Professional Raccoon Removal Services in Toronto & the GTA
Humane, effective wildlife control you can trust. Same-day service available across the Greater Toronto Area.
Is a Raccoon Taking Over Your Toronto Home?
Toronto has earned its reputation as the "Raccoon Capital of Canada" with an estimated 100,000+ raccoons sharing our city. These intelligent, adaptable animals have learned that GTA homes offer everything they need: warm attics for nesting, accessible garbage for food, and quiet spaces to raise their young.
If you're hearing scratching sounds in your attic at night, noticing damaged soffits or roof vents, finding raccoon droppings near your home, or watching raccoons regularly visit your property, you're not alone. Every year, thousands of Toronto and GTA homeowners face raccoon intrusions that cause significant property damage and pose health risks to families and pets.
The problem only gets worse if left unaddressed. Raccoons can tear through roof shingles, rip apart insulation, chew electrical wiring, and contaminate attic spaces with urine and feces containing dangerous Baylisascaris roundworm parasites. A single female raccoon can cause $5,000 to $15,000 in damage while raising her litter in your attic.
Don't wait until the damage spreads.
Our licensed technicians provide same-day inspections throughout Toronto and the GTA.
How We Safely Remove Raccoons From Your Property
Our proven 6-step process ensures humane, effective, and permanent raccoon removal.
Comprehensive Property Inspection
Our licensed wildlife technicians conduct a thorough inspection of your entire property, identifying all entry points, assessing damage, checking for baby raccoons (critical during March-June baby season), and documenting findings with photos. We inspect attics, roofs, soffits, fascia, chimneys, decks, and sheds.
Customized Removal Plan
Based on our inspection findings, we develop a humane removal strategy tailored to your situation. We'll explain exactly what we'll do, how long it will take, and provide transparent pricing before any work begins. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Humane One-Way Door Installation
We install professionally designed one-way exclusion doors at active entry points. These devices allow raccoons to exit naturally but prevent re-entry. This humane method keeps families together (mother raccoons always return for their babies) and complies with Ontario's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
Complete Entry Point Sealing
Once raccoons have vacated (typically 3-7 days), we permanently seal all entry points using heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh and commercial-grade materials. We seal current and potential future entry points because raccoons often have multiple ways into a structure.
Damage Assessment & Cleanup Options
We assess any damage to insulation, wiring, or structural components and provide recommendations for attic restoration. Our team offers full attic remediation services including contaminated insulation removal, feces cleanup, and sanitization to eliminate health hazards.
Why Toronto Homeowners Trust Nest Pro for Raccoon Removal
Licensed Ontario Technicians
All our wildlife control specialists hold valid Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources licenses and undergo continuous training on humane removal techniques and current regulations.
Humane Methods Guaranteed
We exclusively use humane one-way door systems that allow raccoons to leave naturally without harm. We never use poisons, leg traps, or relocation methods that separate mothers from babies.
Same-Day Emergency Response
Raccoon emergencies don't wait for business hours. Our technicians are available 24/7 across the GTA with same-day response for urgent situations.
Transparent, Upfront Pricing
We provide detailed written quotes before starting any work. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. You'll know exactly what you're paying for.
Full-Service Restoration
Beyond removal, we offer complete attic restoration including insulation replacement, feces cleanup, sanitization, and damage repair—everything you need to fully recover from a raccoon infestation.
Raccoon Removal Services Across the Greater Toronto Area
Nest Pro provides professional raccoon removal and wildlife control services throughout Toronto and every municipality in the Greater Toronto Area. Our technicians live and work in the communities we serve, ensuring fast response times and local expertise.
City of Toronto
From the downtown core to Scarborough and Etobicoke, our Toronto team handles hundreds of raccoon calls each year. We know every neighborhood and respond quickly to emergencies city-wide.
Peel Region
From Port Credit to Meadowvale, our Mississauga and Brampton teams handle hundreds of raccoon calls each year. The region's mix of mature neighborhoods and new developments creates perfect raccoon habitat.
York Region
Woodbridge, Maple, Kleinburg, Thornhill, and Richmond Hill residents trust Nest Pro for fast, effective raccoon control. York Region's rapid growth has pushed wildlife into closer contact with homes.
Durham Region
Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, and Oshawa homeowners rely on our Durham team for professional raccoon removal. We understand the unique challenges of both lakeside and inland properties.
Halton Region
Oakville and Burlington's established neighborhoods and mature trees make them prime raccoon territory. Our Halton team provides same-day service throughout the region.
How to Know If You Have Raccoons: Warning Signs Toronto Homeowners Should Watch For
Nighttime Sounds in Your Attic
Raccoons are nocturnal and most active between dusk and dawn. If you hear heavy thumping, scratching, or vocal sounds (chittering, growling, or crying) coming from your attic, walls, or chimney, raccoons are likely present. These sounds are distinctly heavier than squirrel or mouse activity.
Visible Entry Point Damage
Raccoons are incredibly strong and determined. Check your roofline for torn soffits, bent or missing roof vents, damaged fascia, ripped shingles, or holes chewed through wood. Raccoons can create openings as small as 4 inches wide to squeeze through.
Raccoon Droppings
Raccoon feces are typically dark, tubular, and 2-3 inches long—similar to small dog droppings. You may find them on your roof, near entry points, or in concentrated "latrine" sites raccoons return to repeatedly. Warning: Do not handle raccoon feces without protection due to roundworm risk.
Tracks and Smudge Marks
Raccoon tracks show five toes on both front and back feet, resembling small human hands. You may notice muddy paw prints on downspouts, gutters, or walls, along with greasy smudge marks where raccoons repeatedly enter and exit.
Damaged Garbage and Gardens
Overturned garbage bins, scattered trash, torn garbage bags, and destroyed gardens (especially corn and grapes) indicate raccoons are visiting your property. Rolled-up sections of lawn suggest raccoons are digging for grubs.
Foul Odors
A strong, musky ammonia smell coming from your attic indicates significant raccoon activity. Accumulated urine and feces create unmistakable odors that intensify over time.
Noticed any of these signs? Don't wait for damage to worsen.
The Hidden Dangers of Raccoons: Why DIY Removal Is Risky
Health Risk Alert
Raccoons can carry rabies, canine distemper, and parasites that pose serious risks to humans and pets. Their feces may contain Baylisascaris procyonis (raccoon roundworm) eggs, which can cause severe neurological damage if accidentally ingested.
Raccoon Roundworm (Baylisascaris)
Raccoon roundworm is a parasitic infection found in raccoon feces that can infect humans and pets who accidentally ingest contaminated material. Children are at highest risk due to hand-to-mouth behavior. Eggs can remain viable in soil for years. Professional cleanup with proper protective equipment is essential to eliminate this hazard.
Rabies and Distemper
Ontario raccoons can carry rabies, though vaccination programs have reduced prevalence. Canine distemper is more common and causes erratic behavior that can lead to raccoon encounters with pets. Never approach a raccoon that appears sick, aggressive, or unusually tame—contact animal services immediately.
Why DIY Removal Fails and Creates Risk
Ontario's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act strictly regulates wildlife removal. You cannot relocate raccoons more than 1 kilometer from capture site, and removing a mother during baby season (March-June) without reuniting the family is illegal and inhumane. DIY trapping often results in orphaned babies dying in your attic, creating worse odor and health problems.
Professional wildlife control technicians have the training, equipment, and legal knowledge to remove raccoons safely while complying with all regulations. We carry proper insurance protecting both you and our team.
Frequently Asked Questions About Raccoon Removal in Toronto
What Toronto Homeowners Say About Nest Pro
"Nest Pro saved us during the worst possible timing—we had a mother raccoon and four babies in our Scarborough attic right before we were set to sell our home. Their technician was professional, explained everything clearly, and had the family humanely relocated within a week. The sealed entry points look great. Highly recommend!"
— Jennifer M., Scarborough
"After three different companies gave us the runaround, Nest Pro actually showed up when they said they would, did exactly what they quoted, and the raccoons haven't come back in two years. Fair price, great communication, and they cleaned up after themselves. What more can you ask for?"
— David K., Mississauga
"We heard noises in our attic for weeks before calling. Nest Pro came out same-day, found two entry points we never would have spotted, and had everything sealed within 10 days. The inspection was thorough and they even showed us photos of the damage. Very impressed with the whole process."
— Sarah T., Richmond Hill
"Emergency call at 11 PM when a raccoon got into our garage. Nest Pro answered, had someone out within two hours, and solved the problem that night. You can't beat that kind of service. We've recommended them to everyone in our Vaughan neighborhood."
— Michael R., Vaughan
Toronto's Local Wildlife Control Experts
Nest Pro is a family-owned wildlife removal company serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our team of licensed technicians brings years of combined experience solving raccoon, squirrel, skunk, and bird problems for GTA homeowners and businesses.
We're proud members of the Structural Pest Management Association of Ontario (SPMAO) and the Canadian Pest Management Association (CPMA). Every technician on our team holds current Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources licensing and participates in ongoing training to stay current with the latest humane wildlife control techniques.
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Structural Pest Management Association of Ontario
CPMA Member
Canadian Pest Management Association
Local Business
Family-owned, serving GTA communities
Unlike national chains, we live and work in the communities we serve. When you call Nest Pro, you're supporting a local business that's invested in keeping Toronto-area homes wildlife-free.
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Don't let raccoons cause more damage to your home. Our licensed technicians provide free, no-obligation inspections throughout Toronto and the GTA. We'll identify all entry points, assess any damage, and provide a detailed quote—all before you commit to anything.
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