Watch for wild babies during spring cleaning
“Hi, we had a squirrel in our attic, and we hired a wildlife removal company a few days ago. We just went up there to see how they did, and … Read more Watch for wild babies during spring cleaning
Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: how to humanely handle nest-door neighbours
Have you ever lived with a nest-door neighbour? It can be a true joy to watch baby birds grow up under the attentive care of their avian parents, but they … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: how to humanely handle nest-door neighbours
Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: the secret lives of wild rats
Wild rats have a pretty bad reputation. Filthy, pest, vermin – you name it, they’ve been called it! When people think about rats, they might not think of words like … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: the secret lives of wild rats
Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: what you need to know about skunks
Just thinking about skunks can bring up “scent”-imental feelings for some people, and we often forget to appreciate skunks as shy and gentle neighbours. How much do you know about … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: what you need to know about skunks
Research update: Animal welfare impacts of Norway rat control
We are happy to share this new paper from Baker et al. (2022) An assessment of animal welfare impacts in wild Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) management. This paper cites research … Read more Research update: Animal welfare impacts of Norway rat control
Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: the difference between mice and rats
Have you ever wondered how to tell apart mice from rats? Maybe not in your daily life, but if you have rodents in your home, knowing the difference is more … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: the difference between mice and rats
Nature’s “pest” control: beauty in the balance
Animals like raccoons and skunks aren’t an uncommon call for a pest control company, but did you know that these “pests” are pest control experts themselves? Some of nature’s best … Read more Nature’s “pest” control: beauty in the balance
Best practices for wildlife and rodent control
Ever wonder what to do if you find unwanted wildlife guests on your property? Or how to deal with pests at home? You care deeply about animal welfare, but sometimes … Read more Best practices for wildlife and rodent control
Starving babies. The sad result of trapping and relocating wildlife
The helpless cry of baby raccoons when their mother doesn’t return to their den is heart-wrenching. The mother – trapped and relocated by a pest control company – leaves the … Read more Starving babies. The sad result of trapping and relocating wildlife
Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: 5 things to know about urban raccoons
As cities expand, more people are moving to areas that are close to wild habitats. Some wildlife thrive on this closer contact, including urban-dwelling raccoons. Like any neighbour to neighbour … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: 5 things to know about urban raccoons