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Prevention and Exclusion - What Does That Include?

different types of damage caused by wildlife

Prevention work is the top way to avoid wildlife issues in your home or on your property. Frequently scanning the exterior of your home for signs of weakness or damage can help avoid a wildlife issue altogether. If you notice loose soffits, missing roof vent covers, an uncapped chimney or broken exhaust vents, chances are an animal will notice it too.


Prevention also comes in the form of making your home and yard undesirable for pests and wildlife. Clean up clutter, store garbage properly and check your foundation for easy access points.


That being said, sometimes wildlife still find their way in. Or maybe you know they’re already there! Thankfully exclusion work is the next best option. Raccoons and squirrels are especially good at causing damage, and they are getting smarter by the season. They know which areas of the home are easiest to gain access.


Exclusion work is a two-step process and includes:


  1. Conducting a thorough inspection. This is done to determine what type of animal is inside and where they gained access. Sometimes there is only one entry point and sometimes there are multiple.

  2. Animal-proofing all entry points. The main entry point is animal-proofed in such a way that allows any animals to escape your home, but not re-enter. Vulnerable spots may also be pointed out during inspection with the option of installing prevention measures at the same time.


A common misconception about excluding wildlife from your attic or building is that they are trapped and removed on the spot. This is not usually the case. The animal is allowed the chance to leave on their own, which they will inevitably do when they leave to forage. They return to find they have been locked out - forcing them to relocate. It’s humane AND effective!


Fall is the perfect time to install prevention, exclusion or both. Baby season is over, young have left their mom with enough survival skills and wildlife are not holed up for the winter just yet. Work can be done on soffits, eaves, roof lines, roof vents, exhaust vents, chimneys and more.


Whether you are interested in installing preventative measures, or are at the point where exclusion is required, Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control is here to help. We have all the necessary knowledge and equipment to animal-proof your home from squirrels, raccoons, skunks, chipmunks, birds and more.


Gunning Wildlife Removal & Pest Control services Southwestern Ontario including Woodstock, London, Stratford, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Brantford, Tillsonburg and surrounding areas.


Phone: (519) 421-2677

Text: (289) 987-0390

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