Raccoons Look for Dens
Despite their thick winter coats and fat stores, raccoons still look for a place to hunker down in the winter to stay warm. A cozy den in the wild typically consists of a cave or hollow tree, but your attic or crawlspace is an even better place for these furry friends to stay warm on cold winter nights.
In the colder months, some raccoons go into a semi-hibernation state, called torpor, while others remain active and look for food sources in the snow. Raccoons in a state of torpor may be quiet houseguests, but active raccoons can be obvious pests that require professional removal. Whether in a state of torpor or not, a cornered raccoon can become aggressive, so don’t attempt to remove one on your own.
Birds and Squirrels Store Food
Many birds head for warmer weather in the winter, but some species stay in Ontario. These, along with local squirrels, spend much of the year storing away food. Unfortunately, your eaves, garage and any outbuildings are all popular places to stockpile nuts, seeds and other food. Squirrels and birds will be particularly persistent to enter an area where they’ve stored food. Preventing these animals from continuing to enter one of your buildings throughout the winter requires professional assistance.Mice Move-in
Cooler weather in the fall makes your home an attractive getaway for local mice. These expert intruders can enter a hole as small as 6 millimetres in diameter, so there may be all sorts of hidden entrances to your home. Once inside, mice can be difficult to remove in a humane way. Work with our team at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control to find ways to assess, remove, clean and prevent. These steps are all necessary to restore the safety and sanitation of your home.
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