Animal Control – Pest Control Kitchener

Raccoon Removal and Roof Vent Exclusion – Kitchener

Job Overview Location: Kitchener, Ontario Structure: Detached two-story house with double garage Problem: Nocturnal wildlife activity reported in the attic, consistent with raccoon behaviour Service: Raccoon removal and roofline exclusion Visits: 3 Summary We completed a three-visit raccoon removal and exclusion service at a detached residential property in Kitchener. Activity was traced to a roofline …

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Skunk or Raccoon Burrowing Under Deck and Foundation Exclusion – Kitchener

Animal Control, Case Studies / By Scott

Job Overview Location: Kitchener, Ontario Structure: One-story brick house Problem: Burrowing under deck and foundation Service: Raccoon removal Visits: Four Summary Our team addressed wildlife activity beneath a deck and along the foundation where burrowing had created access to a denning area, the animal could have been a skunk or a raccoon, due to the …

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Can Squirrels Damage the Metal Roof of My House?

Animal Control, Squirrel Control / By Isabelle

Squirrels are rodents that can chew through practically anything. Even metal roofing is no match for their strong and durable teeth. It is for this reason that you should beware a squirrel invasion into your home and do what you can to prevent one. Luckily, there are some materials that squirrels cannot get through, and …

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What is the Best Way to Deter Squirrels After Giving Them Food for a Long Time?

Animal Control, Squirrel Control / By Isabelle

After having fed the squirrels in your area for a long time, the animals have gotten used to you and may even have become dependent. They see you as a reliable food source that will do no harm. So how can you deter them now that you won’t feed them? Start by refusing to give …

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Is it Legal to Hunt Squirrels in Ontario?

Animal Control, Squirrel Control / By Isabelle

Squirrels are everywhere you go – at home, at work, in the city, and in the countryside. They’re so common, hunting them must be allowed, right? Hunting squirrels in Ontario is allowed, but only under the right circumstances and with the right licensing. There is an entire process one must undergo to legally hunt squirrels. …

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How do I Get Rid of a Squirrel in my Walls?

Animal Control, Squirrel Control / By Isabelle

Squirrels are pests you don’t want on the inside of your home. These creatures carry diseases and will cost you hundreds of dollars in damages if they get inside your walls. As rodents, they will chew through the structure of your home and nest in the insulation, using it as a latrine that will wreak …

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Does Trapping Squirrels and Relocating Them Work?

Animal Control, Squirrel Control / By Isabelle

Trapping and relocating squirrels might seem like a humane solution to a squirrel problem, but it is, in fact, harmful to the squirrels involved. Moving squirrels from one place to another is also against the law. If you’re dealing with a squirrel infestation on your property, you should get professional help instead. Call Pest Control …

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Do Heatwaves Have an Effect on Squirrels?

Animal Control, Squirrel Control / By Isabelle

Humans have the privilege of air conditioning. We can hide from the sweltering heat that is outdoors by staying in our homes or public spaces. But what about the animals? What do squirrels do during a heatwave? Heatwaves do have an effect on squirrels, and they risk sending them to your house for relief. An …

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How do I Get Rid of a Squirrel Living in My Ceiling?

Animal Control, Squirrel Control / By Isabelle

Squirrels are troublesome and destructive pests that will wreak havoc on the structure of your home if they get inside. These rodents will damage the insulation and leave a mess of feces and urine wherever they nest. They’ll even chew on electrical wires, putting your home at risk of power outages and fire. If there …

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What do Squirrel Nests Look Like?

Animal Control, Squirrel Control / By Isabelle

Is that a bird’s nest in your tree, or a squirrel nest? If there’s a big, bushy nest in your tree’s canopy, it may in fact be home to a family of squirrels. Squirrels have engineered nests that can withstand the elements and keep their babies safe several stories up above the ground. If you …

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