Humane Squirrel Removal in Vancouver
DAYTIME SCRATCHING IN THE CEILING OR WALLS?
Westside Pest Control specializes in humane squirrel removal for residential homes and commercial businesses in Vancouver, BC.
Squirrels Removals
Our trained technicians at Westside Pest Control will inspect the attic and every exterior inch of your home or business. Part of our process always involves entry point exclusion to ensure that all potential access points have been sealed so that the squirrels and other rodents are unable to re-enter the home.
If we are unable to determine if the squirrel is out of the structure, we will install a one-way door (kind of like a cat door) which allows the squirrel(s) to leave but not re-enter. The door is then removed and the access point sealed during our follow-up visit.
Think you have more than one squirrel in your attic? Squirrels breed in the spring and sometimes again in late summer or early fall. Call and speak to us about our humane squirrel removal methods.
Squirrels! In Vancouver and The Lower Mainland squirrels prefer tree hollows or better yet, the attic in your home!
Common Types Of Squirrels
B.C. has four species of tree squirrels. They feed on seeds, nuts, acorns, tree buds, berries, leaves and twigs. Squirrels gather and store food for later. They help plant distribution by gathering and planting acorns and nuts.
Let’s take a closer look at the rodents so you can identify them and locate the source of infestation:
– Native tree squirrels
– Smaller in size
– Coniferous forest (not cities)
– Most common
– Larger than the native one
– Black or grey
– Adapted to the city
– Nocturnal
– Common in mature forests
– Rarely seen
– Native tree squirrels
– Smaller in size
– Coniferous forest (not cities)
– Most common
– Larger than the native one
– Black or grey
– Adapted to the city
– Nocturnal
– Common in mature forests
– Rarely seen
Experts in Squirrel Removal in Vancouver
Keep Them Out!
So the scratching stops. When will it start again? Next month? Next year?
Part of our process always involves closing off all potential access points (Entry Point Exclusion). As much as we would love your future business, our goal is to ensure all potential entry points from the roof to the foundation are sealed so that squirrels and other rodents are unable to re-enter your home or building.
In addition to squirrel removal and prevention, we also specialize in complete clean-ups of the affected area.
Call, chat, or send us a message. Our team will give you all the info on how we keep Squirrels out of your home.
Want even more peace of mind?
Try our Rodent Prevention Plus program
This recurring exterior program for residential customers offers year-round protection from rodents like squirrels, as well as rats and mice.
Rodent control programs are tailored to your property, providing proactive rodent management to reduce the risk of squirrels and rats moving inside your home.
Customers of this program also benefit by getting 20% off other pests services whenever they need it. Chat with us today for more info and pricing.
Tile Roof Exclusion
Tiles are a popular roof choice for many home owners in Metro Vancouver. They are are great for aesthetics, longevity and preventing leaks. Unfortunately, tile roofs are also notorious for providing easy access into homes for rats and squirrels.
The rounded end of tile roofs provide countless potential entry points for rodents. Tiles are usually overhanging gutter lines (or rat and squirrel highways!)
As tiles move, they can be difficult to seal from rats and squirrels. There are often more than 100 points of entry depending the size and design of the house. It can be effectively done however!
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Sealing Up Rodent Entry Points
Like mice and rats, squirrels can find there way into homes through cracks and openings that are usually overhanging gutter lines. Here, our technician installs grated covering to block rodent entry points.
Westside Pest Control guarantees the integrity of the hardware we install for 5 years. Call us today for a free quote!
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Protective Netting For Soffits
Prevent birds and other wildlife from roosting
Have unwanted pests nesting, roosting or simply hanging out under your soffit overhangs? Westside Pest Control has the knowledge and expertise to keep raccoons, squirrels, birds and other pests away from your structure for good!
Pictured: Pest control galvanized wire mesh installation at a home in Vancouver
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Bird feeders are wonderful ways to connect with nature. They are also wonderful ways to keep squirrels and rats happily fed. Not all “squirrel proof” feeders actually prevent squirrels from stealing lunch! Birds are very light. Use feeders that disable access when weight is applied to the feeder, as well as extra large domes on top. Also, a small mesh grid pattern is preferred to help deter squirrels and rats from getting the free meal!
If the squirrels go there, so will our technicians!
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