Posts by Swat Wildlife
Can Raccoons Damage Your Roof? (+ 4 Ways to Prevent It)
While raccoons are commonly depicted as fluffy, cute, little balls of mischief, do not be fooled by their appearance if you notice signs of them around your house. Raccoon infestations are a common issue particularly in urban and suburban areas, and they can lead to costly damage that leaves homeowners to deal with chewed wires…
Read MoreAnimal Noises in the Attic: Identifying the Animal and Taking Action
If you’re hearing scratching noises or loud thumps overhead, there’s a good chance it’s not your imagination, but a wild animal has taken up residence in your attic. If there are strange noises in your attic, it’s important to act fast before they lead to serious damage and health risks. In extreme cases, such as…
Read MoreSigns of Dead Animal in Wall: What to Watch Out For
When an animal dies inside your wall, the consequences go far beyond a bad smell. The animal’s decomposing body releases odorous substances and infectious bacteria capable of causing serious health risks. Rodents, especially rats, may carry infectious agents like Hantavirus, that can spread pneumonia to humans, which is why it is crucial to act quickly…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Rats in the Walls
Hearing scratching in the walls at night? It might not be your imagination. Rats hiding behind drywall or insulation aren’t just unnerving, they’re destructive, potentially dangerous! This is a common (and urgent) issue for Ontario homeowners. At SWAT Wildlife, we specialize in humane, professional rat removal designed to solve the problem at its root. Rat…
Read MoreSquirrel Species Identification Guide for Ontarians
Ontario’s backyards, forests, and urban parks are full of squirrels—but not all of them behave the same way. Of the 23 species of native squirrels found in Canada, nine live in Ontario. That variety often leads to confusion, especially when squirrels turn from cute backyard wildlife into persistent problems in your attic, soffits, or garden.…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Dead Animal Smell: Effective Odor Removal Tips
At first, it might just seem like something’s a little off. Maybe you assume it’s food waste, or the damp smell from an old basement. But after a day or two, there’s no mistaking it—something has died nearby, and now it’s making its presence known. Whether it’s a dead mouse smell behind the stove or…
Read MoreWildlife Baby Season: What to Expect When Wildlife Is Expecting (Do’s & Don’ts)
Spring is here—and with it comes the chaos, charm, and confusion of wildlife baby season. As temperatures rise, wild animals become increasingly active, searching for safe nesting spots to raise their young. Unfortunately, attics, sheds, chimneys, and other tucked-away corners of your home can seem like the perfect quiet place for a raccoon, skunk, or…
Read MoreIt’s that Time of Year! What to Do If You Find a Baby Animal
It’s that time of year—spring has arrived, and with it comes a surge in wildlife activity across Ontario. As temperatures rise, many species—including raccoons, squirrels, and skunks—begin nesting in cozy, quiet places. Your attic, shed, or chimney may look like prime real estate to a mother animal trying to protect her young. And that means…
Read MoreDead Animal Removal: Does Pest Control Handle It?
That smell in your attic, basement, or the vent system of your house? It’s not going away on its own. Chances are, you’re dealing with a dead animal—a raccoon in the soffit, a squirrel in the wall, maybe a rat behind the furnace. The question becomes, who do you call? Pest control, or someone else?…
Read More7 Signs You Have a Squirrel Problem
Squirrels—charming when they’re posing for quirky viral photos or stashing acorns in the park. CBC’s squirrel photo series even captured these little creatures striking oddly human poses, and yes—it’s entertaining. But when squirrels invade your attic or walls? That charm vanishes fast. What starts as a bit of scratching above the ceiling can escalate into…
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