Wildlife Concerns and Squirrel Control
In Vaughan, located in Southern Ontario, squirrel problems are everywhere in residential areas. Squirrels can cause big damage, they can create a fire hazard in your roof by chewing wires, and they can carry diseases. In other words, they’re a big wildlife concern if left unchecked. Our effective squirrel removal services offer humane, exclusion techniques and solutions for your wildlife problems.
What is a Squirrel Infestation?
An infestation is when a group of squirrels take up residence in your home or building and cause problems. They can enter through multiple entry points like vents, chimneys and even small holes in the roof or walls. Squirrel damages could end up costing you a lot of money. Once inside they can cause big damage by chewing on insulation, wiring and other structural materials. This compromises the integrity of your home and poses serious health risks. Squirrel outbreaks can spread diseases and parasites, so you need to address the issue fast to protect your property and your health.
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Top 4 Ways to Remove Squirrels
1. One Way Doors for Humane Eviction
One of the best ways to remove squirrels is to install one way doors over the main entry point—or multiple entry points—used by squirrels. These specialized doors allow the squirrels to exit in search of food or water but prevent them from re-entering once outside. This humane removal method ensures all the squirrels can exit safely and without harm, in line with humane wildlife removal.
2. Roof Prevention Services and Squirrel Proofing
Squirrel removal service not only removes squirrels but also includes prevention services to safeguard your home from future infestations. Prevent squirrels from re-entering your home by sealing all vulnerable entry points. Key areas like roof vents, soffit intersections, chimneys and the drip edge should be covered with animal-proof mesh to deter re-entry. These prevention services are key to long term squirrel control and play a big role in protecting your attic from future wildlife invasions.
3. Humane Baby Squirrel Removal Services
During baby season we do attic inspections to locate and safely remove baby squirrels through humane squirrel removal. Since baby squirrels are not mobile enough to exit through one way doors, they must be removed by hand. We ensure all the squirrels—both adult and baby squirrels—are evicted before sealing entry points so no wildlife is trapped inside.
4. Wall Vent Protection and Nest Removal Services
Squirrels enter through wall vents, including those connected to your bathroom, kitchen or dryer. These spaces are used for nesting which can cause blocked exhaust lines, damaged fans and increased fire hazard. We remove the nest, relocate any young squirrels and install durable vent screens to stop future squirrel afflictions and wildlife issues.
Common Species and Squirrel Behaviour
Eastern gray squirrels and red squirrels are the most common species causing problems in local homes. The eastern gray squirrel is common in urban areas, nests and forages and can cause big damage to homes. The red squirrel is less common but can exploit small entry points into attics and cause significant damage. These wild animals are very adaptable and use their sharp teeth to chew through materials to create potential entry points and gain entry. By understanding squirrel behaviour we can better tailor prevention methods to remove animals safely.
Why Squirrels Target Homes
Squirrels seek shelter during cold weather and are attracted to homes by food sources like bird feeders and unsecured pet food. Once nearby they start gaining access to attics and crawl spaces. Attic insulation can make a nice warm nest for them. This behaviour can lead to a big wildlife problem if not addressed fast.
Signs You May Have a Squirrel Infestation
Noises in the attic, damage to insulation and sightings of squirrel droppings are all signs of a squirrel infestation. Squirrels living in your home can compromise the electrical system and leave behind dangerous squirrel feces. These issues can pose serious health risks and cost big damages.
The Dangers of Delaying Squirrel Removal Services
Delaying can result in big damage especially when squirrels chew electrical wiring and wooden support beams. These hazards can create fire risks and even cause house fires due to damaged electrical systems and contaminated insulation from nesting and defecation. Addressing a squirrel problem early is the best way to prevent long term wildlife issues. They can also be a danger to any domestic animals you may have.
Common Entry Points for Squirrels
Squirrels are good at finding ways into homes through various entry areas including:
- Vents: Squirrels can fit through or chew small openings in dryer vents, exhaust vents and other types of vents.
- Chimneys: These critters can climb down chimneys and enter through the fireplace or chimney opening.
- Holes in the Roof or Walls: Squirrels can chew through small holes in the roof or walls to create an entry point.
- Gaps Around Windows and Doors: Even small gaps around windows and doors can be exploited by squirrels to gain entry.
By knowing these common entry points homeowners can take proactive measures to seal them and prevent squirrels from getting in. Prevention meshing is recommended on roof vents, etc. as squirrels will look for other entry points to get back inside.
Our Squirrel Removal Process
Our squirrel removal services start with a thorough inspection to identify all the entry points where squirrels, or other animals, are getting in. We create a customized squirrel removal plan based on your home’s unique needs. We use one way doors and humane removal methods for squirrel proofing your home to ensure all the squirrels exit safely and cannot re-enter. We offer attic insulation removal if feces and urine are present as well.
Humane Squirrel Trapping Methods
In rare situations, we can offer squirrel trapping as part of our humane wildlife removal. If you have a squirrel running loose in your house or business, whether it’s adult squirrels, young squirrels or baby squirrels, we have methods to protect the animals while solving the problem. This means a responsible long term solution to any wildlife.
AAA Affordable Wildlife Control: Squirrel Experts
Squirrel problems can escalate quickly, leading to structural damage, health hazards, and serious fire risks if left unaddressed. With the right combination of humane squirrel removal, prevention services, and professional exclusion techniques, you can protect your home and family from ongoing wildlife invasions. Our squirrel control services are designed to handle every aspect of the process—from identifying entry points to removing animals and sealing your home against future threats. Whether you’re dealing with a current squirrel infestation or looking to prevent one, trust our experienced team to deliver effective, long-term solutions.
