SKEDADDLE BLOG

It’s no secret that cats and mice are mortal enemies. As with any type of predator and prey, these animals have a dynamic where the mice tend to hide from the cats that give chase. Because of this, you may think that owning a cat is a good way to rid your home of mice.… Continue reading

Many people assume that if they have a pet dog, they have no need for mice control in Ajax. The truth is a little more complicated. Mice are prey animals and don’t necessarily like to hang around where predators such as dogs and cats are present. Nevertheless, they are also highly adaptable and when motivated… Continue reading

If your property is prone to frequent visits from raccoons, building a fence around the property is often an effective step you can take to help with raccoon removal and prevention. That said, raccoons are very intelligent animals. They’re also persistent. Consequently, don’t be surprised if raccoons still find a way to get into your… Continue reading

If your property is prone to frequent visits from raccoons, building a fence around the property is often an effective step you can take to help with raccoon removal and prevention. That said, raccoons are very intelligent animals. They’re also persistent. Consequently, don’t be surprised if raccoons still find a way to get into your… Continue reading

The ingenuity of raccoons is unparalleled. They will make nests in hollowed-out trees, in the crux of branches, in leaf piles near trees, in fallen trees, and firewood; these are only just some tree options for raccoon homes. Raccoons will make their dens almost anywhere, providing them with a safe, mostly covered shelter during the… 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

As the weather turns colder here in Ontario, you may begin to think about staying in more, slowing your pace of life, and eating foods that are comforting and warming. It isn’t all that different for many wildlife critters. Many animals cope with the changing temperatures and less-abundant food sources by fattening up in the… Continue reading

When most people think about skunks, the only thing that really comes to mind is that they put off an offensive odour. Yet, others think that these adorable critters make great pets. Wild animals should not be kept as pets, and it is illegal to do so in many places, but it is possible to… Continue reading

Midwest summers can be scorchers, chasing the hardiest of humans indoors to air-conditioned buildings. Humans manipulate their environments to make them cool enough to survive the unbearable heat. Wildlife doesn’t know how to create artificially cooled spaces, but they do know how to manipulate their surroundings to stave off the worst of the heat. They… Continue reading

Bats seem to have their heyday around the summer and fall months when they are out at night searching for mates and feeding. What happens to bats during the winter and spring, though? Where do they go? What do they do? Find more details about a bat’s life in a year and who to call… Continue reading

Bats play a vital role in our ecosystem by serving important functions for the health of our biosphere, but they don’t make great houseguests. These shy and industrious creatures can cause a significant amount of damage if they take up residence in your attic or another part of your home. Bats produce a lot of… Continue reading

Bats may be one of the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom. They are used as props in horror movies to create a spooky atmosphere and are believed widely to be bloodsucking carriers of rabies. The reasons that people fear and hate bats are largely unfounded. Yes, a few species feed on blood, but… Continue reading

It’s no secret that cats and mice are mortal enemies. As with any type of predator and prey, these animals have a dynamic where the mice tend to hide from the cats that give chase. Because of this, you may think that owning a cat is a good way to rid your home of mice.… Continue reading

Many people assume that if they have a pet dog, they have no need for mice control in Ajax. The truth is a little more complicated. Mice are prey animals and don’t necessarily like to hang around where predators such as dogs and cats are present. Nevertheless, they are also highly adaptable and when motivated… Continue reading

Halloween season is coming, and it’s never too early to start decorating, or is it? If you put out your pumpkins too early, they may suffer a fate worse than being smashed; mice are notorious for saddling up to the pumpkin buffet until they have their fill. Even then, they return night after night for… Continue reading