Cottages in Muskoka serve as tranquil retreats, providing solace and relaxation amidst nature’s beauty. However, the allure of the wilderness can also attract various forms of wildlife, leading to potential intrusions and disturbances. Safeguarding your getaway becomes essential to preserve its sanctity and ensure a safe environment for you and your loved ones. In such …
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One of the most obvious signs of a nuisance wildlife infestation is animal poop. An animal in your house will eliminate waste inside your house. Usually, that animal will avoid you at all costs. However, the sight of feces or the smell of urine is hard to escape. If you find droppings in your attic …
Eighteen different species of bats live in Canada. Most live deep in forests, caves, cliff overhangs, and other openings. As residential and commercial properties replace forests, bats must either migrate to a new location or stay and adapt to living among humans. The bats that stay choose a roosting place near food and water sources. …
Raccoons have thick coats, nimble hands, and clever minds. They are resourceful and quickly adapt to all styles of living, including in urban areas. They must prepare for seasonal changes, especially in winter when it is not easy to scavenge for food. While some animals prepare to hibernate for the winter, raccoons prepare for torpor, …
There are a variety of squirrels that live across the country. You will find the eastern gray squirrel, the fox squirrel, and the Southern flying squirrel in the southeast parts of Canada. The red squirrel and Northern Flying Squirrel are present across the country. The Douglass squirrel and Humbolt flying squirrel are exclusively on the …
Squirrels typically enter a home for a safe place with easy access to food, shelter, and water. Your attic and chimney share similar qualities to an ideal squirrel nest location. They are above the ground and secure from predators and the weather. Squirrel nests (drey) are effective in keeping squirrels and their offspring warm and …
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 …
