It’s rare to see a mouse during the day. But are mice nocturnal? Not necessarily. Mice will avoid people so they’re active when you aren’t. That could be when you’re sleeping when you’re at work, or when you’re in another part of the house. So where do mice hide to stay away from you? Mice …
You’ve seen a few squirrels in your backyard and they were the most adorable thing ever. A few months have passed, and now you see a few raccoons, a couple of new bee hives, a lot more squirrels, two new snakes, and some bats. What is happening you ask yourself? It was acceptable at first, …
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Raccoons in your house or on your property can cause significant damage. It is much easier to keep raccoons away instead of trying to get rid of them. A raccoon’s natural habitat is woodland areas near water sources such as streams, marshes, and rivers. Wild raccoons typically nest in tree cavities, rock crevices, underground burrows, …
Squirrel nests (drey) are effective in keeping squirrels and their offspring warm and dry. One problem with a squirrel infestation is when a mother squirrel builds a nest in your house. What Do Squirrel Nests Look Like? A squirrel’s nest looks like a large clump of twigs and leaves. The interior is hollow and measures eight …
Attics make great nesting options for many unwanted critters because they are warm and undisturbed by people. Most often these pests seek shelter in attics to survive harsh weather during winter or raise young during the spring. The most common animals that live in an attic are raccoons, squirrels, bats, mice, and rats. Why is …
Each weekend during the summer people head to Cottage Country to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. As you’re visiting the lakes and forests for the weekends, it can be easy to miss the animals that live here full time. Wildlife in Ontario Cottage Country Toronto Cottage Country is home to a variety …
Since 2020, more and more Canadians have been gardening. The highest gardening rate in Canada is in Saskatchewan, the lowest in Ontario. But Ontario has seen the highest increase of people gardening since the start of the pandemic along with the Atlantic. During the pandemic, people started gardening as a hobby, to grow their own …
Nobody likes the thought of wild animals in their home. The idea that there are critters lurking somewhere in the house gives people chills. They leave frustrating messes behind and are difficult to track down. But sometimes they can pose even more irritating problems when they die in your house. The most common areas of …
Raccoons are cute and intelligent animals. They are also crafty, stubborn, and strong. Growing over 15 kgs and nearly a meter long, raccoons can create significant damage to your home. Raccoon Damage to Roof Raccoons are fairly industrious when it comes to finding a way into your home. Excellent climbers, raccoons can easily get onto …
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Wild animals are resourceful. Animals have the same basic need as people. A home that provides food, water, and shelter for a person provides food, water, and shelter for an animal too. Wildlife rarely use the front door, and it can be tricky to find how an animal gets into your house Can you find …
