Some people call them rodents, others think of them as little bears. Despite having different concepts about raccoons, one thing is obvious. They are among the most adorable animals in the wild that have a masked face and a unique pair of hands. True, opinions about raccoons vary, but by knowing the exact…
Bed bugs are considered a big problem among households in the country. Since these pesky critters need a humid environment to survive, it’s no surprise why they thrive in a home. Although they are elusive creatures that love to hide in crevices and narrow cracks, preventive measures can be taken to keep them from damaging…
Sometimes, an encounter with a skunk can be memorable, but there are times when it can be traumatizing, especially when the skunk is angry or frightened. When a skunk is frightened or scared, it can give off a smelly scent that has been known to keep bears and predators at bay. Believe it or…
What exactly is hantavirus? A rare but serious virus that can become threatening when left untreated, hantavirus is one of the most talked about topics in the medical realm in 2018. If not treated immediately, hantavirus can become Hantavirus Pulmonary Disease or HPS. Although the exact incubation time is yet known, experts say it…
Bed bugs are truly pesky hitch hikers. They easily and unknowingly move from one room to another by sticking onto your clothes or climbing onto your luggage. That is the reason why experts suggest to never put any piece of clothing or luggage on the bed, especially if you’ll need it the following day.…
Rat infestation is, unfortunately, an on and off issue at the York region. However, in the past few months, the problem seems to have gotten worse. A study has been recently conducted to identify 25 of the most rat infested communities in Ontario. Its results were based on the number of residential and commercial…
Sightings of bed bugs have been reported in one of Ryerson University’s classrooms. What Are Bed Bugs? Bed bugs are the pesky oval-shaped insects that quietly sneak into the bed while you sleep. Because they don’t have wings, they stick onto the clothes of humans or other objects to get to another place. In…
Residents of Markham city, Ontario, Canada, on Friday November 24, 2017, got an unanticipated sojourn from a moose.With the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, the York Regional Police was also called to Markham, near Buttonville Airport, where this incident was reported. It is assumed that the moose might have traveled to Markham along the…
Some wild animals, found closer to human habitats, enter to our homes, basically for easy access to food, water, and protection. They could be cute and watched from a distance; but having them in or letting them occupy the house is not a good idea. The most common ones are squirrels, skunks, raccoons, rats, bats,…
Raccoons might be furry and adorable, however, they can be dangerous pests. On the off chance that you find garbage strewn over your yard every morning means that you have a raccoon pulling down your trash cans in search of food. Smelly trash strewn everywhere in the garden, an unsanitary chaos, and an unattractive…
