- Wildlife Solutions
WILDLIFE WOES? HELIX RESCUES
Humane Wildlife Removal for Your Peace of Mind
Scampering squirrels, unwelcome raccoons, or a possum in your attic? Don’t panic! Helix Pest Control offers humane and effective solutions to evict unwanted wildlife from your property, while prioritizing animal welfare and safety.
- Our Specialties
Our Wildlife Pest Services
Bat Problems
Safe exclusion and sealing of entryways.
Bird Removal
Effective deterrents and nest prevention.
Raccoons & Skunks
Humane trapping, odor control, and relocation.
Squirrels & Possums
Attic evictions and complete chew prevention.
Groundhog Control
Burrow exclusion and structural protection.
- Service 01
Bat Removal
While bats are highly beneficial to our ecosystem by keeping insect populations in check, they pose significant health and structural risks when they nesting inside attics and chimneys.
Why Choose Helix for Bats
- Respect for Wildlife: We respect the crucial ecological role of bats.
- Expert Knowledge: Full mastery of specialized behavior and nesting biology.
- Exclusion Not Eviction: One-way door installation allows exit but prevents re-entry.
- Safety First: Guarding your household against rabies and histoplasmosis risks.
- Post-Removal Support: Sanitization of guano deposits and preventative repair.
Our Safe Extraction Process
Thorough Inspection
01
Locating secondary openings and measuring structural entryways.
Exclusion & Monitoring
02
Deploying secure one-way exit tubes so bats can depart safely without return.
Sensitization
03
Careful extraction of bat guano paired with medical-grade sanitization treatments.
Strict Local Regulations: Ontario wildlife laws protect maternal bat colonies during breeding season (May to August). Exclusion cannot be performed during this restricted window.
- Service 02
Bird Removal
Unexpected avian guests nesting in dryer vents, soffits, or warehouse rafters can cause structural damage and severe health hazards.
Why Choose Helix for Birds
- Respectful Methods: Safe and humane netting and structural exclusions.
- Expert Knowledge: Identification of regional pest birds vs. protected species.
- Exclusion Not Eviction: Focused deterrents that permanently divert birds.
- Safety First: Protecting air vents and respiratory health from droppings.
- Preventative Measures: Long-term physical barriers, spikes, and visual guards.
Our Bird Mitigation Process
Thorough Inspection
01
Identifying nest locations, species classification, and structural risk areas.
Safe Exclusion
02
Removal of non-protected nests and installing bird cones or specialized netting.
Monitoring & Testing
03
Ensuring no birds remain trapped inside architectural cavities.
Clean Up & Repair
04
Decontamination of highly acidic nesting sites to prevent facade degradation.
Nesting Season Restrictions: Migratory birds are protected under federal law. Active nests containing eggs or hatchlings cannot be disturbed without explicit municipal permits.
- Service 03
Raccoons and Skunks Removal
While bats are highly beneficial to our ecosystem by keeping insect populations in check, they pose significant health and structural risks when they nesting inside attics and chimneys.
Handling Raccoons
- Inspection: Finding entry points in shingles, vents, or chimneys.
- Humane Eviction: Installing physical, spring-loaded one-way doors.
- Baby Check: Manual checking for nursery nests during spring.
- Damage Restoration: Patching torn insulation and securing roof soffits.
Handling Skunks
- Deck Exclusion: Trenching and mesh installation around foundations.
- Gentle Capture: Utilizing specialized covered traps that prevent spraying.
- Odor Control: Applying premium neutralizing agents to spray zones.
- Relocation: Local release protocols within legal travel radius.
Emergency 24/7 Response: Raccoons and skunks can act aggressively when cornered. We maintain rapid response teams to handle critical blockages or residential entries safely.
- Service 04
Squirrels and Possums Removal
Hyperactive squirrels nesting in walls can chew through electrical wiring, while quiet possums can quickly take up residence under porches and stairs.
Taking on Squirrels
- Gnaw Protection: Sealing wooden edges with thick-gauge sheet metal.
- One-Way Exits: Custom doors configured to squirrel exit speeds.
- Attic Repair: Repairing damaged electrical wiring protective jackets.
Taking on Squirrels
- Gnaw Protection: Sealing wooden edges with thick-gauge sheet metal.
- One-Way Exits: Custom doors configured to squirrel exit speeds.
- Attic Repair: Repairing damaged electrical wiring protective jackets.
Possums behave passively but hiss and play dead when threatened. Never attempt to manually handle them. Squirrels pose immediate structural chew risks to wires.
- Service 05
Groundhog Control
Groundhogs (woodchucks) can destabilize structural concrete pads, decks, and garden beds with their vast underground tunnel networks.
Why Choose Helix for Bats
Peace of Mind Guarantee
We guarantee our wildlife barriers for up to one year. If groundhogs breach our exclusion barrier or re-burrow within the guarantee period, we will return and treat the area again at zero cost to you.
Our Groundhog Mitigation Process
Inspection
01
Tracking active burrows, run lines, and foundation entry zones.
Exclusion Mesh
02
Installing L-shaped underground galvanized wire mesh along foundation lines.
Safe Trapping
03
Placing specialized live capture cages when animals are trapped behind structures.
Tunnel Backfill
04
Closing burrow entrances with dense materials to discourage new animals from finding them.
Timing Consideration: Groundhog controls are best scheduled in early spring or late autumn, avoiding critical nursery times when litters reside underground.
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