Exterior Inspection A homeowner called us about squirrel activity in her attic in her residential property in the Markham Village neighborhood. A technician was dispatched to the area and started an on-site exterior inspection. The technician has to conduct an exterior inspection as part of the entire exclusion process. It is imperative to conduct these …
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The following case study details a squirrel removal job in Toronto, Ontario. The homeowner in this case gave Wildlife Shield a call after struggling to get rid of a squirrel in their attic. They could hear the animal making noises in there during the early hours of the day, and they were worried it would …
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Squirrels are everywhere in cities and forests alike. They are highly adaptable animals that do well wherever there are trees. As an arboreal species, they both live in and feed from the trees around them. If you’re worried about the squirrels in your neighbourhood, start by cleaning up after the trees in your yard. Then, …
A homeowner called for a possible squirrel break-in in a residential property in Mississauga. The property owner suspected to be mice present in the property as she heard a noise coming from the upper floors of her residential property, more precisely from the attic. A technician was dispatched hereafter and tried to locate the cause …
Is there a squirrel giving you trouble? These little critters are surprisingly destructive. They can chew through the toughest materials, getting into attics and walls, destroying the insulation, and chewing through wires. They pose a fire risk as well as a health hazard. Squirrel invasions must therefore be taken seriously. If you are worried that …
The following case study details a squirrel removal in Whitby. A squirrel broke into the attic of a single-family home, repeatedly, causing damage on the sides of the roof. With the help of our technicians, the squirrel was removed humanely, and kept out by excluding every possible entry point. Cases like these are common. Give …
You might be surprised to find out that a lot of animals like to cozy up in your car for the winter. After all the car is a safe space for all kinds of rodents such as squirrels, rats, and mice. You might even spot a kitten in your car! So why do squirrels and …
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The following case study details a squirrel removal job in Toronto, Ontario. A squirrel that was nesting in the roof between the first and second storeys of this single-family home was removed humanely, using a one-way door. To ensure that the animal would not come back, the technician on duty excluded the rest of the …
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Squirrels come in many different shapes and sizes and with different cultures to match. Grey squirrels are unlikely to invade a human home and are unlikely to fight each other or other squirrels. Brown or red squirrels are more aggressive and black squirrels are the most aggressive by far. They tend to chase and fight …
Squirrels are a highly sexually active species in general their behaviour differs based on the colour of their fur. The most common are the red or brown squirrel, the grey squirrel and the black squirrel. The red and black squirrels are highly aggressive and non-familial. They fight each other and hunt each other young. They …