Raccoon Removal

Homeowners across the GTA know how unnerving raccoons can be when they decide to move indoors. Just ask one Toronto woman who had a family of raccoons invade her row house after renovations disturbed a neighbouring property. For weeks, she endured scratching, screaming, and sleepless nights while her frightened dog barked at the walls. Cases…

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…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

Let’s be honest—raccoons are impressive little engineers. They scale fences, undo latches, even shimmy down chimneys like they own the place. One night your trash bin is upright and untouched. The next morning, it’s been flipped, rifled through, and half your compost is scattered across the driveway like confetti. They’re not just scavengers. They’re problem…

When wildlife shows up on your property—be it a bold raccoon knocking over bins or a squirrel nesting in your attic—it’s tempting to take matters into your own hands. One Google search will tell you: Just grab a trap, throw in some bait, and problem solved. Not so fast. Before we dive into how to…

Regarding urban wildlife encounters, raccoons are among the most frequent and, often, the most troublesome visitors.  Known for their intelligence and adaptability, raccoons have become experts at turning attics, crawlspaces, and even backyard sheds into their dens.  At SWAT Wildlife, we’ve seen firsthand how important prompt and professional raccoon removal is in keeping homes and…