Wildlife Removal in Pickering
Professional wildlife removal services in Pickering. Licensed, insured, and locally trusted.
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Typical Cost in Pickering
$200–$750
Final cost depends on severity, property size, and treatment method.
Pickering stretches from Lake Ontario to the Oak Ridges Moraine, and the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor connects natural areas to residential streets throughout the city. Heritage homes in Pickering Village with aging soffits attract squirrels, while newer developments in Duffin Heights and Brock Ridge face wildlife transitioning from natural to suburban habitat. Skunks den under lakefront decks in Bay Ridges and Liverpool. Chipmunks burrow near foundations across established neighbourhoods. Our Pickering team provides humane exclusion across the city's diverse housing stock.
Our Wildlife Removal Process in Pickering
Species Identification & Entry Survey
The technician identifies what animal is in the structure by examining droppings, chew marks, and entry point size. Squirrels leave small, round droppings and chew oval holes. Skunks dig crescent-shaped holes under structures. Each species has a tell.
One-Way Door Installation
A one-way exclusion door is placed over the active entry point. The animal exits for food and water but cannot get back in. Squirrels typically vacate within 2–3 days. Skunks may take a week. Baby season requires extra patience.
Full Property Exclusion
Every vulnerable point on the structure gets sealed — roof vents, soffit gaps, foundation openings, deck lattice, and anywhere the animal could create a new entry. Galvanized steel mesh and heavy-gauge screening are the standard materials.
Cleanup & Decontamination
Animal droppings, nesting material, and contaminated insulation are removed from the space. Decontamination with commercial-grade enzymatic cleaners eliminates odour and health hazards.
Signs You Need Wildlife Removal in Pickering
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Rapid scurrying or scratching in the attic during early morning hours (squirrels are active at dawn, unlike nocturnal raccoons)
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Chewed-through plastic roof vents or gnawed edges on aluminum soffits — squirrels leave small, clean-edged holes
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A crescent-shaped hole dug at the base of your deck, porch, or concrete stoop — classic skunk den entry
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Strong skunk odour near the foundation, especially in early spring when males are active and territorial
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Droppings in the attic, garage, or under the deck that do not match mice or raccoon — each species has distinct droppings a technician can identify
Why Hire a Professional in Pickering
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Ontario law requires humane wildlife removal. One-way door exclusion is the only legal method that works long-term. A licensed operator knows the rules for each species.
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Squirrels chew electrical wires in attics — this is a fire hazard. Getting them out quickly and sealing the entry prevents costly damage.
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Attempting to block a skunk den entrance while the skunk is still inside will result in them digging a new exit or spraying inside the den — right next to your foundation.
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Wildlife removal during baby season requires checking for young before installing exclusion devices. Trapping a mother outside while babies are inside leads to dead animals and severe odour.
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A complete exclusion — not just one hole — prevents the next animal from finding its way in. Squirrels, skunks, and raccoons all test the same weak points on a structure.
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