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Wildlife we capture

Squirrel Capture & Control

Rapid scratching in the walls early in the morning. A round hole in the soffit. Chewed electrical wires in the attic. The smell of urine starting to seep through the ceiling.

Squirrels are cute — until they move in. They chew electrical wiring (fire risk), destroy insulation, contaminate the attic and cause structural damage. And they don't leave on their own — your attic is more comfortable than any tree.

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Three species, three behaviours

Species and behaviour

  • Grey squirrel The most common in urban areas. Active during the day. Gets in through soffits, ventilation openings and roof-wall junctions. Remarkable strength for its size — capable of enlarging a small hole.
  • Red squirrel Smaller, more territorial and louder. Common in semi-rural areas and the Laurentides. Stockpiles food in attics — which attracts other pests.
  • Flying squirrel Nocturnal. The most discreet but often the most problematic: it lives in colonies. Where you find one, there are 10–20. Its noises occur at night, unlike the other two.
Squirrel on a roof

Our process

  1. Species identification

    The species determines the strategy: the grey squirrel is solitary, the flying squirrel lives in colonies. The approach is fundamentally different.

  2. Capture or exclusion

    Depending on the situation: safe traps or one-way exclusion doors that let the animal out without allowing re-entry.

  3. Professional sealing

    Squirrels chew through wood, plastic and thin aluminum. We use resistant materials (galvanized steel, welded mesh) to permanently seal all access points.

  4. Restoration

    If insulation is contaminated or damaged, we replace it. Disinfection and repair of chewed wiring if needed.

Frequently asked questions

  • I hear noises at night. Is it a squirrel?

    If it's at night, it's probably a flying squirrel (or a raccoon). Grey and red squirrels are active during the day. Identification matters — the intervention strategy differs.

  • Can a squirrel come back after capture?

    Yes, if the entry points aren't sealed. That's why capture without exclusion isn't enough. We seal all access with resistant materials.

  • Do one-way exclusion doors work?

    Very well, especially for grey squirrels. The animal exits through the one-way door and can't get back in. We then permanently close the access point. For flying squirrel colonies, we combine trapping and exclusion.

  • How much does damage repair cost?

    It depends on the scope. A recent squirrel = minor damage and sealing. A flying squirrel colony settled for months = insulation to replace, wiring to check, full cleanup. It's all included in our estimate.

Service areas

Business hours

  • Monday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
  • Tuesday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
  • Wednesday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
  • Thursday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
  • Friday [8 a.m. - 5 p.m.]
  • Saturday [10 a.m. - 4 p.m.]
  • Sunday [10 a.m. - 4 p.m.]

Noises in the walls? Get it inspected before the wiring is affected.

Free estimate. Humane capture. Permanent exclusion.

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