Humane wildlife servicesProtect your home. Respect their world.
Family-run. Canadian-owned.
One team.
Lasting protection.
For more than 40 years, Gates Wildlife has helped homeowners across Toronto and the GTA resolve wildlife problems with care.
From the first inspection to the final repair, we protect your home while respecting the animals that share our neighbourhoods.
01 · Humane removal
Get them out.
Keep families together.
Scratching in the attic or movement in the walls? We find the animal and its entry points, then create a humane removal plan.
One-way doors and careful baby reunions help wildlife leave safely.
02 · Wildlife prevention
Close the door
on the next visitor.
Removal is only part of the solution. We identify vulnerable rooflines, vents and other openings, then secure them with durable wildlife-proofing materials.
03 · Damage repair
Repair the damage.
Restore your peace of mind.
Wildlife can damage roofing, vents and other parts of your home. We assess affected areas and explain the repairs needed to help protect your property.
Know what happens next.
01
Inspect & explain
We identify the animal, check entry points and explain the work and price before you decide.
02
Remove humanely
Species-appropriate methods help animals leave safely, with careful reunions when babies are present.
03
Repair & protect
We secure vulnerable areas to help prevent re-entry. All work is guaranteed.
The Gates approach
Experience with compassion.
40+ years
Hands-on experience with GTA homes and local wildlife.
Family-run
A Canadian family business built on humane care.
All work guaranteed
Clear explanations and a plan for lasting protection.
A few helpful answers.
Which animals can you help with?
Explore our animal pages for raccoons, squirrels, skunks, bats, starlings, pigeons, Canada geese, and mice and rats. Find your animal →
What happens when babies are present?
We adapt the removal plan to the wildlife family, using careful reunion methods to help keep mothers and babies together.
How do I find out what the work will cost?
Start with a free on-site estimate*. We inspect the property and explain the recommended work and exact price before you decide, with no obligation.
Let’s get your home quiet again.
Tell us what you’re hearing. We’ll help you understand the next step.
Our Humane Animal Control Approach
At Gates Wildlife Control, we believe effective animal control should protect both people and wildlife.
Our humane wildlife control methods are based on over 200 years of combined experience understanding animal behaviour, seasonal patterns, and long-term prevention, not quick fixes.
We use proven techniques such as:
One-way doors for safe animal removal
Humane reunion methods when babies are present
Behaviour-based monitoring for timing and strategy
Professional wildlife proofing services to prevent re-entry
This approach allows us to deliver reliable wildlife removal in Toronto and the GTA while minimizing stress to animals and homeowners alike.
What Does The Service Include?
1. Free On-Site Inspection*
A licensed technician inspects your property to identify the species, entry points, and any wildlife damage.
2. Humane Wildlife Removal
Using species-appropriate, humane methods, we safely remove wildlife from attics, walls, chimneys and from under decks and sheds.
3. Animal Proofing & Wildlife Prevention
We secure vulnerable areas with durable materials to prevent future wildlife entry, which is a critical step in professional animal control services.
4. Follow-Up & Guarantee
Every wildlife removal job includes a follow-up to ensure the solution is complete and lasting. Our work is backed by a one-year guarantee, providing you with true peace of mind.
Why Choose Gates Wildlife Control?
- Over 40 years of experience in humane wildlife removal
- Over 200,000 customers served – your complete satisfaction will be guaranteed
- Family-owned and operated
- No poisons or inhumane traps
- Proven wildlife proofing and prevention methods
- Trusted by thousands of homeowners across Toronto & the GTA
- Industry-leading procedures
Our goal isn’t just to remove animals, it’s to protect your home and prevent repeat problems.
Preventing animals from getting back into a structure is at the heart of effective wildlife control. Our comprehensive animal proofing methods secure entry points and other vulnerable areas, ensuring that once wildlife is removed, they stay out.
We don’t just remove the animals, we create lasting solutions that protect your home, attic, and property from future intrusions. Coupled with our one-year guarantee, this approach provides true peace of mind, knowing your wildlife problem is resolved safely, humanely, and permanently.
Yes. All our animal control services follow humane wildlife removal standards.
Yes, we serve Toronto and surrounding GTA cities. See a full list of the cities we service by clicking here.
We commonly handle raccoons, squirrels, bats and birds. Please contact us to discuss a wildlife problem further.
Yes. We are fully humane and do not use poisons or inhumane traps. Our methods are safe for the wildlife we remove, families and pets.
Absolutely. We follow up and provide a one-year guarantee that wildlife will not re-enter your property if all prevention work is completed.
full service wildlife removal
full service wildlife removal
Our team is dedicated to provide compassionate and effective solutions for all your wildlife removal needs.
Get them Out
Keep them Out
