Frequently asked questions about wildlife removal
Wildlife removal can be a complex and confusing topic, and it is common for people to have questions about the process and how to handle wildlife problems. Here are some frequently asked questions about wildlife removal: What are the most common types of wildlife that need to be removed from homes? The most common types […]
Attic Invaders: How Wildlife Can Damage Your Home and What You Can Do About It
If you have noticed any signs of wildlife in your attic, it is important to take action to remove them and prevent further damage. Wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, and rats can cause significant damage to attics, and they can also carry diseases that are harmful to humans. One of the most common types of […]
Will Trees Or Vines Allow Animals To Climb Onto The Roof?
When surveying buildings and their immediate surroundings we need to think like an animal. Raccoons and squirrels will use their remarkable climbing capabilities to scale trees or vines in an attempt to investigate a roof for potential entry points. To prevent these animals from gaining easy access to the roof, all tree limbs should be […]
Is Tile Roofing Animal Proof? | Halton, Toronto, Durham & Surrounding Areas
Marley Tile Roofing, Is It Animal Proof? While there are both pros and cons to tile roofing, one con includes that raccoons and squirrels can still get inside! Raccoons will typically gain entry due to a tile shifting. Underneath the tiles, there is a felt paper which is extremely easy for a raccoon to tear […]
Have You Ever Seen a Ring Neck Snake?
This snake is named for the distinct yellow, cream or orange ring around the neck. The body is a uniform dark grey, brown or black and this species has smooth scales. Adult Ring-necked Snakes are generally less than 50 cm long. In Canada, the Ring-necked Snake is found from Ontario east of Lake Superior to […]
Gates Wildlife Uses Heated Release Boxes
Heated Release Boxes Gates Wildlife worked hard to develop techniques that were scientifically sound and combined these with a strict “follow-up” protocol to ensure that all removals go according to plan. Wildlife rehabilitators, Municipal Animal Services, Humane Societies, the media and most importantly our customers embraced our humane approach. The wildlife control industry quickly recognized […]
“I hear noise inside my attic, what could it be?”
Scratching! Chewing! Banging! Thumping! Chattering! Regardless of the type of noise, you have animals in your attic. The first thought most homeowners have is to try and determine what animal is causing the noise. Is it possible to determine what kind of critter is living in your attic based on the type of noise they […]
Unfortunate Luck For A Beaver in Pickering, ON
Sometimes things don’t go as planned! When a beaver decides to take down a tree it really has no idea what direction it is going to fall. Sometimes it can even be fatal for the beaver if the tree falls on top of them. While walking in the woods near my house I came across […]
Mustaches For Movember is Coming To An End
THE LAST DAY OF MUSTACHES FOR MOVEMBER We did it! We made it to the end of the month. Our team at Gates Wildlife did an amazing job this much growing their mustaches and doing their part to raise awareness for the cause. Our team has surpassed our target by raising $1370 so far. At […]
Gates Wildlife Control is Featured on Dodo Kids
Do You Have Kids? If you answered yes, you need to show your kids the following video! We have been so honoured to be featured on The Dodo on multiple occasions in the past. The Dodo serves up emotionally and visually compelling, highly sharable animal related stories and videos to help make caring about animals […]
