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Mice and Rats Are Moving In! Schedule Regular Preventive Maintenance for your Home

This is an ideal time of year to mark you calendar for regular preventive maintenance against mice and rats.

How to Combat Ants & Spiders in Winter

Are you wondering how to combat insects indoors - like ants and spiders - in the winter time? While it’s true that ants go dormant in the...

Unwanted House Guests?

It’s no coincidence that rodent calls have been picking up. With the change in seasons, winter is an active time for mice and rats....

Raccoons Hibernate… or do They?

It’s easy to assume that raccoons hibernate over the winter. It would make sense: they forage, secure their winter dens and are seen less...

It’s Busy Season for Squirrels

Fall is a very active time for squirrels. They are gathering food and looking for den sites to overwinter. Squirrels can have as many as...

What’s That Smell?

You already know the answer - SKUNKS! Skunks are on the move right now. Babies are old enough to be frolicking about, with or without...

Mice or Rats? It’s Very Common

We know how it sounds - having mice or rats in your home is not something you want to talk about. But did you know - all homes have...

Spring is Baby Season Kickoff!

Spring is upon us! Which means babies of all species will be popping up more frequently. We’ve compiled facts about mating & baby season...

Safety & Health Week 2023

This year, Ontario's Safety & Health week lands on May 1st to 6th, so there’s still lots of time to prepare! This is a great opportunity...

Bats – in the Winter?

Did you know bats are endangered and are considered a protected species in Canada? It’s a common misconception that bats hibernate all...

Winter Driving Safety Tips

If you must travel in winter weather, inform a friend or relative of your proposed route and expected time of arrival. Follow these...

Rats In Your House?!

You’re not the only one with RATS in your house! Have you been seeing evidence such as droppings, tiny footprints, unusual noises or...

As the temperature drops - Keep those rodents out!

by Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control

5 Ways to Deter Squirrels

Don’t let their bushy tails and big cheeks fool you. They may be cute and bright-eyed, but if left unchecked, squirrels can do an...

Wasp Nest?!

Are you seeing wasps around your house? Most wasps have a narrow waist, are hairless, have 6 legs and 2 pairs of wings. They average 1...

Skunk O’Clock

It’s skunk time again! We’ve been seeing lots of skunk families under sheds so far this summer. By now the baby kits are mobile and it’s...

Critters after Christmas?

We hope you’ve enjoyed a safe and joyous holiday season. Tradition dating back to the 4th century, marks yesterday as the time to take...

Do I have to share my warm home with a Skunk?

As the cold weather settles in, you may think you are in the clear for seeing skunks. Not so! Skunks do not hibernate and can be highly...

Squirrel Breeding Season

Time has sprung ahead, the snow is melting, sun is shining and Spring is surely on the way! With it comes baby season for many nuisance...

Raccoons in daylight? In the winter? What’s going on?

Happy New Year! As we ponder many questions during the start of a new year the question we keep hearing over and over is… Do raccoons and...