Properly Placed Animal-Proof Roof Vent Screens | Animal Proofing Is Important
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 […]
Are Red Squirrels The Most Destructive? Interesting Facts
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
Crying Sounds Coming From The Attic – Soon!
COUNTDOWN TO BABY SEASON: Crying Sounds Coming From The Attic – Soon! Once baby raccoons are born, there will be a lot of chittering noise emanating from the attic. A lot of our customers describe the noise of a crying baby raccoon as sounding like multiple birds chirping at one time. They make a high-pitch […]
“Help! I Found A Bat In My 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 […]
“Is Having Squirrels Living In Your Attic So Bad?” | Squirrels In Toronto
COUNTDOWN TO BABY SEASON: “Is Having Squirrels Living In Your Attic So Bad?” Over the years I have had plenty of customers relieved to hear that they have squirrels, rather than raccoons, in the attic. It makes sense why they feel having a smaller critter in the attic would mean less damage, right? Unfortunately, this […]
Animal Noises / Sounds In The Attic!
Scratching! Chewing! Banging! Thumping! Chattering! Regardless of the type of noise, you have animals in your attic. The first thought most homeowners have is to try and determine what animal is causing the noise. Is it possible to determine what kind of critter is living in your attic based on the type of noise they […]
“What Kind Of Damage Is Wildlife Doing To My Attic?”
Before wildlife inhabit an attic, most electrical wires are buried under the insulation. This is because during the construction phase of a home, the electrical wiring in the ceiling is installed prior to the home being insulated. Once the animals have managed to make their way into the attic, their movement on top of the […]
“How do I know if a skunk is going to spray?” | Skunks In Toronto
Countdown To Baby Season: “How do I know if a skunk is going to spray?” The first instinct for most people when they see a skunk is to shriek and immediately head in the opposite direction. Skunks are typically harmless and have acquired a bad reputation due to their obnoxious spray. When will a skunk […]
