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Squirrels in the attic ?
Do you hear scratching noises in the attic at sunrise, are squirrels getting in through the soffits or roof vents? A family of squirrels can gnaw through electrical wiring, insulation, and structural wood in a matter of weeks, creating fire hazards and thousands of dollars in damage.
Contact a squirrel trapping and exclusion specialist for prompt intervention and professional sealing.
Specialist in Squirrel trapping and exclusion
The gray squirrelEastern gray squirreland the red squirrelAmerican Red Squirrelare the two species that most invade buildings in Montreal. They use nearby trees as a launching pad to reach the roof, then enter through soffits, roof vents, siding cracks, or unsealed chimneys.
Once inside, a pregnant female can establish a nest with 2 to 8 young in the attic or walls in March-April or August-September. Without prompt intervention, damage to electrical wiring, insulation, and ducts can exceed $5,000 $ and create a fire hazard.
✅ Humanitarian capture compliant with MEFPA – ✅ Permanent exclusion – ✅ Sealing of entry points
Why squirrels pose a serious risk
Squirrels are not only noisy—they cause structural damage and create a major fire hazard by chewing on electrical wiring in the attic. 30 to 40 % of residential fires of undetermined origin are attributed to rodents (squirrels, mice, rats) gnawing on wire insulation.
Our professional approach:
1. Full exterior inspection roofing, soffits, vents, chimney, siding.
2. Humanitarian capture with cages compliant with MEFPA (no poison, illegal for wildlife).
3. Litter identification and safe retreat for the little ones.
4. Permanent seal from ALL entry points with resistant materials (wire mesh, mortar).
5. Disclaimer Free returns if re-infested.
Insecticide gel treatment
Our method uses one-way pressure doors that allow squirrels to exit without allowing them to return. No poison—illegal in Quebec according to the Wildlife Conservation Act.
Preventive inspection and sealing
Our technicians inspect cracks, entry points, wet areas and nesting sites. Where possible, we recommend sealing access points to greatly reduce the risk of reinfestation.
Targeted spraying and spot treatment
We apply professional products approved by Health Canada to strategic areas such as baseboards, cracks, garages, foundations, windowsills and other points of activity. Treatment is targeted to maximize effectiveness while limiting unnecessary exposure.
Long-lasting professional baits
Our humane method complies with the MEFPA Wildlife Act. Live trapping, removal of young with thermal inspection, permanent sealing with welded wire mesh and industrial mortar.
Why choose us
Why a urban wildlife specialist ?
The extermination of squirrels requires specific expertise: humane trapping in accordance with the Wildlife Conservation and Development Act (MEFPA) and permanent exclusion with appropriate materials. A poor seal allows squirrels to gnaw a new passage in a few hours.
Our goal: capture/exclude squirrels, permanently seal entry points, and ensure they cannot return.
Our advantages:
🎯 MEFPA Humanitarian Aid
One-way pressure cages that let the squirrel out without allowing it to return. No poison (illegal for wildlife).🛡️ Permanent exclusion
Welded wire mesh, mortar, industrial sealant on all entry points. Minimum 5-year resistance.👶 Brood management
Thermal inspection to detect infants, humanitarian removal, and outdoor mother-offspring reunion.💯 Written warranty exclusion
Free returns in case of re-infestation through the same entry point.
Our method in 4 steps
Squirrel extermination relies on 4 steps: inspection, humane trapping, permanent sealing, and exclusion guarantee. Capture alone without sealing always fails — other squirrels use the same entry points within weeks.
Recognize a squirrel infestation
Features and Behavior
In Quebec, two species of squirrels cause residential problems: the gray squirrel (gray-black, 50 cm with tail) and the red squirrel (red, 30 cm with tail).
- Grey squirrel 45-55 cm tail comprises, 400-700 g, gray to black, bushy tail; ;
- Red squirrel : 28-35 cm tail comprise, 200-300 g, red to brown, smaller and more aggressive; ;
- Activity : diurnal, dawn and late afternoon; ;
- Reproduction 2 litters per year (March-April and July-August), 2-8 young per litter; ;
- Habitat nests in trees, but use attics, soffits, and walls as winter shelter and nesting sites; ;
- Diet nuts, seeds, as well as electrical wiring, insulation, wood (constant gnawing of incisors).
Signs of squirrel presence
- Scratching and scurrying noises in the attic or the walls at sunrise and sunset; ;
- Squirrels observed climbing onto the roof, entering through the soffits or vents; ;
- Round holes 5 to 10 cm in the soffits, roof vents, gutters; ;
- Teeth brands on the wood, the fascias, the window frames; ;
- Elongated feces 1-2 cm in the attic or around entry points; ;
- Urine smell or decomposition (dead animal in the walls); ;
- Electrical wiring damage visible (short circuit, intermittent failure).
What damage can they cause?
Squirrels cause structural and electrical damage exceeding $5,000 $ and create a major fire hazard. Insurance companies often deny claims related to non-excluded animals.
Most common types of damage:
- Gnawed electrical wiring (short circuit, fire hazard); ;
- torn and compacted insulation (loss of energy efficiency); ;
- torn vents ;
- structural wood gnawed around entry points; ;
- accumulated feces and urine (lingering odors, contamination); ;
- permanent nests in walls and attics ;
- secondary parasites (fleas, ticks, squirrel mites).
Why the Professional treatment is essential
The use of poison against squirrels is ILLEGAL in Quebec. The Wildlife Conservation and Development Act mandates humane live capture and release into the wild or a cruelty-free euthanasia.
Our typical intervention:
- Complete exterior inspection (roof, soffits, vents, chimney); ;
- Installation of one-way pressure cages ;
- humanitarian withdrawal of infants if present (thermal screening); ;
- permanent sealing with welded wire mesh and mortar ;
- Cleaning and disinfection if excrement is accumulated; ;
- Exclusion warranty 1 to 5 years depending on the contract.
Prevent return squirrels
Sustainable prevention relies on cutting tree branches and permanently sealing all potential access points.
- Prune tree branches more than 3 meters away from the house; ;
- install metal protectors on all roof vents, soffits, and gutters ;
- Seal any crack larger than 5 cm with welded wire mesh; ;
- cap the chimney flues with a metal cap ;
- immediately repair any rotten or sagging wood on the roof; ;
- regularly empty bird feeders that attract squirrels; ;
- Check the integrity of the roof after every storm; ;
- Annual preventive inspection recommended in the spring.
What what our customers say
Areas services for urban wildlife
Our specialized team operates throughout the Greater Montreal area for the capture and exclusion of squirrels, groundhogs, raccoons, and skunks in homes, condos, buildings, and businesses.
Montreal: Ahuntsic, Villeray, Rosemont, Plateau, Saint-Laurent, Pierrefonds, West Island.
Laval and South Shore Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Hubert.
Written guarantee against squirrels
Each squirrel trapping and exclusion intervention includes a written warranty on the treated areas. Our approach combines humanitarian MEFPA capture and permanent sealing to prevent any return.
Others pests we treat
In addition to squirrels, we offer professional pest control services for several other pests in Montreal, Laval, on the North Shore and on the South Shore.
- 🐭 Mice and rats Attic and basement rodents.
- 🐦 Pest pigeons and birds Anti-soiling devices.
- 🐝 Wasps and hornets – Nests in soffits, shelters, balconies.
- 🪳 Bedbugs – If you also have internal problems.
- 🦟 Fleas Often transported by urban wildlife.
How much does it cost A squirrel exclusion?
The price of squirrel trapping and exclusion services in Montreal usually ranges between $350 $ and $850 $. based on several factors:
- the number of entry points to seal; ;
- the complexity of roof access (1 floor vs 3 floors); ;
- the presence of babies (thermal inspection required); ;
- the materials needed for sealing (mesh, mortar, wood); ;
- The desired warranty period.
Request your free submission (438) 835-8401.
Fair Questions about squirrels
The main signs: Scratching and running noises at sunrise and sunset (squirrels are diurnal), round holes of 5-10 cm in soffits or vents, tooth marks on exterior wood, and squirrels observed climbing on the roof. A professional inspection confirms the presence and locates the entry points.
Yes, very. They constantly gnawing at the electrical wiring (risque d'incendie majeur — 30-40 % des incendies d'origine indéterminée sont liés aux rongeurs), déchirent l'isolation, ouvrent des trous dans le bois de structure. Les dégâts peuvent dépasser 5 000 $ et les assurances refusent souvent les réclamations.
The price usually ranges between 350 $ and 850 $ depending on the number of entry points to seal, the complexity of roof access, the presence of babies, and the necessary materials (wire mesh, mortar).
No, it's ILLEGAL in Quebec. The Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (MEFPA) prohibits the use of poison against wildlife. Humane live trapping with one-way pressure cages is the only legal method.
Our technician is making a Thermal inspection to locate the babies. If found, the one-way door is installed for the mother only after the babies are removed and placed outside in a heated box — the mother then retrieves them. This humanitarian approach is required by MEFPA.
The initial inspection and installation of cages take 2 to 4 hours. Squirrel trapping takes 3 to 14 days. Permanent sealing is done within 24 hours after the last squirrel has left. Written guarantee included.
Trim tree branches more than 3 meters from the house, install metal guards on all vents and soffits, seal any cracks with welded wire mesh, cap the chimney, and perform annual preventative inspections in the spring.
Yes. Our team is certified for the humane capture of all urban wildlife. Squirrels, marmots, raccoons, skunks, opossums, hedgehogs. All our services comply with Quebec's Wildlife Conservation Act.
