26 Dec

Squirrel Entry Through Chimney and Utility Line on Large Manor Home – North York

Job Overview

Location: North York, Ontario
Structure: Large manor-style residential home with multiple roofs and attic spaces
Problem: Squirrel activity within walls and attic
Service: Humane squirrel removal and full exterior exclusion
Visits: Four visits

Summary

Wildlife Shield was contacted after the homeowner reported early-morning noises coming from inside the walls and attic spaces. Our inspection confirmed multiple squirrel entry points on a large, complex roofline. Over four visits, we installed and relocated one-way doors as new access points were identified, then completed permanent exclusion once activity had stopped. Read More →

10 May

Case Study: Squirrel, Raccoon, and Pest Removal from Century Home in Guelph

Guelph Raccoon Squirrel One-Way Door

Anyone can get pests. The following case study tells the story of wildlife removal and rat extermination in Guelph, in which a large century home had multiple different species invading its property. Mice, squirrels, raccoons, and rats were all making themselves at home in the shed and the attic. Despite its tremendous value, this was an aging property that presented the animals with an opportunity to live indoors.

Here, we removed the pests, disinfected after them, and performed a thorough wildlife-proofing of the premises to keep them out. The attics were renovated with new insulation. Our comprehensive wildlife removal services rid the home of these animals and should keep it safe for years to come. Call Wildlife Shield for wildlife removal and exclusion services in Guelph and the GTA. Read More →

20 Jul

In The Midst of The Corona Pandemic: The Return of The Bubonic Plague?

How to Get Rid of Squirrels in an Attic

On July 11, 2020, it was reported that a squirrel was tested positive. This might come as a shock where we are in a world still coming to grips with the ongoing battle against the novel Coronavirus said to have originated in Wuhan, China, 2019, last year. With the death toll rising around the world each and every day, breaking record after record, the news of a possible return of the bubonic plague cannot have come at a much worse time than this. Responsible for millions of deaths across the European continent in the Middle Ages, The Black Death was one of the worst outbreaks recorded in history. Read More →

14 Jun

What Home Remedy Keeps Squirrels Away

what home remedy keeps squirrels

Squirrels can pose a big problem for homeowners. These cute little creatures might be absolutely adorable when they’re climbing in the trees in your backyard, but once they get a little bit too comfortable they can really cause headaches for you and your family. If you suspect that you have a squirrel infestation it’s important for you to call in the experts. Read More →

08 Jun

What Do Squirrels Do In Attics

What Do Squirrels Do In Attics

If you suspect that you have a squirrel infestation in your attic (we have some tips for attic inspection), you’re far from alone. Every year, squirrels make their homes in attics all across Toronto. They gravitate towards them because attics offer safe spaces for squirrels to make their nests, a refuge from the natural elements, and a spot where there are no predators. Attics are ideal for squirrels. Humans rarely visit their attics, but they are secure areas. Squirrels can be alone and do as they please. Read More →

01 Jun

What Damage Can Squirrels Do in the Attic

What Damage Can Squirrels Do in the Attic

Squirrels might be adorable frolicking around the trees in your backyard, but they can cause major problems if they make their way inside your home. One of the most popular places for squirrels to nest is in your attic.

Squirrels like attics because they are safe havens from predators, and good spots to camp out to avoid all of the natural elements outside. They are also generally free of humans, so squirrels don’t need to fear being intruded upon. Attics are ideal indoor locations for squirrels, but if a family of them decides to crash in your home, beware, there are signs you need to replace attic insulation. Squirrels can cause a whole host of problems and they are very tricky to get rid of if you’re not a professional squirrel removal technician.  Read More →

20 May

What Damage Can Squirrels Cause to Your Property

What Damage Can Squirrels Cause to Your Property

Squirrels might look cute and friendly, but they can do major damage to your home. If you want to avoid sky-high repair bills and dangerous structural damage, you should learn to recognize the signs of squirrels and call in the squirrel removal Toronto expert if you have to.

Squirrels don’t come and knock on the front door when they want to get inside. Instead, they chew their way in or find a vulnerable area of your home to exploit. Generally, they come in through insulation or a pre-existing hole in the attic. Once they’re up there, squirrels will cause tons of structural damage and compromise the integrity of your home. Worst of all, they are very difficult to remove. Read More →

09 Oct

Noises in the Attic Early Morning – Squirrels

Noises in the Attic Early Morning Squirrels

Hearing noises in the attic in the early morning rules out nocturnal animals such as raccoons, possums and rats. The most likely culprit, in this case, is squirrels although a little investigation into the type of noise and hours of activity can help confirm your suspicions. Determining what animal is in your attic is the first step to removing the animal. Squirrels are diurnal animals which mean they are active during the day and sleep through the night. Squirrels are most active early morning just after dawn. The activity may slow down during the day and peak again just before dusk or early evening. Squirrels leave their nest to forage for food and water and it is not uncommon for a squirrel to leave the nest and return multiple times a day. Call us if you need squirrel removal in Toronto, our animal removal experts know how to set a one-way door to find all entry points to remove squirrels completely.  Read More →