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Squirrel Control Toronto starts with exclusion, not a trap on the roof. GTA Pest Solutions is a licensed & insured exterminator in Toronto for effective wildlife removal. We find exactly how squirrels are getting into your attic, roofline, or walls, remove them the humane way, and seal those entry points so the same gap doesn’t get used again next season.
A trap on the roof only catches the squirrel you can see. It does nothing about the chewed soffit corner or the loose fascia board the rest of the family keeps using. Left alone, one entry point can support several litters a year.
Every squirrel removal Toronto visit follows Integrated Pest Management (IPM): inspect, exclude, treat, and monitor. That’s the difference between a squirrel problem that ends and one that comes back every spring and fall.
Hearing scratching in the attic? Same-day appointments are available across the GTA.
Not every attic invader is the same species, and treatment differs slightly by behaviour. Here’s how to tell what you’re dealing with before a technician arrives:
| Comparison | Eastern Grey Squirrel | Red Squirrel | Flying Squirrel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📏 Size | 15–20 inches from nose to tail; grey with a white-tipped tail. | 10–14 inches; reddish-brown, smaller, and highly territorial. | ✔8–10 inches; grey with large dark eyes and loose skin flaps used for gliding. |
| 🌞 Activity | Active during the day, especially at dawn and dusk. | Daytime species; very vocal and aggressive toward other squirrels. | ✔Strictly nocturnal and most active after dark inside attics. |
| 📍 Where Found | Attics, soffits, and roof vents; the most common attic invader across the GTA. | Roofs, sheds, and wood piles, particularly near coniferous trees. | ✔Attics and wall voids, often living in groups; frequently mistaken for mice based on the sounds they make. |
| 🏙 GTA Behaviour | Commonly chews entry holes around roof valleys, fascia boards, and soffits. | Less common in urban Toronto; more frequently found near ravines and wooded areas. | ✔Colony behaviour often results in multiple animals occupying the same attic. |
Red squirrel, eastern grey squirrel, and flying squirrel each require a slightly different exclusion approach. If you can see the species clearly during the day versus only hearing it at night, tell your technician; it changes where we place cameras and one-way doors.
Not sure which one you have? Send a photo or describe the sound for a fast, free ID.
Squirrels tend to be most active at dawn and dusk, so most homeowners hear them before they see them. Watch for:
Hearing two or more of these? Don’t wait for the entry point to widen.
A squirrel problem is rarely just noise overhead. Squirrels gnaw constantly, and that habit targets electrical wiring as often as wood, a recognised cause of hidden house fires. Chewed wiring, damaged roof vents, and attic insulation damage are the most common repair costs we see after an untreated infestation.
Squirrel droppings and urine can carry bacteria linked to salmonella and leptospirosis. According to Canada’s public health guidance, leptospirosis spreads through contact with soil or surfaces contaminated by infected animal urine, which is why we treat attic clean-up as a health step, not just a cosmetic one. This is educational information; if you have symptoms after cleaning a contaminated space, see a doctor rather than self-diagnosing.
Worried about wiring damage or contamination? Same-day service is available.
Effective squirrel control Toronto homeowners can rely on is a system, not a single visit. Every job follows the same Integrated Pest Management (IPM) sequence used by licensed operators across Ontario:
We check the roofline, soffits, fascia, vents, and attic interior for active entry points, droppings, and nesting activity.
We install one-way doors at every active entry point. Squirrels can leave to feed but cannot re-enter, and no cages or poisons are used.
During spring and late-summer birthing seasons, we check for young before sealing anything and reunite them with the mother in line with the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.
Once the attic is confirmed clear, we permanently repair and seal soffits, fascia, roof vents, and chimney caps with durable, chew-resistant materials.
Contaminated insulation, droppings, and nesting debris are removed and the space sanitised; full attic restoration is available where damage is extensive.
We follow up to confirm the exclusion holds, and every completed job is backed by a written guarantee.
This is why our results last where a trap-on-the-roof or a single spray visit doesn’t. We treat the entry point, not just the animal.
Store-bought sprays can kill a few visible bugs, but they rarely solve an infestation. Here’s how professional pest control from a licensed & insured exterminator compares to DIY, a quick guide GTA homeowners ask about most:
Every job is chosen with the animal, your family, and your property in mind. We use one-way doors and exclusion funnels rather than leg-hold or body-gripping traps, and we always check for young before sealing any opening.
During spring and late-summer birthing periods, our technicians reunite young squirrels with their mother using heated reunion boxes rather than separating a litter, consistent with the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. This is what we mean by humane squirrel removal: a solution that removes the problem for good without unnecessary harm.
The Toronto Wildlife Centre advises homeowners to only hire companies that use humane live traps or one-way doors and release on-site, never relocation. We prioritise permanent exclusion, sealing the property, over repeat trapping visits that never close the gap the animal is using.
Prefer a fully humane, no-harm approach? Ask about our exclusion-first process.
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A licensed technician will identify the species, check for young, and give you a firm price before any work starts.
Squirrels are active during the day, usually at dawn and dusk, and you’ll hear running or scratching along the roofline. Rats and mice are quieter and mostly nocturnal. If you’re unsure, send us a photo or a short recording before booking.
Cost depends on the number of entry points, whether attic restoration is needed, and the time of year. We quote a firm price after a free inspection, not over the phone.
Yes. We use one-way doors and exclusion funnels rather than lethal traps, and we check for young before sealing any opening, reuniting litters with their mother when needed.
Spring and late summer see the sharpest activity, driven by birthing seasons, though squirrels remain active year-round in attics and roof spaces.
Yes. Under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, wild squirrels must be released on-site rather than moved to a new location. We use one-way doors and exclusion instead of relocation.
Not if the entry point is sealed. Removing the animal without repairing the soffit, fascia, or vent it used just leaves the gap open for the next squirrel.
They can be. Droppings and urine may carry bacteria linked to salmonella and leptospirosis, so we treat attic clean-up as a health step, not just a cosmetic one. See a doctor if you develop symptoms after exposure.
Yes. Our commercial programs include scheduled roofline inspections, mapped exclusion work, and written reports for building-wide compliance.
Whether you’re hearing scratching in the attic or you’ve already found chewed soffits, our licensed technicians are ready to help with fast, humane, and guaranteed squirrel control Toronto and the entire GTA can rely on.
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