useful resources. These features may turn one quick nighttime visit into a regular pattern. A visitor that finds an easy meal may return… Continue reading

You may have a skunk living beneath your Windsor deck or porch if the area provides a dark, dry, and quiet space. Low structures can feel much like natural dens because they block rain, wind, and activity from above. Soft soil may also make it easy to dig an entrance. A single nighttime sighting does… Continue reading

You may find skunks on your London property when food, water, and shelter are easy to reach. Spaces below decks, sheds, porches, and steps can offer dark, quiet places for a den. Lawns filled with grubs, open garbage bins, fallen produce, compost, and outdoor pet food can also bring these animals closer to your home.… Continue reading

You may not notice anything unusual in your yard during the day. After dark, however, garbage, outdoor food, fallen fruit, lawn insects, water, and hidden shelter can attract skunks to your property. One successful search for food may give them a reason to return on another night. Your yard may also provide a covered route… Continue reading

You may notice more bats near your roofline during fall because feeding patterns, cooler temperatures, and seasonal movement bring them closer to buildings. Nearby water, trees, and exterior lights can support large numbers of flying insects. Warm air and small roof gaps may also draw these animals toward sheltered parts of your home. More evening… Continue reading

Bats emerging beside your roof at dusk can leave you wondering what is happening behind the brickwork or above the ceiling. If they are using your home as a roost, fall offers an important opportunity to arrange an inspection and plan humane exclusion. Timing matters because young bats must be able to leave independently. Alabama… Continue reading

You may expect a newly built home to be fully sealed against bats, but even a new roof can contain openings they can use. Small construction gaps may remain around soffits, fascia, flashing, vents, and places where roof sections meet. These openings can be difficult to see from the ground, yet they may lead straight… Continue reading

You prevent mouse problems in student rental properties by treating the whole building, not only the room where one was seen. Professional inspections, structural exclusion, planned maintenance, controlled garbage areas, and clear reporting can reduce the risk of an ongoing problem. Traps may catch individual mice, but they cannot stop new ones from entering through… Continue reading

You may love the solid brick walls, tall windows, and unique details of an older Hamilton home. However, age can leave the building with many small openings that are easy to miss. Worn mortar, uneven stone foundations, later additions, utility lines, and gaps between different materials can all give mice a way inside. You may… Continue reading

The house is quiet, the evening temperatures are dropping, and you hear a faint scratching sound behind the living room wall. A few nights later, it happens again. Then you notice chewed packaging in a cabinet or catch a glimpse of a mouse disappearing along a baseboard. For Clintonville homeowners, these observations can raise questions.… Continue reading