Inspect wildlife entry points and plan removal and exclusion for raccoons, squirrels, birds and other nuisance wildlife.
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We assess the roofline and the ground line first and identify every opening, not just the one being used today, because the second entry point is what undoes most wildlife jobs. Species and season are established before anything is closed, since spring almost always means dependent young are present and that changes both the method and the timing. Removal is normally by one-way exclusion so the animal leaves under its own power, followed by permanent repair in materials that resist chewing and prying, and clean-up where insulation is contaminated. Where a bird, bat, or protected species is involved, we tell you what the law allows and when the work can properly be done.
The primary method. The animal exits on its own and cannot re-enter, avoiding the stress and legal complications of trapping and relocation.
In spring, raccoon and squirrel young are very likely present. Sealing an entry with dependent young inside is inhumane and creates a far worse problem. Timing and method change accordingly.
Heavy-gauge mesh, metal flashing, and vent screens fitted over openings, plus reinforcement of the weak points animals test next.
Removing contaminated insulation and nesting material and sanitising affected areas, which also removes the scent that draws the next animal.
Securing bins and compost, removing accessible pet food, managing bird feeders, and trimming branches that bridge to the roof.
Every potential entry point identified: soffit returns, roof-wall junctions, vents, chimneys, gable ends, and the ground line around decks and sheds.
What the animal is, and whether it is denning season. This determines whether young are likely present and whether exclusion may proceed.
A one-way door fitted at the main entry lets the animal leave under its own power and prevents it returning, which is more humane and more reliable than trapping.
Openings closed with materials that resist chewing and prying: heavy-gauge mesh, screening, and metal flashing, fitted so the repair lasts.
Contaminated insulation removal, sanitising where required, and advice on food sources, bins, and vegetation that keep the property attractive.
Tell us your city, property type and where you have noticed activity. We explain the proposed service, price and any follow-up before you book. Your quote depends on:
Scratching in an attic at dawn, a torn soffit, a skunk under the deck: wildlife problems are structural problems with an animal attached. The removal is the easy half. The half that decides whether it happens again is finding every entry point, repairing them properly, and doing it at a time of year that does not leave dependent young sealed inside a roof. Ontario law also sets real limits here, including how far a trapped animal may be relocated and when bats may be excluded, and a good plan works inside them rather than around them.
No. Wait for an assessment. Sealing an active entry traps the animal inside, and in spring it very often traps dependent young, which is both inhumane and far more expensive to resolve once they die in the structure or break out through a ceiling.
Ontario rules require wildlife captured by a licensed agent to be released within one kilometre of the capture site and within 24 hours. That is why one-way exclusion with permanent repair is the approach that actually works: the animal leaves and simply cannot get back in.
The timing and method change. Young must be able to leave with the mother or be reunited with her, so the work is planned around that rather than around the fastest possible removal. Tell us what you have heard and when, because the sounds often indicate how old they are.
All Ontario bat species are protected and several are at risk. Exclusion is not appropriate during the maternity season, roughly late May to mid-August, because flightless pups would be sealed inside. Work is scheduled either side of that window using one-way devices at every exit point.
Entry repair is part of the job, because exclusion without repair simply moves the problem to next season. Where damage extends beyond the entry point into roofing, structure, or extensive insulation replacement, we tell you clearly what needs a roofer or contractor.
Once any animal present has left, the gap is closed with mesh buried at the base and turned outward so digging does not get underneath. Removing grubs from the lawn, securing bins, and bringing in pet food overnight reduce the reason the property is attractive in the first place.
The pest, the size of the property, how far activity has spread, and the number of visits all affect the price. A single wasp nest is a very different job from a bed bug programme across three rooms. Tell us what you have noticed and where your property is, and we will explain the proposed service and give you a quote before any treatment starts.
We serve Brantford, Hamilton, Cambridge, Waterloo, Brampton, Mississauga and surrounding areas, including Paris, Ancaster, Dundas and Stoney Creek. We also arrange visits elsewhere in southern Ontario. Share your address when requesting a quote so we can confirm service availability.
We visit homes and businesses in Brantford and Hamilton, with service across southern Ontario. Choose your city for local service and booking information.
“Trap it and drive it out to the country.”
Ontario rules require wildlife captured by a licensed agent to be released within one kilometre of the capture site and within 24 hours. Long-distance relocation is not permitted, and it has poor survival outcomes for the animal.
“Just seal the hole once it is quiet up there.”
Quiet does not mean empty, especially in spring when young are in the nest. Sealing an active entry traps animals inside, where they die in the structure or tear their way out through the ceiling.
“Bats can be removed any time of year.”
All bats in Ontario are protected, and exclusion is not appropriate during the maternity period from roughly late May to mid-August, when flightless pups would be sealed in. Work is timed for spring before, or late summer after, that window.
“A repellent or ultrasonic device will clear the attic.”
Animals habituate quickly, and a warm dry attic is worth tolerating a strange noise for. Exclusion and physical repair are what actually work.
Tell us the pest, your city and the affected areas. We’ll explain your treatment options, pricing and appointment availability before you book.
