Guelph
Wildlife Removal and Pest Control

Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control has been providing Guelph residents with humane solutions to wildlife conflicts for over 30 years. We’ve got you covered when urban animals invade your home or attic. We use industry leading removal, clean up and prevention techniques to ensure your home and family are protected. Our three-step process ensures that every trace of wildlife is removed, and your property is permanently secured against future wildlife problems.

Each year Guelph home and business owners face wildlife problems inside their homes or on their properties. As Guelph continues to grow, more and more urban wildlife species adapt to changing landscapes, they often find homes inside attics, chimneys, sheds, vents and garages. In these spaces, wildlife can cause significant damage and introduce harmful bacteria. Friendly technicians at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control understand how to safely remove the different species of wildlife in Guelph.

WILDLIFE IN GUELPH

Guelph has been one of the fastest growing cities in Canada over recent years, with new residential and commercial buildings popping up each year. Students are attracted to the University of Guelph’s campus and more young families and business owners have chosen to make Guelph their home to escape the GTA’s higher prices. Despite continued growth and development Guelph has been able to preserve and even grow its urban greenspace. The Arboretum, encompassing 400 acres of wetlands, natural woodlands, meadows and fields is a great example of urban greenspace preservation and helps to maintain Guelph’s strong biodiversity.

Densely forested ravines along the banks of the Speed and Eramosa Rivers, as well the many creeks and streams that feed into them, allow urban wildlife to avoid roads as they travel and provide critical den and nest sites. Though some wild animals prefer the shelter of natural spaces, many species have adapted well to living alongside humans. Mice, skunks, raccoons and squirrels often make their home inside attics, basements and out buildings across Guelph, leading to property damage and stress for residents.

Opportunistic wildlife in Guelph can make their way inside just about any home. Our building methods and materials are no match against clever raccoons and determined squirrels. Urban animals easily tear or chew through siding, soffit and roofs to get into attics. Invasive species like rats and house mice squeeze into gaps and openings found on Guelph’s Victorian era homes and even those built in recent years. Homes are not constructed with wildlife in mind and over time weather and deterioration lead to wildlife entry. Urban animals are experts at exploiting even the smallest vulnerabilities to find their next home.

SKEDADDLE’S APPROACH TO WILDLIFE REMOVAL

Since our founding in 1989, Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control has grown to become an industry leader. We use humane and effective wildlife removal and prevention methods to help Guelph residents and business owners protect their homes and properties. Our team of training technicians understands unique challenges that Guelph property owners face when raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds, bats, mice or rats take up residence. With over 30 years of experience, there’s nothing we haven’t seen and no challenge we can’t handle.

When wildlife makes itself at home in your attic, walls or chimney it can be incredibly stressful. When you’re in need of professional wildlife removal services you need a team you can trust to get the job done right. Removing wildlife and keeping them out isn’t easy and the task is made far more difficult during spring and summer when female animals across Guelph give birth to litters of babies. Female raccoons, squirrels and skunks seek out secure den sites to have and raise their babies and attics, crawlspaces, chimneys and garages are some of their favourite places in an urban setting.

The arrival of wildlife babies in Guelph makes removal more challenging for a number of reasons. Since babies are born with their eyes closed and grow up over a period of months, there’s no way to trap or chase away young litters. Babies must be removed by hand,and that means finding the litter the mother has carefully stashed away and retrieving them from her. Our technicians are trained to humanely remove wildlife babies from the hardest to reach areas of homes and reunite them with their mother on the outside. With her entry point blocked she can then relocate them to one of her other den sites in the area.

If you suspect you’re hosting wildlife inside your home, trust our trained technicians to remove the culprits humanely, clean up the mess they have left behind and prevent their re-entry. Never attempt to handle or remove wildlife on your own. Our team has the experience and expertise to remove wildlife safely, humanely, and effectively. It all begins with a thorough inspection of your property to develop a customised removal, clean up and prevention plan to ensure your home is protected. Call us today to schedule a visit and protect your home and family.

RABIES CASES IN GUELPH

Like most cities in North America, Guelph is home to mammals that can carry the rabies virus. Bats are the most common carrier of rabies in Guelph and the surrounding area. Living with a colony of bats inside your walls or attic could increase your chances of exposure. In 2022, a Guelph resident was bitten by a bat inside their home that later tested positive for rabies. It is important to maintain your distance from wildlife inorder to protect yourself from potential scratches or bites that could lead to infection. Skedaddle technicians are trained to safely remove potentially infected wildlife.

SKEDADDLE’S PARTNERSHIP WITH GUELPH HUMANE SOCIETY

Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control is a proud supporter of the Guelph Humane Society and the excellent work they do protecting animals in the community. By participating in events and fundraisers, our relationship with the Guelph Humane Society allows us to help share our knowledge about urban wildlife with Guelph residents. Urban wildlife are here to stay in Guelph, co-existing harmoniously with our wild neighbours requires knowledge and understanding. Each year, our relationship with the Guelph Humane Society allows us the opportunity to interact directly with members of the community and provide helpful information that can prevent conflicts with urban animals. During the holiday season our team of technicians supply and install lights and decorations at the shelter to help get staff and visitors into the holiday spirit.

WHY CHOOSE SKEDADDLE?

The relationship between Guelph residents and local wildlife can be challenging, especially when they make themselves at home inside your attic, vent or chimney. When wildlife invade your home it can lead to extensive property damage and could put you and your family’s health at risk. Knowing who to trust to get the job done right can be daunting. That’s why our team of knowledgeable and friendly technicians will take the time to understand the root causes of the problem and walk you through each step of the process.

There are no one-size-fits all solutions when it comes to wildlife removal and control. Each home and situation are different. Guelph homeowners need the expertise and training of wildlife removal professionals to get the job done right. Our team of technicians has been helping Guelph home and business owners to protect their properties for over 30 years. We know exactly what to look for and have the tools, equipment and knowledge needed to safely keep wildlife out of your home for good. When it comes to keeping wildlife out, we back our workmanship and materials with a lifetime guarantee.

SKEDADDLE GUEPLH, DID YOU KNOW?

Does Skedaddle Service any other Cities or Towns beyond Guelph?
In addition to Guelph, Skedaddle also services the surrounding area, including Rockwood, Ariss, Aberfoyle, Morriston, Puslinch and Campbellville. Further beyond, we also service Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo.

Does Skedaddle Provide Pest Control Services in Guelph?
In addition to our wildlife removal services, Skedaddle offers Guelph home and business owners with trusted pest control services. Common household pests found in Guelph include ants, spiders, cockroaches and wasps.

Can I Trap Wildlife in Guelph?
The Province of Ontario has regulations in place to prevent the inhumane treatment of wildlife and prohibit trapped wildlife from being released further than one kilometre from where they were captured.

How Can I Tell If I Have a Wildlife Infestation in My Home?
Signs of a wildlife infestation can vary depending on the species, but some common indicators include hearing noises in your attic or walls. You may also notice droppings, chewed food packages, or gnawed wood, which indicate rodents or other animals are present. If you find nests made of shredded materials, such as insulation or fabric, or if you smell foul odors, these can also be signs that wildlife is living in your home. Additionally, if you notice signs of damage to the exterior of your home, such as torn screens, broken soffits, or displaced roof shingles, it could be a sign that animals are trying to get inside. If you observe any of these signs, it’s important to call a wildlife control professional to assess the situation and prevent further damage.

Can I Feed Wildlife in Guelph?
Yes. Bats are the most common rabies carrier in Guelph, although every mammal in Guelph has the potential to carry the rabies virus.