Many people originally from Toronto and other urban areas in Ontario have relocated to Collingwood seeking a small-town environment where they can be close to nature. This has led to a rapid surge in population and increased development. The downside of being close to nature is that sometimes nature gets too close when wildlife finds its way into your home. Removing wild animals yourself is not recommended due to the risks to both you and the animal. Skedaddle’s technicians are trained to remove animals from your home safely without harming them. In a natural area like Collingwood, this is an invaluable service.

What Types of Outdoor Activities Are Popular in Collingwood?

Collingwood is near the Blue Mountain resort, a popular Ontario ski destination. However, outdoor activities are available in Collingwood all year long. Because of its location on Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay, fishing and boating are very popular during warm weather, as are hiking, biking, and spending the day at the beach.

During outdoor activities in Collingwood, sightings of the wildlife that live in the area are common. Red squirrels, for example, are plentiful because of the region’s conifer forests. The squirrels rely on the cones as a major food source. Other animals you might see include the following:

• Bats
• Birds
• Mice
• Skunks
• Raccoons

While it is exciting to see these animals in their natural habitat, they can make a nuisance of themselves if they seek shelter inside your home. Bats, birds, squirrels, and raccoons often make homes in the attic while skunks are more likely to dig a den under your deck.

What Challenges Does Wildlife Incursion Present?

Wildlife incursion, when wild animals nest in your home or on your property, occurs partly because of the recent development in previously unpopulated areas. With the growth that Collingwood has seen lately, incursion has become a significant problem. If wild animals get into your home, you cannot just leave them there for safety reasons. However, you cannot remove them yourself either.

All of these animals have an important role to play in the ecosystem. In some cases, there are government policies in place that prevent you from handling or otherwise disturbing them. For example, bats are endangered species and red squirrels are regulated as fur-bearing creatures. Under international treaties, it is illegal to disturb the nests of certain birds.

How Can Skedaddle Help?

Our wildlife removal services consist of three steps:

• Assess and Remove: We inspect the home to find where the animals are and how they got in. Our skilled technicians remove the animals carefully by hand. Babies too small to leave the nest or den are moved to a heated box outside so the mother can find and relocate them.
• Clear and Clean: Our fully trained staff carefully and efficiently clean the areas that the animals have been and ensure it is decontaminated.
• Prevent and Protect: Entry points are identified and sealed to prevent wildlife from getting back in.

Contact Skedaddle for Issues Involving Wildlife

Our proven services help you enjoy your proximity to the natural world in Collingwood while co-existing peacefully with wildlife. We are proud to offer our humane wildlife removal services in Collingwood, Thornbury and Stayner Contact us for more detailed information about our services and the animals we work with.

Reviews From Collingwood Residents

Adriana & Brandon Tavares

Chris and his partner came by and were very professional and kind. They put our minds at ease, Chris gave us some suggestions on what we can do to prepare our home to prevent any future problems. Thank you!!

Leigh

Oh my god. Lifesavers. Firstly, their call waiting music was ON POINT (you have to call them just to hear it). Then had a lovely chat with Kate who then called me back within an hour. And VOILA! The guys were at my house that afternoon to get rid of my new friend, Larry the bat. Larry was a challenge. He didn’t want to leave as we had developed quite the relationship over 24 hrs. He had a cosy little hiding spot behind a log but the three Skeddadlers (do they call themselves that? I have no idea but they should) were more determined than him. They got him by the wing and BAM! He was in a bat box for the great outdoors. I watched as they released him – Larry came to say goodbye at my window and then disappeared into the forest. And if that wasn’t enough (because it was) they were kind enough to take care of a wasp nest by my car. Oh, and did I mention their great prices? I did not only because they were so fantastic, the price was secondary. And who ever says that? A+++ If Larry ever comes back, they will be the only wildlife control I’ll ever call.

Alanah Wild

We contacted Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control at the beginning of the week and their customer service was very responsive, helpful and friendly! We had an inspection booked within the week and the team that came was timely and called 25 minutes before arrival. Both men were very friendly and thorough with their assessment and plan to remove the raccoon family we had living in our shed (rent free lol). They both seemed to be very passionate about the safety of the mom and baby raccoons which we appreciated. They were able to successfully remove both mom and baby raccoons and gave suggestions for prevention in the future and provide clean up services as requested. Overall would recommend their services to anyone!!