Keep Wildlife Out – Spring Home Inspection Checklist
Spring is a active period for wildlife in Ontario. As temperatures rise, female raccoons, squirrels, and skunks search for secure nesting locations to raise their young. Spring rains can also expose structural vulnerabilities in foundation flashing, rooflines, and brickwork. Use this exterior checklist every spring to identify entry points and protect your home structure. 1. […]
Top 5 Winter Hideouts for Nuisance Wildlife in Southwestern Ontario
Winters in Southwestern Ontario bring freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and biting winds. Wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, skunks, and mice spend late autumn searching for warm, dark, and quiet spaces to overwinter. Unfortunately, human residences provide ideal conditions. Understanding where animals hide allows you to identify vulnerabilities before infestations take hold. 1. Attics and Roof […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Trench Exclusion Mesh Under Decks & Sheds
Raccoons, skunks, and groundhogs view the gap beneath your deck, porch, or shed as prime real estate. These low-clearance, sheltered spaces offer shelter from predators and severe weather. Standard lattice or decorative fencing will not keep a persistent animal out. To permanently protect your structure, you must install L-shaped trench exclusion mesh—a technique known as […]
How to Deal with a Skunk Living Under a Shed or Porch
Learn how to get rid of a skunk under a shed or porch. Tips for safe removal, when to call a professional, and skunk control in Windsor & Essex County.