🐾 Northern GTA & Surroundings

Regional Overview:

The northern reaches of the Greater Toronto Area — including towns like Bradford, Stouffville, and Alliston — sit at the boundary where rapid suburban expansion meets agricultural land, wooded corridors, and protected greenspace. This ongoing development has pushed wildlife into closer contact with homes and businesses. Brand-new subdivisions, aging farmhouses, and rural acreages alike are all targets for raccoons, squirrels, rodents, and nuisance birds. The mixture of open farmland, treed lots, and exposed infrastructure creates frequent entry opportunities for both urban-adapted and rural wildlife species.

Mitchell’s Nuisance Wildlife Solutions provides comprehensive service throughout this region — with exclusion and bird control systems suited for both modern homes and older rural buildings.

Towns and Communities Serviced:

  • West and Central: Bradford, Bond Head, Tottenham, Beeton, Alliston, Everett

  • East and North: Stouffville, Ballantrae, Cedar Valley, Gormley

  • Northern Edge of York Region: Rural parts of Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, and Markham

Common Wildlife and Bird Issues & How We Solve Them:

🦝 Raccoons in Attics, Chimneys, and Roof Voids
Raccoons in this region often break into older homes or unfinished attics in new builds. They frequently enter through roof vents, under soffits, or push in weak fascia along second-storey rooflines.

Our Solution:
We install one-way raccoon exits to allow safe departure and then reinforce all entry points using raccoon-grade flashing, screens, and caulking. For homes with contaminated insulation or heavy odor, we provide attic cleanup and deodorizing.

🐿️ Squirrels in Rooflines and Wall Cavities
Grey squirrels and red squirrels are highly active in both town neighborhoods and wooded rural properties. They commonly chew through aluminum fascia, plastic venting, or wooden trim to nest inside insulation.

Our Solution:
We locate and seal all chew points after installing squirrel-specific one-way exits. Once confirmed vacated, we secure the structure with chew-proof flashing and vent guards. We also offer preventive inspections for homes near treelines or with known activity.

🦨 Skunks Under Decks and Foundations
Skunks frequently den under porches, sheds, and newer homes with incomplete foundation sealing — especially in fringe subdivisions and farms.

Our Solution:
We trench and install a buried L-shaped screening barrier with a skunk-sized one-way door. Once the animal leaves, we close and reinforce the structure perimeter to prevent future burrowing.

🐁 Mice and Rats in Homes, Garages, and New Builds
Rodents are especially common in basements and crawlspaces of newer homes where small construction gaps are left behind, and in older rural homes with loose siding or stone foundations.

Our Solution:
We perform a detailed inspection, seal all gaps larger than 1/4”, and install rodent-sized one-way exits where activity is present. We also offer targeted interior control, if needed, and advise on food storage and vegetation management near the home.

🦇 Bats in Attics and Gable Vents
Though less common in high-density suburbs, bats do appear in rural areas and large custom homes with exposed gables, ridge gaps, and roofline voids.

Our Solution:
We install legal bat cones or valves to allow for safe departure during exclusion season, then seal all bat access points with fine mesh. In large roof structures or A-frame homes, we also screen gables and upper soffit returns.

🐦 Birds in Vents and Commercial Structures (Starlings, Sparrows)
Starlings and sparrows commonly nest in dryer vents, bathroom vents, and small roof gaps — especially in townhomes, row housing, or commercial signage areas.

Our Solution:
We remove nests, install vent guards or one-way bird exits, and screen off wall gaps using low-profile galvanized mesh. For businesses, we offer sign box and canopy exclusion to stop repeat nesting.

🕊️ Pigeons on Rooflines and Storefronts
Pigeons are frequently seen roosting on commercial ledges, signs, and overhangs in towns like Bradford and Stouffville. Their droppings damage finishes and can become a health concern.

Our Solution:
We install pigeon deterrents such as spikes, slope panels, and netting. Our technicians also clean and sanitize affected surfaces and offer ongoing prevention plans for plazas and business parks.

🪿 Geese and Gulls on Fields, Lawns, and Parking Lots
Large open lawns, schoolyards, retention ponds, and even solar farms often attract geese and gulls that leave behind mess and become territorial during nesting season.

Our Solution:
We use motion-activated repellents, visual deterrents, and nesting interruption systems to discourage activity. For larger properties, we provide long-term goose management strategies tailored to the environment and human use.

Every Situation is Unique

The Northern GTA is rapidly changing — and wildlife is adapting just as fast. Whether you’re in a country home with bats in the attic or a brand-new build with mice in the walls, Mitchell’s Nuisance Wildlife Solutions takes a customized approach to every situation. Our solutions are designed for long-term success, no matter how big or small the job.

📬 Contact Us – Serving the Northern GTA & Surrounding Areas

Mitchell’s Nuisance Wildlife Solutions proudly serves homeowners, farms, and businesses throughout the northern edge of the Greater Toronto Area — including Bradford, Stouffville, Tottenham, Alliston, and surrounding rural and suburban communities.

This region experiences frequent wildlife issues due to ongoing development, greenbelt proximity, and aging rural structures. Whether you're dealing with mice entering a brand-new home, raccoons nesting in your attic, or starlings clogging your dryer vent, our team provides customized, long-term solutions for both urban and rural properties.

📍 On the edge of our mapped area?
We often assist with properties in Bond Head, Beeton, Cedar Valley, Gormley, and even rural Markham. If you’re just beyond these towns or have a hard-to-access property nearby, reach out — we’ll assess your location and let you know if service is possible.