Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control

11/03/2026

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11/02/2026

Frequent moves, shared kitchens and busy student households can make mouse prevention challenging in Kitchener-Waterloo rental properties. Unsealed food, overflowing garbage and unreported maintenance issues may quickly create favourable conditions for rodents.

Tenants and property owners both play important roles in preventing infestations. Read our latest blog for practical tips on food storage, property maintenance and addressing signs of mouse activity before the problem grows.

Student rentals can make mouse problems harder to control. See how Kitchener-Waterloo landlords can protect the whole property from recurring activity.

10/30/2026

Waterloo Region’s trails and creek corridors provide wildlife with food, water, shelter and protected routes through developed areas. Raccoons, skunks, squirrels and other animals can follow these natural pathways into nearby neighbourhoods.

Homes located close to these corridors may experience more frequent wildlife activity throughout the year. Read our latest blog to learn how local landscapes influence animal movement and what residents can do to protect their properties.

Waterloo Region’s trails and creek corridors create natural wildlife travel routes that can bring activity closer to Kitchener-Waterloo homes.

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.

10/28/2026

Older Kitchener-Waterloo homes often contain gaps, cracks and aging materials that give mice multiple ways inside. Worn foundations, utility openings, loose siding and additions completed over the years can make entry points difficult to locate.

Successfully keeping mice out requires more than sealing the first visible hole. Read our latest blog to learn why older homes need a detailed inspection and a comprehensive wildlife exclusion plan.

Older homes in Kitchener-Waterloo have unique features that make them difficult to seal against mice. Learn why and how Skedaddle can help.

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

Renovating your home can uncover a few surprises, but squirrels behind the soffit probably weren't part of the plan. 🐿️🏠

From damaged roof edges to hidden attic dens, squirrels can take advantage of vulnerable areas that aren't always visible from the ground. Our latest blog explains what Guelph homeowners should watch for, why baby squirrels can complicate renovations, and how humane removal and prevention can help protect your newly completed work.

Renovating your Guelph home? Discover how squirrels get into soffits, what signs to watch for, and why humane removal should come before repairs.

09/20/2026

If a mother raccoon has chosen your attic or another sheltered space to raise her babies, you may be wondering how long the family plans to stay. Mother raccoons are highly protective of their young and can remain in a den for weeks while the babies grow stronger and become more independent. Learn what Kitchener homeowners can expect during raccoon baby season and why professional, humane removal is important for keeping the family together while protecting your home.

How long will a mother raccoon stay in your Kitchener-Waterloo attic with her babies? See what happens as kits grow and why timing matters.