“Will Chicken Wire Keep Out Raccoons?”
It’s Called Chicken Wire And Not Raccoon Wire For A Reason! Chicken wire has been the go-to for homeowners looking for a DIY solution to their animal problem. They try nailing, screwing and stapling this wire to their decks, sheds and roofs in an attempt to keep raccoons and other animals from living in and […]
Gates Wildlife Control Rescues A Peregrine Falcon In Markham
Gates Rescues A Peregrine Falcon! We were called out to an emergency rescue yesterday in Markham. This beautiful falcon was stuck on the balcony of a penthouse suite. We believe the falcon must have hit into the window while chasing a smaller bird of prey such as a pigeon. Luckily, the lady in the suite […]
“I saw a squirrel clinging to my outside wall, does it need help?”
Spotting Squirrels Clinging to The Outside Of Buildings & Why They Don’t Need Help! Baby squirrels start exploring outside the nest around 6 weeks of age and are ready to be on their own at 10 weeks of age. When baby squirrels emerge from their den site for the first few times, they may be […]
Bear Wise Tips! Do and Don’ts
This morning I discovered this bear poop on my cottage driveway. While I think it is pretty cool to have a bear visit our cottage, my wife thinks very differently about it. Over the years we have had 5 different bears on our cottage property and every time I have not been there to assure […]
Is It Normal To See A Raccoon Out During The Day?
During the past few weeks we have been receiving calls from a few worried residents that have seen raccoons out during the day. Most people believe that the raccoon must be sick or injured to be seen during daylight hours but that is not always the case. This raccoon had been hanging around this townhouse […]
First Baby Squirrels Found In Attic of 2020!
Congratulations! It’s A Litter Of Pinkies! Gates Wildlife Technician Chris came across our first litter of baby squirrels on Tuesday in Mississauga. All of the babies were placed in one of our heated release jugs for mom to find. She relocated each baby one by one to an alternate den site.
Are roof vents, plumbing mats and chimneys animal-proof?
These structural components were strictly developed from a functional perspective. Even today, animal prevention is not a vital part of their design. Therefore, to make them animal-proof they need to be reinforced with galvanized screen covers. The pressing need to secure these components cannot be over emphasized since nearly sixty percent of all animals identify […]
Are Your Stove and Bathroom Exhaust Vents Protected?
Mostly birds and the occasional squirrel will use wall vents as ready-made nesting boxes. The existing plastic vent cover presents no obstacle whatsoever against animals seeking entry. Once inside the vent pipe starlings will construct large nests, sometimes 1 meter in length, often blocking the air flow. With up to 6 fledglings defecating in this […]
Are Your Stove and Bathroom Exhaust Vents Protected?
Mostly birds and the occasional squirrel will use wall vents as ready-made nesting boxes. The existing plastic vent cover presents no obstacle whatsoever against animals seeking entry. Once inside the vent pipe starlings will construct large nests, sometimes 1 meter in length, often blocking the air flow. With up to 6 fledglings defecating in this […]
Can Animals Get Underneath Porches, Decks and Sheds?
Skunks, incapable of climbing, dig under structures that sit directly on the ground. While raccoons prefer to live in attics from the fall to early summer, they may move to ground level structures when the attic spaces over heat. To prevent wildlife from getting under a structure requires digging a trench around the entire perimeter, […]
