Raccoons, squirrels, skunks, opossums can wreak havoc in your property. TSR is one of the most experienced wildlife removal companies in Southern Ontario, and technologically the most advanced wildlife control company in our region. In this blog post, we would like to share some animal control tips with our readers.


The most important part of preventing wildlife damage in homes and businesses is to have a wildlife removal professional thoroughly inspect the property to identify the potential entry spots. Large animals such as squirrels can access buildings through holes as small as a few inches in diameter. What appears as a small hole could be expanded by wildlife into a larger hole in a few minutes. A roof inspection will help identify such damage.


Unlike a roofer, a certified wildlife removal professional is able to look for entry points not only on roofs but also on the lower parts of structures. Squirrels, in particular, often manage to get behind brick, stucco, and siding and settle between floors or behind walls. TSR's wildlife control technicians undergo thorough training in identifying and repairing animal access points.


What is also important is the use of proper material to repair the damage caused by animals. Many of our competitors use products that are not designed to be tamper- and weather- resistant. At TSR, we have a quality-control protocol in place and carry high-grade, weather-resistant and animal proof products when mitigating the building damage and animal-proofing entry points.


The use of proper removal techniques also helps minimize wildlife damage. One of the most important parts of our job at TSR is to select the most effective removal technique. Sometimes, customers ask us during the consultation stage to tell them how our company will remove a particular animal family from their property. The removal technique should be selected only after the job site has been thoroughly inspected and assessed. In some situations, hand removal of animals may be the only humane and safe removal technique. Our technicians are trained to handle animals in a safe and humane manner.


To help with the most complex animal removal scenarios we have developed some technological solutions. Our smart exclusion system is a fully robotic way of excluding animals and can be deployed in the most serious wildlife removal cases to minimize property damage and risk to the physical environment. TSR's wildlife removal protocol includes more than fifty animal removal techniques and our wildlife control professionals receive continuing education to ensure they remain the best in the field.


Our wildlife response trucks are equipped with all the tools to identify the scale of a wildlife problem affecting a property, evict the animals, and repair the wildlife damage.

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​If you need help with raccoon removal, squirrel removal, skunk removal, opossum removal, and other wildlife control and removal in Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, and other Southern Ontario locations, give us a call at 416-268-3408 for a comprehensive, high-quality solution.

How to choose a reliable animal control and animal removal company in Toronto?

​The internet has turned the contracting of services in skilled trades into a much faster experience. Now, companies can showcase themselves through their online presence and attract clients through online marketing. The abundance of alternatives on the internet presents consumers with a welcome choice but also a new set of challenges. 

How do we make sure we end up hiring the right pest control or animal removal contractor out of the hundreds of advertisements we come across on platforms such as Kijiji and Google?

Make sure to speak to a qualified service agent rather than a marketing or secretarial contact. Many companies operating in the Greater Toronto Area subcontract their work to unqualified or inexperienced technicians and operators. You could be buying service from a large company with a long history, however, end up having your pest problem "tackled" by an inexperienced technician. An inexperienced or unqualified technician will not only fail to resolve the pest issue but could also create new complications. For example, inadequate or improper application of insecticides or rodenticides could amplify the scale of the rodent or insect problem. An inexperienced animal removal technician could misdiagnose the problem, fail to identify the animal entry points or expose the property dwellers and wildlife at unnecessary risk. It is crucial to get your property inspected by an experienced, knowledgeable, and expert animal removal or pest control technician.      

Another matter to pay attention to is the pricing. A private exterminator that quotes $80-$100 for a mouse or rat extermination or cockroach treatment is not going to use proper products and tools to tackle your home's insect or rodent problem. In some cases, the cost of the inspection, treatment, and repair materials used in a rodent inspection will surpass the amounts quoted by some operators advertising on cheap platforms. If the exterminator were to use proper tools and supplies, they would be operating at a loss. These technicians will, in most cases, use inadequate supplies and tools, and low-quality pesticides and the service the provide will, inevitably, fall short of what you need in order to achieve a pest-free environment.

We also recommend staying away from private exterminators with insufficient access to the regulated infrastructures of the pest control industry in Canada, part-time technicians showing up during the peak seasons, and dillatantes trying to juggle multiple trades. Pest control is a job that takes more than a pair of hands or a part-time attention. It requires a stable infrastructure and dedicated professionals. It is not something that a person with a spray tank and a jug of insecticide can excel at. The trade requires an in-depth knowledge of pesticide compositions and pest biologies in addition to years of practical, hands-on experience and immersion in the state of the art control techniques.  

Companies offering comprehensive services such as preparing a house for a bed bug treatment or closing off access points for rodents and wildlife intrusions will end up simplifying your job and delivering a higher quality of service and a better value for your money. 

Also, what is more important than a service warranty is the quality of the inspection, treatment, and post-inspection repairs conducted on your property. In today's volatile business environment, many exterminators go out of business, and an extended warranty offered by a small extermination or removal operation, in most cases, has very little actual value. Also, it is quite dubious that an exterminator who fails to solve your problem in the first couple of attempts is going to have any more success in their subsequent, numerous attempts. 

If you need pest control or animal removal help in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas, feel free to call us at 416-268-3408. We offer free over-the-phone assessment and reasonably-priced on-site inspections. 

Having bed bugs in your home is not only an immediate risk to your physical well-being, but these little, unwelcome creatures can also cause serious psychological damage, and even lead to a condition very similar to PTSD. Yes, you read it right -- Eveleth's piece presents some solid scientific evidence on how similar the bed bug anxiety can be to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition often linked to war trauma. TSR Pest Control is fully committed to implementing the most effective and trustworthy extermination techniques. If you live in Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Markham or any other part of the Greater Toronto Area, and are dealing with a bed bug infestation at your home or business, please do not hesitate to contact us. We offer same-day visits to your residence, and in most cases you will feel the difference immediately. We pride ourselves on having a 100% success rate when it comes to bed bug extermination. Also, we beat our competitors' prices. 

This week one of America's most popular science magazines published an interesting article discussing health risks associated with exposure to bed bugs. Click on the link to read the article. Also, do not forget to check our pest library to learn more about bed bugs and other pests commonly seen in Ontario's homes and businesses.