Marmots, skunks, rats, pigeons, many are the wild animals present in Quebec. Whether in the cities or in the countryside, many species come to find a refuge and food to live and reproduce in peace.<\/p>\n
If they do not necessarily seek to disturb your daily life, it can happen that they approach your home too closely. In this article, discover the most disturbing species of wildlife in Quebec.<\/p>\n
Although cities may seem hostile to wildlife, there are still a few species that infiltrate our homes.<\/p>\n
Among the wildlife most represented in Quebec cities, we find a wide variety of species, larger or smaller, which are primarily looking for food or shelter.<\/p>\n
If you keep in mind rats and mice, what about raccoons, skunks or foxes? Let’s look at this in more detail.<\/p>\n
In Quebec, marmots<\/a> are a species of animal particularly present. You will surely come across them in public parks or gardens where they do not hesitate to enter in order to build a cozy burrow.<\/p>\n True intruders<\/a>, mice and rats<\/a> represent a real threat to Quebec residents. Whether in cities or outside, these rodents infiltrate the smallest spaces to find shelter and food. If you see one or more of these pests in your home, don’t let it happen and take action before you have a rodent invasion in your homes.<\/p>\n For several years, skunks have been invading cities in search of food of all kinds to satiate their hunger. They are easily recognizable thanks to their black and white fur or their very particular smell<\/a> when they try to protect themselves.<\/p>\n A solitary animal and non-aggressive in case of threat, the skunk can react by emitting grunts and a foul-smelling spray.<\/p>\n This wild animal is very well adapted to urban life and is not afraid to go through your garbage or dig holes in your lawn<\/a>. Being a protected species in Quebec, you cannot kill or harm it. However, if you are looking for ways to get rid of skunks<\/a>, call a pest management professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n Raccoons<\/a> also come to make their homes in Quebec cities and are not shy about coming to take food from the residents.\u00a0 In addition, these wild animals leave behind excrement that can deteriorate the insulation of your home while damaging its structure. If you are dealing with a raccoon, contact us now<\/a>!<\/p>\n The fox is a carnivorous mammal represented in Canada by four species: the red fox, the arctic fox, the gray fox and the swift fox. Among these four species, the gray fox is the most present in Quebec. This animal is not endangered, but may become so in the coming years.<\/p>\n The gray fox is not dangerous for humans. However, it is recommended not to approach it, it remains a wild animal. If during your walks in the forest you see a grey fox injured or caught in a trap, call a wildlife protection officer<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/p>\n2. Mice and rats<\/h3>\n
3. Skunks<\/h3>\n
4. Raccoons<\/h3>\n
5. The gray fox<\/h3>\n