Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control

10/30/2026

Hamilton Public Health has confirmed two positive cases of rabies in bats. Homeowners should avoid touching bats or other wild animals and keep children and pets at a safe distance.

If you have been bitten, scratched or exposed to an animal’s saliva, wash the area and seek medical attention immediately. Read our latest blog to learn how to reduce risks and respond safely to a bat encounter.

Hamilton confirmed two rabid bats in 2026. Know what possible exposure means, when to contact Public Health, and how to protect your home.

10/29/2026

Did you know a deadly fungus is threatening bat populations across North America? 🦇

White-nose syndrome is a disease that affects hibernating bats, disrupting their winter rest and depleting the energy reserves they need to survive.

This international bat week, learn more about this disease, how it spreads and why protecting bat populations is so important! https://loom.ly/zfAv2T8

White-nose syndrome has reached B.C. See what Coquitlam homeowners should know about bats and why professional removal and prevention matter.

10/27/2026

🦇 Did you know bats have some pretty incredible abilities?

From navigating in complete darkness using echolocation to consuming hundreds of insects in a single night, bats are fascinating animals that play an important role in our ecosystems.

This International Bat Week, learn five interesting facts about bats that you might not know! https://loom.ly/rKFeBzM

Bats in Minnesota use flight, echolocation, and hibernation to survive cold seasons. Keep them outside with safe, professional exclusion.

10/26/2026

🦇 Happy International Bat Week!

Did you know bats play an important role in keeping insect populations under control? A single bat can consume hundreds of insects in just one night!

As temperatures drop, many bat species begin looking for sheltered places to spend the winter. Learn more fun facts about bats in our blog! https://loom.ly/UBDYRyE

Are little brown bats endangered? Our latest blog post dives deep into everything you need to know about them. Learn more.

10/26/2026

Where do bats go when the temperature drops? 🦇🍂

Depending on the species and location, bats may migrate or move into protected places to hibernate. As their activity becomes less visible, homeowners may assume a summer bat problem has disappeared—but the openings bats used can remain vulnerable.

It's imperative to never seal a suspected bat entry point without knowing whether the space is clear. Trapping bats inside can create a more serious problem.

Think bats have been using your home? Contact Skedaddle for a professional assessment and a plan suited to the season.

10/25/2026

Bats are better neighbours than their spooky reputation suggests. 🦇

These fascinating mammals play an important role in healthy ecosystems by helping manage insect populations. They’re also the only mammals capable of true flight!

Protecting bats doesn’t mean allowing them to live inside our homes. Humane wildlife control gives bats the opportunity to leave safely while helping homeowners keep attics and walls protected.

Bats belong in the night sky—not inside your attic.

10/24/2026

International Bat Week begins today! 🦇

Bats play an important role in our ecosystems by helping manage insect populations. They’re valuable neighbours—but when they move into an attic or another part of a home, the situation needs to be handled carefully.

From understanding fall bat activity to spotting hidden entry points and completing humane exclusions, we’ll be sharing bat facts, field footage and homeowner advice throughout the week.

Follow along throughout the week as we celebrate bats, protect homes and promote safer coexistence.

Explore more by visiting https://batweek.org/

10/23/2026

“How much will it cost to mouse-proof my home?” It’s one of the first questions homeowners ask—and we understand why. 🐭

Unfortunately, an accurate quote can’t be provided over the phone because every property is different. The home’s size, exterior materials, weep vents, roof vents, number of entry points and condition of affected areas can all change the scope of the work.

Our technicians complete a thorough on-site assessment to determine:

- How mice are entering
- What other areas are vulnerable
- Whether cleanup or attic remediation is needed
- What materials and repairs will provide long-term protection

Once the assessment is complete, we explain what we found, review the recommended options and provide a quote based on the property’s specific needs.

Traps and poisons may address individual mice, but they don’t close the routes allowing more to enter. Learn about Skedaddle’s customized approach: https://www.skedaddlewildlife.com/services/mice/

10/22/2026

🐿️ Hearing squirrels running across your roof? It might seem harmless, but how can you tell if they're causing damage?

Squirrels can chew through roofing materials, damage vents and create openings that allow them into your attic. Learn how to tell the difference between squirrels simply passing through and signs of a bigger problem! https://loom.ly/OU4Pt18

Squirrels running across your Newmarket roof may be passing through or causing damage. Know the signs that can point to an attic entry problem.

10/21/2026

🐿️ Did you know squirrels can use nearby tree branches to access your roof?

Once they reach your roofline, squirrels may take advantage of vulnerable areas or even chew their way inside! Learn how squirrels get onto your roof, what makes your home attractive to them and how to prevent unwanted attic visitors.https://loom.ly/x9hW1LM

Squirrels can reach Coquitlam roofs using branches, fences, utility lines, and walls before finding weak spots that may provide attic access.

10/21/2026

A quick patch isn’t always a long-term solution. 🏡

Traps, repellents and sealing the most obvious opening may reduce activity temporarily, but they don’t always address how wildlife is using the property—or where else animals could get inside.

Professional animal-proofing looks at the entire home. We identify active entry points, check for animals already inside and protect other vulnerable areas with durable materials designed for wildlife exclusion.

Contact Skedaddle for a solution that addresses the source of the problem.

09/25/2026

When raccoons move into an attic, your insulation can quickly take the hit. These strong, curious animals may crush, tear, or contaminate insulation while creating a den, leaving behind droppings, urine, and nesting debris in the process. The damage can affect more than just the appearance of your attic. Discover how raccoon activity can impact your insulation and why professional removal, cleanup, and prevention matter for your Hamilton home.

Raccoons can flatten, tear, and contaminate attic insulation. See how this damage affects Hamilton homes and why professional cleanup matters.

09/18/2026

Your chimney might look inaccessible, but to a determined squirrel, it can be another potential way into your home. A properly installed chimney cap can help prevent squirrels and other wildlife from entering, but it is only one part of protecting your roofline. Learn why squirrels investigate chimneys, what makes some homes vulnerable, and how professional wildlife prevention can help keep your Hamilton home secure.

Do chimney caps keep squirrels out? See how the right cap protects Hamilton homes from chimney entry, nesting, damage, and repeat wildlife activity.

08/22/2026

☀️Summer construction can bring more than road closures.

As green spaces change, raccoons, skunks, and rats often search for new shelter in nearby neighbourhoods. Older homes can offer easy entry points, making it easier for wildlife to move in. Knowing what attracts them can help you protect your home before a small issue becomes a bigger one.

Our blog explains why Hamilton homes see more raccoons, skunks, and rats during summer construction season. DM us at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Hamilton to find out how we can help prevent wildlife problems before they start.🐾

Summer construction can push raccoons, skunks, and rats toward Hamilton homes. Find out why activity increases and how to help keep wildlife out.

07/29/2026

What happens when baby raccoons or squirrels are found inside a home? At Skedaddle, we use our innovative Baby Box System to safely reunite wildlife mothers with their young while protecting your property. Discover how humane wildlife control helps keep families together during baby season in Hamilton.

Learn how Skedaddle's Baby Box System safely reunites wildlife mothers and babies while protecting Hamilton homes through humane wildlife removal.

05/23/2026

You might think helping a raccoon in distress is the right move, but it can quickly turn into a dangerous situation ⚠️ What looks calm or harmless can actually be a sign of illness, stress, or unpredictable behaviour.

Getting too close puts you at risk of bites, scratches, and serious diseases like rabies 🦝 These situations are not always obvious, which is why keeping your distance is the safest choice.

Our team at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control handles these situations safely and professionally 🛠️ We focus on removal, prevention, and long-term protection so your home stays secure.

Do not approach a raccoon in distress. Protect your safety and avoid serious risks with professional removal and prevention solutions.

04/30/2026

Seeing the same skunk in your yard every year? 🦨

It’s probably not a coincidence.

Skunks remember places that provide easy food and safe shelter. If your yard has grub-rich lawns, fallen fruit, open garbage, or quiet spaces under a deck or shed, it can quickly become a regular stop for them.

Once a skunk finds a reliable den site, it may return during breeding season or when colder weather arrives. In suburban areas like Hamilton, yards often provide everything they need: food, shelter, and protection from predators.

In this blog, we explain why skunks return to the same yard year after year, what signs to watch for, and why professional wildlife removal is the safest way to stop the cycle.

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Skunks often return to yards with easy food and shelter. Discover why Hamilton properties attract them and how to stop repeat visits.

04/01/2026

🦝🏡 Wondering how a raccoon managed to get into your supposedly secure attic or chimney? It can be surprising how resourceful these animals are, especially in the spring.

A spring raccoon intrusion often happens because mother raccoons are looking for a safe place to raise their young. Understanding how raccoons get into houses is the first step to preventing costly damage and a stressful situation. They can exploit small, overlooked vulnerabilities in your home's exterior.

Our new blog post details the most common raccoon entry points and how to identify them.

Protect your property by learning their methods. Read the full article on our website! 👉

Is your home secure from raccoons? Learn how they get into houses during spring, and humane ways to secure your home against these clever intruders.