WILDLIFE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION IN MUSKOKA, GEORGIAN BAY, BARRIE, ORILLIA, MIDLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Bats
In Ontario we have two species of Bats. Big Brown Bats and Little Brown Bats. Over recent years , due to a fungus called White Nose Syndrome , the population of little Browns has drastically dropped. Little Brown Bats migrate During the winter months. The Big Brown Bat are the most common in our area. Big Brown Bats hibernate.
If you have a colony in your attic , without a doubt it’s a maternity colony. All females with one pup each. They most often have one but can have two.Bats give birth around the middle of June. Within a few weeks the pups are out with mom filling up on up to half their body weight in insects per night.
Eviction should not be attempted while babes may be unable to leave on their own. Call us now for a free no obligation comprehensive assessment of your situation and the best estimate now: (705) 896-2847.
Flying Squirrels
Most people have never seen a Flying Squirrel.This is because they are nocturnal. Their large black eyes and white under side are their trade marks. Be sure they glide they will most often choose the highest point on a structure to enter and exit. They are communal and will be found in groups huddled up for warmth.
Flyers can have two litters per year. The first season begins in early spring and the second in late summer. After a 40 day gestation babes are born. A couple of months later mom will leave and they are on their own. Flying Squirrels can chew but are not as destructive as Grey Squirrels or Red squirrels. Very small gaps will allow access to your home. Eviction should be done before babies are born or after they can leave on their own. Call us now for a free no obligation comprehensive assessment of your situation and the best estimate now: (705) 896-2847
Grey Squirrels
These chewing machines are the most common squirrel in central Ontario. Greys are the largest and most destructive of our local Squirrels. Wood , tin , wires. They’ll chew on it. Grey squirrels and black Squirrels are actually the same species. Greys have two breeding seasons per year. January to February and June to July. Two to five young are born and after a couple of months they will leave the nest.After a few months they are independent.Grey eviction must be done before birth or after they can leave on their own. Call us now for a free no obligation comprehensive assessment of your situation and the best estimate now: (705) 896-2847.
Red Squirrels
Although small in stature, Red Squirrels can be very destructive. They will chew on pretty much anything from wires to siding. Red squirrels breed in January to February with a 30 day gestation period. The young will venture out of the nest after a couple of months. Eviction should be done before young are born or after they can walk out on their own.
Raccoons
Raccoons are curious and can cause an incredible amount of damage to your property. From chewing wires to ripping your soffit apart to using your Attic space as a washroom. These masked bandits show no respect for your home.Raccoons begin birthing in early April. Mom will give birth to 3-6 kits who become independent by early fall. Eviction should be done before babies are born or after the kits have grown and can follow mom out. Call us now for a free no obligation comprehensive assessment of your situation and the best estimate now: (705) 896-2847.
Skunks
Although Skunks are very docile, they invoke fear amongst the general public.Yes they stink.In most cases a skunk will warn of impending spray by stomping their front feet. Skunks will avoid spraying if possible as they have only so much spray and it takes time to reload. Skunks mate in late winter and babies are born In May.
They have litters of 4-7 young. After 6-7 weeks the babies develop their scent. After 8 weeks they will exit the den with mom.Eviction should only be attempted before the young are born or after they can exit den on their own. Call us now for a free no obligation comprehensive assessment of your situation and the best estimate now: (705) 896-2847.
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