Spring seems like the season of love, but canoodling comes earlier for a handful of furry critters prominent on the south coast of B.C.

Squirrels, raccoons and skunks are all looking for love, which means a bunch of noise, followed by nesting.

Mating season is February through March so all three species are on the hunt for a mate. Squirrels in particular get real chatty, says Trine From, Fraser Valley branch manager for pest control company Orkin Canada.

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Then the males compete for the female attention. The chittering can get noisy.

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None of the species are great tenants, From said.

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When pressed, she香蕉视频直播檇 say the squirrels are the worst. Any of them will get into an attic, or under a shed, but squirrels can get into tiny spaces or even set up house in a chimney.

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Once inside they make a stink and a mess and residents will hear them fighting and chewing on things.

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Trapping can involve a one-way door installed where they gained entry, so the critters can leave but can香蕉视频直播檛 get back into their makeshift den. There are other live traps used, with skunks getting their own special setup.

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The first line of defence is sealing every hole, but not using spray foam.

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Similarly, simply sealing a hole under a shed won香蕉视频直播檛 work.

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To remedy it, dig down two feet and install wire fencing around the perimeter.

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As El Nino winter brings some unseasonably warm weather, From also reminds residents to use screen doors.

Raccoons in particular will just waltz right through an open door.