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Raccoon Entry Points
It’s bad enough when raccoons become a nuisance when ruining gardens or raiding garbage cans, but they can be truly destructive when they get inside your attic, chimneys, or walls. In the wild, they...
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Are Opossums Dangerous?
Opossums are the only marsupials in North America, and their population is on the rise in Toronto. Generally, no opossums are not directly dangerous to people and pets. When encountered directly, the...
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Opossums have not been a problem in Toronto but over the last ten years, their population has increased. Canadian winters have kept the pests away but that is changing. Opossums and Cold Weather An...
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What Do Opossums Eat?
As opportunistic scavengers, the diet of the opossum is incredibly varied. Their omnivorous diet includes insects, ticks, small rodents, frogs, birds, and berries. In residential neighborhoods,...
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Are Opossums Under the House a Problem?
Opossums are not aggressive towards humans and prefer to avoid contact with people. They are rarely seen since they are nocturnal and typically only den in one area for a few days before moving to a...
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Can Opossums Climb on the Roof?
In their natural habitat, tree hollows are one of the most common places for opossums to nest. Opossums are agile and excellent climbers because their tails are prehensile and aid in balance and...
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Can Opossums Cause Problmes in an Attic?
Opossums have not been much of a nuisance until recently. They are North America’s only marsupials and have several strange behaviours. Best known for their ability to “play dead” when threatened, they...
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Coyote Attacks Dog in Park
Though they typically avoid human interaction, coyotes have adapted to living in residential areas. You are most likely to see a coyote near greenspaces like a park or ravine, but they will go on the...
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Do Bird Deterrents and Repellents Really Work?
Bird deterrents and repellents can work, but it depends on your location, bird species, local laws and regulations, and the damage or nuisances caused by bird activity. Most of the time, bird...
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Bats in the Attic
Bats roost in the attic to either give birth or hibernate during the winter. The bats that stay choose a roosting place near food and water sources. Once a colony of bats is established, the resulting...
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