Squirrel Removal Southern Ontario | Attic Protection Experts

Q: Will the squirrel chew a new hole right next to the one you sealed?

This is why we use galvanized steel. While they might try, they quickly realize they can't get through. We also inspect the rest of your roof for weak points to prevent this from happening.

In Southern Ontario, squirrels are more than just a common sight in our parks; they are one of the most frequent attic intruders for homeowners. From the mature oak trees of Oakville and Burlington to the sprawling residential neighbourhoods of Hamilton and St. Catharines, Eastern Grey and Black squirrels are constantly looking for high, warm, and dry places to nest. Unfortunately, your attic, chimney, or soffits often provide the perfect environment.

At City Wildlife Control, we specialize in professional, humane squirrel removal across the Golden Horseshoe. Whether you are in Hamilton, Burlington, St. Catherine's, Oakville, Brantford, Beamsville, Niagara or beyond, we provide permanent exclusion solutions that don't just remove the animal but ensure they can never return.

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Squirrel Removal

Signs of a Squirrel Infestation in Your Home

Squirrels are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day. If you live in Hamilton or Niagara, you are likely to hear them leaving the nest at sunrise and returning at sunset. Common signs include:

Scampering and Scratching: Unlike the heavy thumping of a raccoon, squirrels create light, fast "scampering" sounds in the ceiling or walls.
Exterior Entry Holes: Look for chewed holes about the size of a baseball in your fascia boards, roof vents, or soffits.
Damaged Shingles: Squirrels will often peel back shingles to reach the wooden roof deck underneath.
Visible Chewing: You may notice chew marks on wooden decks, plastic vent covers, or even aluminum siding.

The Hidden Dangers of Squirrels in the Attic

Homeowners in Oakville and Brantford often underestimate the damage a single squirrel can cause. If left unaddressed, a squirrel infestation leads to significant risks:

1. Electrical Fire Hazards

As rodents, squirrels have teeth that never stop growing. They must chew on hard materials to keep them filed down. In an attic, their favourite target is electrical wiring. Exposed wires are a leading cause of house fires in Ontario. If you hear squirrels, your electrical system is at risk.

2. Structural and Insulation Damage

Squirrels will shred your attic insulation to create nesting material. This "trampling" of insulation destroys its R-value, leading to higher heating bills during cold Burlington winters. They also chew through wooden support beams and PVC plumbing stacks, leading to potential leaks.

3. Parasites and Odours

While squirrels themselves are relatively clean, they carry ticks, fleas, and mites into your home. Their urine and droppings saturate insulation, creating a lingering musky odour and providing a breeding ground for mould that can impact your indoor air quality.

What you should know

Squirrels in southern ontario

Here are the main problems you may encounter when dealing with a Squirrel

Squirrel Nesting

Living in such areas as sheds, decks, attics, crawlspaces and others.

Damage to property

Cause damage to attics and roofs, Chew through wires; Damage wooden joists;

They steel a snack and unease

Steal bird seed, Alarm dogs, cats and other pets with their presence which can create chaos in your day.

Carrying some unexpected friends

Carry fleas, ticks and other parasites, leading to even more diseases, spread diseases, including rabies, to humans and pets

Digging for food

Cause further problems under decks, front porches, decks, your lawn, and others.

Can become more than just one

Naturally, these animals breed and have offspring during springtime; let's make sure it doesn't get there.

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Our Humane 4-Step Squirrel Removal Process

We follow the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to ensure every squirrel is handled with care. Our process is designed for homeowners in Beamsville, St. Catharines, and beyond who want a permanent fix.

Comprehensive Roof Inspection

We perform a meticulous inspection of your roofline. We identify the primary entry point and look for "weak spots"—areas where the wood is soft or where a squirrel is likely to chew a new hole once the first one is sealed. This is essential for homes in older parts of Hamilton and Stoney Creek.

The One-Way Door System

We don't use stressful traps that leave squirrels dehydrated or separated from their territory. Instead, we install a heavy-duty one-way door over the entry hole. This allows the squirrel to exit for food but prevents them from pushing back in. They simply relocate to one of their secondary outdoor nests.

Baby Squirrel Removal (Maternity Season)

In Southern Ontario, squirrels have two birthing seasons: early spring and mid-summer. If we find a nest of babies, they cannot use a one-way door. Our technicians safely remove the "kits" by hand and place them in a heated weather box near the hole. The mother will then move them one by one to a backup nest in a nearby tree.

Professional Wildlife Proofing

Once the attic is empty, we remove the door and seal the area with heavy-gauge galvanized steel mesh. We also offer preventative screening for all roof vents, plumbing stacks, and chimney tops. Squirrels cannot chew through our steel reinforcements, giving you total peace of mind.

Serving the Golden Horseshoe and Niagara Peninsula

City Wildlife Control is the trusted name for squirrel exclusion across Southern Ontario:

Hamilton & Stoney Creek: Specialized in securing older brick homes and modern townhouses.
Burlington & Oakville: Providing high-end exclusion work for properties with heavy tree cover.
St. Catharines & Niagara Falls: Solving squirrel issues in urban residential areas and rural estates.
Brantford & Beamsville: Expert solutions for squirrels in attics, garages, and sheds.

FAQs

Can I just trap the squirrel and drive it to a forest?

In Ontario, it is illegal to relocate wildlife more than 1km. Relocating a squirrel is often a death sentence for the animal, as it won't have a food cache or known shelter. Our "Exclusion" method is much more humane and effective.

Will the squirrel chew a new hole right next to the one you sealed?

This is why we use galvanized steel. While they might try, they quickly realize they can't get through. We also inspect the rest of your roof for weak points to prevent this from happening.

How much does squirrel removal cost in Southern Ontario?

Costs vary depending on the height of the roof and the amount of damage. We provide transparent, upfront quotes after our initial inspection in Oakville, Hamilton, or Niagara.

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Our goal when I created CWC over 20+ years ago was the same as it is today: to provide the best possible animal and pest control company in the marketplace through these company mission goals. We serve throughout Hamilton, Burlington, St. Catherine's, Oakville, Brantford, Beamsville, Niagara‍ and beyond. ‍

1. Best possible customer service in the market
2. Best possible prices in the market
3. Best possible humane removal of wildlife in the market.

To this day, we strive to meet each of these goals with every customer we have the pleasure of working with. I give you my word.

Dan Adamson - Owner