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Meet the SWAT Wildlife Removal Team

Humane Animal Removal & Control Services

Humane Animal Removal & Control Services

Derick McChesney

President- Head Technician

Hometown: New Glasgow, NS

Brian Donegan

Supervisor, Senior Technician

Hometown : Kilkenny, Ireland

Randy Scharfe

Senior Technician

Hometown : Toronto, ON

Jonny Marks

Supervisor, Senior Technician

Hometown : Toronto, ON

Kellen Ainey

Junior Technician

Hometown: Etobicoke, ON

Patty O’Brien

Vice President / Operations manager

Hometown: Etobicoke, ON

Alexandra Lazic

Office manager

Hometown : Toronto, ON

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Humane Approach to Wildlife Removal

SWAT Wildlife uses the most humane approach and innovative methods when dealing with removal of problem animals, such as; Raccoons, Squirrels, Skunks, Birds, Bats, Pigeons, Snakes, Opossums, Rabbits, Chipmunks and more. Upon removal of raccoons and other wildlife, SWAT Wildlife provides preventative services to ensure any further intrusion.

Get In Touch

(416) 792-5181

Are you looking for a wildlife removal specialist to humanely remove your uninvited raccoon guests? Do you have questions about our removal services? That's what we’re here for!

Our experienced professionals are well-trained and prepared for any unique animal removal job. We cover animal proofing for roof vents and exhausts, chimney capping, screening decks, removing deceased animals, wasp and hornet nest removal and urban wildlife stuck in attics, garages and sheds.

Contact us for animal removal and prevention services in Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough, Oakville, Markham, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa.

Google Rating

4.8

Based on 139 reviews

SWAT Wildlife Inc

4.8

Malik M.

16:26 07 May 21

Man, these guys are amazing!! Quick and reliable service, and they treat your home like it's their own! The most honest guys I've met in the industry and the materials they use are very high quality. Would definitely recommend to households with raccoon problems!

Ivan Chan

15:45 06 May 21

Brian was very professional, knowledgeable and willing to do whatever it took to get the job done.He was diligent in his inspection and getting to the bottom of our situation. From there he offered options for remedying the multiple situations we had at a good price and once agreed he got straight to work.Very professional and well mannered. I would use this company again.

Jessica C.

15:51 05 May 21

We hired SWAT Wild life to help us with checking on the roof to make sure there is no wild life animals living up there. Randy has been AMAZING throughout the entire visit. He did a thorough check with our roof to locate any potential problems. He is very honest and genuine in terms of our situation and we have decided to go with the service to cover our vents for prevention purposes. Thank you so much Randy and Alex (customer representative over the phone who is also very lovely and answered all my questions) and SWAT Wildlife with your service. It has been a delightful experience for us!

ruby na

18:00 29 Apr 21

I heard birds tweeting in my fireplace. Called SWAT and Randy was at my door within 2 hours. He had the job done quickly and even agreed to do some extra work putting cages on my roof vents. During constant rainfall! Very happy with the service and speed.

Chris Barrow

12:28 22 Apr 21

I called several companies about a racoon issue we were having at our home. We settled on SWAT Wildlife and we were not disappointed. They were extremely professional and very efficient not to mention incredibly friendly. I would not hesitate to hire them again.

Sarah Olynick

20:50 21 Apr 21

Derick and his team at SWAT were amazing. They went above and beyond to remove the animals we had under our deck and we haven't had an issue since. I have used them on a few occasions and I don't hesitate to refer them to friends and clients. Derick and his team are professional, knowledgable and have pointed out areas of concern around our property. I highly recommend them!

John Lee

03:05 13 Apr 21

Very responsive company.Randy was super helpful, he explained step by step of his approach on removing Raccoon out of attic. Fortunately raccoon was not in the attic on his arrival, but he went up on attic to double check.Super informative and gave us clear direction on what to expect and when to call for emergency. All my nightmare and worries were gone within that day.Very professional and friendly company.

Hetal Patel

19:47 01 Apr 21

Brian did an amazing job in getting rid of the raccoons at our place! I would definitely recommend him for all wildlife control services. Simply perfect!!

Flora Wood

12:23 31 Mar 21

Very responsive and punctual, and were able to adapt to the situation which required access from a narrow space between our house and our neighbours. Clearly very experienced in diagnosing the type of animal (squirrels vs raccoons) and checked and repaired the entry points. Definitely an essential service in old house neighbourhoods and would call them again!

Sylvia Eremic

18:20 25 Mar 21

So happy I decided to go with this company. Derick came and dealt with my raccoons. He did a full inspection and also found babies in my attic which he humanely removed. EXCELLENT service from start to finish. I highly recommend Swat Wildlife!!

Adf Adf

22:09 15 Mar 21

Knowledgeable, punctual, Brian a great representative for the company.After using three other outfits this is my choice going forward. Thankyou SWAT.

Kimberly Sutherland

02:01 27 Feb 21

Derrick was here within 2 hours of calling for help and he promptly fixed our mice-in-attic problem! I don’t hear the little critters digging around up there anymore...phew! Thanks Derrick! Such a professional and clearly very experienced. Will definitely use in the future (although I hope I won’t need to... 😬).

Leigh Dybenko

13:09 03 Jan 21

The service man arrived the next day which was New Year's Eve (other companies would not come that day) and I appreciated that. The gentleman did a through inspection of the attic too (a previous company did not do that). He was very knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely use this service again.

Neal Schneider

15:15 12 Dec 20

The SWAT team came out in snow to setup a one-way door on my roof. And were responsive to patch it up a few days later! They seemed more affordable than others I'd researched. Everyone I interacted with was great a knowledgable.

Sara Bull

12:46 14 Nov 20

I called SWAT Wildlife after hearing raccoons in our attic. I was able to get a same day service and the person who answered the phone was able to provide lots of helpful information and advice. Derick arrived and did a full inspection on our roof and house. Not only was he able to pinpoint exactly where they were coming in through, he also pointed out additional damage to our roof and took the time to explain to me what was happening and how it could be fixed. Derick was knowledgeable, professional, helpful and kind and I’m so glad we were able to work together on this. I strongly recommend SWAT Wildlife and Derick specifically!

Sara S

14:03 30 Oct 20

I called SWAT yesterday about scratching sounds under our house addition, and they had a technician ready to come first thing this morning, hooray! Johnny was on time and very friendly. He assessed our crawl space thoroughly, not the nicest job at 8am I'm sure, and found evidence of mice. He inspected the interior areas as well and gave his professional advice. He got the job done in great time and was clean and courteous. I would definitely utilize this service again, thanks Johnny!

Tom Clark

18:15 28 Oct 20

Johnny and Kellen were very helpful with squirrel removal in our downtown Toronto rowhouse.They explained their procedures, itemized costs and exactly how they do the work. Fast and efficient and nice guys too. We had to deal with adjoining neighbours and they helped with that as well. Materials are of good quality and their craftsmanship is great especially the one way out box.

saeid khosravani

01:03 26 Oct 20

They are very professional and skilled in dealing with your problem.I worked with Derrick who helped us to solve our issue with a racoon in the attic.He explained all the details of the process and truly did a great job.The price us also very affordable comparing with other animal control companies.Will definitely recommend them.

may rain

18:29 13 Oct 20

We had a dead raccoon under the porch, i made the call and a technician showed up in less than an hour. It was very reasonably priced compared to other companies. I am very pleased with the service and would call them again.

Melissa La Posta

14:24 13 Oct 20

Yet another fantastic experience with SWAT WILDLIFE Inc. We had them out to our house a few years ago for raccoon removal and proofing of our house. We were so impressed with their expertise and work, that when we heard some sounds in our attic again, we called them right away! Brian came out and assessed the situation and found evidence of mice in the attic. He was professional, informative and thorough and immediately put my mind at ease! I HIGHLY recommend SWAT to anyone who is looking for efficient and effective pest control. Thanks once again for the wonderful service!

Catherine Woodward

12:33 13 Oct 20

SWAT arrived within two hours of my calling. Squirrels 🐿 in my attic. Brian located the entry point on the peak of my house and showed me a photo of the hole. Explained how he would place a mesh exit shoot, so they could get out and NOT GET BACK IN! Within a day, there was no more noice of scratching in my attic. Returning today, after Thanksgiving to seal up the entry point. Thankful for their effective, speedy service.Great customer service. 😃 October 2020

Ellian & Jon Lo

19:07 01 Oct 20

I did a lot of research before deciding on SWAT Wildlife for animal exclusion around my deck and shed. We had skunk and chipmunk tenants all summer! Alex was extremely patient with my multiple calls and never ending questions. It's a big project so I wanted to make sure I was calling the right people. Randy, Derek, and Kellan came and what a great group of technicians - super polite, friendly, and knowledgeable. They walked me through the process and showed me how animals won't be able to get back in next year. These are hardworking folks and you can tell they enjoy what they do as a team. I won't hesitate to call them again for any future wildlife issues! Thanks very much SWAT team!

Fine Diner

17:55 25 Sep 20

The whole experience was positive. It started with them answering their phone. Promptly scheduled service, polite and friendly, and very reasonably priced. Randy was thorough and did really clean work. Thanks for all your help.

Selwyn Marquis

11:46 22 Sep 20

Never deal with the owner of this company, his name is Derick McChesney, he was abusive, he has no regards for customers and has no customer satisfaction ethics, the other staff is very good, if he is coming to do the job, refuse it or you will repent like i did, i have not seen a nasty person like him. The work they do is good but he is the problem.

Selwyn Marquis

14:40 28 Aug 20

I done my homework before giving the cntract to Swat Wild Life, they are not the cheapest, but the best as per my homework, the technician Brian is the most pleasing guy and knows exactly what to be done, the owner better keep him happy or the compitition will grab him Lol.

Marko D

14:55 11 Aug 20

Delivered on Quality & Customer ServiceDue to previous damage to vent piping by Raccoon presence, we decided to Raccoon Proof our entire roof, post replacement of shingles.Alex was a pleasure to deal with over the phone in answering some inquiries and scheduling the work.Derek, the technician that was assigned our work, was extremely professional and provided excellent customer service. He explained the crucial areas that required to be addressed without forcing additional inflated cost on the homeowner. In addition, he explained everything in detail and did a solid job on the entire installation.

Elisabeth Brown

17:27 07 Aug 20

Jonny did an amazing job helping me remove a pigeon nest from my balcony! Highly recommend!!

Slava M

16:40 02 Aug 20

SWAT helped solve our squirrel issue. We had a family of five living in the attic. Highly recommended! Professional, courteous, knowledgeable team.

G S

16:09 31 Jul 20

SWAT cares about customers AND wildlife. Both, Derrick and Brian are super professional and personable in an old school way that is so welcome in this fast paced world. Over the last six years they solved various squirrel and racoon problems for me quickly, courteously, effectively - and humanely. Each time they did the right fix instead of the most expensive one. When they said, the squirrels were out of my attic, the squirrels were out of my attic. When they said, ok, it’s time to bite the bullet and get the perimeter of your deck wired up... a persistent issue got permanently resolved. Beyond that, Derrick went above and beyond on an unrelated leak in my eaves trough I’d been quoted big money to deal with.. and he literally did it with a screwdriver and a smile. Completely unexpected and just so incredibly kind. What can I say.. smart, personable, punctual.. and most of all, decent. You cannot go wrong with this rare gem of a company. Five stars all the way !!

H C

16:32 04 Jul 20

I had some raccoons under my deck. I called SWAT and a technician arrived the next day. The technician was courteous and provided prompt, efficient service. Thank you, SWAT!

hilda c

18:40 10 Jun 20

Randy and Kellen came out, they were great do deal with, displaced birds from a soffit peak at our house and sealed the hole in a timely manner. They sealed it nicely (nothing will be getting in again) and no birds were harmed in the process! They know what they're doing and they're pleasant to deal with! Definitely recommend Swat Wildlife!

Robert Firzgerald

18:58 03 Jun 20

We had an excellent experience with swat wildlife from start to finish. Alex who answered all our questions to John who help us get rid of our raccoon problem.Prompt, efficient and knowledgeable.Highly recommend

jane arrizza

22:21 29 May 20

Great experience with SWAT Wildlife. Jonny was knowledge and professional. Raccoons were gone within a day and we were sleeping again after several weeks of having to listen to wildlife noises above our heads. Thanks!

Gabriel Krozkin

04:54 22 May 20

SWAT Wildlife Inc. is an excellent company. Called 2 times over the years (squirrels in roof and skunks in garage). Always polite, on time, professional, they CARE about the animals in a human way, and always know how to treat clients. They are excellent in all sense. Do not hesitate to contact them.

Dominic Goveas

13:15 04 May 20

Services provided in Brampton, ON. Service date was Saturday May 2, 2020.Bird Nest in Kitchen vent - Thank you Derick-SWAT WildLifeEuropean starlings are widespread across North America. They eat a wide variety of foods and are willing to use a wide variety of places to nest and roost. This flexible nature helps them thrive in cities and suburbs as well as on farms. They are one of only a few birds who live in otherwise barren industrial urban wastelands.Derick was amazing with his expertise, collaboration, knowledge and services. He provided knowledge support in helping me to get rid of a raccoon, wasps, mouse and birds. He applied silicone to the gaps and also wire proved the vent. He went above and beyond. The company is amazing. The Company Representative took my call was very helpful, detail-oriented, friendly and polite regardless of the many questions I had and the callbacks. Thank you for the amazing support and services

Rizwan Qureshi

15:12 18 Mar 20

I just dealt with Brian of SWAT. What a wonderful man to deal with. I can recommend him hands down to anyone with full confidence. He made me Wow. Kudos to SWAT for having such a wonderful person as their employee

Frank Meagher

14:40 14 Mar 20

Derek and Adam fixed my external dryer vent this morning on Yachters Lane, Etobicoke.They were punctual and knowledgeable and the job was completed in no time! The end result looks great and I no longer have worries of wildlife entering the vent and causing a clogged vent and more worrisome potential injury and loss of life to small creatures in our neighborhood. Thanks again Derek and Adam!Frank

Naomi Amaral

23:02 23 Feb 20

Squirrel Removal from AtticDerick and Randy were courteous and very knowledgeable technicians. Each one inspected my roof for entrance points, explained the problem, said what needed to be done to resolve the issue, and answered all my questions. I am no longer hearing the squirrels, so soon, I will be contacting the company to have them remove the one way door which was initially installed. I’m pleased with the service provided and, would recommend the company to others.

Emily Birnbaum

23:59 17 Dec 19

Extremely happy with our Swat Wildlife experience. Both times I called I was able to book a next day appointment. The technician, Derick, was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. He helped me understand the scope of our problem (damn rats) and then build a plan to deal with the problem. Great experience, and would totally recommend them to anyone.

Heather Corriveau

15:10 07 Nov 19

I got the recommendation from the neighbourhood Facebook group so I called SWAT. They made an appointment for the next day between 8-11. Brian was at my door at 8:00 AM. Today was the first snow of the season so I had little expectations for an early arrival. What a pleasant experience. I live in a semi and have had raccoons under our back boot room before, so it was no surprise to have Brian discover them again. I was given a quote for the service on the phone, and was not surprised when Brian gave me the total. Brian was friendly, professional and a fast worker. He explained the situation, put in a one way door and wired up the area. Fingers crossed I won't be hearing the scratches again. BUT if I do, I am confident that SWAT will return as they guarantee their work.

Adam Biesenthal

01:55 14 Oct 19

The team was extremely helpful, quick response times and our appointment was within 24 hrs. The technician who fixed our problem was very knowledgeable and explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. Highly recommended

Melvin Medina

13:01 12 Sep 19

Swat wildlife was very easy to communicate with. We had raccoons living in our chimney . They put a one way door and sealed it when the raccoons have left. Brian was a friendly guy who was very informative. He was quick and professional . I would recommend Brian and swat wildlife to anyone with raccoon situations. Thanks guys!!

Twist HD Grip

00:34 08 Sep 19

This is our second service from SWAT. We have tried to other companies which could not match what SWAT does. From getting rid of our concern to providing knowledgeable, friendly, professional staff, from the initial phone call to the service call. Great experience. Thanks to Brian and all the staff.

Lori Alter

20:42 29 Aug 19

I had a great experience with this company. I first hired them for my Father's home and was so pleased with the work done by Brian, that I then hired this company( with a request for Brian) to help me with my squirrel issues.I've had experiences in the past that were horrible, but SWAT WILDLIFE were really professional and effective.

Joel Clayton

01:39 17 Jun 19

We’ve called SWAT twice in the past few years to help solve two separate squirrel issues. Everyone from Patty and Alex in the office to the techs, Derek, Andre and Brian have been fantastic and dedicated to solving our issues. Thank you for helping us.

Philippa D.

02:28 30 May 19

Thanks to Randy for removing a very large decomposing raccoon from under our deck. Randy was polite, efficient, friendly and saved the day. We would definitely call SWAT again (but really hope we won’t have to!)

Rudy Bhagwandin

00:50 18 May 19

Recently heard some scurrying in the attic and got hold of SWAT who I found through homestars. Although there were some minor complications with the appointment, I did receive a discount and their service was excellent. Brain came out to my house at the time he quoted and did a very very thorough job checking the roof, attic and other crawl spaces. I'm extremely pleased with their service and would definitely recommend them.

Sam Bigelow

14:40 03 Apr 19

As a general contractor working in the city, I've had a number of run ins with raccoons in particular during my construction projects. I never hesitate to call SWAT when I run into these little guys. Since the first time we worked together, when Derick personally came back to my site over 5 times to help me track down a mother and her kits, I've been thrilled with the level of service, knowledge and the humane way in which the SWAT team deals with these animals. As much as I'd love to never need their services again, I will be a life time customer of SWAT for all of my urban wildlife management needs.

sonya mack

21:33 22 Sep 18

SWAT Wildlife saved my brain from exploding. I heard scratching and critter activity overhead in the morning and by the same afternoon, Randy arrived to take care of business. Randy found the entry points and promptly took care of everything. He was very pleasant, efficient, and knew exactly what he was doing.Hopefully I won't need their services again but I would definitely recommend them to anyone else.

satnam singh

18:01 29 Jul 18

Derik and his team are experts came into our home and dealt with our rodent issue in the garage and made great recommendations. Thank you derik to you and your team true professionals

Alireza Mahallati

20:14 17 Apr 18

Called them on Friday morning they showed up on Saturday morning and got the job done in less that an hour! They fixed all the weak possible points of entry of Raccoons as well. professional with reasonable price!

Shaul G

14:26 16 Mar 18

Called SWAT to take care of some sounds that were coming from the attic. Turned out to be a red squirrel.The technician was very knowledgeable and helpful and took care of the problem. They came when they said they would come and the price was clear and fair. No surprises or extras.

Aga W

21:32 10 Oct 17

Our neighbours and us called in "SWAT Wildlife" for raccoon in our attics (semi house). They responded & came over very fast. On time & for a good price!Technician was very knowledgeable. He inspected the exterior & interior. Fixed all entry points. For now, put in temporary "one-way" door for the next week - so the raccoon can leave but can't get back in. Preventative suggestions were also made & installed (protective wire cages over all roof vents). It all looks great so far. Fingers crossed it works. A year warranty is included. So far very happy, would recommend the service. Thank you SWAT TEAM! & Big thank you to our technician - Derick!!

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