SKEDADDLE BLOG

Pickering is home to many wildlife species, including bats. Like other wildlife species bats sometimes find themselves in conflict with their human neighbours. Usually, this happens when they fly into buildings accidentally and panic ensues as they try to leave or when they decide to roost or hibernate inside spaces occupied by people. Since the… Continue reading

It’s easy to see why Houston residents would prefer to love raccoons from a distance… and a very long distance at that. Raccoons are notorious for causing significant damage to buildings and introducing diseases into the domestic space. From time to time, these animals find themselves in human spaces and that is when raccoon removal… Continue reading

When the winter cold bites, the best reprieve you can find is a warm space indoors. But for many wildlife, there will be no central heating or warm fireplaces this winter. Instead, they will endure this winter the way they have endured all the previous ones- with the gifts of nature. During this season Milwaukee… Continue reading

It’s easy to see why Houston residents would prefer to love raccoons from a distance… and a very long distance at that. Raccoons are notorious for causing significant damage to buildings and introducing diseases into the domestic space. From time to time, these animals find themselves in human spaces and that is when raccoon removal… Continue reading

Raccoons never take a break. And why should they? After all, the need to survive is a continuous one for them. Unlike other animals whose activities are reduced in certain seasons like winter, raccoons remain active all year and since they never stop, you can’t afford to let down your guard. Instead, you must remain… Continue reading

When it comes to surviving, raccoons are the experts in the wildlife world. While other wildlife have struggled, these savvy food finders have adapted to suit the new environments created by human activities. Scientists agree that this is due, at least in part, to the highly intelligent nature of raccoons. The high intelligence of these… Continue reading

When we think of skunks the first thing that often comes to mind is that unbearable stench that is almost impossible to shake. But there is more to these striped mammals than meets the eye. Let us take some time to get to know Milwaukee’s skunks a little better. Hopefully, this deeper knowledge will lead… Continue reading

Skunks get a bad rap. Many homeowners see them as a stinky nuisance, but there is far more to these black and white animals than just a bad smell. Skunks play an important role in the ecosystem. They are beneficial to farmers and gardeners because they eat a large variety of agricultural and garden pests.… Continue reading

Some species of squirrels are all about the nightlife, or so it would seem. The flying squirrels in the area seem to be one such species. They are active when other nocturnal wildlife are out…and apparently, they are dressed for the occasion as well. Its recently been discovered that flying squirrels glow pink under a… Continue reading

Pickering is home to many wildlife species, including bats. Like other wildlife species bats sometimes find themselves in conflict with their human neighbours. Usually, this happens when they fly into buildings accidentally and panic ensues as they try to leave or when they decide to roost or hibernate inside spaces occupied by people. Since the… Continue reading

They look like they could be siblings or cousins at the very least so it is not surprising that people wonder if bats are related to rodents. Regardless of the relationship between bats and rodents, you will need a bat removal company to assist you if the flying mammals make their way inside your Milwaukee… Continue reading

What are bats that live in Houston doing this winter? One interesting thing about bats is the way they behave in the winter. Many scientists and bat fans marvel at the winged mammals’ ability to remain in deep rest for weeks, surviving the absence of food and water and emerging to rule the evening and… Continue reading

Mice are notorious around the world. We already know that they carry diseases, damage property and cause some smells that make living inside a building dangerous and uncomfortable. Given the many disadvantages of a mouse infestation, it is no wonder mouse prevention is a top priority for Bowmanville residents. But negatives aside, there are some… Continue reading

Winter is coming and the time to prepare is running out! As homeowners are getting their properties ready to withstand the onslaught of the worst winter storms, wildlife around the country is also preparing for the cold months that lie ahead. When most of us think of wildlife preparing for winter, we imagine grizzly bears,… Continue reading

Rats have been sharing living spaces with humans for centuries. Equipped with skills and abilities given to them by Mother Nature, they have mastered the art of survival. One of those abilities is the way they use their teeth. Undeniably, rat teeth have been causing problems for homeowners around the world. In Milwaukee, these problems… Continue reading