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09 Jan

Squirrel and Bird Entry Remediation on a Three-Storey Victorian Roof — Toronto

Job Overview

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Structure: Three-storey Victorian residential home
Problem: Squirrel activity in attic with secondary bird entry
Service: Humane squirrel removal and full roofline exclusion
Visits: Three visits

Summary

Wildlife Shield was contacted after the homeowner reported early-morning ceiling noises consistent with squirrel activity. Inspection confirmed squirrel entry at a soffit intersection, along with a secondary opening being used by birds. Due to the height and roof complexity, a multi-visit approach was required to allow animals to exit safely, followed by permanent exclusion. All work was completed humanely and without further activity reported. Read More →

02 Jan

Squirrel Entry and Roofline Exclusion — Old Toronto

Job Overview

Location: Old Toronto, Ontario
Structure: Three-storey detached house with flat roof
Problem: Squirrel activity reported in third-storey ceiling/attic area
Service: Humane squirrel removal and exterior exclusion
Visits: Three visits

Summary

Our team addressed reported squirrel activity in the upper attic area of a three-storey detached home in Old Toronto. The work was completed over three visits and included humane eviction using a one-way door, followed by permanent sealing of the entry point and later installation of extended roofline exclusion. No further activity was reported after completion. Read More →

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 →

15 Dec

Different Types of Squirrels in Ontario

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Ontario is home to different species of squirrels. For the most part, interaction between human and squirrels does not go beyond watching them run, bounce, and chatter through your yard. However, sometimes a squirrel will find a way to invade your home as they search for a place to provide them shelter. Knowing how to identify squirrel species will help you in knowing what you’re dealing with and get proper squirrel control services. Read More →

06 Apr

Removing Skunks From Under a Shed – Skunk Removal

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Skunks burrow in dens underground. They do so in residential areas because they can find easy access to food and shelter. In this video you will see us working on getting a skunk from under a deck and placing the necessary measures to make sure that the skunks won’t be able to get back in. Call us for professional skunk removal. Read More →

05 Apr

Osprey Nest on Cell Tower – Bird Control

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Part of what makes our job interesting is working in close proximity to wild animals. Raccoons and squirrels are one thing, but getting in close quarters with a full grown osprey on the peak of a 250 foot tower is an exhilarating experience. We often get called out to solve such conflicts on telecom towers. We offer a wide range of commercial bird control services. Read More →

19 Mar

Removing Raccoons Under a Deck

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How to Remove Raccoons Under a Deck

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One raccoons set up shop under the deck they are hard to get out.

Evicting raccoons from under a deck can take some doing. The whole point is not only to get them out but also to make sure that they can’t get back in. Or any other animal for that matter. The way we go about performing such a removal involves the sealing of the deck and placing a one way door so that all animals can exit but not get back in.

The materials and techniques we use guarantee that every animal is out and provide protection for years to come. All our work comes with a minimum of a two year warranty so if the animals break back in we return and repair our work at no additional charge.

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Raccoon Removal From Under a Deck​

A successful raccoon removal from under a deck in Toronto is more complicated than most people think. The major concern is raccoon babies left without food and water if the mother is excluded from the den. A desperate mother can cause serious damage with her sharp claws and strong teeth desperately trying to reunite with the babies. Hire a professional raccoon removal company in Toronto to get your problem fixed humanely. The service also includes cleaning and disinfecting the empty raccoon nest. Raccoon droppings and urine carry a host of diseases and may attract other wildlife to your property.

Raccoon Removal Process

Exclusion involves the process of letting the raccoons out of their den and sealing the perimeter of the deck with galvanized steel mesh permanently. We recommend utilizing our additional services to clean out and disinfect under the deck area thoroughly after exclusion. It well known that raccoon feces and urine attracts other wildlife and carry many dangerous pathogens.

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Inspection

Our experts begin by inspecting your deck thoroughly to find potential entry points. An adult raccoon can squeeze through a hole 4 inches wide. Seal the holes leaving only the main entrance. This is the one with raccoon tracks, food debris, droppings and other obvious signs of wildlife activity.

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Trenching & Exclusion

Technicians will dig a 2 foot deep trench around your deck and attach galvanized steel mesh from the skirt of your deck down. The mesh will prevent animals from getting under the wood and the underground portion of the mesh will prevent the animals from burrowing through the barrier.

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One Way Door

One-way door installation. The door will let raccoons out as usual but only opens outward so the animals can’t come back inside. We will remove the door once you are sure activity has stopped and seal the hole with galvanized steel mesh .

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Guaranteed Service

We make sure that each job we do is sound and reflects high quality. We cover every area we do work on with a two-year warranty. If raccoons break back through our work we will return at no extra cost. Our expert will remove animals safely and humanely and make sure that all entry points are sealed.

Humane Wildlife Removal

Here at Wildlife Shield, we are dedicated to providing only the humane and safe raccoon removal treatments. We make certain no animals are damaged or stressed during the deck exclusion process. Most wildlife issues can be solved with just one-way doors and exclusion. We make sure that no raccoons babies are injured during the exclusion process. Our technicians have been trained to cope with the most challenging circumstances.

2 Year Warranty On Our Work

Our raccoon removal and deck exclusion work are covered with a guarantee and a two-year warranty. If animals break in through our work during the warranty period, we return to correct the issue at no additional charge.

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How to Keep Raccoons Out

After our technician finish the deck exclusion work you as a homeowner should follow some preventive steps to keep raccoon away from coming back.  

Start by depriving them of food. Keep your pet food, including bird seed, indoors especially at night. If the animals haven’t yet made a den in your house, they are more likely to explore new territory if there is no more food in your yard.

Keep your trashcans locked away in your garage if possible. If they must be outside, get sturdy metal garbage cans with a lid. Fasten the cover securely with zip ties or chords. Again, the idea is to deprive the raccoons of food.

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Raccoons

Due to their adaptability, raccoons quite well inhabited metropolitan areas. Raccoons in Toronto are a nuisance for homeowners and will eat just about anything they come across. Their greedy appetites wouldn’t be a problem if these critters didn’t rip the house apart to create dens, tip over garbage cans and create a mess, dig holes in the yard, eat fish from outdoor ponds, swim and defecate in pools and get into all kinds of shenanigans. 

Raccoons are looking for consistent food and water, and a warm, safe place to nest especially if it’s breeding season. Raccoon’s breeding season is between late January and mid-March.

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Raccoon Babies

Mid-March – April is known as Raccoon baby season. During this period female raccoons are on the search for safe places to set up a nest for future babies. This typically means that raccoons that live in cities will try to find safe places in attics and under decks. When we conduct an inspection and do raccoon removal exclusion during this season we pay more attention to make sure that no babies are left behind. We utilize a one-way door to get mature raccoons out. Although this method is pretty efficient raccoon babies can complicate the work. Throughout the raccoon baby season, we remove the mother from the deck or the attic and locate the babies to take them out safely and reunite them with their mother after.

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Raccoon Proofing Solutions

Wildlife Shield provides the full range of animal removal services. From the simple installation of wire mesh and one-way doors to complete wildlife proofing of an entire property. We have experience and know-how that allow us to strengthen the whole structure against even the most curious and invasive animals. To accomplish full raccoon proofing of your property we recommend installing chimney caps, protecting plastic vents since they are often used by animals to get in, strengthening of siding as well as removal of any tree branches that might assist wildlife.

Common Areas We Recommend Protecting: 

  • Roof Vents
  • Soffits
  • Roof Edges
  • Ventilation Pipes
  • Chimneys
  • Wall Vents
  • Decks
  • Sheds

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Cleaning and Disinfecting

During raccoon and squirrel infestation, these animals use your attic or under the deck area as a toilet. If raccoons and squirrels are left for a substantial amount of time alone, they can completely compromise attic insulation with their feces and urine. Raccoon’s waste is full of pathogens and can impact your family health if it’s left in the attic or under the deck after the raccoon exclusion process. We offer cleaning services that eliminate feces and deodorize the region with commercial grade products which break down odours and germs at the molecular level. We use industrial products which destroy odours from what animals have left behind.

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Attic Insulation Removal

When raccoons and squirrels inhabited your attic, they compromise insulation quite quickly by compressing it and decreasing the R-value of the insulation. Compressed insulation means that you hydro bills go up during peak seasons like summer and winter. Another problem wild animals can bring during the invasion is they will pollute areas where they live with waste and feces beyond repair. We offer the exclusion of contaminated insulation and clean up services for attic spaces. We use commercial grade products to make sure all pathogens and kill, and there is no odour left.

 

 

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Wildlife Control

Our wildlife removal experts use techniques that reduce conflicts between animals  and humans. All our technicians are licensed and instructed in wildlife management. We have more than a decade of experience working with wildlife in Toronto, our resources and know-how allow us to completely and humanely remove animals from under decks. 

Additionally we offer services to manage other animals that inhabit Toronto such as squirrels, skunks and birds. Wildlife Shield offers  full pest control and wildlife removal services in the Greater Toronto area.

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Service Areas

  • Toronto
  • Mississauga
  • Oakville
  • Etobicoke
  • Scarborough
  • Pickering
  • Ajax
  • Markham
  • Rirchmond Hill
  • North York
  • Vaughan
  • Brampton

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Wildlife Shield

Address: 340 King St East, 2nd Floor,
Toronto, ON M5A 1K8

Phone: 647-560-3988

Email: info@wildlifeshield.ca

Website: www.wildlifeshield.ca

Hours:

  • Monday 8:30a.m.–10:30p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:30a.m.–10:30p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:30a.m.–10:30p.m.
  • Thursday 8:30a.m.–10:30p.m.
  • Friday 8:30a.m.–10:30p.m.
  • Saturday 8:30a.m.–10:30p.m.
  • Sunday 8:30a.m.–10:30p.m.
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12 Mar

Getting Squirrels Out of The Attic

In this squirrel removal job the guys had to deal with a few really persistent squirrels. Like always we perform a full roof inspection. Certain jobs require two people for safety. A second pair of eyes is always great to spot the small entry points that squirrels can sometimes use. If you too are experiencing squirrel problems call us for a consultation or to book an appointment with one of our technicians. Read More →