Squirrel Capture Service
Are you looking for a quick and effective solution to eliminate animals, especially squirrels , from your property on the South Shore? Nova Extermination is a squirrel exterminator that captures all species of squirrels and relocates them far from your home, in the forest. We offer this service at a very affordable price in all cities on the South Shore.
A team of experts in squirrel capture
Our trained and certified team has many years of experience in capturing grey, black or red squirrels on the South Shore. We are experts in gentle squirrel capture techniques and equipped with all the necessary equipment to quickly and sustainably solve your animal nuisance problem.
We comply with the appropriate regulations, since several laws protect and require the relocation of wild animals rather than their extermination.
General information about the squirrel
Squirrels are generally considered terrestrial species, although there are also arboreal species that live in trees. You can recognise tree squirrels by their bushy tails, spindly hands and red or grey fur. They are distinguished from flying squirrels, which have a skin fold along their sides. This allows them to soar.
Squirrels are common in parks and green spaces, where they can usually be seen.
Squirrel Biology
- 2 breeding periods per year: January-February and June-July
- Number of squirrels per litter: 1 to 6
- Number of gestation times: 40 to 44 days
- Weaning of babies: 12 weeks
- Squirrels ready for breeding: 14 weeks
- Squirrel life expectancy: 6 years
Recognizing the presence of squirrels
- Scratching in walls or ceilings mainly at sunrise and sunset
- Noises in the chimney or ventilation hatch
- Insulating wool on your shingle
- Broken ventilation hatch or soffit
- Path in cellulose insulation
How to end squirrels for good
- Capture them with a cage or specialized squirrel capture tools
- Find entry points and perform squirrel extraction work
- To avoid attracting other squirrels and removing all traces of squirrel odors, harmful spores and feces, decontaminate your home
- Remove bird feeders
Active presence for squirrel capture
The grey squirrel dominates interventions in urban areas, while the red squirrel is more present in the wooded periphery. In Longueuil and the south shore, mature trees in Old Longueuil touch roofs and facilitate entry into attics via soffits. In Brossard and the surrounding area, squirrels mainly exploit the poorly sealed soffits of bungalows in sectors A to D. Our squirrel capture service on the South Shore combines live capture and sealing of entry points. In Boucherville, Old Boucherville and the Pierre-Boucher sector concentrate spring nests in the heritage frameworks. To the east, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and the surrounding area, grey squirrels mainly invade the heritage buildings of Old Saint-Jean. In Saint-Hyacinthe (Maskoutains), we frequently work in downtown buildings and farmhouses lined with mature hardwoods.
Did you know?
These small animals have the ability to lose a piece of their tail as a means of defense and survival against a predator.
The squirrel can run up to 25 KM/H!
Squirrels are looking for warmth in the fall and can infiltrate through the roofs, chimneys, or ventilation dampers of your home or business, shed, or garage. They will make a cozy nest in an inaccessible place and raise their babies there.
They will chew into wood, make holes in walls and ceilings, move insulation, and chew through electrical wires to make their way through, which can create a fire hazard.
This solitary animal can carry diseases and parasites, and even the rabies virus. Their feces and urine can contaminate your home or business, and can be the source of health problems for your loved ones.
But how do you solve this problem? There are two solutions available to you:
Deterrence methods
You can try methods of deterrence and caulking to prevent squirrels from prowling around your home and entering it (protection of soffits; securing around chimneys, ventilation dampers and between roof and attic) it is possible to install wire mesh. But squirrels sneak everywhere…
If you’ve tried everything, don’t try to poison them. In addition to being illegal, you could kill the neighbor’s dog or cat! Contact our team to capture that squirrel or squirrels that are bothering you. Your problem will be solved very quickly!
Squirrel capture and responsible relocation
If one or more squirrels seem to have infiltrated your home, business, garage or shed, let our team capture them for you. Capturing a squirrel is easy and safe for us, as we have the proper equipment and know the methods to apply.
Thanks to our extensive experience and the use of gentle and safe techniques, Nova Extermination effectively captures squirrels using trap cages or nets.
After carefully capturing it, we proceed to relocate the squirrel and its offspring (if any) away from your home or business. They will then be able to live in complete freedom without causing you any inconvenience.
Getting to know squirrels better
Learn more about the red, grey or black squirrel to better enlighten you on the dangers it brings when it infiltrates your home. As a squirrel exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal, we can assist you in resolving the situation effectively and, above all, with respect for nature.
Here are some facts about our squirrel friends.
A squirrel exterminator on the South Shore of Montreal will be able to recognize their lifestyle habits to solve the situation effectively.
Contact us for more information
We do not exterminate squirrels, if you want to capture a squirrel on the South Shore, contact our team of specialized technicians. We will capture this squirrel (or squirrels) quickly and relocate it at a safe distance, according to the laws in force.
Why call on us for squirrel capture?
Nova Extermination is a squirrel exterminator that can take care of various animals, such as raccoons. We hold all the necessary permits, licenses, and liability insurance for the capture and relocation of animals. Our techniques comply with the regulations of the Ministry of the Environment.
Contact us with confidence on our phone number (1-844-880-6682) or at the emergency number 514-MON-NOVA for a squirrel capture and relocation to the forest. We cover all cities on the South Shore.
Frequently Asked Questions: Squirrels
How do I know if a squirrel lives in my attic?
The squirrel is active during the day, especially at dawn and dusk, and there are rapid sounds of running and nuts rolling in the attic. A round entrance hole is often found around soffits, the edge of the roof or vents, sometimes with nesting materials and droppings. Unlike raccoons, their movements are lighter and more lively.
What does it mean to capture and exclude a squirrel in the attic?
The objective is to get the squirrel out and prevent it from returning, often using a one-way door installed on the main entrance, once the absence of small dependents has been verified. When all the animals are outside, we seal the opening with gnawing resistant materials. This approach avoids walling up an animal and solves the cause of the intrusion.
Is there a time when you should be careful about excluding squirrels?
Yes, the squirrel usually breeds in the spring and late summer, so unweaned calves may be present in the nest at these times. Excluding the mother without taking into account the young would condemn them inside, which causes odor and unnecessary suffering. Our technician checks for the presence of litters before proceeding with the exclusion in Saint-Hubert or Chambly.
Why not just plug the hole myself?
If you seal access while the squirrel is inside, it will attempt to gnaw on a new exit, sometimes causing more damage, or die walled up with the resulting odor problems. In addition, a female with young would do anything to return to feed them. A professional exclusion ensures that all animals are taken out before the final sealing.
How much does it cost to capture a squirrel in the attic on the South Shore?
The price is established on the basis of an evaluation, depending on the access to the roof, the number of entry points, the presence of small ones and the extent of the sealing to be carried out. A single, easily accessible hole is not comparable to several accesses on a complex roof. After inspection, you will receive an estimate adapted to your situation in Montérégie.
Do you guarantee that the squirrel won’t come back to the attic?
We aim for a sustainable result on a case-by-case basis: a seal made with resistant materials greatly reduces the risk of the same access being reused. Since squirrels are numerous on the South Shore, it is still possible that an individual is looking for another weak point elsewhere on the building. We reinforce vulnerable areas and advise you on how to limit any further intrusions.