Humane wildlife removal and exclusion for Windsor homes and businesses, protecting properties from raccoons, squirrels, skunks, bats, mice and more.
Backed by 30+ years of humane wildlife expertise and thousands of successful removals across Southwestern Ontario. Serving Windsor, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Leamington, Amherstburg, Tecumseh, Kingsville and Essex with same-day service where possible.
From historic neighbourhoods near the Detroit River to growing suburbs in Lakeshore, LaSalle and Tecumseh, Windsor’s mix of older homes, waterfront, and farmland gives wildlife countless ways inside. Raccoons tear at rooflines and soffits in Amherstburg and Kingsville, squirrels chew into attics and garages across the city, and skunks den under decks in Leamington and Essex. Bats, mice and rats follow gaps around vents and foundations, turning quiet crawlspaces into nesting sites.
Skedaddle’s Windsor team finds every entry point, removes animals humanely, cleans contaminated areas and seals your home or business to stop them coming back.
Common Wildlife Problems in Windsor
Windsor’s mild climate, riverfront location and mix of older housing and new subdivisions make it a hotspot for urban wildlife. Across the different cities and towns that make up Windsor, animals follow tree lines, drainage corridors and backyard food sources straight to roofs, attics and crawlspaces.
Spring
Spring in Windsor often coincides with a surge in wildlife activity around homes and businesses as animals emerge from their winter patterns and begin nesting and raising young. It’s a common time to hear scratching or thumping in attics and wall cavities, notice torn soffits or lifted roof edges, or find new entry points around vents, chimneys, decks, and sheds—especially after freeze–thaw cycles and spring storms loosen building materials. You may also see raccoons and squirrels targeting warm, sheltered spaces as a den, skunks investigating under porches and steps, and increased rodent activity as food sources return and they seek nesting materials.
If you spot repeat daytime movement near rooflines, fresh droppings, strong odours, or pets suddenly fixating on a specific corner of the yard, it’s worth acting early. Skedaddle is ready to help with humane removal timed around breeding seasons, a thorough inspection to identify how animals are entering, and professional cleanup and exclusion work to seal vulnerable openings, ensuring your property stays protected through the busiest part of the year.
During the cold winter months, raccoons and squirrels often seek out warm, dry, and secluded places to build their nests and raise their young. Your attic can provide the perfect shelter, protecting them from the harsh elements outside and giving them a safe space away from predators.
Year-round, mice and rats move between garages, sheds and nearby fields, squeezing through foundation cracks and utility penetrations. Skedaddle’s humane wildlife removal is designed around these local patterns, focusing on long-term prevention instead of temporary quick fixes.
- Raccoon removal: stopping late-night thumping in the attic, torn shingles and ripped soffits on riverfront and older Windsor homes.
- Squirrel removal: dealing with constant daytime scratching, chewed electrical wires and shredded insulation in bungalows and two-storey houses.
- Skunk removal: resolving powerful odours and digging under decks, porches and sheds in suburban yards and rural properties.
- Bat removal: safely clearing quiet colonies roosting behind fascia boards, in chimneys and along roof peaks above bedrooms and living spaces.
- Mouse & rat control: sealing gaps around garages, additions and foundations where rodents invade pantries, basements and crawlspaces.
Home and business owners should watch for scratching in ceilings, thumping at night, strong odours near decks or crawlspaces, and visible damage to soffits, vents or shingles. Early intervention from Skedaddle’s Windsor team helps stop wildlife damage before it becomes a costly structural or health problem.
Why Choose Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Windsor
When wildlife gets into your Windsor-area home or business, you need a team that knows local animals, local buildings and how to fix the problem for good.
30+ years of humane expertise
Proven, hands-on methods that safely remove raccoons, squirrels, skunks, bats and rodents without trapping or relocating, protecting both your family and local wildlife.
Local technicians who know Windsor
On-the-ground experience with older city homes, new builds in Lakeshore and LaSalle, lakefront cottages in Leamington and Kingsville, and rural properties in Essex.
Full service from attic to foundation
We inspect, remove, clean, repair and seal entry points so animals can’t return, instead of offering temporary trapping or poison-only solutions.
Lifetime guarantee on our workmanship
Durable screening and sealing backed by a guarantee where our products are installed, giving long-term peace of mind through every season.
Responsive, professional support
Clear communication, photos and explanations at every step, so you always know what we found, what we fixed and how your home is protected.
Our Humane Wildlife Removal Process
Every wildlife problem in Windsor is different, but our humane wildlife removal process stays the same. Skedaddle’s three-step approach is designed to solve today’s issues and protect your home for every season ahead.
1. Inspect & Remove
We start with a detailed, top-to-bottom inspection of your property. Technicians examine the roofline, soffits, vents, chimney, decks and foundation, as well as the attic, crawlspace and any areas where you’ve heard noises or noticed damage. We identify which species are involved: raccoons, squirrels, skunks, bats, mice or rats and map out every active and potential entry point. Once we understand how wildlife is using your home, we remove animals using hands-on, humane techniques and one-way doors. Mothers and babies are handled carefully so families stay together while your Windsor-area home is safely cleared.
2. Clear & Clean
After animals are out, we focus on the mess they leave behind. Our team removes nesting material, droppings and contaminated insulation from attics, wall voids and crawlspaces. We apply appropriate disinfectants to reduce odours and lower the risk of bacteria, parasites and airborne particles that can affect indoor air quality. Where wildlife has trampled or soiled insulation, we can recommend and complete restoration work to help your home hold heat better through Windsor’s winters. This step turns a damaged, contaminated space back into a clean, usable part of your structure.
3. Prevent & Protect
The final step is what makes Skedaddle different from quick-fix trapping services. We seal, screen and reinforce all entry points and vulnerable areas using high-quality, wildlife-grade materials. Vents are covered with chew-resistant screening, gaps along rooflines and fascia are sealed, and decks or sheds can be skirted to block future denning. Our goal is to make it physically difficult for animals to re-enter while keeping your home looking neat and professional. Where our products are installed, our workmanship is backed by a lifetime guarantee against wildlife re-entry, giving Windsor homeowners long-term peace of mind.
A Technician’s Perspective from the Field
One of our Skedaddle technicians recently responded to a call in Southwestern Ontario that shows why this process matters so much. A homeowner kept hearing scratching near the laundry room, but couldn’t find any obvious gaps outside.
During the inspection, our technician traced the sounds to a dryer vent that looked fine from ground level, but up close, the vent flap was warped, and there was a small gap around the collar. Inside the vent and wall cavity, he found mouse droppings, seeds and lint packed together, a combination that increased both fire risk and contamination throughout the home.
Instead of just setting traps, the technician followed Skedaddle’s three steps:
- confirmed mouse activity
- cleared the vent and affected insulation
- installed a properly sized, wildlife-proof cover that still allows safe airflow.
- He also sealed other small gaps around the foundation and utility lines to stop future entry.
This kind of thorough, preventative work is exactly what Windsor, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Leamington, Amherstburg, and surrounding area homeowners can expect when they call Skedaddle, not just wildlife removal, but long-term protection.
Local Health & Safety Risks in Windsor, Ontario
Wildlife in Windsor doesn’t just damage roofs and insulation, it can also affect your family’s health and safety. Close contact with raccoons, bats, skunks, mice and rats increases the risk of disease exposure, contaminated air and even fire hazards from chewed wiring. Skedaddle’s humane wildlife removal in Windsor is designed to reduce these risks by safely removing animals and cleaning up what they leave behind.
Rabies, Distemper and Other Diseases
Raccoons, skunks and bats can carry rabies, and raccoons often spread distemper among pets and other wildlife. Any direct contact, bite or scratch should be taken seriously and discussed with a medical or veterinary professional right away.
Droppings, Parasites and Air Quality
Mouse and rat droppings, raccoon feces and bat guano can contain harmful bacteria and parasites. When insulation is disturbed, particles can become airborne and circulate through your home. Professional cleanup and protective equipment are essential.
Attic Contamination and Odours
Nesting animals soil insulation, wood and drywall, leading to strong odours, staining and ongoing air-quality problems. Thorough removal of contaminated material and proper disinfection help restore a healthy living environment.
Bites, Scratches and Trapped Animals
Cornered or injured wildlife may bite or scratch in self-defence, especially if babies are present. Trying DIY trapping or removal can increase this risk, which is why Windsor homeowners are safer calling trained wildlife technicians.
Choosing Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control in Windsor means you’re not just chasing animals out for now, you’re protecting your home, your family and your pets for the long term.
Our trained technicians understand the specific health and safety risks posed by raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds, bats, mice, and rats follow a proven process to remove wildlife, clean contaminated areas, and seal every entry point.
By addressing both the animals and the damage they leave behind, Skedaddle helps prevent future infestations, reduces disease and fire risks, and keeps your property safer and more comfortable in every season.
If you’re hearing noises, noticing droppings or seeing damage around your home, contact Skedaddle today to schedule a humane wildlife inspection and protect your property before the problem gets worse.
Get Humane Wildlife Removal in Windsor—Book Your Inspection
If you’re hearing scratching in the attic, spotting droppings, or noticing damage around vents, soffits, or rooflines, don’t wait for the problem to get worse.
Skedaddle provides humane wildlife removal in Windsor for homeowners and businesses, backed by detailed inspections, professional cleanup, and proven prevention that helps keep animals out for good. Contact our local team today to schedule an assessment, get clear answers about what’s happening on your property, and take the next step toward a safer, cleaner space.
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If you’re hearing loud thumping, rolling or scratching in the attic or walls, finding droppings in the basement or seeing damage around soffits and vents, you likely need humane wildlife removal in Windsor, not just basic sprays or baits. Raccoons, squirrels, skunks, bats and mice leave different signs, but any noise inside the structure is a red flag homeowners shouldn’t ignore.
Many Ontario homeowners don’t realize that DIY wildlife trapping and relocation can be restricted and often lead to poor outcomes for the animals, and don’t solve the problem at the house. Moving a raccoon or skunk away from Windsor simply opens that den for another animal. Skedaddle focuses on raccoon removal and skunk removal through humane exclusion, sealing the structure so wildlife can’t move back in.
Yes, timing helps. Raccoons are mostly active at night, so heavy thumps or dragging sounds after dark are a common sign. Squirrels are daytime movers, often heard in the early morning and late afternoon. Mice and rats may be active at any hour but tend to be quieter. When Windsor or Essex homeowners describe the noises and when they occur, it gives Skedaddle a strong clue about which species is nesting.
Both seasons bring different issues. In winter, raccoons, squirrels and rodents move into attics and crawlspaces for warmth, making “winter wildlife removal” calls very common in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. In spring and early summer, animals focus on raising babies, which means more scratching and chattering noises in the ceilings. Skedaddle’s process is designed for year-round protection, with special care taken during baby season so families are removed humanely.
No. Poisons can leave animals dying inside walls or ceilings, create odour and fly problems, and pose risks to pets, children and non-target animals. Instead, Skedaddle’s mouse and rat control focuses on detailed inspections, targeted removal methods and permanent exclusion sealing the gaps and weak spots around foundations, garages and additions that rodents use to enter homes in Windsor, Lakeshore and Kingsville.
Our goal is to protect your property without making it look like a cage. Skedaddle uses durable, wildlife-grade materials that blend with your home’s style and colour as much as possible. Vent covers, screening and seals are installed cleanly and professionally, so Windsor and Amherstburg homeowners get long-term wildlife prevention without sacrificing curb appeal. In most cases, the only visible difference is less damage, and no more animals getting inside.
