At Gates Wildlife, innovation and compassion go hand in hand. We are proud to be the first wildlife removal company to implement cellular camera technology in our day to day operations, an advancement that has transformed how we understand and humanely manage wildlife conflicts.
The Power of Cellular Camera Technology in Humane Wildlife Control
When cellular remote camera technology first became available, we recognized its enormous potential for humane wildlife control. While expensive to implement on a large scale, we leveraged our strong social media presence, including over 187,000 YouTube followers, to partner with Reolink, a leader in intelligent visual technology. Their collaboration has been invaluable, allowing us to study wildlife behaviour more deeply and refine our humane removal strategies.
For us, wildlife control is about more than removal. It is about observation, understanding, and respect. Cameras enable us to monitor activity, make informed decisions, and ensure every action aligns with natural animal behaviour. This elevates our work to a true professional standard, benefiting both wildlife and homeowners.
After over a year of using cellular cameras on most jobs, we have gained a new appreciation for the complexity of animal behaviour. This deeper understanding allows us to adjust how we deploy one way doors, heated baby reunion boxes, and other humane tools, always working with Mother Nature, never against her.
How Cellular Cameras Help Our Technicians
Using cellular cameras, our technicians can:
• Observe animals after release, confirming if they are nursing mothers or showing signs of distress.
• Evaluate in real time how animals respond to our methods, ensuring safe and effective outcomes.
• Make immediate adjustments that minimize stress and enhance success rates.
For homeowners and property managers, the benefits are clear: faster resolutions, greater transparency, and peace of mind. Cameras allow us to act quickly, solve problems efficiently, and confirm successful and humane outcomes, often without additional site visits.
How Cellular Cameras Support Technicians and Clients
1. Understanding Environmental Influences
Cameras reveal seasonal behaviour patterns, such as raccoons remaining in attics for weeks during cold weather, allowing us to set realistic expectations and adjust our approach.
2. Reducing Unnecessary Return Visits
After installing one way doors and placing babies in heated reunion boxes, our team can review footage remotely to verify success or identify the need for adjustments, saving time and resources.
3. Identifying Maternal Behaviour
Footage showing an animal persistently trying to re enter may indicate the presence of babies, prompting careful re-inspection to reunite the family safely.
4. Monitoring Inaccessible Areas
Cameras placed in ceilings, walls, or ductwork provide valuable insights into hidden entry points and species identification, replacing guesswork with precision.
5. Company Led Monitoring
Cameras allow Gates Wildlife to monitor progress directly, even when homeowners are away or properties are vacant, maintaining full accountability from start to finish.
6. Providing Proof of Resolution
Nothing tells the story better than video. We can share footage with homeowners to confirm that wildlife has exited safely and humanely, reinforcing confidence in our methods.
By embracing technology, we have eliminated much of the uncertainty inherent in traditional wildlife control. Cellular cameras provide the 24/7 insight we need to ensure every job is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. At Gates Wildlife, we are not just building a better mousetrap. We are redefining humane wildlife removal in real time, one innovative step at a time.
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