Professional Wildlife Removal Services in Toronto & the GTA
Humane removal of squirrels, skunks, chipmunks, opossums, groundhogs, and other nuisance wildlife. Licensed technicians available 24/7.
Complete Wildlife Control for Toronto & GTA Homes
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Wildlife Problems Are Increasing Across the Greater Toronto Area
Toronto and the surrounding GTA municipalities are experiencing a wildlife boom. As urban development expands into natural habitats, animals like squirrels, skunks, chipmunks, and opossums are adapting to life alongside humans—often too close for comfort.
Every year, thousands of GTA homeowners discover wildlife has moved into their attics, burrowed under their decks, invaded their garages, or destroyed their gardens. These animals aren't just nuisances—they cause real damage. Squirrels chew through electrical wiring creating fire hazards. Skunks spray pets and dig up lawns. Chipmunks burrow into foundations causing structural issues. Opossums leave behind contaminated nesting areas.
The longer wildlife problems go unaddressed, the worse the damage becomes. A single squirrel family can destroy thousands of dollars worth of attic insulation in one season. A skunk denning under your deck can spray your home multiple times before you even know it's there.
Professional wildlife removal stops the damage, prevents health risks, and keeps animals from returning—all while treating wildlife humanely and complying with Ontario regulations.
How We Safely Remove Wildlife From Your Property
Our proven 5-step process ensures humane, effective, and permanent wildlife removal
Comprehensive Property Inspection
Our licensed wildlife technicians conduct a thorough inspection of your entire property—inside and out. We check attics, roofs, soffits, fascia, chimneys, decks, sheds, garages, foundations, and landscaping to identify the wildlife species, locate all entry points, assess damage, and check for offspring. Every finding is documented with photos.
Species Identification & Customized Plan
Different animals require different removal strategies. We identify exactly what wildlife you're dealing with and develop a humane removal plan tailored to that species' behavior. We explain our approach, timeline, and provide transparent pricing before any work begins.
Humane Removal & Exclusion
Depending on the species and situation, we use one-way exclusion doors, live traps, or hands-on removal techniques. Our methods are designed to remove wildlife humanely while keeping families together (mothers and offspring). All techniques comply with Ontario's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
Complete Entry Point Sealing
Once wildlife has vacated, we permanently seal all entry points using heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh, commercial-grade screening, and professional exclusion materials. We seal both current entry points and potential future vulnerabilities.
Damage Assessment & Cleanup Options
We assess any damage to insulation, wiring, landscaping, or structural components and provide recommendations for restoration. Our team offers full cleanup services including contaminated material removal, feces cleanup, and sanitization to eliminate health hazards and odors.
Squirrel Removal Toronto & GTA
Toronto's Most Common Attic Invader
Eastern grey squirrels and red squirrels are the most frequent wildlife intruders in GTA homes. These agile climbers can leap 8-10 feet horizontally and squeeze through openings as small as 1.5 inches. Once inside your attic, squirrels create serious problems fast.
Why This Is Dangerous
- •Teeth that never stop growing—they chew constantly on wood, plastic, and electrical wiring
- •Exposed wiring from squirrel damage is a leading cause of attic fires
- •Destroy insulation by compacting it for nests and contaminating it with urine and feces
- •Can reduce your attic insulation's effectiveness by 50% in a single season
Signs to Watch For
- •Scratching and scurrying sounds during daylight hours (squirrels are diurnal)
- •Chewed holes in soffits, fascia, or roof vents
- •Squirrels seen entering/exiting your roofline
- •Scattered insulation or debris in attic
- •Chewed wiring, wood, or PVC pipes
- •Nesting materials (leaves, twigs, insulation) in attic corners
Our Removal Approach
We install one-way exclusion doors at active entry points, allowing squirrels to leave naturally but preventing re-entry. For squirrels with babies (typically March-May and August-September), we use specialized techniques to ensure mothers relocate their young. Once all squirrels have exited, we permanently seal all entry points with steel mesh that squirrels cannot chew through.
Skunk Removal Toronto & GTA
Eliminating Odor Problems & Protecting Your Pets
Striped skunks are common throughout the Greater Toronto Area, often denning under decks, porches, sheds, and concrete stoops. While skunks are generally non-aggressive, their defensive spray can travel 15 feet and create odors that linger for weeks. Skunks also dig destructive holes in lawns searching for grubs.
Why This Is Dangerous
- •Spray risk—skunks can spray up to 15 feet with odors lasting weeks
- •Can carry rabies and are primary carriers of skunk distemper
- •Burrowing under structures can undermine foundations
- •Significant threat to pets—curious dogs frequently get sprayed
Signs to Watch For
- •Distinctive musky odor near your home (even without a full spray)
- •Cone-shaped holes dug in lawn (grub hunting)
- •Tracks showing five toes with claw marks
- •Evidence of digging under decks, sheds, or porches
- •Sightings at dusk or dawn (skunks are crepuscular)
- •Your dog got sprayed (most common discovery method)
Our Removal Approach
We use one-way exclusion doors at den entrances, allowing skunks to leave on their own schedule without stress (stressed skunks are more likely to spray). We never use aggressive trapping methods that increase spray risk. Once skunks have vacated, we install heavy-gauge screening around deck perimeters, stoops, and sheds to prevent re-entry by skunks or other wildlife.
Chipmunk Removal Toronto & GTA
Stopping Garden Destruction & Foundation Damage
Eastern chipmunks are small but remarkably destructive. These energetic burrowers dig extensive tunnel systems, often against foundations where their excavation can cause structural damage and water infiltration. Chipmunks also raid gardens, flower beds, and bird feeders, and can chew through screens to access garages and sheds.
Why This Is Dangerous
- •Create burrow systems with multiple entrances spanning 20-30 feet
- •Burrows against foundations create pathways for water to enter basements
- •Can undermine structural footings
- •Store up to 8 pounds of seeds/nuts per chipmunk—attracting other pests
Signs to Watch For
- •Small holes (2-inch diameter) near foundations, patios, or retaining walls
- •Dirt piles near burrow entrances
- •Destroyed bulbs, seedlings, or garden plants
- •Stripped bird feeders
- •Chipmunks seen darting around property (highly visible during day)
- •Chew marks on garage door seals or screens
Our Removal Approach
Chipmunk control requires a multi-pronged approach. We use humane live traps to reduce the population, combined with exclusion techniques to seal access to structures. For persistent problems, we install foundation screening that extends below grade to prevent future burrowing against structures. Habitat modification recommendations help make your property less attractive to chipmunks.
Opossum Removal Toronto & GTA
North America's Only Marsupial—And an Unwanted Guest
Virginia opossums are increasingly common across the GTA as they expand their range northward. These nocturnal marsupials often den under decks, in garages, sheds, and occasionally in attics. While opossums are generally harmless and actually eat many pests (including ticks), they can create unsanitary conditions and startle homeowners with their appearance.
Why This Is Dangerous
- •Create messy nest sites with accumulated feces and food debris
- •Opportunistically raid garbage, pet food, and compost
- •May 'play dead' or bare teeth and hiss when threatened
- •Droppings can carry pathogens including leptospirosis
Signs to Watch For
- •Nocturnal scratching or movement sounds in garage, deck, or attic
- •Distinctive tracks showing opposable thumb on hind feet
- •Large, dog-like droppings
- •Tipped garbage cans and scattered trash (at night)
- •Disappearing pet food left outdoors
- •Sightings of slow-moving, grey/white animal at night
Our Removal Approach
Opossums are transient and often move on naturally, so we first assess whether active removal is necessary. When removal is needed, we use one-way doors or humane live traps. Following removal, we seal entry points and install exclusion barriers to prevent opossums and other wildlife from accessing the space.
Groundhog Removal Toronto & GTA
Controlling Large Burrowing Damage
Groundhogs (also called woodchucks) are the largest members of the squirrel family and prolific diggers. Their extensive burrow systems can undermine foundations, patios, sheds, and retaining walls. Groundhogs also devour gardens, eating up to a pound of vegetation daily.
Why This Is Dangerous
- •Burrows can extend 45 feet with multiple entrances and chambers
- •Displace hundreds of pounds of soil, creating structural risks
- •Can damage fruit trees by gnawing bark
- •Destroy vegetable gardens overnight
Signs to Watch For
- •Large burrow entrances (10-12 inch diameter) with dirt mounds
- •Extensive lawn damage and soil displacement
- •Garden destruction (beans, peas, lettuce, and other vegetables)
- •Gnaw marks on tree bark near ground level
- •Large, brown rodent seen during daylight hours
Our Removal Approach
We use humane live trapping to remove groundhogs, following all Ontario regulations for release within 1 kilometer. After removal, we collapse burrow systems and install below-grade barriers around foundations, sheds, and other structures to prevent new groundhogs from burrowing in the same locations.
Bird Removal & Control Toronto & GTA
Clearing Nests from Vents, Soffits & Rooflines
Birds nesting in vents, soffits, and other home openings create fire hazards, attract insects, and cause odor problems. Common GTA problem birds include European starlings, house sparrows, and pigeons. These species are not protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, allowing for removal.
Why This Is Dangerous
- •Blocked dryer and bathroom vents create fire risk and reduce efficiency
- •Nesting materials attract insects and parasites (bird mites, lice)
- •Accumulated droppings create health hazards and odors
- •Can cause structural damage to soffits and fascia
Signs to Watch For
- •Birds flying in and out of vents or soffits
- •Chirping sounds from inside walls or ceiling
- •Debris or nesting material visible at vent openings
- •Dryer taking longer to dry clothes (blocked vent)
- •Strong odors coming from vents
- •Bird droppings accumulating on exterior surfaces
Our Removal Approach
We remove nesting materials from vents and other openings, then install bird-proof vent covers and exclusion screening that allows proper airflow while preventing bird entry. For larger infestations, we clean and sanitize affected areas to remove parasites (bird mites, lice) and droppings.
Mouse & Rat Removal Toronto & GTA
Eliminating Interior Rodent Infestations
House mice and Norway rats are the most common interior pests in GTA homes. Unlike wildlife that typically stays in attics or under structures, mice and rats invade living spaces, contaminating food, spreading disease, and causing constant disturbance.
Why This Is Dangerous
- •Mice can squeeze through gaps as small as a dime
- •Contaminate food and surfaces with droppings and urine
- •Gnaw on electrical wiring creating fire hazards
- •A single mouse pair can produce 60+ offspring per year
Signs to Watch For
- •Droppings in cabinets, drawers, or along baseboards
- •Gnaw marks on food packaging, wood, or wiring
- •Scratching sounds in walls, especially at night
- •Grease marks along walls (from rodent fur)
- •Nesting materials (shredded paper, fabric, insulation)
- •Musky odor in enclosed spaces
Our Removal Approach
We conduct thorough inspections to identify all entry points and nesting areas. Treatment includes strategic trap placement, entry point sealing with rodent-proof materials, and sanitation recommendations. We provide follow-up monitoring to ensure complete elimination.
Additional Wildlife Removal Services
Bats, Rabbits, Moles & More
Beyond the common wildlife species, we handle a variety of other animals that can become problems for GTA homeowners. Our licensed technicians have experience with all types of nuisance wildlife.
Common Issues
- •Bats: Colony guano accumulation poses health risks (histoplasmosis)
- •Rabbits: Damage gardens and gnaw on plants and trees
- •Moles & Voles: Create unsightly tunnels and damage lawns
- •Foxes & Coyotes: Threaten small pets and livestock
Signs to Watch For
- •Bat guano accumulation in attic spaces
- •Rabbit droppings and damaged plants in garden
- •Raised tunnel ridges across lawn (moles)
- •Small holes and damaged plant roots (voles)
- •Fox or coyote sightings near property
Our Removal Approach
Bat removal is provided through humane exclusion during appropriate seasons (not during maternity season May-August). For rabbits, we offer exclusion fencing and habitat modification. Mole and vole control includes trapping programs and lawn treatments. For foxes and coyotes, we provide deterrence strategies and exclusion services to protect pets and livestock.
Why Toronto Homeowners Trust Nest Pro for Wildlife Removal
Expert service, humane methods, and lasting results for every wildlife situation
Multi-Species Expertise
Our technicians are trained to handle every wildlife species common to the GTA. Whether it's squirrels in your attic, skunks under your deck, or chipmunks in your garden, we have the knowledge and tools to solve it.
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 use exclusion-based removal, one-way doors, and humane live traps—never poisons, leg traps, or methods that cause animal suffering. Our techniques keep wildlife families together whenever possible.
Same-Day Emergency Response
Wildlife emergencies don't wait for business hours. Our technicians are available 24/7 across the GTA with same-day response for urgent situations.
Thorough Property Inspection
We don't just address the obvious problem. Our comprehensive inspections identify all entry points and vulnerabilities to prevent future wildlife intrusions.
Complete Property Protection
We don't just remove the current problem—we identify and seal all potential entry points to prevent future wildlife intrusions from any species.
Wildlife Removal Services Across the Greater Toronto Area
Nest Pro provides professional wildlife removal and 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 downtown condos to suburban homes, Toronto wildlife problems vary widely. Our local team knows the unique challenges of each neighborhood—from raccoon-prone ravine areas to squirrel-heavy mature tree neighborhoods.
Peel Region
Mississauga and Brampton's mix of mature subdivisions and new developments creates diverse wildlife challenges. From Port Credit waterfront properties to Meadowvale communities, our Peel Region team handles it all.
York Region
York Region's proximity to conservation areas and farmland means more wildlife encounters. Vaughan, Markham, and Richmond Hill residents trust Nest Pro for comprehensive wildlife control.
Durham Region
Durham Region's growing communities are pushing into wildlife habitat. From Ajax to Oshawa, our team provides fast, effective wildlife solutions for the eastern GTA.
Halton Region
Oakville's mature tree canopy and Burlington's escarpment areas support abundant wildlife populations. Our Halton team knows the unique challenges these communities face.
The Hidden Dangers of Wildlife in Your Home
Understanding the real risks helps you act quickly to protect your home and family
Structural Damage
Wildlife causes extensive property damage. Squirrels chew electrical wiring (fire risk), insulation, and wood structures. Groundhogs and chipmunks undermine foundations. Skunks dig destructive burrows. Birds block vents and create fire hazards. Left unchecked, wildlife damage can cost $5,000 to $20,000+ in repairs.
Insulation Destruction
Animals nesting in attics compress, tear apart, and contaminate insulation with urine and feces. This reduces energy efficiency (increasing heating/cooling costs), creates odors, and poses health risks. Full insulation replacement is often necessary after wildlife infestations.
Disease & Parasite Risks
Wildlife can transmit: rabies (skunks, bats), leptospirosis (opossums, rodents), histoplasmosis (bat and bird droppings), roundworm parasites (raccoons), tularemia (rabbits), and various bacterial infections. Their nests also harbor fleas, ticks, mites, and other parasites that can infest your home.
Electrical & Fire Hazards
Squirrels and rodents gnaw on electrical wiring, creating exposed wires that can spark fires. Bird nests in dryer vents and exhaust fans block airflow and create fire risks. The Insurance Bureau of Canada identifies wildlife-damaged wiring as a leading cause of residential fires.
Why DIY Removal Fails
Ontario regulations require proper licensing and humane treatment of wildlife. Relocating animals more than 1 kilometer is illegal. DIY trapping often results in orphaned young dying inside structures, creating worse odor and contamination problems. Professional removal ensures legal compliance and complete resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wildlife Removal
Get answers to common questions about our wildlife control services
What Toronto Homeowners Say About Nest Pro
Real experiences from GTA homeowners we've helped with wildlife problems
"We had squirrels, chipmunks, AND a skunk family—our Oakville property was like a wildlife sanctuary. Nest Pro handled everything in one comprehensive visit. They sealed the entire perimeter of our deck, excluded the squirrels from the attic, and set up chipmunk trapping. Three months later, we're finally wildlife-free. Worth every penny."
Robert & Lisa M.
Oakville
"Squirrels destroyed our attic insulation and chewed through wiring. Nest Pro not only removed them but completely restored our attic. The whole process from inspection to final cleanup took about three weeks, and we haven't heard a squirrel since. Professional, thorough, and they actually showed up when they said they would."
Amanda K.
Richmond Hill
"A skunk moved under our Mississauga porch and sprayed twice before we even knew it was there. Nest Pro came out same-day, installed an exclusion door, and had our entire deck perimeter screened within a week. No more skunks, no more smell. Excellent service."
Kevin P.
Mississauga
"Chipmunks were undermining our patio and destroying my garden. After years of DIY attempts, I finally called Nest Pro. They trapped over a dozen chipmunks and installed foundation screening. First time in five years I've had a successful vegetable garden. Highly recommend."
Margaret S.
Aurora
"We found an opossum living in our garage and didn't know what to do. Nest Pro was incredibly professional—they explained everything, removed the opossum humanely, and sealed up how it was getting in. Great experience with a company that clearly knows what they're doing."
James T.
Scarborough
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 extensive experience solving wildlife problems for GTA homeowners and businesses—from squirrels and skunks to chipmunks, groundhogs, and everything in between.
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.
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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Raccoon Removal Toronto & GTA
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