Is It Normal To See A Raccoon Out During The Day?
During the past few weeks we have been receiving calls from a few worried residents that have seen raccoons out during the day. Most people believe that the raccoon must be sick or injured to be seen during daylight hours but that is not always the case. This raccoon had been hanging around this townhouse […]
First Baby Squirrels Found In Attic of 2020!
Congratulations! It’s A Litter Of Pinkies! Gates Wildlife Technician Chris came across our first litter of baby squirrels on Tuesday in Mississauga. All of the babies were placed in one of our heated release jugs for mom to find. She relocated each baby one by one to an alternate den site.
Are roof vents, plumbing mats and chimneys animal-proof?
These structural components were strictly developed from a functional perspective. Even today, animal prevention is not a vital part of their design. Therefore, to make them animal-proof they need to be reinforced with galvanized screen covers. The pressing need to secure these components cannot be over emphasized since nearly sixty percent of all animals identify […]
Are Your Stove and Bathroom Exhaust Vents Protected?
Mostly birds and the occasional squirrel will use wall vents as ready-made nesting boxes. The existing plastic vent cover presents no obstacle whatsoever against animals seeking entry. Once inside the vent pipe starlings will construct large nests, sometimes 1 meter in length, often blocking the air flow. With up to 6 fledglings defecating in this […]
Can Animals Get Underneath Porches, Decks and Sheds?
Skunks, incapable of climbing, dig under structures that sit directly on the ground. While raccoons prefer to live in attics from the fall to early summer, they may move to ground level structures when the attic spaces over heat. To prevent wildlife from getting under a structure requires digging a trench around the entire perimeter, […]
Animal-Proof Roof Vent Screens: Essential for Effective Animal Proofing
Properly Placed Animal-Proof Roof Vent Screens Plastic roof vents are an open invitation to wildlife wanting to live in a warm attic. The soft plastic lid is easily removed by raccoons and chewed through by squirrels. Roof vents need to be screen in such a was as to keep animals from having access to the […]
Exploring Interesting Facts About Red Squirrels: Are They The Most Destructive?
A Red Squirrel’s gestation period is 36 to 40 days long. One litter can vary from 1 to 8 young.Baby squirrels are called pinkies because they are hairless and their skin is pink in colour when born.They are deaf and blind when born. Baby Red Squirrel’s eyes typically don’t open until 27 days of age.At […]
Wasps Inside Your Attic!
Gates Wildlife Technician Blake was performing a routine check of a customers attic when he came across this rather large, dormant Paper Wasp Nest. Paper Wasps will build their nests in meadows or fields but prefer to nest under an overhang such as the eaves of a roof. These wasps must have found an entry […]
Countdown To Baby Season: Interesting Facts About Raccoons
Interesting Facts About Raccoons
What to Do When You Dealing With Bat in Your Home
Bats must find a winter roost where they can maintain a body temperature at a few degrees above freezing. Choosing the perfect location to hibernate can be critical for their survival. If the roost temperature goes below zero they will freeze to death. And if temperatures get too warm they will use up their fat […]