We’ve had a warm fall in Southern Ontario so far, but we all know from experience how quickly that can change. While you’re running the A/C and putting off closing the pool or cottage, animals like raccoons, skunks, and mice are anticipating a winter blast and looking for a nice secure home to ride it out (and have some babies while they’re at it). As you get ready to winterize your home, it’s important to note that unwanted furry guests seeking shelter can become a major headache. Wildlife intrusion poses risks to your home, health, and even the animals themselves. The best way to deal with i ..read more

This January hasn’t been an average one by Ontario standards. No sooner is snow and ice on the ground than a thaw sets in and it all disappears. No one could blame you for thinking that spring is already en route.  Speaking of spring, we’ve noticed that a growing number of homeowners are investing in backyard pools. If you’re one of them, chances are that you’re wondering, “How can I keep wildlife out of a pool after it’s installed?” It’s a valid concern. If you’ve ever had to remove wildlife from your home, you know how determined some animals can be.  Various types of wildlife have ..read more

When you think of the Christmas season, a few beloved animals come to mind: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the camels that conveyed the three wise men, and of course the partridge in the pear tree! Although these are North American stories and traditions, animals have actually played a key role in Christmas celebrations across the world!  In this holiday blog, the team at Bad Company Wildlife Eviction takes a closer look at the ‘12 animals of Christmas’ and their different Yuletide roles. (P.S. Although we can do a holiday wildlife eviction if you need it, chances are you won’t find thes ..read more

When you think about the spookiest time of the year, what animals come to mind? Black cats? Bats? Gleaming-eyed rats and wart-pebbled toads? Whatever they are, have you ever wondered why they became associated with Halloween in the first place? In this blog, we highlight the animals that symbolize Halloween and what makes them initially appear so spooky in the first place. Black Cats: Are They Really Bad Luck? Black cats have been regarded as a mystery and myth since the Middle Ages, when people in Medieval Germany and France believed they carried curses from witches. Since then, black cats ha ..read more

Initially, the idea of wildlife strolling through your yard seems idyllic. Deer strolling across the grass, cute rabbits hopping through the garden, squirrels hovering around a well-stocked feeder: it’s like having a slice of nature on your property.  What’s not so appealing is when wildlife start laying claim to your home. Once raccoons and squirrels start tearing out the insulation in your walls and attic and mice begin treating your kitchen like an all-you-can-eat buffet, the cuteness factor is gone and you’ll start looking for humane wildlife eviction services. We’re all animal lovers ..read more

You’re watching a TikTok video or making dinner when you hear wings flapping overhead. Frowning, you wonder if your significant other or one of the kids left the front door open, letting a bird inside. You look up, only to see a bat -not a bird- flying in circles close to the ceiling. We get it- few things are more annoying than uninvited guests. But there’s something about bats that a lot of people find spooky. If you’re one of them, you may be tempted to scare it off or worse. Before you do it, call Bad Company Wildlife Eviction for humane bat removal in Ontario. If you live in the Hamont ar ..read more

A lot of people hate rats but we personally love them. Not only do they make great pets, but they’re intelligent, clean animals capable of doing some pretty cool things. However, we can’t blame you for not wanting them in your walls and kitchen, so we created this blog on how to get rats out of your home the humane way. Things You May Not Have Known About Rats A group of rats is called a ‘mischief’! They outnumber us, yet we rarely see them. They are experts at avoiding detection! Rats have strong teeth that never stop growing! They have to keep chewing to wear them down, otherwise eating wou ..read more

No one expects they’ll ever have to Google ‘skunk removal services.’ But when you see a mom and her youngsters camping out under your porch and remember that you have a curious dog or child, you might not have much choice. Not only is their spray infamous, but their rigorous digging ability can damage your lawn and even the home itself. Fortunately, you don’t have to carry on hoping that you’ll avoid an encounter. At Bad Company Wildlife Eviction, our skunk removal services are referred to as ‘evictions.’ Once they’re off your property, we take steps to ensure that they don’t return. This arti ..read more

Imagine waking up one morning, going into your kitchen, and finding food strewn everywhere. Your kids are past the destructive stage and you know you don’t have ghosts, so you’ve likely got a surprise tenant. How can you keep wildlife away from your home so that this doesn’t become a morning routine? Raccoons, squirrels, and other animals and birds can get into your home in a variety of ways. Once they’re in, they can make your kitchen look like the aftermath of a house party and cause all kinds of damage by: Creating or widening gaps in the roof or sides of the property Damaging ‌wood,‌ ‌dry ..read more

Welcome to April! It’s been a chilly one so far, but that won’t stop raccoon baby season from kicking off. Yes, it’s true! During the late winter, raccoons mate and have their litters in April or May. We have seen babies born as early as March and as late as June and, if a female raccoon loses her first litter early in the season, a second litter may be born as late as July. However, this is not very common: for raccoons, April is definitely the main baby season! What does this mean? As soon as March hits, you want to be looking for any signs of a raccoon mother trying to get into a nice a ..read more