Category Archives: Raccoon Removal
Eviction Versus Exclusion for Raccoon Removal in Toronto
During the year (especially during the spring season), we tend to get a lot of calls for both squirrel removal and raccoon removal in Toronto, Hamilton, and other parts of southern Ontario. What happens is that they have broken into your attic or some other part of your home during the winter, but as the weather warms up they tend to get more active and therefore the real homeowner starts to hear the unwanted guests. Eviction When dealing with raccoon infestations that include raccoon kits Read More +
Please Let the Professionals Handle the Trapping of Animals.
Folks, This one is for the protection of the animals, not you. We have been called to places where people have set traps, rebaited traps that we have set, all to the animals detriment. We trap humanely, and relocate animals to safer areas for both the animal and you. But lately we have seen some disturbing things. We got a call to recover a skunk from an owner set trap that was baited with a peanut butter jar. Can you guess what we came to? Read More +
Halloween 2020
Hello Everyone! Even though it is a day from Halloween, 2020 kind of feels like its been Halloween all year doesn’t it? I hope everyone is well in your home and businesses. While we are in what seems to be the second wave of this pandemic, pests are still looking to find a nice winter home (namely yours). Even if you are home more than you were pre-pandemic, Mice, rats, squirrels and raccoons will all be attempting to move in rent free. Here are some Read More +
Some Facts About Animal Control In Hamilton & Toronto
This blog post answers some of the questions about animal control in Hamilton, Toronto and the same would apply to animal control in Toronto and most areas of southern Ontario. Question #1 — Do you guarantee that you will capture the wild animal? Fact: When we set out traps for wild animals, they are exactly that — wild. What does this mean exactly? It means that wild animals come and go and we cannot guarantee that they are always going to hit a trap unless Read More +
It’s time to get ready for raccoons and squirrels now!
Even though we are still in the summer months, raccoons and squirrels are already starting to look for winter nesting spots. One of their favorite places are attics, specifically your attic! Both raccoons and squirrels are attracted to the warmth than attic can provide. They can feel the warmth coming off the vents, as well as taking advantage of any damaged soffits or shingles. Either of these pests can chew a hole into your roof. They will particularly target damp wood that they can pull Read More +
Raccoons
Raccoons Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) are medium-sized animals, 12 – 35 + lbs. and 20 – 40 inches long, including a bushy tail with 4 to 7 black rings. The fur has a salt and pepper appearance with the black mask marking on a whitish face characteristic of the species. The tracks of the raccoon are very distinctive. The hind foot is long, and narrow, and rests flat on the ground like that of a bear. The front paw is hand-like, with toes that are long Read More +
