There are several ways to identify the presence of a skunk on your property. The most obvious way to identify a skunk is seeing it. Skunks are generally 20-32 inches long with short legs and an unusual gait. They are known for their bushy tails and black and white stripes although species differ in their …
For nocturnal critters like skunks and raccoons, you usually don’t spot the animal. But if you have either living on your property, you will find evidence. Animal scat can be one of the clearest signs of a nuisance wildlife problem in your Toronto home, but correctly identifying skunks vs raccoons can be tricky. Both are …
It’s bad enough when raccoons become a nuisance when ruining gardens or raiding garbage cans, but they can be truly destructive when they get inside your attic, chimneys, or walls. In the wild, they create dens in high-up tree cavities as the height gives them protection from predators. But when their natural habitats fall short, …
Gophers Under the House Gophers are solitary animals that burrow under homes. They start burrowing on the exterior and dig until they create massive tunnels and denning areas. Gophers create particular areas inside the burrows to live, store food, give birth, and defecate. Gophers are clever and access water sources under your home, such as …
The house mouse and deer mouse are common species of pest mice to find inside your home. House mice are small rodents that are found throughout Canada, particularly in urban and suburban areas. They are known for their ability to quickly reproduce and infest homes, buildings, and agricultural settings. House mice can contaminate food sources, …
Society has experienced a growing awareness of the importance of preserving wildlife. From the rise of environmental activism to the enormous growth of tourism to destinations where interacting with nature and wildlife, the positive sentiment of people living amongst animals is stronger than ever. While wildlife plays an important role in our lives and the …
British Columbia has a fair share of rodents like marmots, voles, chipmunks, gophers, and squirrels, but the most common rodent infestations in Vancouver come from Norway rats, roof rats, and the house mouse. Signs of Rodents in the House Do not ignore a rodent infestation. You need to act at the first signs of rodent …
The most common rodent problems come from three species – Norway rat (brown rat), roof rat (black rat), and the house mouse. While rodent control is similar for rats vs. mice, there are some finer points. Depending on the specific type of rodent infestation will determine some aspects of an integrated pest management solution. House …
Canada is rich in its diversity and quantity of wildlife, and most people have stories of wonderful encounters with wildlife and nature. From camping trips in the woods and spending summers at camp to simply watching the birds and squirrels in the park, there is much to appreciate about sharing our time and space with …
Canada has experienced record population growth of over one million people from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023. This 2.7% growth rate is the highest Canada has experienced since 1957. This level of growth necessitates the development of new housing, roads, and potentially new schools and hospitals, along with opportunities for new businesses to …
