Raccoon & Squirrel Removal in Whitby
Humane wildlife removal for Whitby homes: raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds and bats.
Whitby stretches from the harbour at Port Whitby, past the older streets around Lynde Creek and Pringle Creek, up to Brooklin's village core and the new subdivisions around it. Wherever the noise is, we remove the animal humanely, seal the way in and repair what it damaged.
Lifetime guarantee on every entry point we seal.
$5 million liability insurance
Calls answered 24/7.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Whitby
- Brooklin
- Lynde Creek
- Port Whitby
- Pringle Creek
- Rolling Acres
- Blue Grass Meadows
- Williamsburg
- Taunton North
Wildlife problems we see in Whitby
Whitby is built around water. Lynde Creek and Pringle Creek run south through the town to the lake, Lynde Shores Conservation Area sits on the marsh at the bottom of Lynde Creek, and Port Whitby wraps around the harbour. Homes near any of them see more raccoons and skunks than homes in the middle of a subdivision, and the older houses downtown and in Port Whitby have the wood trim and uncapped chimneys that make entry easy.
Brooklin is two towns in one: a 19th-century village core with mature trees and century homes, surrounded by subdivisions built since the late 1990s. Williamsburg, Taunton North and the newer parts of Brooklin have long rooflines, several roof vents and aluminum soffit, and the farmland they replaced still sends wildlife their way.
Rolling Acres, Blue Grass Meadows and Pringle Creek are 1980s and 90s neighbourhoods whose trees have caught up with the houses, and the first generation of soffit and vent caps is reaching the age where it loosens. Something in the attic in any of them most likely came in at a soffit corner or a roof vent, often on the far side of the house from the room where you hear it.
Raccoon removal in Whitby
Whitby's raccoons move along the creeks and the lakeshore, and from late winter to early summer the females go looking for an attic to have their kits in. Heavy footsteps after dark are the usual first sign, with a torn roof vent or a lifted soffit outside.
Kits are checked for before any removal so mother and young go out together. The opening is then sealed and the vent, soffit or roof repaired to match. Raccoon removal starts with the whole roofline rather than one corner.
Squirrel removal in Whitby
A squirrel is the daytime noise, busiest at first light and before dusk. In Whitby they chew in at soffit corners, fascia edges and roof vents, and the big trees of old Brooklin, Port Whitby and the streets along Lynde Creek make the climb easy.
Because squirrels raise two litters a year, a spring or late-summer squirrel is often a mother with young in the insulation. Each of them is confirmed out before the hole is sealed and the chewed spot made good. See squirrel removal.
Skunk, bird and bat removal in Whitby
Skunks are everywhere near Lynde Shores and the creeks, and they den under decks, sheds and front steps from Port Whitby to Brooklin. When the skunk is out, the base of the deck or shed is meshed and the mesh dug into the soil (skunk removal).
Starlings and sparrows nest in open dryer and bathroom vents; we check for eggs and young, then screen the vent (bird removal). Bats roost behind fascia and in attic gaps, most often in the older homes of Brooklin, downtown and Port Whitby. They are protected in Ontario, and the timing and method are explained before any work begins (bat removal).
Lifetime guarantee
Every entry point we seal comes with a lifetime guarantee, for as long as you own your home. If an animal gets back in through it, we come back and take care of it at no charge. Full terms are written on your invoice.
Common questions in Whitby
Can you come today?
In most cases, yes. Same-day service is available for requests received before 4 PM, subject to technician availability. If same-day service isn't available in your area right now, we'll tell you upfront and get you the next available time.
What's the 4 PM cutoff about?
Requests received before 4 PM local time give us the best chance of reaching your property the same day. Requests after that are usually scheduled for the next available slot — we'll confirm timing when you contact us.
I don't know what animal it is. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most people who contact us haven't seen the animal, just heard it. Tell us what you're hearing and where, and our technician will identify it on-site.
Is the animal treated humanely?
Yes. We use humane removal methods suited to the animal and the situation.
Are you insured?
Yes. Good Neighbors Wildlife carries $5 million in liability insurance.
Will you need to come inside my home?
Usually, we can solve the wildlife problem entirely from outside without needing to enter your home. Some situations require access inside; your technician will explain what is needed.
Do you service my area?
We currently serve Toronto, York Region, Durham Region and Peel Region. Check our service areas page, or reach out and we'll let you know if we cover your area.
Do you cover Brooklin?
Yes. We cover all of Whitby: Brooklin, Taunton North and Williamsburg in the north; Rolling Acres, Blue Grass Meadows and Pringle Creek in the middle; and Lynde Creek, downtown and Port Whitby to the south. Ajax and Oshawa on either side are covered too.
How quickly can you get to Whitby?
If your request reaches us before 4 PM, same-day service is available, subject to technician availability. Calls are answered around the clock, and we confirm the time with you before sending anyone out.