HARM-FREE OTTAWA WILDLIFE CONTROL FOR YOUR HOME
Need Ottawa wildlife control? Maybe you need raccoon removal in Ottawa or skunk removal in Ottawa? Terminix Canada offers humane wildlife control, so wildlife can return to its natural habitat and keep away from your home.
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When you need humane wildlife control and wildlife removal in Ottawa, Terminix Canada is here to help. Wildlife varies greatly in Canada, with 26 species of snakes and more than 20 different kinds of squirrels. That’s not even mentioning our night-time furry friends like opossums and raccoons. If you’re struggling with Ottawa wildlife control, it’s helpful to determine just what pest you’re dealing with, so we can tailor our humane wildlife control and wild animal removal techniques to them. But don’t worry, whether you’re looking for skunk removal in Ottawa or you’re wondering how to get rid of squirrels in your backyard, Terminix Canada will devise a unique solution that is both affordable and effective.
With a variety of wild animals seeking refuge in homes all across Canada year-round, Terminix Canada Pest Control Ottawa’s humane wildlife control services are as cunning as the wild animals we eliminate. Our wildlife animal control specialists take pride in practicing the most humane techniques in Ottawa to eradicate your pest problem safely and stop them from coming back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When Is Ottawa Wildlife Active?
Most wildlife pests are mammals and active for most of the year. Depending on the specific animal, you may experience more problems come spring when they begin to give birth. Both little and big brown bats are active for the majority of the year. The latter species is active year-round whereas the former species is active every month besides December, January and February. Raccoons are active for seven months of the year, from April to October. Although opossums don’t hibernate, they still seek out dens that are dry, sheltered and safe during winter, but will be active the rest of the year. Skunks are active year-round, from January to December. It’s very common to stumble upon an abandoned skunk den in late February. If you need wildlife skunk removal, it can be quite stinky to attempt it yourself. It’s better to call in the pest control specialists at Terminix Canada.
What Problems Can Ottawa Wildlife Cause Homeowners?
When Ottawa wildlife pitches up in or near your home, it can create lots of issues. Intruding wildlife causes structural home damage, the destruction of gardens and the digging up or looting of fruit or vegetables. Some wildlife species carry disease and contaminate any food that is left out.
Many species of wildlife spread disease through their fecal matter and saliva, and can pass it onto both humans and pets. Besides scratching and biting, some species like skunks spray to defend themselves. This spray can cause skin irritation, blindness and linger on your property for a long time.
If you’re looking for effective Ottawa wildlife control, it’s important that you call a humane Ottawa wildlife removal team to deal with your animal problems. Wildlife pest control is highly regulated, and you can get in serious legal trouble if you don’t do it properly. Whether it’s wildlife skunk removal you need or you’re wondering how to get rid of squirrels in your backyard, Terminix Canada offers professional and humane pest control solutions for all types of pest.
For instance, in some areas it’s illegal to remove a female raccoon and her babies from their home until the young are old enough to evacuate with their mom.
Why Have Wild Animals Been Attracted To My Home?
Ottawa wildlife operates similarly to how we all live our lives. Many species of wildlife are often looking for a good place to shelter that has access to food and water. Unfortunately, that often ends up being in our homes or buildings. Many different species of wildlife have adapted to be able to eat just about anything from insects and bugs to our garbage.
Often, you’ll find raccoons, skunks or opossums living in garages, under porches, barns, sheds or abandoned buildings.
Other wildlife invades your space and tries to replicate their natural habitat. If you have bats, you probably won’t notice during the day unless you happen to stumble upon a sleeping one in a dark closet or corner of your home. During the night however, you’ll likely hear the flapping of their wings as they fly around searching for food.
How Do I Keep Wild Animals Away From My Property?
Getting rid of food sources is very effective when it comes to wildlife pest control. Make sure your garbage bins and compost are securely closed and stored away from your home. Make sure any bird feeders or animal food are brought in overnight. Trim any trees or shrubs that are touching your home as they can act as a bridge to your roof or attic. Make sure that your home is free from any leaks, cracks or potential entry points via your chimney or vents. You can also purchase motion activated lights or sound repellents.
Our Ottawa Wildlife Control Service Works In Three Simple Steps
Wildlife Inspection
On your initial service, we’ll hunt high and low for wildlife and their hiding spots as well as any vulnerable areas, documenting our findings in a comprehensive inspection.
Wildlife Defence
After inspecting and investigating your wildlife problem, Terminix Canada devises a unique removal plan that includes permanent humane wildlife solutions to prevent wildlife returning.
Wildlife Monitoring
If wildlife comes back to your home, so will we. Our custom wildlife control techniques adapt with the seasons to address seasonal wildlife activity in your area.
Common Wildlife In Ottawa
Bats
Size:6 to 10 cm long, wingspan of up to 27 cm.
Colour: Varies from reddish-brown to dark brown.
Behaviour: Preferring dark and dry spaces, bats often inhabit attics, basements and chimneys. They can squeeze through narrow spaces effortlessly. Eating beetles, moths, mosquitoes and more, bats are one of the few mammals known to feed on blood. Bats possess the unique ability to see through echolocation, in which they emit high-frequency sounds to analyze the location of objects based on bouncing sound waves.
Opossums
Size: Up to 55 cm in length.
Colour: Grey fur with brown, red or black shades.
Behaviour: Similar to freeloading friends, once an opossum has settled in and is comfortable in your space, they are very difficult to remove. They are normally solitary and nomadic and make their homes near food.
Raccoons
Size: Up to 95 cm.
Colour: Grey to reddish-brown, with black rings around their bushy tails and faces.
Behaviour: Raccoons’ front paws work in a similar way to human hands. This allows them to climb, dig and lift things with ease. They use over 200 sounds to communicate effectively with each other. These sounds consist of screeching, chirping, chittering, grunting, groaning and snarls.
Skunks
Size: 50 cm to 80 cm.
Colour: Black and white.
Behaviour: Skunks have elongated bodies with short, strong legs. Skunks like to live in open areas of mixed forests but can be found in cities all over Canada. They live solitary lives and prefer darkness, often coming out at night. They have excellent senses of smell and hearing, but very bad eyesight. So bad that they can’t see anything more than three metres away, so sneaking up on skunks can startle them and cause them to spray you.
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Other Pest Control Services We Provide
Ottawa Ant Control
Our Ottawa ant control team eliminates all types of Ottawa ants including carpenter ants and pavement ants. When you need Ottawa ant removal, we respond quickly and efficiently. Using ant baits, ant traps, get-based ant pesticides and interior / exterior ant spray, these are proven Ottawa ant killers.
Ottawa Bed Bug Control
Need help exterminating Ottawa bed bugs? Our Ottawa bed bug control utilizes products that keep you and your property safe. We combine different products for the best bed bug treatment in Ottawa. When you need a bed bug exterminator in Ottawa, choose Terminix Canada.
Ottawa Bird Control
We offer several pre-emptive Ottawa bird control and Ottawa bird removal services to get rid of birds from your property. Our safe and humane bird control in Ottawa utilizes gentle techniques that cause no harm to Ottawa birds or your property. Our bird relocation and bird deterrents get the results you expect.
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When Ottawa cockroaches are causing sleepless nights, you need our Ottawa cockroach control. We use safe chemical treatments to kill Ottawa cockroaches. This minimizes the chance of a future cockroach infestation and ensures a secure and healthy environment. Book our cockroach control in Ottawa now.
Ottawa Fly Control
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Ottawa Rodent Control
Not only do Ottawa rats and mice make people uncomfortable. They cause structural damage to homes and businesses too. We have over 20 years of experience in Ottawa mice control and rat control in Ottawa. We trap Ottawa mice and rats fast and humanely for a complete solution.
Ottawa Spider Control
Ottawa spiders are a nuisance and disruptive to your daily life and peace of mind. But fear not, our Ottawa spider control can help. We use residual pesticides inside and around your property to get rid of Ottawa spiders for good. When you need a Ottawa spider exterminator, choose Terminix Canada.
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