Raccoon Removal for Properties with Multiple Wildlife Species

Your raccoon problem may not be the only issue you have; your property may also be home to squirrels, skunks, groundhogs, opossums, birds, or other wildlife.

Some home owners face a unique challenge when they want to remove the raccoons without unnecessarily disturbing or removing other animals. Perhaps the opossum is beneficial but the raccoon is not.

Can You Remove Raccoons without Removing Other Wildlife?

Yes, absolutely. Wildlife removal does not have to mean removing every animal on the property. The objective should be to address the specific animal(s) or species causing the problem. Different species may be using completely different areas of the same property.

Why One Property Can Have Several Wildlife Species at Once

There can be a number of reasons why wildlife is attracted to your property. These include:

• Food waste and garbage areas
• Buildings with multiple access points
• Landscaping and vegetation
• Water sources
• Outbuildings, sheds, garages, barns, or other structures
• Large properties can provide several different habitats simultaneously.
  
  

Raccoons, Squirrels, Skunks and Other Wildlife May Need Different Solutions

Because different wildlife species have different requirements and habitat needs, the location of animal activity can help you determine what type of animal you're dealing with.

• Raccoons: attics, roofs, chimneys, enclosed building areas
• Squirrels: rooflines, soffits, wall/ceiling spaces, trees
• Skunks: beneath decks, sheds, porches, low structures
• Groundhogs: foundations, gardens, landscaped areas, slopes
• Opossums: sheltered ground-level spaces and structures
• Birds: roofs, vents, ledges, trees and other elevated areas
  
  

One wildlife control approach cannot automatically be applied to every animal; removal efforts should be specific to the species causing trouble for you.

What If You Only Want the Raccoons Removed?

For raccoon removal when other wildlife is present, you should consult a wildlife professional to ensure your needs are met.

• Tell the professional which species you want addressed.
• Identify the specific damage, nuisance, or area associated with the raccoons.
• Other wildlife activity should still be disclosed because it may affect the raccoon removal

A professional wildlife removal service can distinguish the target species from animals that are simply sharing the property.

Can Removing Raccoons Affect Other Wildlife on the Property?

Indeed, even removal of one animal or family can affect other wildlife on your property.

• Removing one species can change how animals use a particular shelter or food source.
• Blocking or modifying one area could inadvertently affect another species.
• Multiple species may use different parts of the same building or property.
  
  

This is why species-specific removal should account for the wider property, rather than treating each animal independently.

What if Different Wildlife Species Are Using the Same Building?

It's important to determine which animal is responsible for which problem or damage before considering multi-species wildlife control. Here are some more common scenarios:

• Raccoon in one area, squirrel in another.
• Wildlife using connected rooflines or building cavities.
• Farms, warehouses, large homes, apartment buildings, commercial properties, and multi-building sites may have several wildlife access points.
  
  

Should You Remove Other Wildlife While Removing Raccoons?

Not necessarily. If squirrels, skunks, birds, or other wildlife are not causing a problem or have not made their way into your home, they may not need to be part of the same removal project.

However, you should still disclose their presence to the raccoon removal service. Laws and appropriate handling can vary by species, so removal should be species-specific and lawful. This is particularly true when it comes to birds that may be protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

What to Do When a Property Has Become a Multi-Species Wildlife Problem

When different animals occupy different structures on the property, it may be difficult to determine which animal is responsible for damages. That's where a professional wildlife assessment is invaluable. You'll then be able to address multiple species repeatedly causing havoc even when previous attempts couldn't resolve the broader property problem. A professional wildlife removal company can tailor traps and bait to the identified culprits. This approach is especially successful for large residential, commercial, agricultural, institutional, and multi-building properties looking to get rid of raccoons or other wildlife species.

Professional Raccoon Removal for Properties with Multiple Wildlife Species

A professional wildlife removal service in the GTA can assess the property as a whole while identifying the specific raccoon problem. By separating the raccoon issue from unrelated wildlife activity, you can develop an appropriate removal approach that is targeted to raccoons.

In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control is the only wildlife removal company that guarantees permanent raccoon removal without automatically turning every other wildlife sighting into a removal project.

If you’re wondering how to remove raccoons and solve multi-species wildlife issues on your GTA property, contact Hawkeye today and solve multi-species wildlife issues on your GTA property.

Hawkeye's raccoon removal services are available all across Southern Ontario, including Toronto, Scarborough, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Ajax, Pickering, Newmarket, Etobicoke, Oshawa, and Mississauga.