29 Jul

How to Protect Bird Feeders from Squirrels

How to Protect Bird Feeders from Squirrels

Squirrels are agile, persistent and clever which makes keeping them off bird feeders a difficult task. Wildlife on your property is definitely a concern. Squirrels can destroy your yard, flowers and outdoor furniture. At the very least, they are competing with the birds for food. There are a few simple solutions to keeping the wildlife away from bird seed. Read More

28 Jul

How to Get Rid of Squirrels in an Attic

How to Get Rid of Squirrels in an Attic

The nuisance of squirrels in the attic in Toronto includes incessant scurrying and scratching, destroying insulation and chewing wires and the ever-present risk of contracting diseases from the animal’s feces and urine. Call us if you need insulation removal Toronto our experts can deal with any scale of insulation damage.

The best way to get rid of squirrels in the attic is to perform a humane eviction. This requires that you install a one-way door that lets the animals out to forage but blocks their access from the outside-in. The eviction is fairly easy to perform but should be the work of a professional squirrel removal service. Read More

15 Dec

Different Types of Squirrels in Ontario

different types of squirrels in ontario

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

20 Nov

What to Do When Squirrels Break Into Your Attic

Squirrels often appear cute and playful. It is hard to imagine that they could be so cunning, annoying, and even damaging to your home. Unfortunately, squirrels can prove burdensome if they enter your attic. They can damage your insulation, wiring, and the wooden beams that support the structure of your roof. Knowing what to do when squirrels invade can save you time and money. Call for professional squirrel removal. Read More

16 Nov

How Does a Squirrel One Way Door Work?

one way door for squirrel

If you have been reading up on how to get rid of squirrels in the attic you have probably come across the squirrel one way exclusion door. Exclusion is without a doubt the most effective and humane way to get rid of squirrels and is the preferred method by wildlife control experts.

The science behind the contraption is simple. The one way door actually looks more like a wire tarp than an actual door. The device is open on both ends. One end has wings or flanges and is mounted directly over the primary entry and/or exit hole on the building. The door is flash on the building so that the squirrel goes through it immediately it leaves the hole. Read More

15 Nov

How Do I Get Squirrels Out of My Attic

Squirrels in your attic are definitely a nuisance and may feel like an invasion on your property but consider this; rising human population has caused people to invade what was originally wildlife habitat. Wildlife such as squirrels still needs to find food and shelter so it is inevitable that they will come into contact with humans in their quest for survival.

This doesn’t mean that you should willingly allow the wildlife to set up residency in your home. Truth is squirrels in Ontario cause all kinds of damage to property and are disease carriers. There is however a humane way to remove squirrels from your attic. Read More

14 Nov

Wildlife Removal – Trapping VS. Exclusion

Wildlife Removal - Trapping VS. Exclusion

Wildlife concerns are a problem homeowners can face all year round.  Animals such as skunks, squirrels, possums and raccoons can break can cause great problems for homeowners, both in terms of damage and health concerns.  They carry parasites, can be very defensive and can cause untold amounts of damage to homes, be it through the digging up of lawns or expensive property damage when trying to find shelter for themselves and their offspring.  Read More