Starling Removal Services in Toronto & The GTA
European Starlings In Exhaust Vents
Starlings cause the infestation of insects, disturbing noises and unpleasant odours resulting from their feces. Their preference is to nest in the stove and bathroom exhaust vents. The warm, dry, secluded shelter provides protection from other animals and humans, making it a safe place to live.
Gates Wildlife Control will arrive at your home, conduct a thorough inspection and provide you with a free estimate outlining the work necessary to solve the wildlife intrusion. During the nesting season, the first step is to evict the adult starlings before accessing the nest containing the baby birds. After the adults have been removed the next step is to install a heavy galvanized steel screen over the outside vent opening, ensuring that the vent flaps continue to function normally. All repair work is backed by our Gates one to ten year guarantee, supported by our over 39 years in business.
Retrieving the nest and babies can often be a very involved process. In the event that the nest is in the vertical section of the stove vent pipe in the cupboard, the pipe needs to be dismantled to get at the nest and baby birds. During this process a high quality dust mask must be worn to prevent the breathing of potentially harmful dried feces and feather dust.
In keeping with its humane approach to solving wildlife intrusions Gates Wildlife Control developed a unique approach to reunite the parent starlings with their babies. To do this, the babies are placed in a release jug, fashioned in such a way to keep the babies inside yet allowing continued access by the adult starlings to feed their young. Once the babies have reached flying age they will leave the jug on their own.
Call Gates Wildlife Control today to humanely solve your wildlife problem and to wildlife proof your home.
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Do It Yourself Dangers
For those who may be tempted to take on the task of removing animals and animal proofing themselves, it is important to remember that it can be a dangerous undertaking. Falling off ladders and roofs while attempting to remove animals or seal entry points can result in serious bodily harm. In some cases, even aggressive animals can pose a danger to those trying to remove them. It is best to leave these tasks to experienced professionals who have the knowledge and equipment to safely and effectively handle wildlife removal and animal proofing. Attempting to do it yourself can put you at risk of injury and potentially even more damage to your home.
40 Years Of Wildlife Removal Experience
Gates Wildlife Control provides expert animal removal and prevention solutions for raccoons, squirrels, skunks, mice, and rats. We install one-way doors to safely and humanely remove animals from your attic or walls, while preventing them from returning. Our team will also identify and seal off any potential entry points to your home. We offer repair services for damage caused by these animals, including fixing holes in the roof and installing screens over vents, soffits, and chimneys. Keep your home free of animal intruders – contact Gates Wildlife Control today for humane wildlife control in Toronto and surrounding areas. Get a free consultation and quote to keep these animals out of your home for good.
