SKEDADDLE BLOG

  Why do birds and other wildlife species pull a disappearing act when bad weather looms? Could it be that Mother Nature has gifted them with the meteorological skills that took human beings centuries and the invention of various machines to uncover?  Or do they have special telepathic or psychic connections with each other and… Continue reading

  To the average skeptic, it may seem that for every new, clean energy we create, there are still harmful consequences which eventually become clear. Wind turbines provide an environmentally friendly energy source, but they haven’t exactly been welcomed in every corner of the world. Wind turbines are loud, visually off-putting and not particularly efficient.… Continue reading

  Sharing your vehicle with a family of mice is not a pleasant experience at all. It can be quite unnerving to hear the little animal scurrying around inside the vehicle without actually seeing him. Much worse is if the animal becomes frantic (usually this happens at the sight of humans) and starts to dash… Continue reading

The term animal instinct exists for a reason and raccoons rely on their instincts to survive in the wild and in the modern urban jungle. Raccoons quickly learn to adapt to living in many and varied environments not just because they have good survival instincts, but because their mothers also teach them certain essential survival… Continue reading

  Raccoon mothers have a reputation for making warm, cozy nests in your attic. They’re fiercely protective and will do anything to protect their kit (baby raccoons). Keep reading to find out more about raccoon babies and why raccoon removal experts may provide the most humane solution to your problem. The Role of a Mother… Continue reading

  Sometimes labelled as the “masked bandits of the wild”, raccoons are much more than trash stealing wildlife visitors. They are very intelligent and adaptable wildlife residents who find ingenious ways of problem-solving, especially when it comes to finding food. In an effort to reduce the effects of their visits, people have resorted to using… Continue reading

  “Who smelt it dealt it!” You’re probably familiar with this playful statement which is common among family or a group of friends. It is not unusual for the younger ones in the group to face light accusation until an adult decides to “fess up”. Have you ever wondered how skunks would handle this type… Continue reading

  The stench of a skunk’s spray is bad enough outdoors, you don’t want to face it on the inside as well. Skunks are native to Whitby so life in this city is incomplete without encountering them. But you want to limit the number of skunk encounters you have and ensure that they never ever… Continue reading

  Skunks are among those wildlife animals that most Houston citizens want to avoid at all costs! And who can blame them? The furry little animals with their distinctive white stripe are notorious for dousing targets in a pungent stench that is extremely difficult to remove. In addition to this, they carry diseases and often… Continue reading

  To the average skeptic, it may seem that for every new, clean energy we create, there are still harmful consequences which eventually become clear. Wind turbines provide an environmentally friendly energy source, but they haven’t exactly been welcomed in every corner of the world. Wind turbines are loud, visually off-putting and not particularly efficient.… Continue reading

  Bats have been termed as good neighbors by some experts, due to their insatiable appetites for small insects that bother us. Research has revealed that corn farmers in America save close to 1 billion dollars every year thanks to the nontoxic, free pest control offered by bats that consume earworm moths which feed off… Continue reading

  Like many other elements of nature, bats have evolved over many years. Usually, animals evolve to suit the changing needs of their world and species. The same is true for bats. An examination of the skull of bats will reveal lots about the animal’s development into the animal we know today. Before you seek… Continue reading

  Every year we hear about the best North American cities to live in. There seems to be a never-ending procession of city lists regularly released including cities with the best quality of life, highest average salary, best access to nature and more. But the so-called ‘rattiest’ cities in the United States? That’s a list… Continue reading

  Rats have been companions (albeit uninvited and unwanted) of human beings for centuries. And their presence has always carried negative implications… with good reason of course. Who can forget the infamous Bubonic Plague, a rat related ailment that nearly wiped out Europe’s human population? Interestingly, even though rats have plagued mankind for so long,… Continue reading

  Mice fall in the category with those wildlife animals that remain active all year. This summer, you should consider using humane wildlife control services to protect your Scarborough property from mice intrusion. This summer you may be looking forward to a perfect season of sunbathing, pool splashing fun and general relaxation. But you should… Continue reading