Wildlife Removal & Animal Control in the Niagara Region

What does a wildlife removal company do?

A wildlife removal company finds and removes nuisance animals such as raccoons, squirrels, skunks and bats from buildings and yards. Then it seals the entry points they used. In Ontario, trapped animals must be released within 1 kilometre of where they were caught, so the lasting fix is exclusion and repair, not relocation. Pro Wildlife Niagara handles:

• Raccoons in attics, roofs, chimneys, sheds and under decks → Raccoon removal
• Squirrels in attics, soffits and walls → Squirrel removal
• Skunks under decks, porches and sheds → Skunk removal
• Bats in attics and walls → Bat removal
• Mice and rats in walls, basements and attics → Mouse control · Rat control
• Birds nesting in vents, soffits and roofs
• Opossums under decks, sheds and porches
• Dead animal removal from attics, walls, crawl spaces and yards
• Attic clean-up, including droppings and bat guano

How does the wildlife removal process work?

Removal follows five steps: inspect, check for young, remove humanely, seal every entry point and follow up. The inspection decides the method and the quote. Sealing is what stops the problem from coming back. A follow-up visit, usually about two weeks later, removes the one-way doors and is included in the price.

1. Inspection. We check the roofline, vents, soffits, chimney, foundation and attic to confirm the animal and find every way in.
2. Check for young. From spring to late summer we look for babies so a mother and her young aren’t separated.
3. Humane removal. We use one-way doors or live traps, depending on the animal and the season, following Ontario’s rules.
4. Exclusion and repair. We close entry points with heavy-gauge screening and secure caps, vents and soffits.
5. Follow-up visit (included). About two weeks later, we come back to remove the one-way doors once the animals are out.

Trying it yourself first? Avoid these common wildlife removal mistakes.

How much does wildlife removal cost in Niagara?

Raccoon or squirrel removal with exclusion typically costs $700–$1,500 plus HST in Niagara. The smallest jobs are around $500, and complex homes can cost more. Skunk, bat and other wildlife jobs are quoted after inspection. The inspection is $75–$100 plus HST and is credited toward wildlife work, and you get a firm price before work starts. Full ranges and what changes the price: wildlife removal cost in Niagara.

Is your wildlife removal humane?

Yes. We remove animals without harming them, check for dependent young before any removal and keep mothers with their babies. Ontario requires live-trapped nuisance wildlife to be released within 1 km of capture, so we focus on one-way exclusion and repairs instead of moving animals across town. Read more about Ontario’s rules on raccoon removal.

When is wildlife season in Niagara?

Wildlife problems happen all year, but each animal has a peak. Raccoons and squirrels move into attics to have their young in late winter and spring. Skunks den under decks in spring and dig lawns for grubs in late summer and fall. Bats are most noticeable from late spring through summer.

Season	What we see most in Niagara
Late winter–spring	Raccoon and squirrel mothers nesting in attics and chimneys; skunks denning under decks
Summer	Bats in attics; raccoons in garbage and green bins; skunks under sheds
Fall	Squirrels and mice moving indoors; skunks digging lawns for grubs
Winter	Raccoons and squirrels sheltering in attics; noise in ceilings at night or dawn

Hearing scratching at dawn? Check the signs of squirrels in your attic. If a skunk has already sprayed, read is skunk spray toxic?

Why choose Pro Wildlife Niagara?

Pro Wildlife Niagara is a local Niagara wildlife company. We remove animals humanely and seal the entry points on every job, so the problem doesn’t come back next season. You get an inspection, a clear plan and a price before work starts, and the work follows Ontario’s wildlife rules.

• Serving the whole Niagara Region, with fast response 7 days a week (8:30 AM–5:00 PM): 289-273-2251
• Licensed and insured
• Clear pricing: a $75–$100 plus HST inspection, credited toward wildlife work, and a firm price before work starts
• Humane methods that follow Ontario’s wildlife rules
• Entry-point sealing on every job, not just removal
• A 5-year guarantee on wildlife exclusion work (raccoons, squirrels, skunks and bats): those animals won’t get through any of the exclusion work we did. It covers only the spots we sealed, not new openings from other causes, such as roof damage or shingles torn off later. It doesn’t apply to mouse or rat control.
• More than 10 years in business

Frequently asked questions

Can I trap and move a raccoon myself in Ontario?

Ontario allows property owners to deal with nuisance wildlife on their own property. But a live-trapped animal must be released within 1 kilometre of where it was caught. Trapping a mother in spring can also leave babies trapped inside your attic. Exclusion avoids both problems.

How do I know if I have raccoons or squirrels in my attic?

Raccoons are heavy and active at night, so you hear thumping and walking after dark. Squirrels make quick, light scratching sounds around dawn and dusk. Damaged roof vents, soffits or shingles, and droppings or flattened insulation in the attic, help confirm which animal it is.

Do you remove skunks from under decks and sheds?

Yes. We confirm the skunk is denning under the structure and check for young in spring. Then we use a one-way exit and close the gap with buried mesh so it can’t dig back in. See skunk removal for details.

Do you handle bats in the attic?

Yes. Bats are removed with one-way exclusion devices, so they fly out at night and can’t get back in, and then their entry gaps are sealed. Work is timed outside the summer pup season, when flightless young are in the roost. Some Ontario bat species are protected, so timing matters. See bat removal.

How much does wildlife removal cost?

Raccoon or squirrel removal with exclusion typically costs $700 to $1,500 plus HST in Niagara, with the smallest jobs around $500 and complex homes sometimes more. Skunk and bat jobs are quoted after inspection. The inspection costs $75 to $100 plus HST and is credited toward wildlife work, and you get a firm price before work starts.

What areas of Niagara do you serve?

We serve the whole Niagara Region: St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Grimsby, Lincoln (Beamsville), Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, West Lincoln and Wainfleet. Most calls are for raccoons, squirrels and skunks around older homes and green space. Call 289-273-2251 to book.