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WIldlife Removal Solutions
Several homeowners and commercial property owners face wildlife removal issues in Whitby, Scarborough, Toronto, North York, and surrounding areas. It is illegal to poison animals like raccoons, squirrels, and skunks that may find themselves on your property. At Advantage Pest Control, we follow safe and humane methods of wildlife removal so that the animals can live unharmed in the wild and your property is safe from wildlife-related damage.
In the GTA, the most common wildlife pests are raccoons and squirrels. If left unchecked, squirrels can damage wiring and other elements that can cause inconvenience, safety concerns, and health issues. As licensed pest control professionals, our exterminators are trained in the prevention and safe removal of these unwanted wild animals, keeping your space protected. Contact us for wildlife removal requests today.
Raccoon Removal
Raccoons can cause severe diseases in humans like rabies, leptospirosis, and salmonella. It is important to act quickly so that these potential diseases can be avoided. Raccoons usually scavenge food from trash cans, compost bins, and accessible storage areas. These storage spaces become the perfect areas for raccoons to nurse their young as they provide warmth and security from the cold. The peak season for raccoon activity is the spring all the way through to winter. A seasoned professional would be able to safely trap and relocate raccoons before they cause extensive damage to your property. Our exterminators help with preventing raccoons from re-entering your space after being evicted. Some other ways of preventing raccoons from entering your home are to install one-way mesh doors that allow the animal to exit but will stop them from re-entering. Raccoon removal is highly regulated in Ontario, so it is wise to seek help from qualified professionals for humane removal.
Squirrel Removal
Just like raccoons, squirrels also cause diseases in humans and can cause damage to your property’s infrastructure. The hardest part of squirrel removal is to find the entry point. Due to their small size, these entry points can be elusive. Once found, our professional wildlife removers can install a mesh frame with a one-way door to stop re-entry into your property. Professional servicemen can also remove squirrel babies securely and safely so that they are reunited with their parents. The humane removal of wildlife is crucial as this practice is heavily regulated in Ontario. An alternate means of removal involves trapping squirrels that cause a nuisance to your outdoor areas like your garden or plants. This method is not preferred but is effective as a last resort, and a professional will be able to safely trap and release squirrels humanely.
Skunk Removal
Skunks are usually found invading decks because of their strong digging abilities. Our wildlife removal professionals use one-way mesh doors as a humane way to prevent and remove skunks from a home or commercial property. After removal, we offer several prevention methods to stop the re-entry of other skunks in the future. An alternative method involves trapping and releasing the animals, which must be done carefully to avoid any injuries to the animal. Since wildlife removal is highly regulated in Ontario, licensed professionals who have the necessary experience should be called in to safely and humanely remove skunks from your property, including young offspring.
Bat Removal
Bats can be a real nuisance to property owners. Their bites can cause rabies, and their droppings can potentially cause a host of diseases that can lead to serious health concerns. In addition to health and safety concerns, moisture due to bat droppings can damage your property. Our professional bat removal specialists can safely remove bats from your property and can prevent future colonies from developing. Our team is trained in the safe and humane removal of bats and takes precautions to clear up any harmful droppings from the area. Rely on us for residential and commercial bat removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How many eggs will the common cockroach lay in one batch? I have just found a dead cockroach with one egg sack.A. The female will lay up to forty eggs at one time. Some species will mate only once and they will remain pregnant for the rest of their lives. Adults will live for an average of eight to fifteen months. Cockroaches reproduce on an average of four times per year.
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Q. What attracts cockroaches?A. Cockroaches are attracted to food, water, warmth, and shelter. They will eat anything and are particularly attracted to starchy foodstuffs.
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Q. When are cockroaches most common?A. Cockroaches are active year-round.
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Q. When am I most likely to see cockroaches?A. Cockroaches are nocturnal and are most active at night. Any sudden light will cause them to scurry for shelter.
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Q. Are cockroaches only found under unclean conditions?A. No. They can be found under the cleanest conditions, whenever food and warmth are present. For this reason they are a major problem in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, bakeries, butcher shops, multi-unit residences and homes. Their habitat is around sinks, behind stoves and refrigerators, in drains and cracks.
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Q. Do cockroaches cause damage?A. No. The presence of cockroaches is not normally associated with damage to buildings or vegetation.
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Q. Are cockroaches hazardous to humans?A. Yes, Cockroaches are second only to house flies in spreading disease. Because of their movements through various habitats, including refuse heaps and sewers, they are capable of transmitting disease to man, including salmonella bacteria (food poisoning), polio and many forms of viruses.
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Q. Do cockroaches die off in the cold months?A. No. These are hardy and very adaptable insects are primarily Indoor pests and infestations are not affected by temperature..
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Q. Can I do anything to prevent a cockroach infestation?A. Although little can be done to prevent an infestation, the Practice of good sanitation and the elimination of accessible food are ways to minimize the extent of the infestation. Careful inspection of produce or packages entering the building can help prevent cockroaches from establishing themselves in your building.
