Decks and porches are hotspots of skunk activity. They’re dark, secluded, and quiet during the day – perfect for a skunk to wait out the cold or nurse her babies. Skunks have large claws that let them dig under these structures and reach the interior. They are mostly harmless, but skunk will spray when they …
Squirrels have an excellent sense of smell, which they use to find food and communicate with other squirrels. Very little research has been conducted on the subject, but squirrels are known to mark their territories and use their scent glands to give signals. They leave scent trails to orient themselves around the neighbourhood, like an …
Skunk spray is incredibly powerful. It smells so bad that most predators leave skunks alone. Though skunks are nocturnal mammals that prefer to keep to themselves, they will spray when they feel threatened. The smell is nauseating and permeates the surfaces around it for days or weeks at a time. To get rid of it, …
Bats get into attics by crawling through the openings they find on the roof. Though they are nearly blind, bats can find these openings with echolocation, a process by which bats produce high-pitched sound waves and listen to them echo. Their echolocation is so precise, that bats can “see” through the darkness and hunt mosquitoes …
Bats are incredible little creatures. They are the only flying mammals on earth, capable of reaching thousands of meters above the ground. Bats are essential pollinators, and, in Ontario, they are pest control experts. Ontario’s bats eat up to half their weight in moths, mosquitoes, beetles, and flies, every single night. Bats should be kept …
Squirrels can absolutely live in attics. Attics are quiet, sheltered areas above ground – perfect for a little squirrel to build a nest. Attic invasions are common in suburbs and forested areas. Though they probably won’t attack you, squirrels should be removed quickly because they will cause a lot of damage. Squirrels are known to …
Bats get into chimneys because they resemble their natural habitats. Like hollow trees, chimneys are above ground and relatively safe from predators. This is problematic for a number of reasons. Bats will dirty your chimney with feces and put you at risk of getting sick. Starting a fire while there are bats inside also risks …
Skunks have babies in the spring, sometime between April and June. It is during this time of year that females seek shelter under decks, sheds, porches, and patios. Skunks are mild-mannered creatures, but their spray can be dangerous. Skunk spray is so toxic that most predators – even bears – leave skunks alone. If there …
Skunks are prolific diggers. They have big claws and short, powerful legs that let them dig into the soil with ease. Skunks dig into lawns to find grubs and insects. If you are finding holes in the lawn, there is likely a skunk living nearby. Protecting the lawn is tricky, but there are a few …
