There are over 200 species of squirrel out there, each with their own unique characteristics and behaviours. Ground squirrels and tree squirrels separate the species by their nesting habits. In Ontario, ground squirrels are unlikely to invade your home, but tree squirrels will if given the chance. Like trees, attics provide these squirrels with an …
Squirrels can cause a significant amount of damage to your shed, gnawing on its physical structure and dirtying it with feces and debris. Believe it or not, squirrels have the potential to spread dangerous diseases like tularemia, plague, and salmonellosis. They may also carry ticks and other parasites that could bite you and your pets. …
A technician was dispatched to a residential property in Toronto following suspicions of a squirrel on the upper floors of the building. After hearing this, a technician was dispatched to conduct an exterior inspection of the property. Squirrel break-ins are a common sighting in urban areas especially when there is a lot of houses around …
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Most Canadian squirrels are diurnal animals, which means they are mostly active during the day. Like us, they prefer to go about their days in the light and retreat into their homes when it gets dark. The northern flying squirrel is an exception to this rule, but this is a rarer species that is uncommon …
Squirrels are noisy critters. These rodents like to jump around, gnaw, and fight with other squirrels. If there are pests in your home, and you are not sure what you are dealing with, the key difference between squirrels and many other pests is that they are up during the day. Squirrels are the noisiest in …
Squirrels are surprisingly destructive animals despite their cute appearance. These are animals that will gladly tear up your attic and cost you hundreds in repairs. Squirrel invasions risk causing power outages and even starting fires as they like to chew on electrical wires. Squirrels commonly invade people’s attics during mating season, so it is a …
Squirrels can see colour, but not like we do. Squirrels unfortunately cannot tell the difference between red and green. This means they don’t get to enjoy the beautiful colours of fall. What they can do, however, is break into the house when you least expect it. If you enjoy watching the squirrels outside, be sure …
Old Toronto, as its name would imply, is full of historical buildings. This is a highly coveted area, but century homes are prone to deterioration and animal entry. Aging structures must therefore be maintained and protected. The following case study tells the story of a squirrel removal from Victorian home in Old Toronto that suffered …
Squirrels have a very good sense of smell, which they use to find food and communicate with each other. Though there is very little data available on the subject, it is known that squirrels mark their territories and use their scents to give signals. If there are squirrels in your neighbourhood, you may have seen …
Have you been hearing some strange sounds coming from upstairs? There may be squirrels in your attic. While they may look harmless, squirrels are quite hazardous. They actually spread some dangerous diseases, like salmonellosis, tularemia, and plague. They may also have parasites like ticks and fleas. Having squirrels in the attic will damage the roof …
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