If you live in the Hamilton or Burlington area, it’s possible that you may have seen a possum or two in your neighbourhood or even near your home. Possums (also called opossums) are strange-looking creatures with white or grey fur and a pointed snout. They are about the size of a large cat, and they
When the snow falls in the Greater Hamilton Area and you’re enjoying the beautiful outdoors, you might come across various tracks from animals in the snow. As you’re walking, it would be helpful to know what kind of animals made those tracks. One of the easiest ways to determine the type of animal track is
If you have raccoons around your home in the Hamilton or Niagara areas, you might notice they are leaving their droppings everywhere – which is only natural for animals to do. You can leave the feces, thinking it will be washed away by the rain eventually, or you can take the time to go around
When winter finally arrives in Southwestern Ontario, many of its animals go into a state of hibernation or semi-hibernation (also called torpor). In full hibernation, the animal’s heartbeat will slow, its body temperature will lower, and it will sleep through the entire winter. In semi-hibernation, the animal will slow down and rest, moving very little
Having squirrels invade your home is not something new in homes all over Canada. Some homeowners are shocked to find that squirrels have been living in the house for quite some time. If you happen to be one of the unfortunate homeowners that these critters have set up home, you may be looking at quite
Anyone who has ever startled a skunk knows the result of this fateful encounter. The result is burning watering eyes, a brain penetrating stench and difficulty breathing, even if it doesn’t get directly on you. Skunk smell can get into your house by a variety of sources. For instance, you or your pet might be
Just because you don’t want pests in or around your garden doesn’t mean you want to use harsh chemicals that would hurt the environment. There are less harmful ways to make sure these little critters stay out of your home and garden, and further into nature where they should be. Here are a few tips
While it’s okay to admire their cute little bandit faces (from afar!), it’s important to remember that raccoons can actually be dangerous. In fact, the City of Hamilton has issued a low-risk alert regarding the raccoon strain rabies that is circulating in the area’s raccoon and skunk populations. Step #1) Identify a Rabid Raccoon
You’re just about to drift off into sleep when you are jostled completely awake by a strange noise coming from above. What IS that noise coming from your attic? And even more importantly, HOW do you get it to stop? Before you can enjoy a good night’s sleep once again, you’re going to have to
Birds are beautiful to look at and listen to – but only up to a certain point. Once they start building nests on your porch or deck, they can quickly become a problem. From causing damage to your home and blocking ventilation systems to transmitting diseases and building nests of flammable materials, there are many