Humane Ways To Get Rid Of Squirrels From Your Home

Squirrels may seem cute and cuddly but can easily become a nuisance if they gain entry into the home. Squirrels are a common animal that likes to make attics or crawlspaces a home, creating a nest and starting a family. But you do not want such creatures living in your home causing destruction to insulation or other areas of the home. How do you remove such creatures without harming them? Below are a few ideas for wildlife control Ottawa to get you started removing squirrels from the home in a safe and humane way. 

Evaluate the Infestation
To get started, you will need to evaluate the infestation. You need to be able to determine if you actually have squirrels in the home. Have you heard little feet running through the attic space? If so, take a high powered flashlight and check out the area. If you see a nest or actual squirrels, then you have problem. You will need to find ways to remove the squirrels and relocate them to another area far away from your home. If babies are present, you will have a harder time with removal and may want to seek assistance from the experts. 

Light and Sound
One way in which squirrels can be removed from the home is with light and sound. Once you know their location, place a lamp with an LED bulb for safety to light up the area. Add a radio and turn it on to produce sound in the space. Squirrels want to sleep soundly so the light and sound will become annoying which will lead to the animal moving out of the space. 

Trapping Methods
A trap can also work to remove the squirrel without harming the animal. Purchase a one way door trap and lead the squirrel to the harmless invention. Once the squirrel is inside it will not be able to get back out again. You can then take the trap and relocate the squirrel away from your home. It is recommended that you travel at least three miles from your property to ensure the squirrel does not come back. 

Predator Urine
Another option that will remove squirrels from the home is predator urine. Purchase fox urine from an online retailer or from a farm supply store to scare the squirrel into leaving. The squirrel will smell the urine, which should be placed near the nest, and will think danger is present. The squirrel will move away to avoid any danger. 

Professional Assistance
If you find that your squirrel problem is too much for you to handle, consider hiring the wildlife control experts in Ottawa. Wildlife experts will be able to assess your infestation and work quickly to have the squirrels removed from the home. Once removed, the technician will be able to help you learn what to do to avoid this from happening again. In most cases, any points of entry will need to be blocked with a wire mesh to keep any squirrels from gaining access to the home once again. 

If you are in need of squirrel removal services, contact Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Their quality wildlife removal services will have your home cleared in no time, providing humane removal services with ease.

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Ebola Virus: Carriers, Symptoms, Treatment

Ebola is a rare, but life-threatening virus that leads to internal and external bleeding. As it spreads through the body, it damages a patient’s organs and immune system. As it develops, it causes the reduction of blood-clotting cells, and later results in uncontrollable bleeding. The disease, also called the Ebola haemorrhagic fever, has a 90% fatality rate for those infected with the virus.

Causes

Ebola is not as contagious as viruses that lead to colds, measles or influenza. Infection occurs when a person makes contact with the bodily fluids or secretions, or skin of an infected animal such as monkeys, chimpanzees, gorillas, porcupines, forest antelopes and bats.

The virus spreads from one person to another through contact with skin and fluids of an infected individual. Those who take care of an infected patient or bury someone who died from the illness are likely to contract the virus as well. The sharing and use of contaminated surfaces or needles will also lead to the spread the virus.

A person does not get Ebola through the air; you cannot get the virus by breathing the same air as an infected patient.

Symptoms

According to the World Health Organization, the symptoms and signs of Ebola infection may appear between two to 21 days after infection. However, an infected person may begin to display indicators somewhere between eight to ten days.

The symptoms of the deadly virus are similar to other viruses, making it difficult to identify. Some of the symptoms of Ebola infection are:

1. A fever higher than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Muscle aches and pain
3. Severe headache
4. Diarrhoea
5. Weakness
6. Vomiting
7. Abdominal aches

Some infected persons bleed from the mouth and nose; this is known as haemorrhagic syndrome and normally takes place during the late stages of the illness. The virus results in haemorrhages in approximately 30% to 50% of patients.

When a patient reaches the advanced stages of the virus, they will have rashes and display signs of impaired liver and kidney function, such as blood in the feces.

Treatment

There is no known cure for the deadly Ebola virus, nor are there vaccines that prevent the onset of the illness. Those who make a full recovery do so through their immune system’s strength. Doctors discovered that one of the best ways to help patients is to keep them hydrated and breathing to give them a higher chance of surviving.

Certain experimental treatments for the disease include ZMapp and the oral drug Brincidofovir. The former has three monoclonal antibodies that bind to the virus, enabling the body to clear Ebola out, while the latter prevents the virus from replicating.

When you see wildlife life in your area that are potential carriers of this disease, it is best to call Ottawa wildlife control professionals. Companies such as Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control Ottawa can help safely and effectively remove wildlife disease carriers such as bats and others from your property.

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Raccoon removal mistakes most DIY-ers make and how to avoid them

The masked bandits are back in your attic and you are once again troubled by the heavy thudding at night when they roam around scavenging for food. You thought you have gotten rid of them before but they are back and they seem to have grown in number.

If you find yourself in this situation, it is possible that you have done a little DIY raccoon removal yourself. Here are some of the reasons why DIY raccoon removal can be a big mistake:

1. Raccoons carry a number of diseases that can harm humans such as rabies and Baylisascaris. If not handled properly, you can expose yourself to a number of diseases by getting in contact with raccoon feces. When you do live trapping, raccoons can attack and bite you.
2. Raccoon mothers are protective of their young and they can potentially get aggressive. Most of the time, raccoons den in your attic when they are to give birth to a litter. Your attic provides a safe haven for the young raccoons, away from the harsh elements and other predators. If you are not a trained professional, there is a high chance that you would miss the litter and just trap the raccoon mother. This could starve the babies to death and can cause future problems – imagine, bad smell and decaying bodies.
3. Raccoons are highly inquisitive and intelligent.Raccoons are inquisitive animals and it takes someone with experience to study the kind of behavior of the raccoon inhabiting your home. While trapping seems to be the easiest route, it does not solve the problem quite as fast as you would think. It takes patience to “bait” the raccoons inside the trap and you need to know the kinds of foods that will lure them in. However, the bait can also attract other animals and worse, even your pet cat.
4. It is illegal to kill raccoons or relocate them just anywhere. Most provinces have raccoons under protection as furbearers and it is illegal to exterminate them. If you are able to trap the raccoon in your attic, you should be mindful of your local law in terms of relocating these wildlife because it is also illegal to drop them beyond specific distances to prevent the spread of diseases. Ottawa wildlife control is something that you should consider before even attempting to do this yourself.
5. Trapping them does not prevent other raccoons or other wildlife from denning in your attic. Your attic will always be an attractive place for any wildlife – from mice to squirrels, to skunks and to raccoons. Its snuggly atmosphere is comfortable for these animals. Trapping the animals that you find inside your attic is a reactive measure. Treat the problem from its source and seal your attic from future intrusions.

Let the professionals remove your nuisance wildlife for you. Raccoon removal takes expertise and skill and Ottawa wildlife control services like Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control are an experienced choice.

Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control Ottawa is licensed by the government to relocate wildlife animals to a safer place in the wild where they can survive and raise their litter. Skedaddle also specializes in exclusion methods such as sealing up possible entrances in your attic so that it is safe from unwanted guests.

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