Wildlife Solutions

Squirrels

The eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), the most common squirrel nesting in attics, is a non-native species. Since its introduction, it has out competed the native Douglas squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii) and the Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus). Squirrels feed on a wide variety of items including bird seed, nuts, acorns and occasionally bird eggs or young.

The use of a one-way door is a good way to get unwanted squirrels out of your attic without them getting back in (at least through that entry point!). As with other rodents, excluding current and potential access points is strongly recommended. One-way doors can also be used for other wildlife such as skunks.

Call us today to rid your home of any unwanted visitor in your attic.

Raccoons (Procyon lotor)

Raccoons are nocturnal and are attracted to ponds, garbage, compost, pet food left outdoors, fruit trees. They can be aggressive if they feel threatened.

Raccoons can and will enter your home using pet doors, weak points in roofs, soffiting and siding. Females usually enter in the spring to rear their young and occasionally raccoons will come in during fall or winter to over winter indoors. Raccoons are excellent climbers so keep vegetation cut back 3’ from the structure. Encourage raccoons to leave your property by chasing them or using scare devices like a “scarecrow” water sprayer. Raccoons carry roundworms in their feces and as such, their feces should be handled with care. Use gloves, double bag the feces, and disinfect anything that comes in contact with the feces.

We will remove raccoons from your attic and exclude the entry point. Whole house exclusion of weak and potential entry points is strongly recommended as raccoons may return and make a new hole in your home.

Call us today to arrange for the removal of your raccoons!

Skunks

Two types of skunks live in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley and Greater Victoria areas; the spotted skunk (Spilogale gracilis) and the striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis). It is usually the striped skunk that burrows under decks, sheds, hot tubs and school portables. Skunks not only spray but they also give off a musky odour. As they generally only spray as a last resort when disturbed, it is best to keep your distance. We can help by excluding skunks using one-way doors and screening.

Moles (Scapanus orarius)
Moles are insectivores whose main food sources are earthworms and grubs living under lawns and gardens. Their tunneling activity occurs mostly in the spring and fall and can destroy the appearance of your lawn and garden. Since moles are solitary animals, it is likely only one or two moles are responsible for damage to your lawn or garden. Talk to one of our representatives about mole control options today.

Opossums (Didelphis virginiana)

Opossums are nocturnal, solitary and are generally a shy creature. They are the size of a small cat and are often discovered when they get caught in a squirrel cage. They are omnivorous, eating insects, snails, rodents, berries, over-ripe fruit, grasses, leaves, and carrion. Not generally a problem in Metro Vancouver or Greater Victoria but occasionally found in the Fraser Valley.